Saint-Etienne Cathedral is an important religious monument. Its construction began in the 11th century. For hundreds of years, the old building has been constantly rebuilt and modernized. In fact, it remained unfinished that way. The cathedral looks very unusual, it reminds of a complex of several buildings in various architectural styles. The cathedral is valuable for its interior. Unique stained glass windows of …
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5. Local museums and cultural centers open no later than 10:00 am and run until 6:00-7:00 pm. Days off in museums often fall on weekdays, so tourists are advised to specify their working table in advance. In many cultural and entertainment centers there are favorable discounts for children. 6. During the year, there is a large number of holidays in Toulouse that are always visited by foreign guests. Travelers who …
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Toulouse is famous to many travelers because of the annual colorful event, the Toulouse Violet Festival. For many years, it remains the most recognized and most visited local celebration. The festival is held in the beginning of February. For two days the city hosts surprisingly interesting exhibitions and themed events. The festival brings together best florists of the country, as well as experts from other …
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The Moroccan restaurant Le Ksar is very popular among locals and visitors alike. Decorated in a traditional style it is ready to offer visitors classic couscous and tagine, as well as a large selection of sweets. Impressive size of dishes remains one of the main distinguishing features of the Le Ksar restaurant, so it is appropriate to order one dish for two. The French restaurant l'amphytrion has repeatedly won …
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Toulouse is the perfect place for an active and exciting holiday. The choice of entertainment options for guests of the city is just unlimited. The Cite de l'Espace is an amazing place for the whole family. It is something between the Science Museum and interactive entertainment center. Every day this Space Town hosts various events associated with outer space; entertainment programs for children are also carried …
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An interesting and unique attraction is the Le Chateau d'eau, the so-called old water tower. It was built in 1822 and has long been used for storing water. Today the beautiful tower is converted into a gallery. There are often interesting exhibitions and themed cultural events dedicated to photographic art in it. The must see attraction is Capitolium. That’s the name of the beautiful palace built of awesome …
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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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