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When you start thinking of travelling around Paris it may start to look a little daunting, but rather than just thinking of the metro, there are some other fun ways in which to get around Paris, and still be able to see the sights at the same time. written by Martyn Davis
Did you realise that the River Seine actually forks and cuts Paris in half? Plus is one of the most well known rivers in France and Paris, with tourists travelling here from all over the world.
With the choice of short cruises available is absolutely incredible from a one hour short jaunt, to having a pleasant lunch, or a full dinner cruise for a romantic gourmet French meal.
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The Stade de France Stadium was built to host the 1998 FIFA world cup and has seen many other events since, including Celine Dion record breaking concerts.
Although the stadium is designed to hold 80,000 people, Celine Dion broke the records with 2 nights of an attendance of 90,000 fans for each night at her concerts! written by Martyn Davis
Paris has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of entertainment and variety from film, dance, opera, jazz, ballet, rock festivals and not forgetting the romance.
Plus with the banks of the River Seine in Paris will offer visitors an unforgettable experience by being able to get to see the sights from a completely different perspective, while cruising in a boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine at the same time. written by Martyn Davis
After Attila the Hun invaded the region in 451, it was thought that Paris was to be attacked, but according to legend Sainte Genevieve, who is still the patron saint of Paris today, saved it.
Later, the English captured Paris in 1420, but Henry V of England died at the Chateau de Vincennes, just outside Paris city in 1422 and despite the assistance of Joan of Arc, Charles VII of France tried but failed to retake the city in 1429. written by Martyn Davis
With 200,000,000 people having visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris France since its construction, it makes this monument the most visited paid monument per year and was the tallest monument in the world until 1930.
Also, the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be a temporary structure, it now has to be repainted every 7 years, just to stop this famous monument from rusting. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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