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The chateau at Ussé
The chateau at Ussé is said to have inspired the tale of Sleeping Beauty.
The town of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, also known as Fontevrault-l'Abbaye.
Even the walk from the parking lot into town was beautiful in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye.
The chapel at Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
The impressive Eleanor of Aquitaine was buried here in 1204; her husband, Henry II of England; her son, Richard the Lionheart; and his wife, Alice, are also interred here.
The fortress at Chinon
The fortress at Chinon was originally built in the 12th century, and the site is full of history waiting to be explored. This view shows the town of Chinon below the clock tower at the fortress.
Inside the castle at Chinon
Parts of the castle have been staged as they were seen in the past, but many more are explored through an app on an iPad that encourages children to explore the history of the site.
The orangerie at Versailles from above
The intricately planned gardens at Versailles are impressive from any angle.
The orangerie at Versailles from the ground
This view of the orangerie includes the palace in the background.
Notre Dame in Paris
This photograph of the ancient cathedral was taken from the Seine below.
The Castillo de Denia
Built in the 11th or 12th century, the Castillo de Denia was the fortress that defended the city into the 1700s.
A view of Denia from the Castillo de Denia
A view of the town from the castle above.