To the west of the main town is the district of Meriadeck. The area owes its name to the Prince Cardinal de Rohan, Ferdinand Maximilian Meriadec, Archbishop of Bordeaux who built the Palais Rohan in 1771 (which in 1835 became the town hall) and offered land to the city, then cramped in its geographical boundaries inherited from the Middle Ages. It is a modern, predominantly commercial and administrative law building. For years, this Read More ...
France is the healthiest country in the world and that may be a surprise since they are a country that emphasizes creamy sauces, savory meat dishes, sweets and pastries, cakes, aged brandy and fine wines. In International Living’s Quality of Life 2011 France is the clear victor with the help of superb quality care and the low cost of health insurance. Women’s life expectancy is 84 while men are 77 Read More ...
When most people think about France for holidays they think of Paris and the Eiffel Tower, but the truth is that there is much more to the country than just the city of lights if you are willing to explore or want to see the true rustic lifestyle of French people. The pace of life in France outside of Paris is ironically much slower than most people expect, making it Read More ...
Regardless of which Disneyland you choose to spend your family holiday at you are bound to have a great time. However, in Paris you and your family will enjoy the splendid atmosphere of the city as well. Everyone knows that Disneyland is a must see destination for a family holiday. The entire operation is set toward delivering a thrilling and pleasant experience for each person in your family, whether child Read More ...
France has come to be known as the epicentre of sophistication and elegance. There are chateaux and luxury hotels spread across beautiful cities and countryside alike. France has become an almost byword for history and romance. The architecture of Paris, the palatial grounds of Versailles and the distinctive ‘pink city’ of Toulouse all portray the importance placed on aesthetics throughout French history. For lovers of art, work produced by the Read More ...
‘Le Festival de Cannes’, The Cannes Film Festival, is one of the most respected, famous, and spectacular international fests there is. It was first formed in 1946 and gives one of the most sought after awards throughout the film community. The festival is organized in Cannes, on the ‘Palais des Festivals’, in southern France. In September 1939 the first Cannes was held as a competition with the Italian film festival. Read More ...
