Saturday, October 23, 2010

Up and Coming areas in the French city

Annecy
This in a magnificent position overlooking Lake Annecy, beautiful Aravis Mountains in the background is with the location is the headquarters of the International Animated Film Festival in June of that year. During the festival, the city's theaters show films in competition are all involved in the city is located east of Lyon.

The situation is as the 'Venice of Savoie "because it is a very generic medieval city, which hasbuilt around the Château d'Annecy, a castle overlooking the city. The castle was decorated in Musée Château d''Annecy, a great museum, exhibition and provides historical information on the background of art and crafts from Savoy transformed. Other historical monuments are the Palais de l'Isle, a prison in the city since the 12th Century.

Cahors
Cahors is located north of Toulouse, the Pyrenees and is the capital of the QuercyRegion. E 'located at a point in a bend of the river Lot. This is a historic city with many old buildings and shopping streets and a cathedral characteristic very impressive. Cahors is a perfect place for exploring the region of Quercy. The region has many medieval villages, vineyards, castles and towering limestone cliffs that form the backdrop to the rivers Lot and Cele.

Cahors is much to see and do - make the medieval bridge14. Century period. This bridge, called Pont Valentré is covering the Lot River and the towers and arches, and is very impressive. The bridge was completed in 1378. Also check out the Cathedral of St. Etienne and the Arch of Diana. Also worth visiting is the Museum Cahors Henri Martin. For some great views from the top, a train from Cahors through the valley of Saint-Cirq Lapopie. Out of Cahors itself, could make a trip to the famous world heritage cave takePainting Pech Merle in the east of the city and Font de Gaume in the West.

Eating and drinking are popular sectors in the city - out of the dark Cahors wine, that is in production here since Roman times. The markets are held on Wednesday and Saturday to give a good knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere in the city, and enjoy sampling the wonderful local cuisine.

Lille
The northern French city of Lille is well connected by road and rail - asno excuse for there had been a visit! The city has an architectural style of its own, and that somewhere in the middle between the Flemish and the Baroque. The city was a city of art and history, recognized since 2004. There are a large number of historic buildings and monuments preserved to give testimony to the strong heritage of the city. to visit some of the most popular attractions are the wonderful example of 17 military buildings, the Citadelle park and fortress,which was designed by Vauban.

La Vieille Bourse is a reminder of the Spanish grip on the region, with a fusion of French and Flemish cultures. The Grand Place symbolizes the French resistance against the Austrians in the 18th Century. Remember not to wear a trip to Rue de la Monnaie, where coins were minted in comparison to previous centuries. Finally, a further milestone in Lille is definitely worth visiting the opera house on Place du Theatre. After aFire destroyed the building in early 1900 it was rebuilt in the style of Louis XVI, Louis Cordonnier. The building is beautifully decorated with sculptures of greek icons from the period.

If you are interested in shopping, then Lille is definitely a place to check. There are many markets to be enjoyed in the city, especially at Christmas time with the market on the square Rihour. You can find more examples of local cuisine impressive in Lille in these markets. The kitchen isin the typical Flemish tradition, which offers seafood and meat. There are many shops in the city, and the wide range of shops to suit all budgets and tastes.

For some beautiful sights as you shop, check out the historic city center of Lille, with its cobbled streets lined with typical Flemish buildings. If antiques and art galleries are your thing, check out The Grand Place and La Place du Concert.

Saint Etienne
The city is in the Massif Central, the center is located east ofFrance. The hotel is located in a beautiful landscape with snow capped mountains and green valleys and lakes, waterfalls and rivers. The city of Saint Etienne is home to some incredible half-timbered houses date from the 16th Century, and visit many of these during your meeting, especially if you venture to the historic center of Saint-Jacques.

Saint Etienne is home to the Musée d'Art Moderne, which has a large collection of modern art. Another museumWorth a visit the Mining Museum, for work purposes largest mine of the 20th Century building. Take a trip into the well of the mine and discover what life for the workers here. As you trace the footsteps of miners on a trip to a cage in the hole and then go to lampstore. Exhibitions, you will learn all about the mining sector.
One of the most important architectural treasures is the magnificent church of Notre Dame, the 18th TimesCentury.

Tours
Located in the Pays de la Loire, it is said that the purest form of the French language is spoken in the Tour! The city has a rich and cosmopolitan city, with boulevards and lush parks and open green spaces. No wonder that the tour is called "Le Jardin de la France" (The Garden of France). Tours is located between two rivers, the Loire and Cher to the south to the north.

One of the many factors in the choice of Tours as a dayThe goal is that you can taste the excellent wines, from white to Vouvrays Mont Louis. There are also some beautiful castles in the region, including Langeais and Chenonceau be. Check out Le Vieux Tours, the old town with its half-timbered houses, courtyards and La Place Plumereau. This is a square with museums, galleries, cafes and restaurants of the street, and well worth a visit. The weekly markets are also worth Boulevard Berangerout.

Near the cathedral, in the garden of the Musée des Beaux-Arts is a huge cedar tree that was planted by Napoleon.

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