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Statue at Jules Verne Museum

The Jules Verne museum

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Cap Ferret Lighthouse

Lighthouse, Cap Ferret

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Espace Culturel François Mitterrand

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The Village Gabarrier

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Villebois-Lavalette

Villebois-Lavalette

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Tusson – medieval village

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Château de Vayres

Château de Vayres

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Abbaye aux Dames, Cultural Centre in Saintes

Abbaye aux Dames – a historic abbey turned music centre

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Statue at Maison de la Dame de Brassempouy

Maison de la Dame de Brassempouy

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