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Category Archives: France
Promenade des Anglais
Before Nice was urbanized, the coast at Nice was just bordered by a deserted band of beach. The first houses were located on higher ground well away from the sea. Starting in the second half of the 18th century, the … Continue reading
Posted in Cote D'azur, France, Nice
Tagged Beaches, France, Hotels, Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Sun
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Montagne Sainte-Victoire
Originally called montagne de la Victoire, the mountain became known by Christians in the Middle Ages as Sainte-Venture. In the 13th century, a chapel was constructed at the summit. It was not until the 17th century that the mountain gained its current name. In 1989 … Continue reading
Posted in Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence Places, France, Provence
Tagged Climbing, Hiking, Paul Cézanne
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Le Cours Mirabeau
440 meters long and 42 meters wide, the Cours Mirabeau is one of the most popular and lively places in the town. It is lined with many cafés, one of the most famous being Les Deux Garçons and during its … Continue reading
Posted in Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence Places, France, Provence
Tagged Aix-en-Provence, Cours Mirabeau, France, Paul Cézanne
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Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It is located on the right bank of the Seine River. It forms the backdrop for an impressive urban ensemble in Paris. The monument surmounts the hill … Continue reading
The Champs-Élysées
The Champs-Élysées were originally fields and market gardens, until 1616, when Marie de Medici decided to extend the axis of the Tuileries Garden with an avenue of trees. As late as 1716, Guillaume Delisle‘s map of Paris shows that a … Continue reading
Posted in 8e arrondisement, Faubourg-du-Roule, Faubourg-du-Roule Places, France, Paris
Tagged Nightlife, Paris, Shopping
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The Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre
In 1870, war broke out between France and Germany. The Council taking place at the Vatican broke up and the Pope, no longer protected by French troops, felt himself to be a prisoner in the Vatican City. France faced military … Continue reading
Notre Dame de Paris
Paris, formerly known as Lutetium, was evangelised in the 3rd century. There were enough Christians in the year 250 for Pope Fabian to send the first bishop, Dyonisius, to Paris. He became Saint Denis, the patron saint of the city. … Continue reading
Grand Hôtel Roi René
The 4-star Grand Hôtel Roi René is ideally located at the heart of Cézanne’s home town, near to the Cours Mirabeau and the business district. Discover its inviting, contemporary rooms, elegant restaurant serving typical southern cuisine and functional meeting rooms. … Continue reading
Posted in Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence Hotels, Aix-en-Provence Restaurants, France, Provence
Tagged Cezanne, Cours Mirabeau, Restaurant
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Sofitel Dijon
In the heart of the capital of Burgundy, this hotel is conveniently located near the Old Town and a number of attractions, including museums and the Ducal Palace. We offer you 68 elegantly appointed rooms and 4 luxurious suites, all … Continue reading
Posted in Burgundy, Dijon, Dijon Hotels, Dijon Restaurants, France
Tagged Burgundy, City Center, Les Jardins de la Cloche
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The Domaine Les Crayères
The Domaine Les Crayères was built in 1904 in Reims, the mythical champagne capital. Today, as a member of the Relais & Châteaux chain, Les Crayères is the world’s unique illustration of French-style art de vivre dedicated to the celebration … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Reims, Reims Hotels, Reims Restaurants
Tagged art de vivre, Champagne, Le Jardin Brasserie, Le Parc Restaurant
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