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This is a preview of the full content of our France’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
  • All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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History

Pont du Gard

France has an amazingly varied and rich history stretching back to the Paleolithic Era and there is no lack of evidence to prove it!

From Prehistoric Man to Romans and from Vandals to Visigoths and Franks the list of invaders who settled the land is almost endless.

700 BCE: Prehistoric Era

700BCE–451AD: Gallo-Romans

451–987: The Franks

987–1453: Middle Ages

1453–1848: Renaissance & Enlightenment

1848–1870: Revolution & 2nd Empire

1870>: The Modern Era

Text © Paul Shawcross

Image by Paul Shawcross