Are you thinking about creative souvenirs to buy in Nice? Think no more! High-class olive oil is a great present for family, friends or colleagues. In order to buy the famous national product, do not hurry to one of the nearby supermarkets as ancient La baratte Alziari is the best place to shop olive oil. The old oil mill was founded more than a hundred years ago. Nowadays, the old mill attracts numerous travelers …
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The beginning of July is the period time in Nice when the jazz lovers from all around the world come here to enjoy the Nice Jazz Festival. The festival is held at two venues - Place Massena and Theater de Verdure. In the Middle of July, people of Nice and all the France celebrate one of the main national holidays - the Bastille Day. This holiday carries a significant role in the hearts of French people and is very …
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Open in a fancy looking old villa, Armenonville is surrounded by a landscape garden. The romantic atmosphere of the hotel is hard to put into words – amazing paintings and sculptures can be seen everywhere in the villa, as well as flower bouquets in vases of different shapes and sizes. In the garden, there is a creative shaped swimming pool that is hidden among palm trees and flower beds. The hotel’s hall is …
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Those who want to challenge the height and feel the flurry of inexpressible emotions, it is worth to visit the Artyube bridge - the highest point in Europe for bungee jumping. 182 meters of adrenaline waiting for you thanks to the company Latitude Challenge, offering tourists daily bungee jumping from 9 am till noon hours. The first jump will cost you 105 €. For an additional fee, 25 €, your fall will be …
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9. While walking on the sidewalk, you must be especially careful. Thieves on motorbikes are one of the major problems of Nice. They snatch bags from passers-by on the go.
8. If your French friends invite you to visit their home, you should not refuse in any case as it can hurt hospitable people. Friends should definitely present modest gifts. A bouquet of flowers and good wine will be enough. …
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Fans of traditions of the past will certainly enjoy their stay at Boscolo Exedra Nice. In this hotel, travelers will be able not only to live in an amazing historical place but also make a ride in a posh retro car. The hotel is open in an old building with a heavily decorated crisp white façade. White is also the main color of the inner design. Premium furniture with carved wooden legs, giant beds with high …
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France - moving around the country
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In France, buses are considered to be an excellent means of transportation, not only for intercity travel, but also for intra-city travel. In large cities, you will find almost at every stop a timetable which indicates the time of departure of the train you are boarding as well as other departed trains. Prices for trips vary based on the destination and season. It should be noted that in different regions there are separate transport network of buses or trams, with each having its own unique pricing system. You can buy tickets from the driver or in the newspaper kiosks. Please note that in the capital of France you can move about by using underground trains. The Metropolitan has 17 main branches that connect all areas of Paris, as well as 5 suburban branches that go beyond the capital.
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Nature and parks of France
Between Grenoble, Briancon and Gap is the national park of Ecrins, in the territory of which there are at once 3 four-thousandths - Barre-des-Ecrins, Dome de Neige des Ecrins and Peak Lorik. The area of the park is occupied by pine and oak forests, alpine meadows; glaciers are located on the hills. There are more than 30 trails laid in the park which are in excellent condition. On the island of Corsica is the Kalanka National Park. It is a deep valley filled with the sea. The valley is surrounded by orange and pink rocks, which spectacularly rise above the sea line at an altitude of about 300 meters. The rocks were heavily eroded, and therefore took quite original and unusual forms. This unique and incredibly beautiful landscape is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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