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If you are looking for inspiration to book a trip to Paris, France, then watching one of the most charming and sumptuous films every made, Amelie, would certainly seal the deal. It is what La Dolce Vita was for Rome and most Woody Allen films are for New York. Here are some of the best locations to include on your trip around Paris with the film Amelie.

Two words say it best whenever you are talking about Paris – c’est magnifique! The city is not only the capital and largest city in France, it is considered by many worldwide as the cosmopolitan capital of Europe. Paris is literally brimming with art, cuisine, culture, fashion and history as well as having the reputation of being one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. As a result, Paris is still one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

If there’s one thing the French are proud of, it is their cuisine. The birth of the diverse French cuisine started in the middle-ages – the time of the aristocratic bourgeois and the working-class peasants, just before the French Revolution. Each of France’s regions that time has a distinctive cuisine which is acceptable to both classes. As history progressed and geographically speaking, these regional cuisines are destined to meet up in the middle of France which is in Paris.

Paris, France abounds with museums. A diverse range of themes is covered in the museum; drawings, furniture, literature, music, painting, photography, stamps, sculptures, and tapestries, to name but a few. If you are a culture vulture, invest in Paris Museum Pass. The pass will give you complimentary access to more than sixty museums and several monuments located in the Paris region, including the city. For instance, Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Cité des Sciences et de l’industrie, Tours Notre Dame, Conciergerie, Arc de Triomphe, Domaine de Versailles, Château de Vincennes, and Maison d’Auguste Rodin. However, free access is limited to permanent collections only.

In Paris, France, many of the French-style, small, informal bars or restaurants—called bistros—offer gourmet food at affordable rates. Generally, set menus are cheaper than a la carte menu. A set menu may be comprised of a starter, main dish, and dessert. You can save substantially by ordering from the set menu while dining at the bistros of the French capital Paris.

Plush department stores in Paris draw large crowds of tourists like its famous landmarks- Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower. Many of these stores boast impressive architectural elements in Art Nouveau style. These modern consumerist temples offer a complete shopping experience. Do not worry about money, just window-shop, enjoy a snack if you like, spot the celebrities, take pictures, and watch the world go by.

Paris, also known as “The City of Light” has become one of the most popular tourist destinations to visit not only for its excellent array of cuisine (where do you think the word gastronomy comes from?) but is renowned for its wealth of culture and stunning architecture from the Louvre to Place des Vosges.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, here is a rundown of the romantic destinations that lovers of all ages may want to consider for the special day.

Paris is a city so closely associated with romance that it risks becoming a parody of itself. Unscrupulous hoteliers and restaurateurs in the city do their best to help this by raising prices through the roof for a week either side of the 14^th February. However, Paris has the reputation it does because it is a very romantic city. Visitors are likely to have a break they will remember for the rest of their lives while the disadvantages will very quickly fade from memory. read full article

The Banks of the Seine in Paris were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) List in 1991 for its excellent urban riverside architecture, including wide boulevards and spacious squares, designed by Haussmann, which inspired town planners of 19th and 20th centuries across the world.

Even noted painters visited the river Seine looking for inspiration. The WHS covers Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité, natural islands in the river, and a number of architectural masterpieces erected along the river. The area stretches between Notre Dame and Saint-Chapelle in the east and the Eiffel Tower in the west. read full article

Disneyland Paris has had its share of controversy, catastrophe and crisis, but its position in the pantheon of top European and world tourist destinations has been assured for many years now. No matter whether you fall into the equally vocal ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ camps, here are five fun facts about the eternally divisive yet popular theme park resort.

Serious planning to bring the Disney franchise to Europe followed the immediate success of the Disney theme park in Tokyo in 1983. read full article

Paris has two main airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG—the main international airport) and Orly (ORY). Both airports are well-connected and serviced by public transportation, so getting to central Paris should not be a difficult or inconvenient task. Here are some guidelines to help you:

A visit to the 8th arrondissement of Paris will unfold a world of tempting luxury that we dream of. The arrondissement, an administrative unit located on the River Seine’s right bank, comprises seven ward councils: Hoche Friedland, Parc Moceau, Mairie, Europe, Saint-Philippe du Roule, Elysees-Madeleine and Triangle d’or. These councils house an assortment of world-class churches, memorials, museums and other magnificent attractions, and posh hotels, markets, residential structures and restaurants. However, a Paris itinerary will not be complete without the following landmarks:

The Monceau, one of the most picturesque parks in Paris, is a treasure trove of beautiful trees, including Corsican pine, honey locust America, maple, Judas, silver lime, sycamore and tulip. read full article

Disneyland Paris is a great place for seniors, either being dragged around by boisterous grandchildren or, as is increasingly common, on a break of their own.

The word senior is, of course, very general and encompasses a wide range of abilities and needs. Generally speaking, senior visitors to the resort will not need any special measures except read full article

For the traveler that focuses on international cuisine, there is nothing better than venturing off to Paris and experiencing the numerous dining venues that are literally available around every corner.

Paul, the octopus that has been predicting results for Germany’s football team (and never made a mistake) has been kindly asked by Spain’s prime minister, Zapatero, to predict the winner from Sunday’s World Cup Final – Holland vs. Spain. Apparently Paul has chosen the Iberian side, much to Dutch despair. read full article