Pays de la Loire (French pronunciation: [pe.i də la lwaʁ]; Breton: Broioù al Liger, meaning Loire Country) is one of the 18 regions of France. It is one of the regions created in the 1950s to serve as a zone of influence for its capital, Nantes, one of a handful so-called "balancing metropolises" (métropoles d'équilibre)¹.
Founded in the 1530s, Ecuador's largest city and main port is the top access point for Galapagos cruises and home to a bustling import-export business. Tourism is on the rise as well, thanks to a new international airport and urban renewal projects along the River Guayas promenade and in the historic neighborhood of Las Peñas. The 465-step climb to the top of Santa Ana Hill provides sweeping views and a chance to stand on the site of the city's birthplace.
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Discover the best top things to do in Cote d'Or, France including La Cave de l'Ange Gardien, Ferme Fruirouge, Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion, Caveau Meursault - MOILLARD, Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu, Palace of the Dukes, Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Owl's Trail, Abbaye de Fontenay.
Tournai is a charming small town near France that begs to be discovered. With more than 2,000 years of history, Tournai’s roots began as a market town (Tornacum) near the crossroads of a Roman road. Today, the sprawling municipality includes more than 1,000 kilometres of signposts, with guidance from “Rambling Cards,” allowing Tournai to be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Here an old chapel, there a castle or an old farm – there’s so much to see in Tournai that you’ll soon realize you’ve been exploring for hours. Must-see attractions include Notre Dame Cathedral in Tournai, The Belfry, Museum of Fine Arts, the Castle of Beloeil, and the Museum of Tapestry and Textile Arts.
Sanger is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,916 at the 2010 census.
Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
Discover the best top things to do in Beja District, Portugal including eco Palacete Palma Borralho Relogio, Museu da Ruralidade, Nucleo dos Aivados - Aldeia Comunitaria, Museu Municipal de Moura, Museu Alberto Gordillo, Museu Municipal de Ferreira do Alentejo, Museu Municipal da Vidigueira, Convento S. Francisco, Cella Vinaria Antiqua, Museu do Relogio.
Discover the best top things to do in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, France including Christian Delacoux Sculpteur, Marche Aquatique Cote Basque, Blank Surf Shack, Frederic Duger | Cours de Golf a Biarritz, Surf in Biarritz, FaKtoria, Formula Kids by Mike Parisy, Floriane Raoul Gribaudo Coach Sportif, Yacht Club Basque, Ecole du Vin "Le Corps Di'vin".
The Pearl of the Mediterranean has an ambiance more in keeping with its neighbors to the north than with those in the Middle East. Site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony and Cleopatra’s tempestuous romance, the city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Today, Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek past, as well as interesting mosques, the casino strip of the Corniche, some lovely gardens and both modern and traditional hotels. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Helmond (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛlmɔnt] ( listen); called Héllemond in the local dialect) is a municipality and a city in the Metropoolregio Eindhoven of the province of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands.
Sailing, diving, fishing and relaxing are the main activities for visitors to the 155 islands of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are the most popular islands. Mahé boasts 65 silver beaches, plus an array of restaurants, cafés, bars and casinos in the tiny capital, Victoria. The Seychelles are home to UNESCO-designated sites, coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, called the Garden of Eden. Creole is the main language, but English and French are widely spoken.
Alnwick (/ˈænɪk/ ( listen) AN-ik) is a market town in north Northumberland, England, of which it is the traditional county town. The population at the 2011 Census was 8,116.
Discover the best top things to do in Carona, Italy including Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Borgo di Pagliari, Carona centrale idroelettrica, Bar Pineta, Rifugio Laghi Gemelli, Chiesa di San Rocco, Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato.
Nha Trang is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches. But visitors will also find amusement parks, mud baths, golf, and the historic Po Ngar temple complex, as well as a variety of hotels and restaurants. Adventurous foodies can sample bun cha ca, a soup made from sailfish and jellyfish.
Discover the best top things to do in Vastmanland County, Sweden including Anundshog, Vasteras Cathedral, Vallby Open Air Museum, Vastmanlands lans museum, Fagersta Vastanfors Homestead Museum, Market Hall Slakteriet, Djakneberget, Erikslund Shopping Center, Visit Vasteras, Kyrkbacken.
Tularosa is a village in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. It shares its name with the Tularosa Basin, in which the town is located. To the east, Tularosa is flanked by the western edge of the Sacramento Mountains. The population was 2,864 at the 2000 census. During the 1990s and early 2000s, the town, north of the much larger Alamogordo, experienced moderate growth and construction as a bedroom community, especially in the housing industry. Tularosa is noted for its abundance of cottonwood shade trees and its efforts to preserve the adobe-style architecture of its past.
Gloucester (/ˈɡlɒstər/ ( listen)) is a city and district in southwest England, the county city of Gloucestershire. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the southwest.
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