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20th July 2009
Paris is located on an island in Seine called Ile de la Cite. Lie de la Cite served as the headquarters for the Paris tribe during the 200 B.C., known as Lutetia.
The Roman Empire was attached with 2 wooden bridges crossing the river between the isla... Read >
Author: Andrew Collins17th July 2009
Slightly hunched over with a head of silver and a smile of gold, a diminutive, yet remarkably passionate tango instructor weave her way through the crowded dance space on the bank of the River Seine. She gently instructs only those interested, gracefully... Read >
Author: Katia Provencher12th July 2009
Paris is a well-liked holiday destination and an ageless city. The city remains culturally formidable, from the ancient Sorbonne to the vibrant Left Bank. As the city attracts large numbers of visitors there is a growing need for many different types of a... Read >
Author: vishuxpert15th April 2009
Paris is busy with historic attractions, must-see sights and staggering achievements in architecture, town planning and structural engineering. Not only is France's capital city a venerated cultural hub of Europe, it is a bustling business and commerce ce... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan03rd February 2009
Paris is known as the most romantic and beautiful city not only in Europe but in the whole world. Its splendid architecture, amazing history and inimitable atmosphere keeps luring visitors from all continents. That is why owing real estate in Paris can be... Read >
Author: Michael Mills02nd February 2009
Before making your final decision about purchasing real estate in Paris France it is reasonable to learn more about the city, its structure and history. Paris is divided by river Seine in two parts which are called the Left bank and the Right bank. Actual... Read >
Author: MichaelM29th December 2008
Of course, Paris is one of the most loved cities in the world and it's easy to understand the appeal it holds. With architecture and art of such variety and splendour, it simply must be seen to be believed; matched by culture and cuisine of impeccable s... Read >
Author: pmcindoe30th November 2008
If you are looking for the best luxury tours to Paris and the Riviera, it is important that know what to look for, and to be certain that you will be visiting the right places. Everybody knows about the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées, even if they c... Read >
Author: Margaret24th November 2008
On Gourmandia which is a very dynamic, state of the art, gourmet site on the web, you get to met some extraordinary chefs.
Take Hélène Darroze born in the South-West of
France, her parents, grand-parents and great grand-parents were chefs... Read >
Author: solange01st October 2008
France almost needs no introduction. It is a country overflowing with history and culture. While many of us have either heard, read, or watched about it, there is simply no substitute in being there and experiencing it yourself.
A few days, or even a w... Read >
Author: globalbpo105th September 2008
Pont Neuf is the French name for the ‘New Bridge’ which is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. The name which originally distinguished it from other old bridges, just stuck and it is still called the New Bridge despite ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye18th August 2008
You can reach Trastevere coming from different sides, my advice is to get there from Via dei Pettinari and crossing Ponte Sisto.
You'll thus feel you're entering the area from a privileged access.
As many any important city in Europe, Rome rose near... Read >
Author: Ruraljourney22nd July 2008
The magic of Spain has you hooked, but you’re torn between the city life and the country, right? Before you can order the Spanish removals company, you have a hard decision to make. Where to?
Madrid can trace its origins to the times of Arab Emir Mo... Read >
Author: Better Removals23rd June 2008
What Are Some of the Must-see Places in Geneva, Switzerland? Below are some of the places you should definitely see.
Jet d’Eau – gigantic water jet
A must-see in Geneva (though one can’t really avoid it as it can be seen from just about any a... Read >
Author: Maria Regina06th May 2008
Just like many big cities, Paris consists of departments, each with its own history, its own spirit and charm. Each of them lives its own life, the left bank is unlike the right one, and some even say that often two different metro stations are like two d... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko08th April 2008
The seventh arrondissement is located on the Left Bank of the Seine River. It hosts several major government institutions and some very important tourist attractions. This lovely district occupies about 1.6 square miles (slightly over 4 square kilometers)... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss02nd April 2008
Claret is a term that is used almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. Coined from the Bordeaux Claret or Clairet which was the most common style of wine exported from the region until the eighteenth century, it has stuck around and become part of the En... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta31st March 2008
The 5th arrondissement is on the Left Bank of the Seine River in central Paris. It is often known as the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter) even though it's been a long time since many people have spoken Latin there. The population is slightly under sixty tho... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss19th February 2008
Basel is located close to the German and French borders, on the edge of Switzerland but in the very centre of Europe. The river Rhine divides the city into two parts: Grossbasel lies on its left bank whereas Kleinbasel is on the right. The two parts of th... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko05th July 2007
Jammu district derives its name from the city of Jammu which besides being the winter capital of the state, is known as the city of temples. It is believed that the city was originally founded by Raja Jamboo Lochan, which came to be known as "Jamboo" afte... Read >
Author: Vinay17th February 2007
Paris wears its mark as the world’s most romantic city with nonchalance, stimulating the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt.
More densely populated than Manhattan, with two million occupying its compact city centre, Paris h... Read >
Author: Laurent Fabier29th August 2006
It was John Dunne who first wrote; No man is an island. Never was there a truer observation of man's condition. No one forms beliefs, ideas, emotions, opinions in isolation. The search of self improvement is no different. We can only find our inner self t... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien19th August 2006
Paris is debatably the number one dining capital in the world. Dining options truly run the scope from 3 Michelin-starred temples of haute cuisine to the equally charming Parisian bistro. If one has the opportunity to sample both varieties during a trip t... Read >
Author: anil gupta17th August 2006
Paris laid claim to some 2,000 hotels - with about 80,000 rooms - spread across its 20 districts. They range from the Ritz and the Crillon to joint which is very repellent. Most visitors come to Paris in July and August. Many French are on vacation, and t... Read >
Author: anil gupta08th August 2006
Paris occupies a bowl hollowed out by the Seine, and the surrounding heights are considered to be the limits of the city. The river arches through the center of town, visiting 10 of the 20 districts. Entering the city at the southeast corner, it arcs nort... Read >
Author: anil gupta21st May 2006
Budapest is split right through by the great River Danube, like a hyphen in the city's very name. Just as a Danube divides Europe into East and West, so it divides this city's west-bank Buda district from the east-bank district of Pest. East and west, th... Read >
Author: Arpad Domonkos09th April 2006
Paris truly is one of the most famous cities in the world that millions of people around the world go visit. The city has many new buildings but still most of the buildings that are there are old tradition making it a beautiful place. There are great rest... Read >
Author: sara aponte14th February 2006
Sherry is a fortified wine, made in Spain from three types of grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Muscat (Moscatel). Sherry-style wines made in other countries often use other grape varieties.
Sherry differs from other wines because of how it is treated... Read >
Author: Michael Johnson
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