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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in France
Top sights in France
Chateau de Malbrouck
From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Malbrouck Castle is located in the vicinity of Metz. It is considered an outstanding historical landmark in France today. Its construction was started by the order of Arnold VI von Sierck in 1419. The fortress was recognized as one of the most powerful in the region later. It became one of the most important defensive structures. Many famous military leaders and wealthy dukes have owned the castle over the years. The castle was privately owned until 1793. The fortress was placed at the disposal of the state at the end of the 18th century. It was badly damaged and partially destroyed during numerous battles. Malbrouck Castle became accessible to the public as recently as 1999. A lengthy reconstruction preceded its opening. The medieval fortress has been a permanent venue for various … Read all
Chateau de Chateaudun
From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Chateaudun is one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire. It is located in the city of the same name. The castle was built in the 12th century. The area of the fortress was significantly expanded in the second half of the 15th century. It has remained almost unchanged since then. The old tower-donjon is preserved in the castle. Its height is 31 meters. A large chapel is also preserved in the castle. It attracts with its unique design. The donjon tower is considered the oldest element of the architectural monument. It was built in 1190. This tower was used to store food in the past. You can visit its upper part during the tour today. Unique frescoes are considered the main value of the medieval castle. The painting depicting the motifs of the Last Judgment is considered the most … Read all
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Cambodia Opens Its Borders for Tourists in November
Cambodia plans to remove its 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers and replace it with a negative COVID test made within 72 hours before the arrival and one more negative COVID test made at Phnom Penh International Airport. Cambodia is quite a safe place for international guests – the country has vaccinated more than 60% of its 16.5-million population. This makes Cambodia the second most vaccinated country in Southeast Asia with only Singapore ahead. Cambodia plans to vaccinate three-fourths of its population by October. It also now vaccinates children over the age of 12.
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20.10.2021
Cambodia plans to remove its 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers and replace it with a negative COVID test made within 72 hours before the arrival and one more negative COVID test made at Phnom Penh International Airport. Cambodia is quite a safe place for international guests – the country has vaccinated more than 60% of its 16.5-million population. This makes Cambodia the second most vaccinated country in Southeast Asia with only Singapore ahead. Cambodia plans to vaccinate three-fourths of its population by October. It also now vaccinates children over the age of 12.
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20.10.2021
Architecture of France in pictures
Culture of regions in France
Paris
Getting acquainted with the capital of romance will be considered incomplete without paying a visit to the most famous museum of the city – Musée du Louvre. The museum which is located in the former Royal Palace, has long become a landmark of the city. There are several sections in the museum devoted to different epochs such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient East, Ancient times, Islamic arts, as well as several sections depending on the genres of art. By the way, it would be interesting to point out … Read more 
Aix-en-Provence
Many tourists start their excursion in the city with the historic district of Vieil Aix. This part of Aix-en-Provence is a winding labyrinth of picturesque streets and squares. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is an old square that is located in the center of the historic district. The most famous attractions of Aix-en-Provence are located around the square. Tourists can see the building of the old town hall here. It was built in the 17th century and has an original design of the façade. The old … Read more
Arles
Antique landmarks of the Roman Empire period have made Arles internationally famous. The entire territory of the historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many tourists start their acquaintance with the city with a visit to Amphithéâtre Romain or the Arles Amphitheater. This ancient amphitheater was built in 80 – 90 AD. The arena is not as big as the worldwide famous Coliseum in Rome but it still looks truly impressive. Initially, the amphitheater was intended for 25,000 … Read more
Annecy
The historic district of Annecy is a true treasure for everyone who likes excursions. Travelers can visit more than twenty unique historic landmarks here. Known as Old Town, this area of Annecy is situated along a river. Numerous old canals make the city center even more picturesque and attractive. Charming pedestrian streets along these canals are inviting for a stroll, and numerous historical buildings near the waterfront look picture perfect. Many residents of Annecy consider Le Palais de … Read more
Nice
A walk in the cemetery is just as pretty as a walk in the park. This is no joke – the statement is true if the cemetery is a kind of masterpiece. Such is Cimetière du Monastère de Cimiez, which is located next to the Musee Matisse and Ancien Hôtel Régina. Many well-known and outstanding personalities have found rest here, and all the tombstones themselves are excellent examples of great taste. By the way, in addition to the Musee Matisse, in the home town of Giuseppe Garibaldi, you can … Read more
Cannes
Palais des Festivals and Avenue of Stars are considered the most popular tourist destinations of the city. For many years they have remained the main tourist attractions of Cannes. Tourists will also be interested in visiting the historic part of Cannes and see priceless architectural monuments. Travellers are welcome to follow one of numerous exciting excursion routes. Tourists will be interested to see the beautiful orthodox Church of Archangel Michael, which was built in the 19th century by … Read more
Lourdes
The main landmark of Lourdes and the goal of thousands of travelers is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. It was built on the very spot where the Virgin Mary first appeared to St. Bernadette. The so-called "Domain" includes two basilicas. The Rosary Basilica (Basilique Rosaire) is built in neo-Byzantine style, and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Basilique Supérieure) is a true Neo-Gothic monument. In the immediate vicinity is the Massabielle Grotto (Grotte Miraculeuse) where more … Read more
Lyon
While in Lyon, be sure to attend one of the wonderful theatrical performances - the city has plenty of cultural institutions for this. At the Théâtre des Celestins designed and built in 1877 by Gaspard André, you can watch both modern and classical performances. A similar situation exists in the Opera National, which presents beautiful operas written in the 20th century and earlier, while the Auditorium Orchestre National is mainly focused on the classical theatrical productions. It is worth … Read more
