The history of this “sunny island” started more than 80 years ago. This is the name that guests and locals gave to the town because it has so many sunny days a year. Alpe d'Huez became an internationally famous resort after competitions in such an interesting winter sport as bobsleigh. This event took place in 1968. This is the time when Grenoble hosted Winter Olympic Games. Starting from that time, Alpe d'Huez …
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Although Alpe d'Huez is famous primarily as a winter ski resort, the area is not deprived of interesting destinations suitable for sightseeing. The first town in this area was established yet during the Middle Ages. This happened after silver deposits had been discovered in the area. The town reached a peak in its development in the 11th century. Today, tourists can explore the well-preserved historic center. Some …
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Alpe d'Huez is suitable for active recreation all year round. In winter, fans of skiing visit this resort to enjoy mountain skiing and snowboarding. The resort has a range of ski runs for beginners and professionals. If you have never tried this winter sport before, you will find several wonderful sports schools that offer skiing and snowboarding lessons for everyone. The resort is perfectly suitable for vacationers …
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Go Sport Montage Concept also has a great stock of sports gear, clothes and accessories for all family members. If you need an attractive and quality parka or hat, this shop is one of the first places to visit. Go Sport Montage Concept sells winter accessories and even natural fur apparel. Not only sportsmen but also everyone who likes staying outdoors in winter will find this shop very useful. Centre …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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France is one of the most economically developed countries in the European Union. This explains why there is such a high-quality transport infrastructure in the country. Railway transportation is as a matter of fact popular in France. There is in Paris the largest railway network in the entire country; it extends not only to all cities and regions, but also to neighboring countries. Local and regional high-speed trains, as well as Express trains run in the Country. Speaking of public transport, the most popular is buses. All journeys are strictly based on schedule. However, quite often in large cities, public transport gets into traffic jams. Buses become the most popular choice of transportation when it is necessary to get from one city to another without a stop. Also, in the capital of France there are night buses which are designed for those who like to move during the night time.
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Economy roadmap of France
The service sector in France is an excellent ground for the development of large and small businesses. It employs more than 65% of the able-bodied population, and this is about 15 million people. That is why this sector makes a huge contribution to the country’s annual budget and is characterized by regular development. According to various statistics, France is considered the most visited country in the world. It is for this reason that the hotel business is at the highest level. But at the same time, you will find not only large-scale, high-class hotels functioning here, but also thousands of small hotels that are oriented towards a specific class of tourists. Small businesses in the country are mostly represented by restaurants, retail outlets, and also financial and telecommunication services. Such a state of affair as the Country provides, enables any resident of France to successfully achieve stability, and record a reasonable success through his or her work.
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