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    Chateau of Villandry, Loire Valley (France). Chateau of Villandry, Loire Valley (France).
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    Chateau of Villandry, Loire Valley (France).

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    Chambord Chateau panoramic, France. Motion blurred people. Chambord Chateau panoramic, France. Motion blurred people.
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    Chambord Chateau panoramic, France. Motion blurred people.

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    LANGEAIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Castle of Langeais on August 20, 2012 in Langeais: Built in the 15th century on the ruins of a fortress, is an example of architecture from the late medieval period.; LANGEAIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Castle of Langeais on August 20, 2012 in Langeais: Built in the 15th century on the ruins of a fortress, is an example of architecture from the late medieval period.;
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    LANGEAIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 20: Castle of Langeais on August 20, 2012 in Langeais: Built in the 15th century on the ruins of a fortress, is an example of architecture from the late medieval period.;

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    Beaugency Bridge and Dramatic blue skies in Loire department France; Beaugency Bridge and Dramatic blue skies in Loire department France;
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    Beaugency Bridge and Dramatic blue skies in Loire department France;

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    French Chateau - French Chateau -
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    French Chateau -

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    Groslot, sixteenth century building with Joan of Arc statue; Groslot, sixteenth century building with Joan of Arc statue;
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    Groslot, sixteenth century building with Joan of Arc statue;

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    View to the embankment of Loire river and Cathedral in Orleans, France; View to the embankment of Loire river and Cathedral in Orleans, France;
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    View to the embankment of Loire river and Cathedral in Orleans, France;

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    Saché (Indre-et-Loire) Saché (Indre-et-Loire)
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    Saché (Indre-et-Loire)

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    Usse castle in Loire Valley, France Usse castle in Loire Valley, France
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    Usse castle in Loire Valley, France

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    Château De Meung Sur Loire in the Loire Valley of France Château De Meung Sur Loire in the Loire Valley of France
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    Château De Meung Sur Loire in the Loire Valley of France

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    Courtyard of Abbaye de Fontevraud Courtyard of Abbaye de Fontevraud
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    Courtyard of Abbaye de Fontevraud

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    L'Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Loire Valley, France; L'Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Loire Valley, France;
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    L'Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, Loire Valley, France;

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France
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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    Usse Castle, Loire Valley, France --also known as Sleeping Beauty's Castle; Usse Castle, Loire Valley, France --also known as Sleeping Beauty's Castle;
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    Usse Castle, Loire Valley, France --also known as Sleeping Beauty's Castle;

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    Castle.Blois, France; Castle.Blois, France;
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    Castle.Blois, France;

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    Amboise Castle, France; Amboise Castle, France;
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    Amboise Castle, France;

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    Chateau of Chenonceau in Loire Valley, France

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    The Chateau de Chenonceau, France. This castle is located near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Loire Valley, was built in the 15-16 centuries and is a tourist attraction.; The Chateau de Chenonceau, France. This castle is located near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Loire Valley, was built in the 15-16 centuries and is a tourist attraction.;
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    The Chateau de Chenonceau, France. This castle is located near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Loire Valley, was built in the 15-16 centuries and is a tourist attraction.;

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    Château de Candé, Monts, Indre-et-Loire, France Château de Candé, Monts, Indre-et-Loire, France
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    Château de Candé, Monts, Indre-et-Loire, France

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    TOURS - JUNE 12: Half-timbered houses dating from the XV century on Plumereau Square, famous of bustling weekly markets and fairs in Tours, France on June 12, 2012; TOURS - JUNE 12: Half-timbered houses dating from the XV century on Plumereau Square, famous of bustling weekly markets and fairs in Tours, France on June 12, 2012;
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    TOURS - JUNE 12: Half-timbered houses dating from the XV century on Plumereau Square, famous of bustling weekly markets and fairs in Tours, France on June 12, 2012;

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    Town hall of Tours - France, Region Centre; Town hall of Tours - France, Region Centre;
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    Town hall of Tours - France, Region Centre;

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    Azay-le-Rideau castle, Loire Valley, France. This castle was built in the XVIth century on an island among the Indre river.; Azay-le-Rideau castle, Loire Valley, France. This castle was built in the XVIth century on an island among the Indre river.;
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    Azay-le-Rideau castle, Loire Valley, France. This castle was built in the XVIth century on an island among the Indre river.;

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    Chinon chateau, France; Chinon chateau, France;
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    Chinon chateau, France;

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    Fishermen on the beach, Saumur Maine-et-Loire, France; Fishermen on the beach, Saumur Maine-et-Loire, France;
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    Fishermen on the beach, Saumur Maine-et-Loire, France;

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    Chateau d'Angers - castle in city of Angers in Loire Valley (department Maine-et-Loire) in France. Castle is located on a rocky ridge overhanging river Maine, founded in 9th century by Counts of Anjou; Chateau d'Angers - castle in city of Angers in Loire Valley (department Maine-et-Loire) in France. Castle is located on a rocky ridge overhanging river Maine, founded in 9th century by Counts of Anjou;
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    Chateau d'Angers - castle in city of Angers in Loire Valley (department Maine-et-Loire) in France. Castle is located on a rocky ridge overhanging river Maine, founded in 9th century by Counts of Anjou;

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    La "lanterne" de Rochecorbon, Prise réalisée à partir de l'« Observaloire »... La "lanterne" de Rochecorbon, Prise réalisée à partir de l'« Observaloire »...
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    La "lanterne" de Rochecorbon, Prise réalisée à partir de l'« Observaloire »...

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    Château de la Bourdaisière Château de la Bourdaisière
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    Château de la Bourdaisière

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