The main public park in Annecy has an interesting and romantic landmark. Young people and romantic couples enjoy visiting Pont des Amours. There are many rituals and traditions associated with this footbridge. It is built above one of the city canals. Local people believe that if lovers kiss each other while standing on this bridge, they will be together for the rest of their lives. There is a mooring station near …
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Don’t forget to visit Chapellerie Pochat – this historical hat shop opened in Annecy more than forty years ago. Starting from its establishment, the shop has been a family-owned business. The owners are also the ones who make all hats that are available for sale. The atelier is adjacent to the shop. Chapellerie Pochat sells women’s and men’s hats for any taste. If the wanted design is not …
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You will find old prison cells and the court-room here. Visitors can also visit the castle’s chapel. There is a thematic museum dedicated to fishing in the oldest part of the castle. This museum has an unusual collection. Some of the exhibits in Le Palais de I’lle are of great value. Don’t forget to take a look at a collection of old paintings and sculptures, exquisite antique furniture, and an …
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Start your acquaintance with the city from the medieval castle that is built on a hill. This is the heart of Annecy. The historical records state that the castle was built between the 12th and 16th centuries. Initially, the land belonged to the counts of Geneva and the dukes of Savoy. However, frequent fires made people leave this castle in the 17th century. In order not to keep the building empty, it was decided …
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Moving around in France - transportation
It is also worth noting that water transportation is also common in the country. For the most part, it is represented by comfortable ferries that run between France and England, as well as between France and Ireland. Also very popular among tourists are cruise ships and ferries, which go straight to Corsica from Marseille or Toulon. In the vicinity of Paris, especially in the midst of tourist seasons, there are various small pleasure boats from which tourists will have the opportunity of seeing the various surrounding sights. The ships differ in classes, depending on the service and the cultural program.
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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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