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Why you won’t be hearing church bells much in France for a few days

A trip to Rome, a visit to the Vatican, and lots of chocolate eggs: Where the bells go at Easter

Explore the sites to see the legacy of France’s glorious Roman past

We ask ‘what have the Romans ever done for us?’ and discover the answer is ‘quite a lot, actually’, as the sites, museums, roads and villas dotted all over the country reveal

‘Old French house bricks have a character that is unique’

Bricks tell a story and can help date parts of your property, says Nick Inman

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Famous Roman bridge in France to be closed for repairs

The popular tourist spot is one of only two inhabited bridges in France, and local authorities say it is at risk of collapsing

Works at French train station uncover Roman-era cemetery

It was found as part of a project to build a new exit at RER B station Gare de Port Royal in Paris

French customs seizes 27,000 looted archaeological artefacts

The “priceless” pieces were found at a Frenchman’s Belgian home and the “collector” in question now faces huge fines and a prison sentence

Roman-era ‘mini Pompeii’ discovered on banks of Rhône

A ‘mini Pompeii’ archaeological site has been discovered in Sainte-Colombe in the Rhône, near Vienne, France.

Dig uncovers giant mosaic with animals

Discovery is first evidence of Roman town that gave its name to Uzès and it is open for visits this weekend

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Why you won’t be hearing church bells much in France for a few days

Explore the sites to see the legacy of France’s glorious Roman past

‘Old French house bricks have a character that is unique’

Famous Roman bridge in France to be closed for repairs

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