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Cultural Riches

Franche-Comté is awash with cultural riches, which give it its special soul. Roman, Gaulish, Spanish and finally French, the region has been fashioned by an impressive history. The architectural diversity and the talent of its creators alone are enough to make a visit worthwhile:

Franche-Comté towns and villages are full of character and bursting with history. There are 11 Cities of Art and History around which to build a programme of genuine discovery in the heart of the region. Belfort, Besançon, Dole, Gray, Luxeuil-les-Bains, Montbéliard, and Pontarlier: each contributes the character, the charm and the identity of the region.

Audacious Architecture: Franche-Comté Must See Sights

- The famous bell towers in the so-called Imperial style

- The farms with "tuyés" or smoking rooms in the mountains and high plateaux,

- The fortifications built by Vauban

- The industrial architecture, a blend of natural and industrial resources (such as the salt works by Claude Nicolas LEDOUX)

Moine dans le cloître de l'abbaye d'Acey- CDT Jura

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The winning article from the online category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Sharron Livingston

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Winner of the magazine category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Eve Kerswill

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The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride at the end of June with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events.

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October (Annual)

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February

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Parisians ome out in force to participate in this cheerful annual procession, which runs from the Rue le Vau to the Hôtel de Ville.

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Paris -Throughout the 13th arrondissement in Paris

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