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The Famous Art and Cultural Attractions of France

France is not only a most popular traveling destination in Europe but it is also known as capital of art and culture around the world. Though most of the visitors visit France for Eiffel Tower but it has some of the oldest monuments and cultural places that demonstrate great cultural and artistic history of France. So if you are planning to travel France you should definitely experience these famous art and cultural attraction of France.

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Eiffel Tower: This great monument need no introduction as it is already considered as one of the 7 wonders of the world. People visit to France to see this great man mad monument and this is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the world. And if you are leaving France without visiting Eiffel Tower your trip would remain incomplete.

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The Louvre: This is one of the most visited museum and art galleries in France that has so many world famous artistic works that include Mona Lisa also that is world famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. And this place is not just great because of its collection but its magnificent building is also a great example of Art and Culture with a crystal pyramid that gives a Modern touch to this amazing building.

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Notre Dame Cathedral: This Cathedral is a great masterpiece of French architecture and culture. This place is also a very famous and popular tourist attraction of France and tourist and pilgrims travel to this great Cathedral that was built in 12th century and have some of the most unique and old stained glasses that amaze visitor by its absolute beauty. Circular Rose Maze is another great attraction of this Cathedral.

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The Palace of Versailles: This Palace is one of the most popular and valuable historical attraction of France. This palace is a great example of Baroque-Architecture in France & it is another place in France that has so many cultural and artistic reflections in its architecture. And this place is also a symbol of absolute monarchy of France because of its rooms, chapel, regal apartments, park and garden.

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Theaters in France: Well France has some of the best theaters and theater artist in the world and you can visit any of the theater that has some good history and you can enjoy a play over there.This is something that you must do if you are willing to enjoy the artistic part of France and its culture.

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Dance and Music of France: France has more than 4300 music institution and it has a great history of music and dance. France is the place that developed the famous Ballet dancing and the first ballet was performed in France around 500 year back and French dancers perfected this art over a period of time. So when you visit France you must enjoy a ballet performance locally that shows Dance, music, Plot, design and emotion in it.

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These are just few very famous artistic and cultural attraction of France and you can find much less famous but very attractive tourist attraction when you visit. So just pack your bag, take your passport in your hand and fly to France to enjoy these amazing attractions of France.

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