Since the city is located on the border of France and Germany, the influence of these two countries has equally affected its cultural background and lifestyle. Just make a walk in Strasbourg, and you will see typical German streets that border with houses built in best traditions of French architecture. Restaurants of Strasbourg offer to taste delicious German beer and best sorts of French wines. The local cuisine is …
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For many years the Astronomical clock has been the symbol of Strasbourg; it is the unique landmark of the Renaissance. It was created in 1842 by the best Swiss craftsmen. The clock is located at the Strasbourg Cathedral. Movie about clock creation history is shown at the Cathedral every noon; lots of interesting stories are associated with this artifact. Built on top of ancient Roman temple, Cathedral is also one …
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Strasbourg is an excellent place for family vacation, as a variety of entertainment places is represented here literally at the every step. The Botanic Garden with its impressive size and huge collection of plants is very popular among fans of walking tours. Founded back in 17th century it hosts over six hundreds of various plants and flowers. There are beautiful resting zones with benches all around the garden and a …
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Strasbourg has over six hundreds of various dining places to offer. Every connoisseur will be able to find restaurant to meet his demands. Among restaurants specializing on the local cuisine tourists often point out La cuilliere a pot. It offers a broad selection of meals, pleasant atmosphere and affordable prices, but it's recommended to book a table in advance. If you visit La cuilliere a pot for the first time, …
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There is an incredibly romantic Little France in the city. Its entire territory is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picturesque historic area maintains wonderful half-timbered houses that were occupied in the 16th century by local craftsmen and fishermen. This area is loved by hikers. They often walk along the miniature embankment of the Il river, admire the historic buildings located on its shores and visit the …
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7. Those planning a rich excursion program are recommended to visit one of the local tourist offices. They sell tourist cards entitling to free admission of cultural venues, discounts in shops and restaurants. That card would cost about 12.5 euros for adults and 6.5 euros for children. 6. Travelers who prefer to travel by private car or expect to rent a car have to consider some important features. It is very …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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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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