Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Monday, May 14, 2012
Nice - Cote d'Azur,French Riviera
When vacationing in France, be sure to visit the Southern port capital of Nice, located on the French Riviera.The city of Nice is located on the French Riviera in Provence Alpes, Cote d'Azur . Blessed by a sunny, temperate climate, Nice attracts visitors from around the world. Among its many attractions are its beautiful beaches, lovely seaside promenade, interesting museums, famous city landmarks and other tourist attraction.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Cathedrale St-Etienne - Bourges,France
Bourges Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen, located in Bourges, France.The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art and is admired for its proportions and the unity of its design.With its unique feats of architecture, impressive sculptures and glorious 13th-century stained glass windows, the Cathedral is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art. The tympanum, sculptures and stained-glass windows are particularly striking. Apart from the beauty of the architecture, it attests to the power of Christianity in medieval France.Bourges Cathedral has a highly unique floor plan. It has no transepts, which form the cross-shape of most churches. This lends the cathedral a unique appearance inside and out.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Arc de Triomphe - Paris,France
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.The arch was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories, but he was ousted before the arch was completed. In fact, it wasn't completed until 1836 during the reign of Louis-Philippe. The Arc de Triomphe is engraved with names of generals who commanded French troops during Napoleon's regime.The monument stands 50 m (160 ft) in hdight, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The small vault is 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Corsica Island - France
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia.Corsica was formed as an island through volcanic explosions. It is known as the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean.Nearly two million people visit Corsica each year, drawn by the mild climate and by some of the most diverse landscapes in all Europe. Nowhere in the Mediterranean has beaches finer than the island's perfect half-moon bays of white sand and transparent water.
Millau Viaduct - France
The Millau Viaduct is a work of both engineering prowess and architectural grace. Spanning the River Tam, in the south of France, Millau is a massive piece of infrastructure that appears as light as the fog that puffs across the valley.When it opened on 17 December 2004, the spectacular Millau Viaduct set new standards in both planning design and construction - without mentioning the record it set as the largest cable-stayed bridge in Europe. Near the bridge is a permanent visitors’centre with stunning views of the bridge and across the valley which it spans.At 2.4km long, and 270m above the river at its highest point, the Millau viaduct spans a 2km valley in the Massif Central mountain range and forms the final link in the A75 highway from Paris to Barcelona.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Mont Saint Michel Castle,France
Mont Saint-Michel (English: Mount Saint Michael) is a rocky tidal island in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometer off the country’s north coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches.It was built with two huge towers designed to defend the entrance. At the time it was built, the castle served as a means of preserving the freedom of the people. Along with the castle are built many monastic buildings that have been around since the 13th century. These structures are very fine samples of Gothic architecture.Today, Mont St Michel attracts over four million visitors a year.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris, France
The Notre Dam Cathedral, Paris is an ancient cathedral that lies on the 'lle de la Cite' on the river Seine in Paris. The Notre Dam Cathedral, Paris is famous for its Gothic style architecture. The name Notre Dame means "Our Lady" in French, and is frequently used in the names of Catholic church buildings in Francophone countries.
Notre Dame de Paris - Video
Notre Dame de Paris - Video
Friday, January 14, 2011
Cote d'Azur, French Riviera - Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is home to most of the Circuit de Monaco, on which the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place. It also hosts world championship boxing bouts, the European Poker Tour Grand Final and the World Backgammon Championship as well as fashion shows and other events.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Chambord Castle - Loire Valley,France
The Chateau of Chambord in one of the loveliest Renaissance buildings in the Valley of the Loire. Chambord, chateau, park, and village in the department of Loire-et-Cher in central France.Chambord, which measures 156 meters by 117 meters and has 440 rooms, is the largest of all the Loire castles.
Photo of Chambord castle
Chambord Castle - Loire Valley
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Eiffel Tower, Paris Pictures
The Eiffel Tower in Paris needs no presentation, it is one the most well known monuments in the world visited by more than 5 million people each year.
Built 1889 for the Universal Exhibition in celebration of the French Revolution.
The metal structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes while the entire structure, including non-metal components, is approximately 10,000 tonnes.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building.
Built 1889 for the Universal Exhibition in celebration of the French Revolution.
The metal structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes while the entire structure, including non-metal components, is approximately 10,000 tonnes.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building.
Eiffel Tower at Night
Paris France, Eiffel Tower Photos
