Few people, who come to Paris, know about the wonderful place called Chateau de Sceaux, preferring to visit famous sights of French capital. In fact, there are many interesting things worthy of attention from tourists in the suburbs of Paris. Some places we mentioned in our previous articles, and today some words on the castle of Sceaux, located just five kilometers from the city.
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Chateau de Sceaux – magnificent creature of Le Notre
7 September 2011 1 comment Share/Save
The village of Giverny – a true beauty of Normandy
6 September 2011 No comments Share/Save
A beautiful picturesque village of Giverny is located between Rouen and Paris. It is a very popular holiday place among the French and numerous foreign tourists.
First of all, people come here to visit the famous museum-estate of the great painter Claude Monet with lush gardens. The artist painted many of his legendary paintings exactly here.
Auvers-sur-Oise – the last home of Van Gogh
5 September 2011 No comments Share/Save
You have already watch all sights of Paris and visited all fashionable boutiques, but vacations are still going on? In this case we recommend you to visit the interesting town of Auvers-sur-Oise, which is only thirty-five kilometers from the capital city. The town was founded in the Middle Ages, but had become known thanks to the names of such famous painters as Cezanne, Monet, Pissarro, Daubigny, who loved to come here to admire the local beauty.
Castle of Monte Cristo – legendary heritage of Alexandre Dumas
30 August 2011 No comments Share/Save
Monte Cristo… This name is familiar to almost everyone who faced the works of famous French writer – creator of legendary “Musketeers” – Alexandre Dumas. But only few of us have the information that there is the castle of Monte Cristo not far from Paris open to all.
The history of the castle of Monte Cristo began in the middle of the nineteenth century after the great success of Dumas’ novel “Three Musketeers”. This work has brought the author international fame and, most importantly, wealth. Of course, Alexandre did not stop his writing activities, but money has changed his life in many ways.
Paris – the cradle of Haute Couture
29 August 2011 No comments Share/Save
The first shows in the format of Weeks of high fashion were held in 1973 in the French capital. And since that time they became a leader in determining the most progressive and trendy tendencies.
We have to note that the fashion «Haute Couture» per se differs from “Pret-a-Porter” that does not dictate us, how and what to wear, just being the quintessence of mental images of couture and stylists. It reflects peculiarities of progress of the modern society and shows the human role in it. That is why in the days of haute couture we can meet known cultural figures, all the world’s beaumonde is rushing to Paris.
It is important to underline that Paris got status of the cradle of world high fashion not by accident: at various times Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent had worked here. They were the pioneers of fashion in its “pure form” – fashion like the art.
Park Asterix – merry madness for the whole family
23 August 2011 No comments Share/Save
When we talk about France, which persons do you remember? Surely, someone remember Napoleon, Count of Monte Cristo, famous musketeers of Dumas… But we also often associate the country with such characters as Asterix and Obelix, who has got their worldwide fame due to famous comics, cartoons and movies, where such famous actors as Christian Clavier, Gerard Depardieu, Alain Delon, Monica Bellucci had participated. Obelix and Asterix are very popular not only in France and have millions of fans around the world.
Castle of Chantilly – the art available for all
17 August 2011 1 comment Share/Save
Situated in a proud solitude in the middle of woods and surrounded with moats with water, Chantilly is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the province of Ile-de-France. This castle is a separate world with its own gardens and parks, wonderful works of art and, what the most important, with rich history. When you get to this place, you plunge into the atmosphere of an aristocratic France of the eighteenth century immediately. The halls of the palace were restored and furnished as at those times, the library is full of books. Coming in the apartments it seems that the owners just went out and will be back soon.
Thoiry Park
17 August 2011 1 comment Share/Save
Can you imagine what there is a safari in Paris? But it is! Not in Paris, and very close, near the forest Rambouillet. This is Zoo Thoiry, where animals from around the world live a free conditions, without cells and special cages.
According to many people this park, situated around an beautiful old palace, is one of the best zoos on the planet, because there are hundreds of species of wild animals, and they all are kept in conditions close to their natural habitats.
Here you can see different animals what you’ll never see together in the same area. Bears peacefully coexist with giraffes, elephants with wild boars, tigers with lions…
Burgundy – the history in wine
17 August 2011 1 comment Share/Save
In ancient times the area of present Burgundy was populated by Celtic tribes, who had been later conquered by the Roman Empire. In the sixth century AD the Germans settled here and founded their own kingdom, which included lands of present Germany, Switzerland, Flanders. As a part of France Burgundy became only in the second half of the fifteenth century.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres
15 August 2011 1 comment Share/Save
The French town of Chartres had long been known for its bazaars, but the main adornment and its hallmark is the majestic Cathedral of Notre Dame. We were not mistaken, this is the name of the main church in Chartres. Do not be surprised, because many churches in France have this name, not just the famous temple in Paris.
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