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Things You Must See In France
Sunday, March 10, 2013, 5:04 AM
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You always find the exagonal?land of France pleasing and pampering you with its lovely airs, beguiling nature, gorgeous beaches, mesmeric mountains, magnificent monuments, gastronomic delights, and the fantastic cities, like Paris, Bordeaux, Bourges, Cannes, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, and Toulouse.
France certainly has one of the most pleasing countries in the world. It an idyllic vacation destination that has more number of tourist attractions that any other country in the world. It really has a number of wonderful tourist attractions, but here are 10 things that you must see while in France.
Chteau de Versailles ?the royal Palace located in Versailles, in the north central France, near Paris. Built by Louis XIV in the 17th century, the palace of Versailles is one of the major attractions of France, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Louvre or Muse du Louvre ?one of the oldest, greatest, the most celebrated and most frequented museums in the world. Located in Paris, the museum exhibits the great works of Leonardo da Vinci, Jacques Louis David, Delacroix, Raphael, and many others.
Chteau de Fontainebleau ?the royal castle of Fontainebleau, which is one of the grandest French royal chteaux. The chateau, which brought the Italian Mannerist style to France, has been acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Le Mont-Saint-Michel ?a wonderful rocky tidal island, located about 1 km off the French northern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches, in Normandy. Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay are top tourist magnet & UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Eiffel Tower ,escort Beijing?an iconic tower on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel,Aspen Nightlife, the tower has been declared as one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It the top tourist attraction of France.
Chartres Cathedral ?the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres located in Chartres. The cathedral is one of the finest expressions of the French Gothic architectural style. Erected in the most surreal setting, the Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amiens Cathedral ,Beijing escort?the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens located in Amiens, the main city of Picardy, in the Somme River valley. The 42.30 m high magnificent Cathedral is one of the tallest cathedrals in France. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disneyland Paris ?a wonderful holiday and recreation resort, located in Marne-la-Valle, a town in the eastern suburbs of Paris. The resort features 2 theme parks, 1 entertainment district, and 7 Disney-owned hotels. It is one of the major tourist traps of France.
Le Pont du Gard ?an aqueduct built by the ancient Romans, located in Vers-Pont-du-Gard near Remoulins, in the Southern France. One of the finest examples of the Roman architectural skills, the aqueduct is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist site.
Bourges Cathedral ?a glorious cathedral located in Bourges, France. The construction of the cathedral dedicated to Saint Stephen began in 1195 and it was completed between 1225-1250. in 1992, the cathedral was declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Author writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing listings for Hotels, Villas, Holiday apartments Paris, and France holiday apartments.
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