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38 Aerial photos from France
from: Aude | Gard | Loire valley |
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The dominant donjon was built at the beginning of the 12th
century. As a penalty Henri IV gave order to shorten it by 4 meters.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0184
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One of the nicest stories about Chenonceau Palace entwine about Catherine de Medicis marriage her. As an Italian woman she was afraid to be not accepted by the French Nobles. So her first appearance had
to be devastatingly. And really she succeeded to attract everybodies attention. She was the first women wearing highheels, which gave her small figure
importance, charisma and charm.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0211
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Blois Palace was redeclared to be an important historical momument by King Louis in 1841.
Today this tourist attraction is a property of the city of Blois.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0134
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