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The Évian Funicular — A Free Ride Through 120 Years of Spa Town History
A funicular from 1907, closed for 33 years, nearly demolished, then brought back to life. Wooden carriages, a 140-meter tunnel, five tiled stations, and a ride that costs nothing but feels like time travel. Évian's best-kept secret.
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Évian-les-Bains — A French Day Trip 35 Minutes by Boat From Lausanne
Board a boat in Lausanne, step off in France 35 minutes later. Évian-les-Bains is a Belle Époque spa town where you can drink the world's most famous water for free, ride a funicular from 1907, and cross an international border without a single checkpoint.
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Papal Palace Avignon — The Largest Gothic Palace in the World (And How to Actually See It)
The largest Gothic palace ever built — home to seven popes who ruled the Catholic world from France instead of Rome. 15,000 m² of medieval power, empty halls brought to life by augmented reality, and a story stranger than fiction. A guide by Jojo.is.
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Pont d'Avignon — The Bridge That Stops Halfway and the Song Everyone Gets Wrong
A 900-meter bridge reduced to four arches, a 12-year-old boy who lifted a stone no adult could move, and a song the whole world sings wrong. Pont d'Avignon is where medieval legend, French folk culture, and one of Europe's greatest ruins collide.
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Vallis Clausa — The Last Medieval Paper Mill Still Running in Provence
The last medieval paper mill still running in Provence — watch a craftsman make paper by hand using 500-year-old techniques. Vallis Clausa is a working time machine powered by water.
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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse — the mysterious source of the Sorgue River
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is home to the mysterious source of the Sorgue River — a powerful karst spring emerging from a deep cave. With crystal-clear emerald waters, dramatic cliffs, and hidden depths, it’s one of the most fascinating natural wonders in Provence.