French Heritage Treasures
This collection showcases the architectural evolution of Southern France, spanning from the 1st-century Roman engineering of the Pont du Gard and Arles Amphitheatre to the medieval grandeur of Avignon’s Palais des Papes. It features UNESCO World Heritage sites including the brick-built Albi Cathedral, the Romanesque Basilica of St. Sernin in Toulouse, and the 240-kilometer Canal du Midi. These landmarks represent centuries of religious pilgrimage at Rocamadour and Conques, alongside Renaissance townhouses like the Hôtel d'Assézat.
A Pont du Gard
Three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge constructed in the 1st century AD to transport water to Nîmes. It is one of the tallest and best-preserved Roman structures of its kind, spanning the Gardon River.
B Basilica of St. Sernin
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin is a church in Toulouse, France, the former abbey church of the Abbey of Saint-Sernin or St Saturnin.
C Arles Roman Theatre
The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century Roman theatre, built during the reign of Caesar Augustus.
D Arles Amphitheatre
The Arles Amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre in Arles, southern France.
E Popes' Palace
The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France.
F Capitole de Toulouse
Historic neoclassical city hall and national opera house featuring a monumental facade and eight centuries of political and cultural history. The building serves as the heart of municipal administration and houses a theater for ballet and opera performances.
G Maison Carrée
The Maison carrée is an ancient Roman temple in Nîmes, southern France; it is one of the best-preserved Roman temples to survive in the…
H Albi Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia of Albi, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi.
I Church of St. Trophime
The Church of St. Trophime is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located in the city of Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône Department…
J Cryptoporticus of Arles
In Ancient Roman architecture a cryptoporticus is a covered corridor or passageway. The usual English is "cryptoportico".
K Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a 240 km long canal in Southern France. Originally named the Canal Royal en Languedoc and renamed by French…
L Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy
The Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, France, was a popular stop for pilgrims traveling the Way of St.
M Basilique Saint-Sauveur
A 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic basilica built into the cliffside of Rocamadour. As part of a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage site, it serves as the main sanctuary of the religious complex overlooking the Alzou canyon.
N St. Stephen's Cathedral
Toulouse Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Toulouse, France.
O Avignon Cathedral
Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France.
P Hôtel d'Assézat
The Hôtel d'Assézat in Toulouse, France, is a French Renaissance hôtel particulier of the 16th century which houses the Bemberg Foundation,…
Q Museum des Augustins
The Musée des Augustins de Toulouse is a fine arts museum in Toulouse, France which conserves a collection of sculpture and paintings from…
R Avignon Bridge
Officially called St Bénezet, the famous unfinished bridge is known from the traditional French song. There is a lovely chapel at its "end".
S Château de Tarascon
The majestic seat of the once powerful Anjou dynasty, and the most beautiful castle in the Provence region. Great trip destination.
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