Compiègne on river Oise

19 May 2012 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  7 minutes

Compiègne Palace © flickr.com - Yusi Barclay!

Compiègne Palace © flickr.com – Yusi Barclay!

Compiègne is a city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise. The city is located along the Oise River. Its inhabitants are called Compiégnois.   read more…

Reims, in the heart of Champagne

28 December 2011 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  7 minutes

City Hall © Fryderyk

City Hall © Fryderyk

Reims, a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. Founded by the Gauls, it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire.   read more…

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