We finish our quick tour of Paris with a visit to the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth districts in the northern and northeastern part of the city. The 18th arrondissement of northern Paris is located on the Right Bank of the Seine River. The distinctive Moulin Rouge (Red Mill or windmill) is among the world's best-known nightclubs or to use the French term, cabaret. Josephine Baker, Frank Sinatra, Mistinguett, and Edith Piaf and numerous other famous entertainers regularly played the ...
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Today we drove to Columbus, OH to see the State Capital. Being Sunday parking was ample on the streets and the parking meters do not have to be fed. The Capital is really two buildings; the older one being neo-classical and the newer one was French Renaissance. Both buildings are connected by a covered breezeway, affectionately called Pigeon Alley. The dome does not have a cupola, because the building would have been taller than the capital in Washington, DC, a no-no at ...
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ndependent travel in Europe - Seven Secrets for Success
One: Do not try to see and do too much.
You may end up actually seeing very little. I think it is better
to see more of fewer countries/regions and see them properly.
You may not want to stay in one location for your whole trip.
However if you choose carefully it may be possible to do several
day trips from one central location. If you do decide to tour,
consider spending at least two nights in some of your
destinations. It can be ...
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A trip to Paris is always a special moment, once you have reserved your flight ticket and your vacation rental, you can focus on planning your visit. Paris has a reputation for high prices, but wise travellers will discover Paris' museums for free as describe below :
Le Petit Palais
Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, this museum presents works since Antiquity until end of the XIXth century. The collections are organised in two major parts : the ancient art fund (French, Flemish, ...
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The Cote d'Azur, or the French Riviera as it is referred to in English, is a magnificent stretch of coastline running between Menton, near the Italian border, and Hyéres. 115km of coastline makes up the region, and the Mediterranean climate provides 300 days of sunshine. It is a perfect place for a French walking holiday, where you can ramble beside the bright blue sea and sandy beaches.
The name Cote d'Azur, refers to the colours blue and gold, with the blue being that of the ...
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The 19th arrondissement of northeastern Paris sits on the Right Bank of the Seine River. Its land area is approximately 2.6 square miles (slightly more than six and three quarters square kilometers). The population is about one hundred seventy thousand and the district is home to approximately seventy thousand jobs and two canals, the Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l'Ourcq. This district is fairly residential and is not visited by loads of tourists. In other words, by spending some time ...
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A visit to the French Riviera would not be complete without a
stop in St. Tropez. Renowned for its miles of glistening white
beaches, exotic food and as a playground for the rich and famous
' it is THE place to see and be seen.
A true jewel of the Riviera, St. Tropez is an animated seaside
resort where the azure water and cerulean skies are backlit by
brilliant sunsets of ripe apricot, ruby red and gold.
The late afternoon breeze from the Med causes the jewel-colored
awnings of the sidewalk ...
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The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Hanoi, Vietnam at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi. The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts plays an important part in the museum structure in Vietnam, not only preserving and showcasing some of the cultural heritage of Vietnam through the medium of fine arts but also making them accessible to the public. The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is housed in the complex that was once the French Ministry of Information building. The ...
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Welcome to part 2 of the history of Lancaster Castle. In this
final instalment we cover the Pendle Witch Trials, Take a brief
glimpse into life at debtor's prison, and discover what would
happen to you as a child if you got caught committing an offence.
One of the most famous events at Lancaster castle was the Pendle
Witch trials of 1612. During the reign of King James I, he
passed laws which forbid any act of 'making a covenant with an
evil spirit, hurting life or limb, injuring live stock by ...
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The Pablo Picasso Museum in Malaga is a wonderful tribute to
this great and innovative artist of the twentieth century. It
had been a long time desire of the artist himself, as well as
his family, that he should have a presence in his birthplace
city of Málaga. The Picasso Museum is one of only three in the
world dedicated exclusively to the artist. He was one of the
most influential artists of the twentieth century being as he
was both an innovator of artistic styles and techniques and ...
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