Away from the busy central streets you can find a cozy hotel La Pinede. It’s ready to offer comfortable rooms with views of the coast. Premises feature amazing drapery of pearly shades and pleasant lighting system. The ground floor of the hotel can boast very nice apartments decorated in style of past centuries; they all have a private terrace. A stroll through the picturesque surrounding area with a manicured …
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Local people honor old customs and traditions, especially those that are connected to the great French commander - Napoleon Bonapart. That's why all the residents of Ajaccio loudly celebrate his birthday on August 15. Everything here is reminiscent of Napoleon, like monuments and busts at every corner. Therefore, for local residents of Ajaccio, the Emperor's Birthday is a special day and they celebrate it on a big …
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In addition to the usual windsurfing, they are engaged in kite surfing - skating on a board behind a rectangular parachute. Training sessions in water sports in Corsica is conducted in English or French by professional coaches with appropriate licenses. Also in Corsica, all conditions for lovers of sea fishing are created. The excellent climate of Corsica allows you to relax and practice numerous types of …
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4. Vast majority of large shops and restaurants accept payments with credit cards of the international standard. When you plan to go to one of the city’s markets, it is better to bring more cash money in small denominations, so that it will be easier to pay to sellers.
5. Honey remains one of the most popular souvenirs that travelers purchase in the local markets. Here it is prepared in …
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Charming Hotel Spunta Di Mare won't disappoint those seeking a stylish modern lodge. Rooms are decorated in classic style; unique atmosphere is complemented with colorful fabrics and great pictures depicting flowers. Guests can choose a room in shades of red or a room decorated in noble burgundy. Some rooms are decorated with purple fabrics, while walls are painted in sky blue color. Design of public areas is full of …
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Palazzu U Domu deserves special attention among upscale hotels of Ajaccio. It occupies a luxury Corsican mansion located in the heart of the historic district. Rooms recreate very elegant and romantic atmosphere; premises are decorated with designer furniture and elegant fabrics of pearl white shade. Some rooms have exclusive interior perfectly complemented with wooden beams on the ceiling. Connoisseurs of modern …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Another highlight of France is Disneyland. This is an Amusement Park that operates all year round. During summer, the Park closes at 11pm, and in other seasons it closes at 7pm. Therefore if you want to enjoy more time in the magic world of this Park, you should arrange your vacation to fall in summer. If you want to avoid the queues, then it is best to come to Disneyland in late spring. Many people come to France for a shopping tour. Great sales are conducted in mid-July and immediately after Christmas. If you are a connoisseur of sparkling drinks, you should visit one of the wine provinces at the end of September. There is also in Bordeaux, a four-day wine festival which takes place at the end of June. In each wine province on the third Thursday of November, there are celebrations marking the collection of a new harvest. You can even become more familiar with the French flavor by attending some of the National festivals. You can arrive on July 14th – on the Day of the Bastille, August 15th – at the Assumption of the Virgin, or on March 8th which is the International Women’s Day. Also, do not forget that France hosts the Cannes Festival, the Puppet Festival in September, the Day of Grandmothers in March, and the Day of Chestnut in October.
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Atmosphere of France: religion and languages
It should be noted that the number of church goers is getting smaller every year in the country. Statistics as of last year show that less than 5% of the local population regularly visits the church, while the rest of the religious French even do not consider it necessary to visit such premises, even on great holidays. Islam originated in the country in the middle of the last century. The fact is that it was during this period that a large number of Muslims were forced to immigrate to France in search of a better life. Although, many Muslims from the Northern part of Africa, for a long time strongly violated their rights. Protestantism in France was virtually destroyed in the 18th century. However, to date, about one million French people profess this faith, and such a declaration of faith in the country is considered one of the largest. Despite the fact that the Jews were persecuted during the Middle Ages in France, Judaism today remains rather popular. The Jewish community is known to comprise of emigrants from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria.
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