Travelers who plan to visit Aberdeen in the warmer months should definitely stop by the entertainment complex La Palmeraie with the children. This is a real paradise for sports enthusiasts. The center is located on the territory of a beautiful park. Here in the open air, there are classy pools with derricks, a full-fledged outdoor gym and many other sports grounds. It will be very pleasant to relax here on a hot …
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Some hostels in Avignon also feature attractive design; Pop' Hostel is popular among fans of style. Besides common rooms, cozy single and double rooms are available to its guests. All the premises are decorated with a predominance of white. Talented graffiti artists, whose works can be seen in all rooms and public areas, have participated in creating the ambience. Bright paintings in modern style make the place more …
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Boucheron is a very popular place in Avignon among admirers of jewelry. The store is historical and for decades it has been owned by one family. They sell very interesting jewelry, similar to which can not be found in other stores. A wide price range is also worth noting. There are suitable adornment for modest customers and for those who are not accustomed to saving on luxury. Travellers who're planning to spend …
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Danieli hotel is surrounded by amazing historical buildings. Its luxury mansion with an ornate façade is also among the most important architectural sights of Avignon. Behind the walls of the historic building hides unusual modern interior. Its main feature is glass with colorful modern paintings; these unique design accents are in perfect harmony with the romantic atmosphere of the hotel. In accordance with …
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Avignon offers the travelers a wide range of entertainment. Here you can find and explore ancient Gothic monuments, temples, and mansions. If you are looking for some active entertainment, go to the picturesque park Ile de la Barthelasse, located on a beautiful island, amidst the peaceful waters of the Rhone River. This is the perfect place for having a picnic, cycling, and relaxing. By the way, you can rent a bike …
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In addition to the main program, guests of the Avignon Festival get acquainted with the performances of the Festival du Off, similar to the famous Fringe Festival. Here, each year the works of small and experimental collectives are shown. Amateurs demonstrate their creations in squares, parks, nightclubs, churches, shops and cultural institutions throughout the city. Another interesting event in August is the Les …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
In France, the climate is quite favorable, so you can travel here at any time of the year. The main factor is the purpose of your visit to this romantic country, and financial opportunities. The highest tourist season occurs in the height of summer, and is observed from the end of July to the beginning of August. Although, in general, the beach season lasts until mid-September and the autumn season is characterized by a reasonable influx of tourists. Also, it is worth noting that a huge tourist rush is observed in the winter period. The country is visited by fans of mountain skiing. This usually begins from the middle of December and lasts until February. Also, a large percentage of travelers prefer to join in on the New Year and Christmas holidays in France. The least number of tourists in France is witnessed during the off-season. However, you can come to Paris at any time of the year; even when it rains to no end for days and the cold winds are relentless.
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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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