Places to see in ( Chambery - France )
Places to see in ( Chambery - France )
Chambéry is an Alpine town in southeast France. In the old town is the medieval Castle of the Dukes of Savoy, with historical exhibits. Near Chambéry Cathedral, the 1838 Elephant Fountain honors the 18th-century general Benoît de Boigne. The Musée des Beaux-Arts exhibits include 14th- to 18th-century Italian works. South, the Museum of Charmettes was once home to philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Chambery is an attractive and lively town in the Savoie department of the Rhone Alps, about 50 kilometres north of Grenoble. The city has a long history linked with that of nearby Italy, and the Dukes of Savoy and Chambery only became a permanent part of France in 1861 - see history of Chambery for details. In recent years Chambery has had something of a revival and has been tidied up and important institutions such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts have re-opened. It is now bright and colourful and a really pleasant place to spent some time.
Start your visit in the wonderful Place Saint-Leger in the heart of the old town, featuring the Fontaine des Marmousets and a 19th century sun-dial and surrounded by tall houses all painted in different colours and lots of outdoor restaurants allowing you to sit down and really savour the atmosphere - and the food. The significant amount of historic heritage in Chambery have led to its being officially listed as a Town of Art and History (Ville d'Art et Histoire') in France. Learn more with a visit to the 'Interpretation Centre' in an imposing 16th century townhouse on Rue Saint Réal.
The historic centre of Chambery dates from the 15th and 16th centuries onwards. One curiosity you will see is the Fountain of the Elephants - built around 1838 in honor of Benoit Leborgne, Earl of Boigne (1751 -1830) on his return from India, after a wandering life in the service of an Indian prince. The fountain is arranged such that the four elephants make a sort of cross which represents the coat of arms of the House of Savoy.
The city has a lot of other squares and streets of interest. From the Place Saint Leger you can explore the many alleys that radiate in all directions, eventually reaching the elegant Rue Croix d'Or where you can admire some ancient aristocratic houses, some of which date back to the 16th century. One of these roads is also named after Boigne and contains many elegant shops.
Chambery castle is an important building (the 'Castle of the Dukes of Savoy') and was sold by its owner (Berlion, Lord of Chambéry) to the Counts of Savoy in 1232. It remained the residence of the Savoy Counts until 1562. The castle is now home to the council offices but you can join a guided visit to see inside. Its chapel, the Sainte Chapelle, used to house the 'Holy Shroud' brought to Europe at the time of the Crusades and entrusted to the Savoy Lords in 1452 (who moved it to Turin in 1578, where it gained the popular name 'the Turin Shroud' - there is a copy of the shroud in the cathedral). Visitors here can also see the 70 famous bells of the so-called 'Great Carillon'.
The gothic style 13th century Cathedral Church of the Franciscan Friars of Saint Francois de Sales has a rather austere facade but is home to the largest collection of trompe-l'oeil paintings in Europe. The highlight in the cathedral is the treasury which includes a 12th century Byzantine diptych among its interesting artefacts, and there is also a copy of the Turin shroud on display in the cathedral.
The City Museum of Fine Arts (the Musée de Beaux-Arts) contains some notable paintings including a beautiful painting representing the 'Adoration of the Magi' by Jean de Bruges and a copy of a remarkable 'San Gerolamo' by Correggio executed by local painter Gian Francesco Berengier in the 18th century. A large part of the museum is dedicated to paintings by Italian Renaissance artists, in particular 'Portrait of a Young Man' by Paolo Uccello and 'Trinity' by Bartolo di Fredi, and many others. The Savoy Museum (Musee Savoisien) is also very interesting and contains numerous artefacts and pictures as well as numerous other collections, such as Roman coins, that explain the long history of Chambery and the Savoy region.
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Paris, France - Video Tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Part 3)
Hello and welcome for another video tour of Paris by New York Habitat ( ). Today, we will be visiting the great neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés with David Hill. This is the third and last part of our series dedicated to this charming and historical neighborhood of Paris.
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés is located just south of the Seine River and west of the Latin Quarter. It was once home to a large monastery, and a tiny market town.
On Boulevard Saint-Germain, you will certainly appreciate to do some window shopping at Emporio Armani and Louis Vuitton, among others. If you are looking for smaller French designers, you will love strolling on rue du Four and rue Bonaparte.
If it is food you are after, you will find plenty of interesting food shops, pastry shops, delicatessens, and several delicious up-market chocolate shops, like Debaune & Gallais on rue des Saints Pères or Patrick Roger on Boulevard Saint-Germain.
The rue de Buci is one of the liveliest in the area. A food market in the day, it is a great place for pastries, desserts, delicatessens and ice cream. You will also enjoy the lively bars and cafés in the evening.
Le Procope, at 13 rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, is the oldest existing café in Paris. It was founded in 1686 and attracted famous writers, like La Fontaine, Voltaire, Diderot and Benjamin Franklin, and even Napoléon Bonaparte and Oscar Wilde.
On rue Saint-André-des-Arts, you will find the passageway of the Cour du Commerce Saint-André, which is one of the only covered passageways in Paris, and where Dr. Guillotin perfected its invention, the dreaded guillotine.
The best way to recover after a long day of shopping in Saint-Germain-des-Prés is to go home. And a home is exactly what you get when you rent an apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés with New York Habitat ( ). New York Habitat offers hundreds of vacation rentals ( ) and furnished apartments ( ) in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and all over Paris. There is no better way to experience the flavors of Paris than to live in a true Parisian apartment.
Eventually, if you are looking for fine restaurants, here are some great choices:
Polidor (41 rue Monsieur Le Prince) offers reasonably priced traditional food and atmosphere.
Le Comptoir (9 Carrefour de l'Odéon) serves inventive contemporary food by a well-known chef.
Le Bistrot Mazarin (42 rue Mazarine) was patronized by the Parisians for its good food and wine.
Le Petit Zinc (11 rue Saint-Benoît) is a charming and tasteful restaurant, close to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church.
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PARIS - Marche' Saint-Pierre
Where Parisians buy from designer fabrics to ready made Courtains etc..at bargain prices.
All the rest around Montmarte is for the Tourist Trade.
La plus belle plage de Saint-Martin, Cupecoy Beach
Voyagez avec moi à St-Martin, une ile paradisiaque dans les Antilles! Nous arrivons au Riu Palace, parlons un peu bagages et partons à la découverte de Pic Paradis, Maho Beach, Fort St-Louis et Cupecoy!
Marie-Chloé et moi voyageons une semaine à St Martin (SXM). C’est notre premier voyage ensemble.
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Nous avons fait un tour de l'île lors de nos premiers jours. Voici mes recommandations:
Le Pic Paradis n’est pas un « must », mais offre un point de vue super sur toute l’île. Si tu aimes la rando, tu seras probablement un peu déçu. On peut se rendre à 500m du sommet en voiture.
Le Fort St-Louis donne une vue incroyable sur la marina de Marigot, la capitale de l’île.
La plage de « Maho Beach » est aussi un incontournable à SXM. C’est là que tu peux presque toucher au train d’atterrissage des Boeing 737, tellement il passe près de la plage. Quand ils décollent, assure-toi de ne pas être en arrière. Ça décoiffe à en perdre ses lunettes #truestory .
La plage de #Cupecoy est définitivement la plage privée la plus belle de l’île. Situé au pied d’une falaise, on y retrouve des grottes. On peut prendre de magnifiques photos.
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Le Relais de l’Entrecôte, Paris’s famous steakhouse. Steak with savory secret sauce.
Where to eat in Paris? Le Relais de l’Entrecôte, a sophisticated, elegant and well-run Parisian restaurant.
Reservations aren’t accepted, so a line starts forming at the door before service. Servers are dressed in short black dresses with starched white aprons. For over 50 years since Le Relais has opened its doors to steak lovers, the menu has not changed. The restaurant has one dish on the menu: a rich course of steak fillet immersed in a green sauce with secret ingredients, accompanied by an appetizing walnut salad and concluded with mouth watering desserts bound to leave you delightfully full and satisfied.
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Places to see in ( Montpellier - France ) Cathedrale St Pierre
Places to see in ( Montpellier - France ) Cathedrale St Pierre
Montpellier Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Montpellier, France. The cathedral is a national monument, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Montpellier. It is in the Gothic architecture style.
The church was originally attached to the monastery of Saint-Benoît, which was founded in 1364. The building was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1536, when the see of Maguelonne was transferred to Montpellier. After the building suffered extensive damage during the Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the 17th.
Became Cathedral in 1536 when the archbishopric of Maguelone was transferred to Montpellier, Saint-Pierre was originally the chapel of the Benedictine monastery of St. Benedict. A must see: the porch, an imposing baldaquin supported by huge circular piers 4.55 m in diameter that once bore the coat of arms of Urban V, student and teacher in Montpellier, then named bishop before being elected pope in Avignon (1362).
Representative example of Southern Gothic, it is the only medieval church of the Ecusson having survived the wars of religion. Inside, a major work by Sébastien Bourdon takes you into the artistic life of Montpellier XVII century.
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Episode 2 - The best of France's western coast …and beyond to Spain
In our second clip of the Haven Knox-Johnston series, John and his team set off on his boat Cecienne along the Atlantic coast of France with its amazing ports and harbours.
The first stop is the thriving and picturesque city of La Rochelle, in the Poitou Charente’s region. Steeped in history, with many museums, medieval houses and renaissance architecture (not forgetting an abundance of shops), La Rochelle offers a great taste of what can be expected from an ideal all year round destination.
The Ile de Re, an island just off the west coast, is the next destination. The island has retained a laid back Gallic charm lost from many mainland regions. Once there, you can rent all types of vehicles to really explore and enjoy all the island has to offer.
Looking to follow the sun further south, Capbreton, located at the mouth of the Boudigau and Bourret rivers in the very South West of France, is a fantastic destination as well as a surfers’ paradise. Hendaye is the last destination before entering Spanish waters. Both Capbreton and Hendaye have great marinas for winter cruising. If you're thinking about taking your boat abroad this winter - here's some inspiration!
Next clip – Cecienne reaches North East Spain…
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Where Do You Get the Best Baguette in Paris?
A bakery in the historic district of Montmartre has been crowned the 2015 winner of Paris’s Best Baguette competition. Which bakery was awarded the honour, and what does the prize entail? Our local City Diaries expert, Bryan Pirolli, answers all in this video. You can also read the full article here
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A shopping day at Printemps department store Paris
Printemps.com: a shopping day at Printemps department store Paris, France.
10 REASONS TO DISCOVER PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN
1. Enjoy a personalized welcome from a multi-lingual team representing over 10 languages in Printemps International. Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 82 57 87
2. Take a leisurely stroll through the store's 45,000-meter space presenting the best take on contemporary fashion trends and French chic.
3. In Printemps du Luxe, splurge on exquisite labels from the place Vendôme, Avenue Montaigne and Faubourg Saint Honoré.
4. Allow yourself a pair of shoes from our tempting selection of 90,000 pairs.
5. Consult with a personal shopper in a private fitting room for a personalized shopping experience.
6. Make shopping a breeze by having your purchases delivered directly to your hotel.
7. Create a gourmet gift basket to give or to get at the Food Hall showcasing the finest French gastronomy and delicatessen items.
8. Savor a gourmet break in one of six eclectic restaurants.
9. Admire the architecture of a department store designated as a historic monument and its magnificent Art Nouveau cupola.
10. Take in a sweeping view of Paris from our commanding terrace offering a 360-degree view of the city.