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- Arc de Triomphe
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Commissioned by Napoleon almost 200 years ago as a tribute to his soldiers, the Arc De Triomphe, in the heart of Paris, France, is still today t...
- Art and Culture - France
- Although it has not always been, today France and it’s capital of Paris have become synonymous with art, culture, style and chic. The Louvre in Paris is but one of over 70 museums in P...
- Art and Culture - Nice
- Although Nice and the French Riviera is more about relaxing, the south of France is also very well known as being a favorite workplace of the many of the greats of Impressionist art. Russian born m...
- Art and Culture - Paris
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Few people travel to Europe and do not experience at least a little of the cultural and artistic offering of the French capital. Paris of course...
- Bars and Clubs - Nice
- There are a myriad of small bars centered mainly around the through the Old Town The legacy of English tourism can be seen in English/Irish themes of many of the bars in town. Live music (usual...
- Beaches - Nice
- To the surprise of many, a lot of the beaches in the Nice are made up of wide, rounded pebbles. For those more accustomed to the sand beaches of Bondi, Durbin and California, it takes a little bit ...
- Eiffel Tower
- by – Paul Wormsbacher, Tour Manager, Europe The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel) was constructed for a Worlds Fair hosted by Paris and named after its architect and designer Gusta...
- Food and Drink - France
- From Crepes and baguettes to cheese and champagne – France is famous the world over for its food and drink. France is also well know for its escargot (snails) and frogs legs however y...
- France
- Capital: Paris Currency: Euro Language: French Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to France > The second largest country in Western Europe, it is home to...
- French Riviera
- The French Riviera, or Cote d’Azur, region of France stretches from the Italian border at Menton, west across the southern coast of France to the port city of Marseilles. It was formerly ...
- Illuminations Tour - Paris
- Almost all tours traveling to Paris include an evening tour of the illuminations and exactly how ‘illuminated’ the city is depends on the sunlight at that time of year. During m...
- Manners and Customs - France
- No Matter where you travel, it’s always best to understand a little of the language, manners and customs of your host country in order to be polite and respectful to the locals. A few of ...
- Nice
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Capital and ‘Queen’ of the Cote d’Azur region of French Riviera, Nice is situated on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is...
- Nightlife - Paris
- Although more often travel to Paris for it’s museums and sights than for it’s nightlife, there are some big nights out to be found int eh ‘city of light’. The Latin Quar...
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Possibly the finest example of Gothic architecture anywhere in the world, this amazing church resides in the heart of Paris. Taking over 180 yea...
- Paris
- Simply the mention of ‘Paris’ creates heady images of style, culture, food, fashion, glitz, beauty, grandeur, and pomp and the Eiffel Tower. The Capital of France and one of the mos...
- Places Contiki Visits in France
- Many Contiki Europe Tours in France travel to or visit: Paris Versailles Lyon Bordeaux Avignon Auges Mortes The French Riviera The Beaujola...
- Shopping - Nice
- Avenue Jean Medicin stretches north from Place Massena and the Old Town and is filled with retail stores including the multi-storied Nice-Etoile shopping mall. The side streets are a little qui...
- Shopping - Paris
- Shopping hotspots in Paris include the Champs-Elysees, and Rue De Rivoli where locals and tourists alike flock for designer labels such as Chanel, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier as well as more affor...
- Sights and Attractions - Paris
- Paris is a city filled with an incredible abundance of amazing, beautiful and historical sights. One of the oldest and most enduring and traveled to capitals in Europe, it would take months to ...
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