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12 | France Destination Guide JUNEAU, ALASKA France offers experiences for every interest. Whether you are drawn to its rich culinary heritage, world-class museums, wartime history or cultural traditions, you will find something that speaks to you. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ART Uncover masterpieces as you journey through France's remarkable artistic landscapes. In Paris, the Louvre offers unparalleled access to some of the world's most iconic works, including the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory of Samothrace. Beyond the capital, the country itself has long inspired great artists. In Provence, golden light and open landscapes served as the inspiration for Vincent van Gogh's most celebrated works. Here, walk among olive groves, Roman ruins and hill towns that reveal the harmony between nature, art and daily life. In Giverny, stroll through Claude Monet's famed gardens, where the Japanese bridge and water lily ponds bring his most acclaimed paintings to life.

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