40 Trip-Inspiring Images of France
— By Robert Firpo-Cappiello








































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"A castle sits on top of the hill in Beynac, France, with a reflection of the town in the Dordogne River."
"Riding on the Métro in Paris."
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"The village of Bonnieux, part of my journey to Provence."
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"A perfect snapshot of the clouds whirling around the peaks of the Chamonix-Mont Blanc mountain range in the French Alps."
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"In the summer in the south of France, driving near Castres, you can find fields of sunflowers everywhere you look."
"Mont Saint Michel began as a Benedictine monastery and the village subsequently grew around it. There are terrific cafés for crepes, and loads of souvenier shops. If you visit on a Sunday, the abbey is free! Take a whole day for this area, there is so much to see!"
"Umbrellas on the beach in Nice, France."
"Color in Paris."
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"Annecy is one of the most picturesque towns I have ever seen. I loved this mini castle surrounded by the water."
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"Pont du Gard, near Nîmes."
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"On Friday, September 12, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI was in Paris, and the run-up to that was incredible. I happened upon these three nuns sitting inside the Peace Monument, looking out over the Champ de Mars toward the Eiffel Tower and enjoying a lull in their afternoon."
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"A Paris Métro sign."
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"Moulin Rouge."
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"An early Saturday morning, Lyon."
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"Sainte-Cirq-Lapoppie, France. Once deemed the most Beautiful Village in France."
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"A view of beautiful Sacré-Coeur in Paris."
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"Base of the Eiffel Tower."
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"Viva la Louvre."
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"I.M. Pei's restructured pyramid entrance to the Louvre is a vast improvement over the way it used to be. That said, a good tip is to buy the museum pass at another museum and enter at the Richelieu entrance to avoid lines."
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"Early morning roses in a Nice marketplace."
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"The high price of freedom—Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial."
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"Early morning at the Eiffel Tower."
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"Lavender fields, seen on my journey to Provence."
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"Reflection of Sainte-Chapelle."
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"St. Etienne du Mont's spiral staircases."
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"Doorbell signs in Montmartre Art District, Paris."
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"A lovely setting in the village of Chenonceaux, in the Loire Valley of southern France. Picture taken with my Nikon D70s during a tour of the valley with our son, who was teaching English in a university in Orleans."
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"April in Paris, Notre Dame."
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"I spotted this old Renault in front of my hotel in the 7th district during a visit to Paris in March 2009. For a moment, it seemed as if I were in a 1950s movie."
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"One of our favorite things to do in Paris is wander the back alleys around Sacré-Coeur basilica during sunset and imagine that we are walking in the footsteps of van Gogh, who resided in the neighborhood."
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"The City of Light lives up to its name."
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"The red roofs of Old Town, Nice."
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"I took this picture in the Paris Metro: It looks like the model is doing all she can to attract the gentleman's attention, but he is oblivious to her flirtations."
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"An artist in Montmartre."
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"Villefranche-sur-Mer, France."
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"I was walking through the local markets in Paris on a sunny morning, and the smells of the fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats filled the air."
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"Paris in March."
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"Delicious "poulet roti" and other roasted delights at Le Marche in St. Tropez, France."
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"Another fabulous view of this port [Villefranche] in the Cote d'Azur near Nice. The weather, water, and French food were amazing. This was taken in September of 2008."
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"Morning; overlooking Nice from a hill near the old town, facing west toward the Mediterranean."
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We love France more than ever and we stand with its brave citizens. From blue-and-white striped umbrellas on the beaches of Nice to the vibrant colors of Paris and the French countryside, here are 40 of your favorite scenes from France.