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Paris has the rare, but difficult prestige of having so many landmarks as to attract more tourists than anywhere else in Europe – and it definitely shows. Lines to gain entrance to the Eiffel tower can have you queuing for hours on end, with many people still waiting to reach the summit of France’s most […]
We already know that Paris is one of the most cultured cities in the whole of Europe, if not the world. And as such you could reasonably expect it to play host to some great festivals over the course of the year. Here I’ve picked out four of my favourites that you could experience as […]
France is of course, renowned for being the home of haute cuisine, fiery chefs and high-end restaurants and a mecca for enthusiastic foodies the world over. It wasn’t always like that though and France truly came into its own as a culinary powerhouse in the 17th century when Francois Pierre La Varenne – pre-dating today’s […]
If you’re a regular reader of my blogs, you may remember that I recently waxed lyrical about one of France’s real historic gems, Avignon and also not quite as recently, about another of its most ancient and enchanting destinations, Lyon. Well, according to recent reports, it seems that two of the world’s leading river cruise […]
Located on the banks of the Rhone River, the medieval fortified city of Avignon is a favourite port of call on a number of river cruises which explore the beautiful part of the world that is the south of France. Avignon is the capital of France’s Vaucluse department and the Rhone has long played an […]
AMA Waterways has recently announced that it intends to honour the 70th anniversary of the Second World War’s French D-Day landings with an enhanced itinerary on its Paris and Normandy itinerary for 2014. The line’s popular Paris and Normandy voyage will be enhanced by the inclusion of two ‘D-Day Remembered’ excursions, offered to river cruise […]
The Seine is France’s best-known river and a cruise along it is a great way to explore the country’s celebrated capital and a number of its most historic sites and towns, too. As you would imagine, there’s a wide choice of shore excursions available but here’s a look at five of the best you can […]
In modern society Paris is one of the most prominent cities in Europe, playing a huge role in contemporary politics and a hub of current cultures. But what about the Paris of old? How important has the city been throughout the ages? Here’s an overview to three eras of Paris throughout the ages, giving you […]
Book a river cruise which explores the length of the Saone River, and it’s likely you’ll have the opportunity to explore the beautiful and historic city of Lyon. An UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its many architectural landmarks and cultural attractions, it is the capital of the Rhone-Alps region and is also known as […]
Google has taken to the skies (of sorts) by partnering with the Eiffel Tower to provide its street view tool from different floors at the top of the tower, giving anyone around the world (well, anyone with internet access and no strict policy that blocks the popular search engine) the chance to see the stunning […]