The prestigious Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris is, without a doubt, a creative place. The design of this hotel is devoted to the culture and traditions of Asian countries. Guest rooms of this hotel are made in different styles and feature carved wooden partitions, carpets and furniture of bright colors, skillful drawings on the walls, and intricate glass and porcelain decorations. There are many genuine antiquities among the …
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Shops on Rivoli Street are distinguished by a lot more affordable prices. On this street, visitors will find boutique stores of numerous international brands, including Zara, a large Gap store, and a whole pavilion of Yves Rocher cosmetics. It is possible to find quality and modern items at very affordable prices in this part of Paris. There are many interesting souvenir shops on Rivoli Street. Moreover, apart from …
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Splendid Etoile promises to bring its guests to the elegant epoch of Louis XV. All guest rooms of this luxurious hotel are designed in light colors and decorated with refined antique furniture. Draping with premium textiles and spectacular flower bouquets create an unparalleled romantic look. The hotel’s bar, which is made in the classic English style, remains one of the most unusual elements of the …
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4. Guests are recommended to buy the so called "city card", which gives you the right for a reduced fare on public transport. Cardholders can also get some discounts on visiting some cultural attractions.
5. Any sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited after 22:00 in large shopping complexes. However, this rule does not apply to smaller shops.
6. The majority of night entertainments …
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If you are not afraid of height, this type of extreme pastime is definitely for you! Here in Paris, you will have one of the most amazing opportunities to fly the small aircraft. This entertainment will cost you only 385 euros per person. Before take-off, a certified professional pilot will inform you about the basic rules of aircraft management and behavior in the air. Next, together with the pilot, you will make …
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Several years later, the hotel was purchased by Francois Dupre, the owner of the no less luxurious Plaza Athénée hotel. Currently, Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris is the property of Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal who lives in Saudi Arabia. Guests of the luxurious hotel have an amazing opportunity to live in guest rooms, which once were a temporary home for internationally famous celebrities. The design of many rooms …
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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
The longest river in the country is the Loire, flowing through the entire central part of France. Its length is just over one thousand kilometers. Historically, it played a strategically important role in the life of the state. Along the river Loire in its picturesque valleys, in the Middle Ages were built more than 70 castles. Many of them at different times were the residences of French kings. The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to the huge number of monuments of architecture and history. One of the largest lakes in the country is the Lake Geneva, along which the border with Switzerland runs. Surprisingly, picturesque views of Lake Geneva have given inspiration to many creative people from around the world.
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