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Corsica Beach-France

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

The Désert des Agriates on Corsica’s northwestern shoulder is a rocky expanse of sun-scorched maquis fringed by some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches. The Plage de Saleccia, a half-mile strand of dazzling white sand shelving gently into turquoise sea, … Continue reading →

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Bora Bora Island-France

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The island is served by Bora Bora Airport on Motu Mete in the north, with Air Tahiti providing daily flights to and from Papeet on Tahiti. … Continue reading →

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The Palace of Versailles-France

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, … Continue reading →

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Futuroscope-France

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Futuroscope amusement park is located near Poitiers and set in 130 acres. It uses audio-visual technology to create both breathtaking and informative special effects. Giant screens, 3D cinemas, circular cinemas and other state-of-the-art techniques create an experience unlike any … Continue reading →

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The Stade de France

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Stade de France offers athletes the best welcome ever assembled in France. All facilities reserved for them are located in the lawn, west, and are directly accessible by bus players. They include local host and control, two cloakrooms of … Continue reading →

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The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis-France

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Basilica of St Denis is an architectural landmark as it was the first major structure of which a substantial part was designed and built in the Gothic style. Both stylistically and structurally it heralded the change from Romanesque architecture … Continue reading →

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The Palais Garnier-France

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

The Palais Garnier is the thirteenth theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. It was built on the orders of Napoleon III as part of the great Parisian reconstruction project carried out … Continue reading →

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ThePantheon Paris-France

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

The Pantheon Paris (Latin Pantheon, from Greek Pantheon, meaning “Every god”) is a building in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France. It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but after many changes now combines liturgical functions … Continue reading →

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The Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle-France

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

The museum was formally founded on 10 June 1793, during the French Revolution. Its origins lie, however, in the Jardin royal des plantes médicinales (Royal Medicinal Plant Garden) created by King Louis XIII in 1635, which was directed and run … Continue reading →

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The Jardin du Luxembourg-France

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

The Jardin du Luxembourg, or the Luxembourg Gardens, is the second largest public park in Paris. In 1865, during the reconstruction of Paris by Louis Napoleon, the rue de l’Abbé de l’Epée, (now rue Auguste-Comte) was extended into the park, … Continue reading →

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