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Vihren
Globetrotter
Nov 30, 2008
Antibes 2 stars
Travel Tip: Antibes

Antibes is a nice French city, a resort on the French riviera between Cannes and Nice. The city has a great old core featuring an interesting cathedral and a small but majestic castle right next to... [more]

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Vihren
Globetrotter
Nov 30, 2008
Cannes 2 stars
Travel Tip: Cannes

Cannes is a nice sea side resort on the French riviera famous for its movie festival. I didn't like the town itself, it didn't look at all beautiful except for the small older part on the hill to... [more]

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Iriss
Adventurer
Nov 30, 2008
Greek wonders in Louvre 5 stars
Travel Tip: Louvre

The Greek sculpture department in Louvre is a must-see for artists as well as for the rest. in fact, is one of the most wonderful parts of the giant museum The Winged Victory of Samothrace and the... [more]
travelkevin
Globetrotter
Nov 29, 2008
French Chocolate at its Sumptuous Best 3 stars
Café Review: Pelen Chocolates and Tea Room

For a taste of traditional French chocolate making if you’re visiting the Jura region then head to the town of Lons-le-Saunier and the opulent premises of “Pelen” opposite the town’s main... [more]

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Nov 28, 2008
Amboise - home and tomb of Leonardo da Vinci 5 stars
Travel Tip: Amboise
Part of Topic Across Europe

Not far away from Blois, just in the margins of the Loire River and its Valley with a set of fantastic palaces and castles – Amboise deserves a detailed visit. The city was once home for the... [more]

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Nov 26, 2008
Sète - charming little city 5 stars
Travel Tip: Sète
Part of Topic Across Europe

Located in the French region of Languedoc, Sète is a beautiful small fishing harbor with a strong cultural identity. If you climb up to Mont Saint Clair, you will have an amazing view of the city... [more]

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Virgin
Nov 26, 2008
Catacombes in Paris 3 stars
Travel Tip: Catacombs

Being scared has never been my idea of fun so I'm not sure what I was doing as I walked down the stairs to the Catacombes in Paris. The Catacombes is a massive underground graveyard filled with... [more]

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Virgin
Nov 26, 2008
Visiting the Eiffel Tower 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Eiffel Tower

In 1889, Gustave Eiffel began the construction of the Eiffel Tower. It was Built for the world's fair that was to be held in Paris that year. Nobody ever thought that it would still be standing... [more]

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Nov 25, 2008
Etap Hotel Montpellier 3 stars
Hotel Review: Etap Hotel
Part of Topic Across Europe

When driving across France’s long highways, it is always good to find a nice hotel where you can just stop for the night. Just in the south area of Montpellier, Etap Hotel is a nice cozy place... [more]

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travelkevin
Globetrotter
Nov 25, 2008
Chalon sur Saône & Photography 3 stars
Travel Tip: Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon sur Saône is a modern and busy city sitting around the Saône river, with part of the town actually sitting on an island in the river.

The most interesting section is the old...
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Virgin
Nov 25, 2008
Traveling with Children 4 stars
Travel Tip: Muséum National d'histoire Naturelle et Grande Galerie de l' evolution

I have learned that traveling with children is much more fun if they can choose where to tour. My ten year old picked The Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle located in the Jardin des Plantes.... [more]

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Virgin
Nov 25, 2008
Les Egouts 3 stars
Travel Tip: Paris

What's dark, smelly and pretty gross to see in Paris? It's the sewer systems of Paris. This tour has become so popular that one can wait for hours on line to get in. I discoveredit is a great... [more]

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Nov 19, 2008
Driving across the Vosges Mountains 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Alsace
Part of Topic Across Europe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drove once from Munich to Paris. After crossing the German border and southwest of Strasbourg, you will pass along the Vosges Mountains with its beautiful colored trees’ forest. The area is... [more]

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emiglia
Explorer
Nov 17, 2008
Don't even go in... 4 stars
Travel Tip: Centre Georges Pompidou

... or go in if you want to. But not after standing outside for a few moments to relish the beauty that is this modern building and the modern fountain near it.

The entire piping of...
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Iriss
Adventurer
Nov 16, 2008
Playful Pompidou Fountain 5 stars
Travel Tip: Centre Georges Pompidou

The Stravinsky Fountain is also known as Pompidou's Fountain or Fontaine des automates. It stands a short distance away from Pompidou Centre, literally a few meters away. During summer, it s a... [more]

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