Nimes, France
The city of Nimes makes a very attractive place to visit with its quiet pedestrian lanes running through the center, and especially because of the three major Roman historic sites. There is an ancient temple, there is a large amphitheater, nearby is the famous aqueduct, Pont du Gard. Nimes is located in the south of France. Quite nearby are the cities of Arles and Avignon and just further east, you've got Aix and Marseille.
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We are arriving in Nîmes this morning by train from Avignon and will be taking you on a walking tour of the city.
Upon arrival in Nimes train station and walk a few blocks along the main busy street, Avenue Feucheres, to a shady park, and just beyond to the star attraction of town and the world’s best-preserved ancient Roman amphitheater, the most important structure in town. It forms an ellipse, 145 yards long and 115 yards wide, and it’s 70 feet high. Although it's smaller than the amphitheater in Rome, the great Coliseum or even the amphitheater in Arles, it's actually in better preservation than any of them. The arena is built of limestone blocks that are as large as 10 feet wide, perfectly adjusted without any mortar to hold it together, in that ancient Roman style. The exterior presents two stories each of sixty arches.
This two thousand-year-old city has developed in a typically European-style with narrow lanes for pedestrians meandering in a casual grid that makes a delightful place to walk. It's an extensive zone of shops and cafés extending north of the arena, with the main lane of Rue de l’Aspic running ten blocks through its center.
While the historic sites are attractive you'll also find the shopping zone very enjoyable, just meandering and people-watching.
Arles, Provence in the south of France
We are taking you to the beautiful city of Arles, in Provence in the south of France. Arles is most famous for its Roman amphitheater, still intact, and its connections with Van Gogh, who spent one of his final years here painting 200 canvases. Its real appeal, however, is found in the lovely pedestrian promenades, the historic landmarks, museums and tranquil plazas, all of which make Arles one of the most charming places in Europe.
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There's a lot of these narrow streets in Arles, there is a small pedestrian zone, there's the various squares and the cafés around it, of course, and historic sites. And we will be showing you those highlights coming up right now as we take a walk through Arles.
The old town of Arles is comfortably small. It's about a square mile. So it's very easy to see the whole thing on foot. You might consider spending a couple of days here.
Or you could visit as a daytrip for example from Avignon which is just 20 miles away and only takes 20 minutes by train to get here. In this program we will show you how you can do everything in one day but certainly if you want to spend more time you decide for yourself. To help you plan your visit we will also present more detailed suggestions about how you could spend a night or two here and still find lots to do.
This is part of a series we’re presenting showing how Avignon makes a very good home base for visiting out to other destinations like Pont du Gard, and St Remy and Nimes along with Aix and Marseille, and especially Arles, the wonderful city of van Gogh and the ancient Romans, with narrow pedestrian lanes weaving throughout the center
The main attractions are the arena, the pedestrian zone and a historic museum. We will show you a good walking route on the map. Of course you can walk anywhere you want, it’s small enough, but this route will take you right through the center and then back to the train station, a route just over 2 miles, or about 3 kilometers, you can do in several hours. But you should also see the history museum while you're here, with its fine collection from the ancient Roman days, an easy detour. So let's assume you're coming in from Avignon on a day trip and you want to see everything.
Lucerne, Switzerland part 2
Lucerne, Switzerland is one of the world's most attractive towns, on a beautiful lake with tall mountains in the distance. We take you on a sunrise walk by the river watching swans glide by, then have a look at the farmers' produce market along the river, and antique sale.
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Then we walk through the new side of town, with chocolate shops, busy urban neighborhoods, and popular restaurants. There are some good hotels in that section but later we take you to our favorite, the Hotel des Balances, right on the river. You've got to see the
Lion Monument and shop for souvenirs. Lucerne has the largest transportation museum in Switzerland, along the lake just 2 miles from town, with old trains, planes, cars and boats. Then we have a great meal at the Old Swiss House, and some traditional Swiss music and dance at the Stadtkeller, the best show in town.
Pont du Gard, France
The Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard is one of the greatest sights in all of ancient history. It's an incredibly impressive structure. In fact, it is the tallest ancient bridge and the second-highest structure the Romans ever built, after the Coliseum in Rome, which is just 6 feet higher.
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Not only is this a work of great engineering, but it has come down to us as one of the most important works of art of the ancient world, a work of great architecture recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built to carry water from the countryside into the city of Nîmes, which was a big Roman center back in those days, and it continued carrying water for five hundred years.
Maiche, Franche Comte, France
Video of this pretty French town high up by the Swiss border.
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Mister Bed City-Bagnolet
Mister Bed City-Bagnolet (Paris, France)
New La Tour Blanche Hotel Toulon
This hotel is a landmark in Toulon, and is worth a stay in order to enjoy the view and the peaceful atmosphere . ( 1006/SS )The building is modern surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.The lobby is of medium size with modern decoration. There is a sitting area.This charming hotel offers a stunning view over the beautiful cove-lined Mediterranean. This hotel is located at the foot of the Faron Mountains and is only minutes from the harbour as well as the centre of Toulon. It is therefore, an ideal place for both business guests and holidaymakers. There are a profusion of shops, bars, restaurants, as well as a pulsing nightlife located in the surrounding area, around 2 km away. The public transport network is easily reached on foot.The popular hotel was built in 1920 and completely renovated in the year 2000. It offers a 7-storey main building as well as a 7-storey annexe block with a total of 71 double rooms. Amongst the hotel facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception, a safe, a cloakroom and a lift. Guests are also offered a bar, a café, a hairdresser's salon, a TV room and an air-conditioned restaurant with extra highchairs for children. In addition, the hotel provides a kids' playground for younger guests, a conference room and a public Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park. Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance complete the services on offer at this hotel.This hotel is a landmark in Toulon, and is worth a stay in order to enjoy the view and the peaceful atmosphere .The rooms are large, although decorated in a modern style, they could do with some refurbishment. Both bathrooms and rooms are in good conditions.The restaurant benefits from the panoramic view of the sea. In Toulon the restaurant has a good reputation for providing good regional cuisine.The lobby is of medium size with modern decoration. There is a sitting area.The New Hotel Tour Blanche is a first-class hotel located 15 ki
Hotel Mister Bed City Bagnolet in Bagnolet (Paris (Region) - Frankreich) Bewertung
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Das Hotel Mister Bed City Bagnolet liegt in der Stadt Bagnolet welche zu Frankreich (Europa) gehoert.
Die Mehrzahl der Hotelgaeste empfiehlt das Hotel weiter, insgesamt hat das Hotel Mister Bed City Bagnolet eine Weiterempfehlungsrate von 64%. Zudem erhaelt das Hotel 4 von 6 Sonnen.
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Die Gaeste sind mit der guten Lage sehr zufrieden und vergeben 4,9 von 6 Sonnen.
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Das Hotel bietet eine gute Servicequalitaet und wird in diesem Punkt mit 4,7 von 6 Sonnen bewertet.
Gastronomie:
Das Angebot der Kueche dieses Hotels entspricht den Erwartungen der Gaeste und wird mit 4 von 6 Sonnen als gut bewertet.
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