Secret Spots of Île de Ré - Travel Guide NEAR & YONDER
This tiny Atlantic island off the coast of western France is known for its chic vibe and A-list visitors, but it still remains blissfully unspoilt.
It may be connected to the mainland city of La Rochelle by bridge, but Île de Ré feels a world away from the hustle and bustle. Spanning just 30 km and only 5 km wide at its broadest point, it is covered with salt marshes where herons can often be spotted soaring overhead and fringed by wave-washed beaches backed by sweeping dunes. Its string of small villages is linked by cycle paths and bikes are the preferred way to get around.
Each village has its own character – Saint Martin is the largest, with a boutique-lined port, while little Ars-en-Ré is the sleepiest – but all are scattered with quaint, whitewashed buildings sporting green shutters and terracotta roofs. The island’s beauty isn’t the only appeal, though, and food is another major draw: there are chi-chi restaurants and colourful markets aplenty, and the oysters here are said to be some of the best in world.
Places to see in ( La Rochelle - France )
Places to see in ( La Rochelle - France )
La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime department. It's been a center for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbor) and huge, modern Les Minimes marina. The old town has half-timbered medieval houses and Renaissance architecture, including passageways covered by 17th-century arches.
Known as La Ville Blanche (the White City), La Rochelle's luminous limestone façades glow in the bright coastal sunlight. One of France's foremost seaports from the 14th to 17th centuries, the city has arcaded walkways, half-timbered houses (protected from the salt air by slate tiles), ghoulish gargoyles and a fabulous collection of lighthouses – all rich reminders of its magnificent seafaring heritage. The early French settlers of Canada, including the founders of Montreal, set sail from here in the 17th century.
This 'white city' is also commendably green, with innovative public transport, open spaces and plenty of activities and attractions for families visiting with children. La Rochelle's late-20th-century district of Les Minimes was built on reclaimed land, and now has one of the largest marinas in the country. Unlike the Med with its motor cruisers, the 3500 moorings here are mostly used by yachts, which fill the harbour with billowing spinnakers.
The Old Port (Vieux Port) is the oldest and most picturesque part of La Rochelle, dominated by its defensive towers. If a party of enormous chess pieces came down to the seaside and got tipsy, they would resemble these 14th / 15th C towers. Tour de la Chaine and Tour St Nicholas lean over the narrow harbour entrance: a stout chain was raised between them to keep out trouble (often English). A rampart stretches west to Tour de la Lanterne, the former lighthouse.
Musée du Nouveau Monde (New World Museum) housed in the old Fleuriau Hotel, depicts La Rochelle's relationship with the Americas, especially Maritime Canada and the French Caribbean. Port des Minimes is one of the biggest pleasure boat marinas in Europe: mostly yachts not motorboats. Also, visit the nearby beach.
Musée Maritime (Maritime Museum), Place Bernard Moitessier and Aquarium de La Rochelle (La Rochelle Aquarium), Quai Louis Prunier (near railway station just south of old port). Île de Ré resort island is accessed along Route D735 via a 2 km long toll-bridge. The toll to get onto the island is €16 per car in summer and €8 in winter, free on foot or with a bike; there's no return toll. The road runs through La Flotte to the main settlement of St Martin de Ré, which has a charming port (UNESCO Heritage Site) fortified by Vauban. Most buses terminate here. The road straggles on for another 20 km to Les Portes-en-Ré.
Situated near the Old Port, you can buy fresh products every morning in the central covered Market. On Wednesday and Saturdays (and during most of the summer), you will see all of the streets surounding the main area covered in stands occupied by local farmers selling their products. You will find dozens of restaurants surrounding this hot spot, and from the market, you can go in direction of the Place de Verdun or the Old Port and will walk by the main shopping streets of La Rochelle. The sector of Les Minimes is where you will find most activities that are not specifically targeted to tourists, such as bowling, movie theaters, etc.
( La Rochelle - France ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting La Rochelle . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in La Rochelle - France
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Air France Airbus A380 Full Flight: Los Angeles to Paris CDG (with ATC)
A full length, full flight video with Air France onboard Airbus A380-800 F-HPJH, operating flight AF65 from Los Angeles to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle on November 20 2017.
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Airline: Air France
Flight: AF65
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 F-HPJH
From: Los Angeles (LAX)
To: Paris (CDG)
Departure: 17:27
Arrival: 12:37
Flight Time: 10:10
Seat: 93L
Flight Path:
Our flight today begins with a short drive into Los Angeles International Airport. We stop briefly at the In-n-Out Burger to watch the planes landing, before making our way to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
We check in at the Air France area and then make our way to the TSA Security checkpoint. From there we head airside towards our gate where our aircraft is waiting - the huge Airbus A380 that will take us across the Atlantic this evening.
We suffer a delay of around an hour due to a specific security threat that has been received to our flight. We have to wait while FBI sniffer dogs search the aircraft, but thankfully nothing is found and we’re able to eventually board. We take the escalator to the second floor to be able to board the upper deck of the huge A380. We board through the forward doors making our way through the aircraft’s business class and premium economy to our section of economy at the rear of the aircraft, taking our seat in seat 93L.
We soon begin our pushback as the sun sets over California, and taxi out with a police escort to runway 24L. We make a beautiful departure into the sunset getting a stunning view of Los Angeles lit up below. We make our way across the US towards Canada under darkness, getting views of many major cities. We cross the coast into the Atlantic just north of Labrador City, Canada, before passing to the south of Greenland where the sun rises.
We get some great views of the contrails forming as we cruise at a level of 39,000ft towards Ireland. We cross the Irish Sea towards South Wales, making a left turn towards London before turning right and crossing the English Channel towards France.
We commence our descent into a rainy Paris, saying goodbye to the beautiful weather above the clouds and hello to a gloomy rainy day. We make a trademark hard landing on runway 26L at Charles-de-Gaulle. We taxi into the beautiful Terminal 2E before disembarking and making our way towards flight connections for our onward flight back to the UK.
TIMELINE
0:00:05 Driving along I-405 northbound towards LAX
0:00:23 At the 'In-n-Out Burger' watching the aircraft landing
0:00:37 Outside the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), walking into terminal
0:02:03 Walking to TSA Checkpoint
0:02:40 After TSA, walking to gate
0:07:26 Our aircraft on stand at the gate
0:07:48 Cabin crew arriving at gate
0:07:56 Boarding aircraft, taking escalator to upper deck
0:13:12 Cabin view
0:14:58 Cabin view
0:18:01 ATC: Pushback clearance
0:19:38 Pushback and engine start
0:21:50 Safety video
0:25:07 Taxi to runway
0:37:29 Line up, takeoff runway 24L
0:45:44 Los Angeles lit up
1:22:45 First drinks and snack service
1:30:39 Cabin view
2:11:51 Dinner service - chicken chosen
2:12:24 Dinner service detail
4:08:22 Cabin view
7:15:11 Cabin view
7:39:05 IFE Air Show Map overview
7:42:27 IFE full walk through and demonstration
8:00:44 Sunrise begins in east
9:13:33 Cabin view
9:16:49 Cabin view
9:24:54 Walk through of rear galley, stairs to lower deck and elevator to lower deck
9:27:54 Cabin view
9:30:08 Seat overview
9:30:32 Breakfast service
9:53:19 Contrails forming from engines
10:04:33 Top of descent
10:32:48 Approach into Paris Charles-de-Gaulle
10:45:47 Final approach to runway 26L at Paris
10:47:17 Landing runway 26L
10:56:42 Pulling onto stand
10:58:28 Disembarking into the terninal
11:11:57 Train to Terminal 2E main concourse
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Quebec Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Looking for the best things to do in Quebec City? Click play on our travel guide to get an insider’s peek at this Canadian destination.
You don’t need to go all the way to France to say “Bonjour” and nibble on croissants. Quebec maintains strong ties to its French roots, which date back to 1608. In fact, the town’s official language is French and it’s even home to a replica of Norte Dame.
While you’re in town, mosey around the cafes and shops in North America’s oldest retail district, and visit the Musee de la Civilisation. Embark on Quebec City tours around the colonial buildings in Dufferin Terrace, the history at Battlefields Park, and the stunning beauty of Montmorency Falls. From the Saint Lawrence River to Fontaine de Tourny, there are endless attractions to experience in Quebec’s capital city.
When you’re looking to indulge in a little European flair, without leaving North America, explore Quebec City. To further fuel your adventures, check out our travel guide video and pick up more tips and recommendations.
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Que voir au Japon pour un premier voyage ?
Bonjour mina-san ! Parce que je suis passée par cette étape de préparation et de recherche avec différents guides touristiques et je sais que mettre en place un itinéraire est très long !
Je vous propose donc une sélection de lieux à visiter, un itinéraire type qu’un touriste peut faire pour un premier voyage au Japon !
Evidemment, n’hésitez pas à adapter cette liste selon vos envies, la durée de votre séjour ou de votre budget !
J’ai essayé de synthétiser au maximum, malgré tout la vidéo reste longue. Voici donc un petit récapitulatif des différents lieux que je vous suggère de voir au Japon :
TOKYO 0:43
- Shibuya
- Akihabara
- Ikebukuro
- Shinjuku
- Tokyo Tower & Tokyo Sky Tree
- Ueno & Asakusa
- Palais impérial
- Odaiba
- Yokohama
- Enoshima & Kamakura
- Hakone
- Mont Fuji
KYOTO 7:52
- Pavillon d'or
- Kiyomizu dera
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Quartier de Gion
- Arashiyama
- Amanohashidate
- Iga Ueno
OSAKA 12:00
- Namba, Dotonbori
- Universal Studios Japan
- Aquarium d'Osaka: Kaiyukan
- Château d'Osaka
- Chutes d'eau de Minoo
- Koyasan
NARA 14:32
HIMEJI 16:06
- Château de Himeji
- Mont shosha
HIROSHIMA 17:41
- Miyajima
- Okunoshima
Dans tous les cas, j’espère que cette vidéo vous aura aidé dans la préparation de votre voyage ! ^_^
A bientôt !
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Paris CDG Airport - Terminal 2E | Departure & Arrival
Approach roads to Charles de Gaulle airport - Terminal 2 and extensive tour of the ‘Departure’ areas, sky train, Hall “M”, AF lounge and gates prior to boarding Air France flight AF006 to New York on October 28th, 2015.
Upon return on November 2nd, 2015, views of the ‘Arrivals’ / baggage claim areas and road along the Concorde.
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Voies d’accès vers l’aéroport Roissy Charles de Gaulle et visite détaillée des zones ‘Départ’, navette automatique, Hall ‘M’, salon AF et portes d’embarquement du Terminal 2E avant embarquement sur le vol AF006 à destination de New York le 28 octobre 2015.
Au retour le 2 novembre 2015, vues des zones ‘Arrivée’ / délivrance des bagages et de la voie le long du Concorde.
Zugangsstrassen zum Flughafen Paris CDG und detaillierter Besuch des 'Abflug'-Bereiches des Terminals 2E vor dem Boarding des Flugs AF006 nach New York.
Bei der Rückkehr, Ansichten des Bereiches 'Ankunft'.
Toegangswegen en gedetailleerde bezoek van de ‘Vertrek’ zone van de terminal 2E op de luchthaven Parijs CDG vóór het instappen op Air France vlucht AF006 naar New York.
Bij terugkeer, kleine tour door de ‚Aankomst‘ zone.
Visita detallada desde el Terminal 2E del aeropuerto Roissy Charles de Gaulle antes de embarcar en el vuelo AF006 a Nueva York.
10 Things to do in Madrid, Spain Travel Guide
Come join us for this Madrid Travel Guide as we highlight what you can see, do and eat in the city over a short three day visit. When it comes to things to do in Madrid must visit attractions include the Buen Retiro Park, Royal Palace of Madrid, Temple of Debod and Plaza Mayor. However, foodies should take note that Madrid has plenty to offer. From tapas to churros dig in and make the most of it.
10 Things to do in Madrid City Tour | Spain Travel Guide:
Intro - 00:01
1) Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) - 01:21 + Royal Armoury of Madrid (Real Armería de Madrid) - 02:33
2) Almudena Cathedral (Santa María la Real de La Almudena) - 02:41
3) Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini) - 02:48
4) Spanish Tapas for lunch at Loredo - 03:21
5) Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod) - 06:23
6) Plaza Mayor of Madrid (Plaza Mayor de Madrid) - 06:55
7) Plaza de la Villa (Madrid Medieval Square) - 07:47
8) Market of San Miguel (Mercado de San Miguel) - 08:24
9) Buen Retiro Park (Parque del Buen Retiro) - 09:36 + Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal) - 10:21
10) Chocolatería San Gines for churros con chocolate - 10:55
Outro - 14:38 + Madrid at Night - 14:19
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Our visit Madrid travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Spanish cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting cathedrals, palaces, parks, squares, green spaces and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Madrid tourism brochure, Madrid itinerary or Madrid city tour.
10 Things to do in Madrid, Spain Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Greetings from Madrid, Spain. Hello hello. And this is a city we visited 2.5 years ago in the summer. We're back with my parents this time and we're going to be here for just a few days making a little travel guide and we hope you guys will join along. This one is going to be a little bit different because last time we were in Madrid we ran around like crazy. We're going to take it easy focus on the highlights. Focus on food. Delicious Spanish food. We hope you guys will enjoy our little tour of Madrid.
The armoury turned out to be a real highlight with weapons and armour dating back from the 16th and 17th centuries.
We caught a glimpse at the Almudena Cathedral and continued towards the Sabatini Gardens, which are located directly behind the palace.
After lunch, we visited the Temple of Debod. This is ancient Egyptian temple that was given to Spain as a sign of gratitude for their help in saving the Abu Simbel temples. It dates back to the 2nd century BC and it’s one of the few works of ancient Egyptian architecture that can be seen outside of Egypt.
Plaza Mayor is the main square in Madrid. It is lined with shops and cafes under its porticoes. It was just a skip over to one of the most popular food markets with visitors.
Buen Retiro is a large park located at the edge of the city centre. It belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park, and it’s home to various gardens, sculptures, monuments and small palaces
One of the most iconic buildings found within the park is the Crystal Palace, made of glass and iron, which is used for art exhibits throughout the year.
This cafe will make you feel like you’ve been transported back to the late nineteenth century. The walls are covered in mirrors and wood panelling, the tables are of white marble, the chairs and banquettes are deep green in colour.
Last but not least, we finished off our visit with an evening stroll through Madrid, and that pretty much wraps our trip! The city clearly has much more to offer than we were able to cover in just 3 days, but we hope this Madrid travel guide gave you a few ideas of what you can do with a short break in the city. Wishing you happy travels and we’ll see you in the next video as we continue our travels through Spain!
This is part of our Travel in Spain video series showcasing Spanish food, Spanish culture and Spanish cuisine.
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Kyiv (Київ) - 20 things to do Kiev, Ukraine Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Kyiv (Київ) for the first time covering numerous attractions and things to do in the city of Kiev, Ukraine in this travel guide. Kiev city is a destination we didn't know much about prior to traveling to Ukraine. Arriving with fresh eyes it didn't take us long to fall in love with Kyiv. With incredible cathedrals, churches and monasteries to explore our days were busy and in terms of food we really enjoyed eating at traditional Ukrainian restaurants and sampling International food such as Georgian cuisine. Overall, we feel Kiev is one of the most underrated cities we've ever visited.
Kyiv (Київ) - 20 Things to do in Kiev City Tour | Ukraine Travel Guide:
Intro - 00:01
1) Golden Gates of Kiev (Золоті ворота) - 01:06
2) Saint Sophia Cathedral (Собор святої Софії) - oldest church in Kiev - 02:22
3) St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (Михайлівський золотоверхий монастир) - 02:59
4) Saint Andrew's Church (Андріївська церква) 5-domed Baroque church - 03:39
5) Andrew’s Descent (Андріївський узвіз) Shopping Street in Kiev, Ukraine - 05:14
6) Kiev Funicular (Київський фунікулер) neighbourhood of Podil via Volodymyrska Hill - 06:10
7) Kiev River Port (Київський річковий порт) for dining, recreation, river cruises & more - 06:55
8) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Майдан Незалежності) Independence Central Square in Kiev - 07:17
9) Taras Shevchenko Park (Парк ім. Тараса Шевченка) for recreation and exercise - 07:36
10) Traditional Ukrainian Food at O’Panas - 08:26
11) Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Києво-Печерська лавра) - Dormition Church - 09:22
12) Kiev Pechersk - Lavra Refectory Church - 11:32
13) Kiev Pechersk Lavra - Monastery of the Caves Complex - 11:39
14) Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (Український національний музей Чорнобиль) dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster - 12:04
15) One Street Museum (Музей Одной Улицы) for antique and costumes - 12:28
16) The Motherland Monument (Батьківщина-Мати - Родина-мать) steel statue - 12:43
17) St Volodymyr's Cathedral (Патріарший кафедральний собор св) designed in he Old Byzantine style - 13:19
18) Eating Ukrainian Food at Katyusha restaurant in Kiev - 13:36
19) Chicken Kiev and other Ukrainian Cuisine at Pervak restaurant in Kyiv - 13:51
20) International Cuisine in Kiev (Georgian Food at Mama Manana) - 14:10
Transportation: Kiev Metro - Kyiv Metro (Ки́ївський метрополіте́н) - 14:23
Outro - 15:09
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Our visit Kiev travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (both local and international), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting neighborhoods, churches, cathedrals, monasteries and museums and Kiev by night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Kiev tourism brochure, Kiev itinerary or Kyiv, Ukraine city tour.
20 Things to do in Kiev, Ukraine Travel Guide Video Script:
This week we’re showing you around Kiev, Ukraine. This was our first time travelling to the country, so we hardly knew what to expect, though we did have an inkling we’d find churches with onion domes, borsht on every menu, and very cheap prices, but that was it!
Well, we found some of that, but we also discovered a fascinating city with ornate architecture, massive Soviet monuments, a completely new cuisine, more churches and monasteries than we ever thought possible, and friendly people despite the language barrier.
The following is our travel guide to the city. Now let us share with you 20 things to do in Kiev on your next visit!
And that’s a wrap for our visit to Kiev! This was our first time travelling in Ukraine, but we were hooked right from the start.
This destination felt very underrated with few tourists around, yet we were surrounded by beautiful architecture, there were churches galore to visit, the cuisine was hearty and filling, and everything was super affordable.
If you are thinking of travelling to Kiev, we hope this video was able to give you a taste of what it’s like.
If you have any other suggestions of things to do in Kiev, that we may have missed, feel free to share your tips and suggestions with travellers in the comments.
This is part of our Travel in Ukraine video series showcasing Ukrainian food, Ukrainian culture & cuisine.
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