It would be a shame to go to Paris and not pay tribute to one of the biggest sporting events of the country: the Tour de France. This cafe, named for the large pack of riders behind the leader, is central to the city’s cycling culture, and, as a bonus, the coffee is divine. ...
The top famous places in France to visit on a day tour from Paris are Giverny, the Champagne wine country, Versailles, D-Day Beaches, the Loire Castles, Mont Saint-Michel. Map of France famous places. Famous places in Europe. Visit France....
The Bar is one of the world’s most discreet and elegant places in the world. It’s a place where discretion is the rule and where elegance reigns supreme. Overlooking the Promenade des Anglais and tucked away under a canopy of palm trees, the...
Lake Superior is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places in Ontario. For most, it is also one of Ontario’s more unexplored places because it is so far north. Getting there is a bit of a drive, but once you are up on the North Shore of this magnificent Great Lake, you...
Europe has anything you could possibly want in a destination. Here are some of the best places to visit for your first trip.
Iconic places in Europe don’t get much more famous or impressive than the Acropolis. Positioned atop a rocky outcrop overlooking Athens, this magnificent ancient citadel was once the seat of civilization in Greece. Visit to explore its ruins, including the remarkable 2,500-year-old marble-column...
Unit 2 Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eyes. —Saadi In this unit, you will 1 .read about iconic attractions in different places 2 .hear and talk about what best represents a place. 3.Write a description of an iconic animal 4. learn more about iconic attra...
Founded by Louis XIV in 1670as a residence for war veterans, Les Invalides now serves as a remarkable center of French military history. Its grand golden dome houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the site offers a deep look into the legacy of France's military achievements. Located in...
The history of Spain is written in the architecture of its churches. Here are 10 of the most iconic ones. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these churches first appeared in1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in pa...
My next two posts will be about Hungarian Uprising of 1956, and how it was covered in France and Italy, in Paris-Match and in Epoca. I have previously talked about how it was covered in LIFE, so it will be good companion pieces. ...