The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the wonders of the world and it was constructed to commemorate the Centenary of the French Revolution. French Engineer Gustave Eiffel designed and built it. This tower attracts thousands of visitors every day and thus it is acclaimed as one of the most popular tourist spots of the world in general and France in particular. This 19th century marvel stands at 324 meters tall. It was the tallest construction till 1930 when Chrysler Building in New York replaced it. Its structure is made of iron weighing 10,000 tonnes.
Europe
The Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in Europe with a population of about 1,000 only. Places to see in the Vatican are Vatican gardens, Vatican museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. Though in Rome this state is separated from it by a walland is situated on the banks of the river Tevere.
Top 5 inspiring places to visit in London
London is the heart of England and the largest metropolitan area of the United Kingdom. The city is located on the bank of the river Thames with aspiring scenery all around. It is a leading global city with strengths in many fields such as the arts, education, commerce, entertainment, fashion, finance, and media and last but not the least tourism. It is one of the most visited places in the world with countless excitable tourists entering the city every day. There are many places that should not be missed when you visit London. The top five wonderful places are listed below:
Alsace Tours – Traditional Alsace Highlights
Alsace is a region located in the north-east of France close to the borders of Switzerland and Germany. It is one of the most visited destinations in France from 25th November to 6th January, as Alsace is famed for its Christmas markets – the cities and villages are decorated, there are handmade art and craft stalls, gourmet food market stalls, the smells of pain-d’épices, christmas cakes, hot wine (vin chaud), canelle fills the air and it is where you experience the Christmas ambiance the most.
Provence Tours
The heart of Provence lies amongst the hills situated between the Mediterranean sea of the Côte d’Azur and the Alp mountains. These hills with its medieval villages, local farmers markets, landscapes, culture, vineyards and lavendar fields attracted numerous painters who immortalised certain cities such as Arles (Van Gogh) and Aix-en-Provence (Cézannes).
Glamour on the French Riviera – Côte d’Azur
The French Riviera, home of the jetset, was made famous in the 19th century by royalty, then by the artists in the 20th century and remains glamourous today due to showbiz and the festival of Cannes.
Bordeaux – The Wine Capital
Bordeaux like Paris, is a lovely city that merits a couple of days to really appreciate all that it has to offer. We offer tailored bespoke wine and gastronomy tours along the Bordeaux wine trails of Médoc, Grave, Sauternes and Libournais with Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol.