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Alsatian History Told by its Towns, Part 1 of 3

Alsace is no stranger to history. From ancient times when Romans planted the first vines to decisive world wars, the events of history have always...
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If you're going to Strasbourg, be sure to see the treasures of the city's cathedral

After a deep look at the outside of the Strasbourg cathedral and a journey inside, it should be pretty clear now that this medieval edifice stands...
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Better than a course in architectural history: visiting the cathedral of Notre Dame de Strasbourg

The kings of France and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire gazed down on us as we walked through a forest of rose-colored columns. Each person who...
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Saints and Angels and Virgins, oh my!: Reading the facade of the Strasbourg cathedral

Victor Hugo called it "a gigantic and delicate marvel" while Goethe said "its loftiness [was] linked to its beauty." If you...
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Visiting Paris, arrival city for the final stage of the 2010 Tour de France

The peloton arrives in Paris during the 2005 Tour de France Courtesy of C. Frank Stamer Related articles Preview the route for the 2010 Tour de...
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Visiting Bordeaux, arrival and departure city for stages 18 and 19 of the 2010 Tour de France

The Place de la Bourse and Bordeaux tram reflect in the aptly-named water mirror Courtesy of Phillip Maiwald Related articles Preview the route...
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Visiting Salies de Béarn, departure city for stage 18 of the 2010 Tour de France

The center of Salies de Béarn Courtesy of Gael Related articles Preview the route for the 2010 Tour de France Visiting the Tourmalet...
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Visiting the Tourmalet mountain pass, arrival point for stage 17 of the 2010 Tour de France

Amateur cyclists rest after having climbed the Tourmalet pass Courtesy of Berndt Fernow Related articles Preview the route for the 2010 Tour de...
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Visiting Pau, arrival and departure city for stages 16 and 17 of the 2010 Tour de France

The chateau of Pau, where Henry IV was born Courtesy of Roby Related articles Preview the route for the 2010 Tour de France Visiting Bagnè...
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Visiting Bagnères de Luchon, arrival & departure city for stages 15 & 16 of the 2010 Tour de France

A view of the Luchon valley from Superbagnères Courtesy of Achille T Related articles Preview the route for the 2010 Tour de France...
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