Aubenas is a commune in the southern part of the Ardèche department in the Rhône Valley in southern France. It is the seat of several government offices. The surrounding countryside, which is mountainous and rugged; is popular for vacation homes. Wikipedia

Aubenas is a town in southern France. In the center, the Château d’Aubenas is an imposing medieval palace with turrets and expansive views. The hexagonal Dôme Saint Benoît is a former Benedictine chapel. The town is a gateway to the rugged countryside around the Ardèche river. Monts d’Ardèche Natural Regional Park is crisscrossed by trails and has a diverse landscape that includes chestnut groves and wetlands.

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France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux?s ancient cave drawings, Lyon?s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.

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