Cannes, in the south of France, is world renown for its International Film Festival. This glamorous city is considered as the entertainment hub of the privileged and many celebrities. Cannes is an expensive place to stay, but if you are traveling with a Eurail Pass you can make an easy day trip from Nice, which has […]
Biarritz: A brief travel guide and history
Biarritz Biarritz is a luxurious city found at the south-western part of France. Its stylish coastal side was once the favored spot frequented by Napoleon III and his wife, Empress Eugenie. Tourists with Eurail passes and frequent travelers can enjoy the posh surroundings of the city, which fuses the modernity of a privileged life and the […]
Paris video composed completely of photographs
Le Flâneur (music by The XX) from Luke Shepard. Composed completely of photographs. A project by Luke Shepard, a student at The American University of Paris. Location: Paris, France Camera: Nikon D90 Music: ‘Intro’ by The XX Special thanks to Henry Farrow Miller.
A history and facts about the Eiffel Tower – Paris
The Eiffel Tower is the best known symbol of France, and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. [Eiffel Tower – Paris] Also known as The Iron Lady, La dame de fer and La Tour Eiffel, was built between 1887 and 1889 to serve as an entrance arch at a World’s Fair, the Exposition Universelle, […]
Romantic Weekend Breaks in Europe
A weekend break to one of Europe’s beautiful and romantic cities is an ideal way to spend time with a loved one. The options are much better now than they have ever been, with cheap flights to Paris – city of the Seine and some of the most inspiring architecture in the world – and […]
Transcending Typecast in the Mediterranean
Even if it had wanted to, the letter M could not have done anything to prevent the greasy stigma that it has been lumped with. Whenever ‘sun, sea, sand and sambucas’ are mentioned, the poor letter M is maimed. It began with the Mediterranean Sea, before Marbella, Malia and Mallorca all waded in on a […]
Hop on hop off Paris, Moulin Rouge Show
Paris is a huge city with more than enough attractions to suit everybody. The city is steeped in history, art and wonderful architecture. From the central Notre Dame, to the iconic Eiffel Tower, to places further a field such as the Place de la Republique. As it is such a massive place, it can be […]
Chamonix
Home to the first ever Winter Olympics (1924), the charming French town of Chamonix sees tens of thousands of snow sports enthusiasts descend upon it every year. The great thing about Chamonix is that it is not a purpose built, characterless resort, like so many other skiing destinations. It is an authentic town with its […]
Disneyland Paris 5 Day Sale – Save up to 50%
Disneyland Paris 5 Day Sale – Save up to 50% 5 DAY FLASH SALE! 2nd February 2011 to 7th February 2011: SAVE 50% Disneyland Paris are running a time-limited sale. Don’t miss out on your chance to save 50% on Disneyland Paris hotels and tickets for selected arrivals in February and March – PLUS Kids […]
Marseille Cathedral, Marseille – France
Location: Marseille – France Photo: Marseille Cathedral Marseille Cathedral in Marseille, France. Travel Photo Gallery: Marseille Photo Gallery
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