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Eiffel Tower Advance Online Tickets Reservations

Henk Bekker — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:52:55 +0000

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Paris. Queues to go up can be long making it sensible to buy elevator tickets online in advance.

Visit Le Poët-Laval in Drôme en Provence, France

Henk Bekker — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:41:04 +0000

Le Poët-Laval is a very small fortified village beautifully located in the Drôme region of northern Provence in France. Top sights to see in this wall-enclosed town include a castle, church ruins, medieval buildings, a small museum, marvelous views, and town fortifications.

The very small wall-enclosed town Le Poët-Laval (population almost 900) is mostly visited [...]

See Gallo-Roman Merovingian Sarcophaguses in Mazan in Provence, France

Henk Bekker — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:06:38 +0000

Mazan, a small town located in Vaucluse in Provence between Carpentras and Mt Ventoux / Gorges de Nesque, has a remarkable collection of Gallo-Roman (Merovingian) sarcophagi. Mazan also has connections with the Marquis de Sade.

Mazan is a small, old town in Vaucluse en Provence in France. The town itself is not particularly picturesque but [...]

Photos and Images of the Gorges de l’Ardèche River in France

Henk Bekker — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:53:45 +0000

The spectacularly beautiful Gorges de l’Ardèche is a very popular destination in France for canoeists and nature lovers. The Ardeche Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Europe and can be enjoyed for free by all.

The Gorges de l’Ardèche is a France Michelin Guide three-star sight and one of the most [...]

Mourners from the Tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy Touring the USA

Henk Bekker — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:43:11 +0000

Top medieval sculptures from the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon, in Burgundy, France travel the USA for temporary exhibitions in top American museums and galleries.

The mourners from the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy, usually on display in Dijon, France, are traveling the USA for much of 2010 to 2012. These statues, [...]

Novotel Review: Save on Hotels in Troyes, France

Henk Bekker — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:38:48 +0000

Great Deals on Novotel Troyes Airport Hotel near Outlet Factory Store Shopping Malls

The family-friendly Novotel Troyes Aéroport with swimming pool offers great deals for cheap but comfortable stays while saving when shopping at McArthur Glen Outlet Mall and other factory stores in Champagne.

The Novotel Troyes Aéroport is a comfortable, family-friendly hotel [...]