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All About Brittany, France One of France's most rugged regions, Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline, ancient towns, magical islands and inland woods. A Celtic duchy for more than one thousand years before its annexation to France in 1532, it is a land rich in culture, tradition and history. When your journey through this Western peninsula, you'll discover a people whose language, customs and dress remain a vivid homage to their past. (Brittany map) Visit Discover Brittany to book hotels in Brittany or take a One Day Trip to Brittany and the Mont St. Michel. Cote D'emeraude Saint Malo Built in granite rock in the English Channel, the bathing resort of Saint Malo is known for its castle, the cathedral of Saint Vincent, and its 14th century ramparts which overlook the sea. Saint Malo is the birthplace of famous French writer and statesman, Chateaubriand. Check out St. Malo hotels. Pink Granite Coast Sunset is the best time to explore the headland of Arcouest and the island of Brehat and admire the expanses of sandy beaches and the rusty rock formations in splendid hues of pink which give this coast its name. The Parish Closes The parish closes of St. Thegonnec, Guimiliau and Lampaul-Guimiliau, which were built as early as 1532, are symbols of Brittany's Catholic and Celtic heritage. These granite religious structures are an intricate mesh of skilled of craftsmanship and imagery. Churches, altarpieces and crosses are adorned with elves, gods and fairies carved in wood. Quimper/Pont-Aven Located in the heart of traditional Brittany and flanked by the Odet and Steir rivers, Quimper is famous for its faience ceramics which have been produced by skilled craftsmen since the 17th century. The Gothic Cathedral of Saint Corentin has exceptional 15th century stained glass windows. Pont-Aven, Home to artist colony known as the "School of Pont-Aven" led by the painter Paul Gauguin, is a pretty market village of white houses and sloping riverbanks. Carnac, Gulf of Morbihan One of the foremost prehistoric centers, the seaside resort of Carnac is famed for its megalithic remains from the Neolithic period. In addition to 2792 menhirs, massive stones erected by tribes who inhabited the region before the arrival of the Gauls, the area is studded with burial places, semicircles, and tumuli. Located ten miles off the southern coast of Brittany, Belle Ile ("Beautiful Island") is Brittany's largest. Buffeted by storms and fringed by rocky cliffs, it is an isolated natural paradise whose inhabitants are known for their hospitality. The medieval city of Vannes, at the head of the Gulf of Morbihan, is a perfect base from which to explore this magical inland sea and its many islands.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous icons in the world and is located on the banks of the Seine River in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower is made out of iron and is built on Champ de Mars. The tower got its name from the engineer who built it. It is the tallest building in the entire Paris. It is one of the few places in the world that is visited by more than 200,000,000 tourists since it construction in 1989 and it generates maximum revenue as compared to any other monument in the world. The tower was constructed in just three years. The purpose of the tower was to do radio broadcasting. The tower is 1,063 feet high, with a 79 feet antenna and weighs around 7,900 tons. During the time the Eifel Tower was made, many people were surprised and shocked to see its daring and intrepid shape. The engineers who were making an effort to create it were accused big time of the experiment they were trying to do. The engineers however, were sure and confident of what they had in mind; they could also understand the forces of the wind and knew that the structure would support the strong slashes of the wind. Finally, their persistence pays off in the year 1989 when the towers construction work got completed and stood as one of the largest towers in the entire Paris. The tower has two restaurants and both are located on the first floor. There is an inbuilt lift that can take you to the top floor so you can witness the marvelous view of Paris, France.

Paris & Ile-de-FranceParisParis is one of the world’s great cities: with a practically endless amount of things to do, it rewards repeated and extended visits. Despite the massive size of the city, Paris is also an easily navigable destination as the city center itself is relatively compact and all areas of Paris are connected by a highly efficient public transport system, with the famous Paris Metro, an attraction in itself. Paris boasts more than 80 museums and around 200 art galleries. La Carte is a pass providing free admission to about 60 national and municipal museums in the Paris area.

ParisParis is one of the world’s great cities: with a practically endless amount of things to do, it rewards repeated and extended visits. Despite the massive size of the city, Paris is also an easily navigable destination as the city center itself is relatively compact and all areas of Paris are connected by a highly efficient public transport system, with the famous Paris Metro, an attraction in itself. Paris boasts more than 80 museums and around 200 art galleries. La Carte is a pass providing free admission to about 60 national and municipal museums in the Paris area

If you are planning to visit France, then you must not forget to tour around Beaubourg. Recognized as Centre Georges Pompidou, Beaubourg Center is a building that embraces both literature and art. It stands 42 meters high and contains eight floors, three of which are underground. It was conceptualized by a British Architect couple, Richard and Sue Rogers and Italian architect Renzo Piano in 1969 during President Georges Pompidou’s supremacy. Construction lasted five years and was completed in 1977.