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Jim Morrison's GravePeople in Paris, France 08/12/1943 – 03/07/1971 Bohemian musician and legend. Founder and lead singer of 'The Doors' he died at only 27 in the bath tub of a Paris hotel after fleeing from his life of fame. His grave remained unmarked for many years but it is now covered in carved messages from fans.
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Notre Dame de ReimsChurches & Abbeys in Reims, France The façade of Reims Cathedral is overwhelmingly complex and a triumph of Gothic architecture, appearing somewhat out of place amongst the small surrounding houses. 24 Kings of France were crowned here, including Charles VII, watched by Joan of Arc. Construction began in 1211, but the site far predates this as a location for several churches since the 4th Century. Although many of the interior features were destroyed in the Revolution, there is a beautiful rose window to be seen and some ornamental bar tracery, first developed here. Some of the destroyed stained glass windows were restored or replaced, including those in the end chapel, which were made by Marc Chagall.
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Marché ProvençalMarkets in Nice, France The market in the old town of Antibes is a provencial delight (excuse the pun). The stalls are stacked with goodies from the south of France; honey, olives, lavender, wine, preserves, mustard and brightly coloured spices. The proximity of the location to the Italian border also means there are a wide range of Italian cheeses alongside the seafood straight from the Mediterranean and meat from local farms. But above all else it is olive oil (and all the products that go with it) that pumps through the veins of this centuries-old market. The inside of the building is lined with bars and cafés where regulars ceremoniously sip the speciality aperitifs of the south such as Pastis and Anis. For the more daring, there is an absinthe bar in the basement of one of the olive oil shops, where the owners would be happy to let you try their assortments of the alcohol which has only recently been re-legalised in France. For a less recreational and more educational visit seek out the roman well in the basement of one of the honey shops, which would of course be a greater challenge if you decided to sample the absinthe first.
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MeribelSnowboarding in Meribel, France Meribel looks like you think a French ski resort will. It’s gorgeous. It’s has a pretty town, a huge off piste area to explore and hundreds of lifts, I’m not joking. There are also loads of groomed runs, two parks and two half pipes. Meribel covers three valleys so there’s a good selection of terrain and plenty of space for everyone so you never feel intimidated or squashed. I love Meribel because it’s perfect for freeriding and picking up new tricks. The standard is pretty good and there are a couple of really strong locals who you can watch and see where they like to board and then just tail them (discreetly). It’s also not too quiet but not too hedonistic, when I board I want to board and party, not party so hard that I can’t board, how old do I sound! The best time for skiing in France is between December and April.
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Mona Lisa (Da Vinci)Works of Art in Paris, France Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda (La Joconde), is a 16th century oil painting on a poplar panel by Leonardo Da Vinci. It is arguably the most famous painting in the world, and few other works of art have been subject to as much scrutiny, study, mythologizing and parody. It is owned by the French government and hangs in the Mus
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