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Online dictionary of France travel and tourism: Sacre Coeur Basilica - Saumur

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Sacre Coeur Basilica

French words: Basilique du Sacré Coeur
alternative words: Basilica of the Sacre Coeur, Sacre Coeur, Sacred Heart
keywords: church, paris, tourist resort
related topics: Montmartre hill
related web sites: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Sacr%E9_Coeur
explanation: Sacre Coeur Basilica was planed for the victims of Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and Paris commune revolt of 1871. Its construction began in 1875 from public funds, by the design of architect Paul Abadie, and achieved ironically in 1919 after the WWI. Situated at the culminant point of Paris, Montmartre hill, where Saint Denis was beheaded in 250 A.D., this Romano-Byzantine style basilica, made with white stones of Chateau-Landon, is visible everywhere. A Bell of 18.5 tonnes is inside the tower of 84m high.

Saint Chapel

French words: Sainte Chapelle
alternative words: Sainte Chapelle
keywords: church, human heritage, paris, tourist resort
related topics: Notre-dame cathedral , Cite island
related web sites: http://www.histoire-en-ligne.com/article.php3?id_article=25 , http://architecture.relig.free.fr/chapelle1.htm
explanation: Located on Cite Island, near Notre-Dame cathedral, Saint Chapel was built in 1248 by French King, Saint Louis, in order to enshrine the relics of Christ that he had purchased from a Byzantine emperor. The chapel was directly attached to the royal palace so he could directly go to the second floor, while the ground floor was for the common people. Though the French revolution damaged it seriously, it was restored in 19th century. Its stained-glass is considered one of the master pieces of the medieval art.

Saint Emilion

French words: Saint-Emilion
alternative words: Saint-Emillion
keywords: human heritage, town, wine
related topics: Bordeaux
related web sites: http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com
explanation: Tiny village situated 20km east of Bordeaux and founded by Saint Emilian in 8th century, Saint-Emilion is on the heart of vineyard region of Bordeaux wines and its vintage is considered one of the best along with Médoc, Graves and Pomerol. Several century old vineyard landscape, strewn with monuments on the route of Santiago de Compostela, has been protected as Unesco's human heritage since 1999.

Saint Germain castle

French words: Château de Saint Germain , Château de Saint Germain en Laye
alternative words: Château de Saint Germain, Saint Germain en Laye, Saint Germain
keywords: castle, paris suburb, tourist resort
related topics: RER , Versailles palace
related web sites: http://www.ville-st-germain-en-laye.fr , http://www.musee-antiquitesnationales.fr
explanation: Located 20km west of Paris and north of Versailles, the first Saint Germain castle was built by King Louis VI in 1122. Louis IX (Saint Louis) enlarged it. During 100 years war, the castle was burned out in 1346 by English troops but rebuilt by Charles V in 1367. The garden which commands Seine river was built in 1556 by Henri II and enlarged by Henri IV. King Louis XIV was born at Saint Germain. Restored by Napoleon III, the castle houses now National antiquity museum. You can reach Saint Germain via RER.

Saint Malo

French words: Saint Malo
alternative words: Saint-Malo harbor
keywords: sea, tourist resort, town
related web sites: http://www.saint-malo.fr , http://www.saint-malo-tourisme.com , http://armorance.free.fr/st-malo.htm
explanation: Located at the estuary of Rance river on the northern coast of Brittany, Saint-Malo had been an inhabited island until the installation of a hermit, Aron then Malo in 6th century, but it began to develop when the residents of Saint-Servan, formerly Alet, migrated there in 10th century in order to flee Viking invasion. Jacques Cartier, discoverer of Canada, was born at Saint Malo in 1491. In 1944, Saint-Malo was destroyed completely by American bombing but restored after the war. Its population is 51000.

Saint Savin abbey

French words: Abbaye de Saint Savin , Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
alternative words: Saint-Savin church, Saint-Savin
keywords: church, human heritage, tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.art-roman.net/stsavin/stsavin.htm , http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Savin_(Vienne)
explanation: Located 30km east of Poitiers, Saint-Savin abbey had been built between 1050 and 1090 in order to enshrine the relic of Saint Savin and Cyprien , martyred on the shore of Gartemp in 5th century. Though, most of building were destroyed during the religious war of 16th century between Catholics and Huguenots, thanks to many wall painting of 11-12th century on the nave still preserved, Saint-Savin abbey was enlisted in UNESCO's human heritage in 1984.

Saint Sulpice church

French words: Eglise Saint Sulpice
alternative words: St Sulpice church, Saint Sulpice
keywords: church, paris, tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.publifilm.com/sulpice/ , http://infopuq.uquebec.ca/~uss1010/orgues/france/ssulpice.html , http://www.parisrama.com/thematiques/thematique_saint_sulpice_paris.htm
explanation: There had existed already a small church depending on the parish of Saint Germain des Pres since 9th century. In 1642, the new perish priest and the founder of Saint Sulpice Order, Jean-Jacques Olier, decided to build a new church. Due to financial difficulties, the construction stopped once and achieved only in 1745. Saint Sulpice church is notorious for its organ, the largest in Europe, which was installed in 1776. Famous fountain of 4 bishops, designed by Visconti in 1844, is on the place Saint Sulpice.

Saint Tropez

French words: Saint Tropez
keywords: french riviera, sea, southern france, tourist resort, town
related topics: Nice
related web sites: http://www.ot-saint-tropez.com , http://www.provenceweb.fr/f/var/sttropez/sttropez.htm
explanation: Situated in southeastern France between Toulon and Nice on the Mediterranean coast, Saint Tropez had been unknown for most of the tourists because of its location, somewhat distant from the main road. It has begun to attract international stars from 1920's but Saint Tropez has got a real renown when many celebrities such as Picasso and Brigit Bardot built their cottage in 1950's. During the summer season, the harbor is full of luxurious yachts while the best beach is stretching on the "Baie de Pampelonne".

Sainte Victoire

French words: Sainte Victoire , Montagne Sainte Victoire , Montagne de la Victoire
alternative words: Mount Saint Victory
keywords: mountain, southern france
related topics: Aix-en-Provence
related web sites: http://www.amisdesaintevictoire.asso.fr , http://perso.wanadoo.fr/art-deco.france/cezanne.htm
explanation: Raised in east of Aix-en-Provence, Sainte Victoire is not only the favorite mountain of its inhabitants but also famous artistes such as Cezanne and Picasso. In fact, Paul Cezanne realized between 1882-1887 several pictures on Sainte Victoire while Pablo Picasso settled his atelier between 1959-1962 at the Vauvenargues castle on the northern slope. You can reach the peak of "Croix de Provence", 945m high, in 3h on foot from the parking of Vauvenargues. Since the great fire of 1989, its access is restricted.

Saumur

French words: Saumur
keywords: human heritage, loire region, tourist resort, town, wine
related topics: Angers
related web sites: http://www.ville-saumur.fr , http://www.ot-saumur.fr , http://perso.wanadoo.fr/saumur-jadis/
explanation: Abbey of Saint Florent old near Angers being devastated by Vikings in 9th century, the count of Blois founded a new abbey of Saint Florent and the town of Saumur nearby in 956. Saumur was taken by count of Angers, Foulque III in 1026. It was taken in turn by French king, Philippe Auguste in 1203. During 16-17th century, Saumur reached the apogee as a home of French Protestantism, Huguenots. Located between Angers and Tours on the bank of Loire river, Saumur is renowned for its wine. The population is 30000.

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