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"Paris is known as The City of Lights and absolutely deserves this name. But it is much more than just the City of Lights. Paris, the capital of France, is one of the best travel destinations. It has everything a traveller could possibly wish for. A stay in Paris should at least include a visit to the Louvre, one of the most impressive and well known museums in the world; a climb of the Eiffel tower; and a climb to the top of Notre Dame Cathedral. You should also climb the steps to the Sacré Coeur in Montmartre, stroll around the Place du Tertre in front of it, visit the saucy Pigalle district, walk around the Latin quarter - St. Germain, Boulevard St. Michel - and feel the atmosphere of the street performers outside the Centre Pompidou. PARIS TRAVEL INFO Best of Paris Paris Real Estate Paris Eiffel Tower Paris Museums Paris apartments accommodation Paris Pass and Tours Paris Hotel Paris Apartments International Money Transfer is available in the UK from HIFX Foreign Exchange Specialists. In the neighborhood of Paris you can visit Fontainebleau, Versailles with its magnificent palace of Louis XIV, Vaux-le-Vicomte and the inspiration for Versailles Disneyland Paris. All of these make perfect daytrips. Paris is full of surprises; just have a good breakfast with coffee and croissants, take a walk, and discover some of them for yourself. "

A website with a list that gives you the most visited France attractions and how many people have visited them, in estimation. "This list gives you a relative idea of the most visited France attractions and sites."

"Tours to Paris would take you to the fascinating world of glamour, fashion, and art. Paris is one of the world's most visited tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors every year from all around the globe."

"Our recommendations on the best places to visit in France provide a incomparable travel experiences in one of the world's most fascinating countries. "

"Brief History The town of Versailles sits about 20 kilometers outside of Paris. The first mention of the town and estate was in 1038, when the name appeared in a charter of the Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres. By the end of the 11th century, Versailles was a country village Statue of Louis XIV at Versailles Statue of Louis XIV enveloping a castle and the church of Saint-Julien, remaining prosperous until well into the 13th century. After the Hundred Years War, however, only a handful of people lived there. Royal Presence In the 16th century, the Gondi family became the rulers of Versailles and the town began to gain acclaim when future King Louis XIII visited and became enamored with the site. He purchased land in the area and proceeded to build a small brick and stone lodge there in 1622. Ten years later, he became the lord of Versailles and began enlarging his lodge. Soon, he purchased more land as well as Gondi's estate. Louis XIII dies in 1643. The Sun King In 1662, the new king - Louis XIV - took an earnest interest in Versailles. Louis XIV, also known as The Sun King, distrusted the Parisians and wanted to move his Royal Residence away from the Louvre Palace, which was at the heart of constant political turbulence. The Sun King was largely responsible for the expansion that resulted in the building that still stands today. He hired architect Louis Le Vau along with artist Versailles Royal Chapel Royal Chapel Charles Le Brun to carry out the work on this Baroque masterpiece, which became the quintessential model for all palaces in Europe. Famed gardener André le Nôtre was responsible for the unequalled Versailles Garden. After Le Vau's death, Jules Hardouin- Mansart was commissioned to triple the size of the palace. Under his watchful eye, the northern and southern wings, the Orangerie, the Grand Trianon (a chateau) and the Royal Chapel were constructed. Later additions included the Opera and the Petit Trianon (a small chateau), which was built bet

"With 15 million visitors yearly, Disneyland Paris has now emerged as Paris most visited sight. A must for children, Disneyland Paris will please all ages with its 48 attractions and green setting. As Disneyland Paris is well connected to Paris by metro, we advise you to book a hotel in Paris. You can book a Disneyland bus tour from Paris."

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"France is the most visited country in the world. It has everything that you could ever want to see on your holidays: a great city like Paris, good beaches, more monuments than any other country, lovely nature, incredible mountain scenery; need I go on? France is also a very pleasant place to stay. It has good food, great wines and people enjoy their lives. And the best thing is, maybe apart from Paris, living in France does not have to be expensive. The North of France consists of the flatlands around the town of Lille and the English Channel. This area will remind visitors in many ways of Belgium and the Netherlands. The Grand' Place in Lille for example is a lot like the one in Brussels. "

"Nice's Promenade des Anglais is part of the heart of this seaside French city. Nice's Promenade des Anglais is lined with cafes situated directly on the beach, and it's a bustling area active with cyclists, runners, walkers and rollerbladers. Find out more about the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France. About the Promenade des Anglais: The promenade is a walkway lining the Bay of Angels in Nice, and it actually runs for several miles. It has existed for decades, dating back to the 1800s when aristocrats from throughout Europe flocked to the inviting Cote d'Azur city. Today, it is a thriving concourse along a thriving Riviera city, home to many landmark hotels, dozens of cafes and miles of beach. It stretches from the airport on the western side to Old Nice (and the quai des Etats Unis) to the east. What's on the Promenade des Anglais: The Promenade des Anglais is worth a visit even if you merely plan to find one of the promenade's blue chairs, have a seat, listen to the waves and watch the world sail by. There are many popular sights to see along the route, however, including: * Just east of the promenade, the start of the Cours Selaya market and Old Nice (or Vieux Nice). * Place Massena, an expansive square that is arguably the hub of activity in Nice. * Casino Ruhl * The stunning example of art deco architecture (just recently restored), Palais de la Mediterranee * The Hotel Negresco, another glorious art deco building"

"Strasbourg is a unique city, it has a combination of French and German culture that is shaped in its ancient buildings and in the architecture of the city. Definitively a very good destination to visit when you are in France. "

"The Arc de Triomphe dates back to Napoleon, the French Emperor, who conquered most of Europe in early 19th century. An admiror of the Roman Emperors, he followed their example and commissioned Arc de Triomphe in 1806. His victorious troops would march on through Arc de Triomphe cheered by Parisians. It never occured thanks to General Wellington who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. "

This is me and Sonia's second place to visit in France

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"The city of Nice is located on the French Riviera in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Blessed by a sunny, temperate climate, Nice attracts visitors from around the world."

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"the coast before Italy, two twinned havens have survived, each in its own way: the perched Vieille Ville of Roquebrune, which gives its name to the greater area, and Cap-Martin-luxurious, isolated, exclusive, and the once favored retreat of the Empress Eugénie and Winston Churchill. With its lovely tumble of raked tile roofs and twisting streets, fountains, archways, and quiet squares, Roquebrune retains many of the charms of a hilltop village, although it has become heavily gentrified and commercialized. Rue Moncollet is lined with arcaded passageways and a number of medieval houses. Somerset Maugham"

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