National traditions of France. Habits, mentality and the way of living
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Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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A country of elegance, timeless traditions and unparalleled atmosphere of sophistication, France never ceases to amaze its visitors. It’s hard to …
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Cathedrals and basilicas in France
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, Ajaccio. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Erasme, Cervione. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta dite La Canonica, Lucciana. On the map
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♥ Ancienne pro-cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Calvi. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie, Elne. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta, Saint-Florent. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Perpignan. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, Ajaccio. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Erasme, Cervione. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta dite La Canonica, Lucciana. On the map
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♥ Ancienne pro-cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Calvi. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie, Elne. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Santa-Maria-Assunta, Saint-Florent. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Perpignan. On the map
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Castles of France
♥ Castle 'Château de Airvault' Deux-Sèvres. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Albon' Drôme. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Allan' Drôme. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Alleuze' Cantal. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Allinges' Haute-Savoie. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Airvault' Deux-Sèvres. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Albon' Drôme. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Allan' Drôme. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Alleuze' Cantal. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Allinges' Haute-Savoie. On the map
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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27.07.2024
Famous sites of France in pictures
Unique traditions in cities of France
Locals do not treat the Americans the best way possible, so visitors are recommended to learn at least a bit of French before the ride. If residents see a traveler who tries to communicate using their native language, they instantly start respecting this person and are ready to help. It is worth noting that even fluent and excellent British English will cause only a sense of contempt to local residents. In general, natives are very friendly to tourists, but when dealing with travellers the … Read more
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The second half of February is the time for another colorful carnival, which is also known as one of the most popular and oldest festivals. For the first time the holiday was celebrated by local residents far back in 1294, when one of the famous earls decided to have some fun and organized a sumptuous feast. The royal celebration was so magnificent, that it quickly spread over the city. Since then, in the memory of that remarkable event, each year the residents of the city organize a series of … Read more
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This bright holiday will surely not leave any fan of fireworks and pyrotechnic shows indifferent. The shows take place on the Naopule waterfront literally every night. The event attracts teams from many different countries, and each team tries to surprise guests with its original program. It should be noted that this festival is considered the most important and prestigious event of its kind, so the firework shows that take place during the festival are truly spectacular shows. The first … Read more
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Many tourists know that the ability to speak beautifully is valued in France. The people of Lourdes make no exception. Beautiful speech and the ability to solve problems through conversation is an important virtue here. Then more than a good joke can quickly relieve tension in a conflict situation. The French love conflict much more than you might imagine. If you accidentally step on the foot of a Frenchman and don't apologize or decide to listen to music loudly somewhere at midnight, then you … Read more
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It is particularly interesting to watch the laser show; facades of old buildings and palaces are covered with color images of great beauty and various metamorphoses occur with those buildings. They can be deformed and bizarrely twisted, they change the shape and arrangement of elements in rays of laser illuminators. Such ideas seem amazing. Sometimes, optical and lighting effects are so realistic that it can be very difficult to distinguish illusion from reality. During those four days, no less … Read more
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This event is the biggest of its kind, and Toulouse is often called the capital of violets. The main event of the festival is the competition of violets; the victory is the best reward for any florist. The beautiful flower festival will be interesting to absolutely everyone, as lot of entertainment events for all the family and for little ones are held during the holiday. The cultural life of the city is not limited to the Violet Festival only; Toulouse hosts over ten awesome festivals of … Read more
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Music fans will love Marseille in April and August being the time of holding of the brightest music festivals which are the “Holy Music” and the “Diaspora Music and Culture”. The first festival offers the performances of city music bands meanwhile the second one has turned into international event. October offers an exciting event for tourists and city residents. The Fiesta des Suds is the longest and the most tourist attracting event of Marseille. During the festival the city … Read more
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He decided to organize short concerts, the duration of which wouldn't exceed 45 minutes, and make tickets as cheap as possible. In a matter of years, the festival has gained immense popularity, and now its program covers as many as five days. Concert venues located in Nantes can no longer ensure the full implementation of the program, so some surrounding cities take part in the festival too. A certain theme is chosen for the festival every year - the event is traditionally dedicated to the … Read more
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