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Discovery of the Netherlands

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:29:51 +0000

We could start, obviously, by talking about Amsterdam. The old Amsterdam is built around a network of canals forming a kind of ‘spider web’. In the center of the city can find the old town hall and now Royal Palace. There are also several museums such as the Van Gogh Museum. It’s also in Amsterdam that is the Anne Frank House, a place to remember to visit. In the evening you will enjoy, for the most party-goers of you to go to a nightclub. The most memorable being the Paradiso, Jimmy Woo, the Trouw, and many others. For the family epics you can go to the zoo in Amsterdam (Artis) is one of the oldest in the world. It consists of an aquarium, museums, zoological and geological, a planetarium and a library.

For your viewing pleasure you can take a ride by the Oude Kerk, which is the oldest church in Amsterdam, and the Nieuwe Kerk, which is the national church of the Netherlands and where exhibitions are often held. If you want to enjoy the weather and fresh air, you can have a look a the Amsterdamse Bos is a large area Green 800 ha. For movie buffs, do not miss the Nederlands Filmmuseum. If you prefer to modern art, try the Stedelijk Museum. If you want to take a ride in the world of science, alone or with family, go to NEMO. And for fans of sculptures and paintings, try the Rijksmuseum. In addition the town offers a wide choice for your Amsterdam hotel and you can stay in comfort and enjoy the city no matter where you come from, you will like it.

Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille

admin — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:33:03 +0000

The Palace of Fine Arts is one of the first French museum after the Louvre, with its collections of the highest order.The museum houses a magnificent building from the late nineteenth century, totally renovated between 1991 and 1997, prestigious collections of paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics and relief plans. Its surface is 22,000 m².

On the first floor of the museum, ten rooms include over 650 works painted, organized by schools: Flemish, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, … the world-famous collections of the Palace of Fine Arts retrace a comprehensive overview of the European art from the sixteenth to the twentieth century with two points: the collection of Flemish paintings (Rubens and his pupils) and the collection of French paintings of the nineteenth (David, Delacroix, Géricault, Corot, Courbet …).

The Museum of Lille, c is also a rich collection of drawings of 6500 sheets, including 30 drawings by Raphael and 200 to 300 of the sixteenth century Italian drawings, in which scholars and art historians around the world move. Hours: Monday 14h-18h – Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and 14pm to 18pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday morning. Prices: € 3.80 to € 5.50 Directions: From Gare Lille Flandres, metro line 1 (yellow) direction CHRB Calmette – stop Republic Fine Arts (4min) or walk (10 min).

Enjoy the outdoor attractions in London

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:07:33 +0000

All those who are on holiday this summer will not be disappointed if they opt for tours of London and its various attractions: Kew Gardens, they can enjoy the landscape as exotic as they went on an adventure in countries distant. At Kew Gardens, you do your world tour in a few hours! It’s an idyllic day in London for anyone who wants to discover its attractions: the exhibition in the famous gardens of Kew Gardens provides an opportunity to explore the extraordinary plants and noise characteristics and fragrance evocative of the countries distant.

By hocus-pocus incredible, “the Princess of Wales Conservatory” has turned into barren desert, to host the South American cacti and African aloes – discover the diversity of plants growing in areas desert. Leaving the desert and drought, visitors can quench their thirst in the rainforest and explore the biodiversity under the canopy wet, whether in the Brazilian tropical palms, cycads and venerable in the “Palm House”. In the central part of the palm, discover different trees from the Americas: cocoa trees, rubber and other banana and papaya. Several fruit trees in Asia are also distinguished by their fruits that ripen at the turn of the large emissions: mango, star fruit, breadfruit and jackfruit.

Discover Marrakech

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:10:34 +0000

Located in central Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, this city of about one million inhabitants offers visitors a dry Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Before booking a trip to Marrakech, it is useful to learn about entry requirements on Moroccan territory. French nationals require a passport valid for the duration of the stay. A visa is not required if your stay does not exceed a period of three months. To get to Marrakech, the most simple and fast is the plane. As with most destinations, it should go about it in advance to book the ticket to take advantage of better prices. If you want to explore the area, the car rental in Marrakech is the ideal solution.

It allows you to remain independent, flexible in scheduling and facilitating the discovery of more remote, off the beaten track. To travel serenely it is advisable to book a rental car in Marrakech before departure, for example on the internet. To move around the old town (Medina), the only solution is walking. The streets are narrow, almost non-existent public transport close to the souks and Main Square makes it almost impossible traffic, even on two wheels. As for the rest of the city, taxis and buses are mostly relatively inexpensive ways to get from one point to another. But be careful if you take a taxi; remember to negotiate the fare before boarding. Finally, if you wish to leave the boundaries of the city of Marrakech to explore the surroundings, the best solution is the car rental.

Culture and Excellence in the South English

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:41:05 +0000

Just a few miles from Caen / Ouistreham, Cherbourg or St Malo, Portsmouth and the surrounding harbor of historic cities that deserve some attention here, time for a long weekend or a short week. Stonehenge in Brighton through Bath and Oxford, England is another that we discover, far from the pomp and bustle of London. Two luxury hotels, one near Portsmouth, the other further north, near Oxford, the region can discover their own pace, driving his car. Attentive service, upscale, spa facilities and well-being … is for better English for a cultural stay out of the box. A limited edition signed Brittany Ferries! Two exceptional hotels were selected for this trip.

The Heythrop Park Resort; this hotel is located in the heart of the green English countryside, 30 km in Enstone, Oxford. This beautiful building of the eighteenth century has spacious, comfortable and offer quality services with its leisure facilities and relaxation (spa, indoor pool, wellness center, massages, sauna, fitness room, and restaurant). The Langstone Hotel; located a few miles from Portsmouth overlooking the harbor and marina Northney. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. The hotel has an excellent restaurant with a magnificent view of the marina and offers multiple benefits for the well being of its guests, spa, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, massage rooms and aerobics room. The situation of these hotels to discover, taking his time, the main sites of the South English. The mysterious archaeological site of Stonehenge is still attracting crowds of all kinds; Bath World Heritage Site by Unesco, is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in England with its Roman baths, elegant avenues.