"This superb hotel is situated Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, in the heart of the fashion district. It was originally constructed in 1758 by the keeper of King Louis XV's buildings. Today, it is a superb palace with gardens, antique furniture, objects of art and old master paintings; it was recently classified as one of the 100 Best Establishments of the world and the best hotel in Paris in Conde Nast magazine! Whether you come to Paris on holiday or for business, this charming place will ensure your stay is unforgettable. "

"France is one of the major tourist destinations of the world. One can find a large number of tourist attractions in France, which are symbols of the country's rich culture and history and which attracts millions and millions of tourists to this country every year.

a great picture of marseille

"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. "

"Toulouse is a very beautiful city with a lot of buildings of architectural importance, gardens and squares. It is also a culture venue as a result of being the centre of Europe's aerospace industry and space programme. Toulouse was once the capital of the Visigoths and later became the centre of the comtes de Toulouse (counts of Toulouse). "

"Bordeaux is the capital of The Gironde department with a population of 660,000 people, and is one of the largest cities in France and one of the largest in Europe."

"The city of Cannes is situated in the southern part of France, in the Riviera region and has a population of approximately 70.000 inhabitants. Cannes is very famous around the world for its Film Festival and also for its Cannes Lions Festival. This a luxurious city and has tourism as its principal resource. "

"Lyon is the third largest city in France and is located 431km (268 miles) southeast of Paris and 311km (193 miles) north of Marseille. It is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region and the second largest contributor to the French economy after Paris. It has a population of 413 000 inhabitants. "

"Paris is the capital city of France and is located in the Île-de-France region, on the Seine river. It has an estimated population of 2,153,600 inhabitants. The Paris region is the centre of France economic activity. The main offices of important organizations such as: UNESCO, NATO, the OECD and the ICC are also located in Paris. It is not only an economic centre, but also a city of learning and culture. The fashion of Paris is well known around the world, with many famous fashion designers hosting their events in this city. "

The Jabulani ,official 2010 World Cup ball , means 'to celebrate' in isiZulu and is the 11th edition of adidas's FIFA World Cup balls. the 11 colours represent a colour for each team player, every official South African language and for each of the 11 South African communities that will help welcome the world next year. the ball with the grip 'n' groove has maximum control, almost perfect accuracy and perfect grip in any weather or terrain. The Jabulani is a perfect sphere thanks to new technology.

This website shows news and updates about the FIFA world cup 2010 it also has a countdown until the World cup starts

this is a video that shows the official ball for the FIFA world cup being tested