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Continuing our look at classic authors you can discover on river cruises, this week we’re looking at the life and work of Alexandre Dumas. Dumas is one of France’s best-loved literary figures, responsible for countless pieces of travel writing as well as novels that endure to the modern day. Take a river cruise through Paris, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]