In the warmer months, another attractive amusement park is open near Limoges - Tarz en Arbres. It is a large rope town built within a vast forest. Here you can try out well-liked bungees, rope bridges and other original attractions, many of which are suitable not only for children but also for adults. The park also has well-equipped picnic places and many interesting places for walking. Many rare species of trees …
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In Limoges there are more than two hundred restaurants and cafes. Budget travelers and discerning gourmets, as well as those who prefer to go for dinner as a family could find a suitable dining place. One of the most prestigious institutions of the city is the Le Boeuf a la Mode restaurant specializing in French cuisine. The restaurant features luxurious decor of room and beautiful furniture that can be seen …
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Limoges is often called the cradle of fire arts; such an unusual name is due to the fact that in the Middle Ages the most original and unique types of crafts have flourished in the city. One of them is production of pitted enamel. In the 15th century, local enamellers have made dishes and decorations of incredible beauty. Traders from different countries came here in search of outlandish product that hadn’t …
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Also in the historic district, there is the beautiful Chapel of St. Aurelien of the 14th century with a unique interior decoration. Walking along the historic street, you can go to the Mott Square, which has existed in this place for several hundred years. Several times a week, there is an interesting market on this square, where you can buy popular products from locals and interesting souvenirs. Not far from the …
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Another great place to relax with children is the Parc ZOO du Reynou. This zoo is very beautiful, has a lot of greenery and ponds in which swans swim. Among the inhabitants of this zoo are tigers, giraffes and monkeys. You can also find cute raccoons living here which visitors are allowed to feed. The territory of the zoo is equipped with a farmyard where children can communicate with the friendliest species of the …
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Limoges offers a lot of interesting places for shopping. One of the most attractive is the market Les Halles Centrales. It is the main grocery market in town and is housed in a very beautiful historic building dating back to 1889. Here, customers are presented with a wide selection of fresh seafood, deli meats, cheese and dairy products, as well as fresh pastries and sweets. The latter are especially popular with …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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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