Millions of people made the trip to Paris to participate in this afternoon’s peace rally. Officials from many European countries participated in the rally, as well as many local Parisians. The rally was an act of solidarity. The rally was organized in response to this week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, which literally shocked the world. The major attack was on the newsroom of Charlie Hebdo, a French weekly cartoon publication. But there were … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Things to See and Do in Paris
Just in case you are ‘all excited’ about learning THE 10 best things in Paris, I have to warn you that there really isn’t an agreed up ‘top 10’ of best things to visit in Paris. What constitutes ‘best’ depends on who you are and what excites you. However, most of the ‘Top 10’ destinations within Paris that I’m highlighting here should be included in the itinerary of any visit to Paris, as they are of international fame and universal interest. Paris has always been a place for kings, … [Read more...]
7 ‘Other’ Museums of Paris that are well-worth a visit
Ok. There is the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay - probably the best known and most widely visited of all of Paris' museums. Once you've seen them, you probably want to go shopping for a day or two, because there is a wealth of art there. But after that, perhaps you are wondering what 'other' museums of Paris could be of interest. Truth is, Paris hosts many other beautiful but often overlooked museums that you might like to add to your itinerary. Here is a list of museums that are well-worth … [Read more...]
S.E. of France: Top 10 Places to Visit
By Vera Lang Looking for places to visit in the South East of France? Well, I would not skip the Cote d'Azur as it's a special place. If you're traveling by train from Italy back to the UK, you'll most likely pass right through it. Top 10 Destinations in SE France (places in order of driving from Italy; not ranked as best to worse) 1. Monaco: casino & nearby garden with meat eating plants 2. Nice: various impressionist art museums. 3. Nice old town. It's beautiful and filled … [Read more...]
Top Four Drives Toulouse
Fiona Hilliard 1. Limoux-Scene The pretty town of Limoux is within a one-hour's drive of Toulouse. Limoux is a market town, situated on the River Aude. The town is perhaps most famous for its winter festival (known as Fécos), which takes place between January and Easter each year. At any time of the year, visitors to Limoux will find a wide range of restaurants and eateries to suit every budget and taste. Locals here spend many hours lounging around at cafés in and around the Place de … [Read more...]
French Riviera Vacation Guide – Bormes-Les-Mimosas
By Cheryl Antier Bormes-les-Mimosas means "the Sunny One" and it's an accurate description of this medieval village that is perched high on a mountain top. Bormes-les-Mimosas still has the imposing remains of a castle and the rampart walls that protected it during the Saracen invasions. Its official title as the "village of flowers" was given to Bormes-les-Mimosas for good reason - first because of the flowering trees called "Mimosas" that line the streets and lean out over … [Read more...]
Cathedrals Of Europe
By Chris Bonds Being an enthusiast of great architecture as well as a history buff, I have developed a fascination, with European cathedrals. My wife has never quite shared my passion, but since she adores traveling and shopping, we have a perfect arrangement. Our special time of the year is Easter, for the religious significance of the day, and also because we were married on Easter. This year our journey took us to Paris, a city that is known throughout the world as a cultural mecca with a … [Read more...]
I Love Touring Paris – The Eighteenth Arrondisement
The 18th arrondisement of northern Paris is located on the Right Bank of the Seine River. Its land area is about 2.3 square miles (a sliver over six square kilometers). The population is on hundred eighty five thousand and the area is home to about seventy thousand jobs. The distinctive Moulin Rouge (Red Mill or windmill) is a major highlight of this historic district. It is one of the world's best-known nightclubs or to use the French term, cabaret. The Moulin Rouge was built in 1889 by the … [Read more...]
The Chamonix Valley, France
By Karen Richardson To describe the Chamonix Valley as beautiful would be a lot more then an understatement. It is, without doubt, one of the most picturesque areas in the world. One hour from Geneva by road, this skiing and mountaineering haven has become popular the world over with skiers, mountaineers, climbers and mountain lovers alike. The valley itself is dominated by Mt Blanc, as well as other ranges meeting in this most dramatic mountain area. Towering pillars of granite … [Read more...]
10 Interesting Places To Visit In Europe
By David Dutton From the rolling greens of Scotland to the beautiful ancient ruins of Greece, there are a variety of interesting places to visit in Europe. Take a trip to Europe and your most difficult decision is going to be which places to visit during your vacation. Some of the major cities on this diverse continent include London, Paris, Venice, Rome, Madrid, and Frankfurt. Since there are so many interesting places to visit in Europe, you may need a bit of help deciding where to … [Read more...]