The Moulin Rouge Paris, the famous cabaret, was built as a windmill in 1885, and converted to a dance hall in the 1900s. Immortalized by Toulouse-Lautrec posters, and more recently made famous in the aptly titled film, Moulin Rouge, by Baz Luhrmann. Today the Moulin Rouge Paris offers dinner, and several cabaret shows in the…
Though sometimes overshadowed by Italy and France, wines from Spain excel in both quality and quantity, and a tour of the wineries of Spain is a perfect way to get to know the countryside and its fruitful bounty. Today a world class producer of reds, whites, sherry and champagne, there are an estimated 5,500 wineries of Spain, producing…
With three different bodies of water along its coastlines France has plenty of water front for its beautiful beaches, and a variety of settings to please any sunbather. From the warm crystal blue water of the Mediterranean Sea, to the long, sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, to the picturesque coastline along the English Channel,…
Bourges France is a medieval city located in the central part of the country, about 200 miles south of the capital city of Paris. Certainly, you can drive here, as the city is on the A71 main highway. You can also get here by train from the Paris Austerlitz Station in just under two hours. The…
Greece Map. Plan your Greece Vacation by viewing an Greece Map that will help you find Greece hotels, resorts, spas and other Greece Travel.
The Big Ben Clock, is actually a misnomer; it is the bell inside structure that is named Big Ben. What many people call Big Ben Clock Tower was actually named the Clock Tower or Saint Stephens Tower. Nonetheless, most people know the entire structure as Big Ben in London. To mark the Diamond Jubilee of…
Use the Germany map to plan your trip to the Black Forest, Munich, Berlin, and the many other great destinations this country has to offer, and click on the links to the left for tips on hotels and how to get here. For suggestions about things to do around Europe, check out the map of…
Paris New Years Eve fireworks displays are the exception – not the rule. The Eiffel Tower was the site of a spectacular fireworks display at the turn of the millennium 1999/2000. This huge event surpassed even the renowned Sydney Harbour display, which is the first major display in the world. On that night, the tower…
Marseille Ferries. Get information about a ferry from Marseille to a variety of locations including Cassis, the Frioul Islands, and Toulon as well as info on the port.
Paris shopping is always a popular activity, as fashion lures travelers to the capital of France in growing numbers each year. From events such as the Paris Fashion Week to stores that set the trends, fashion has a strong presence in the city. Shopping here is all encompassing, including items such as clothing at trendy boutiques and…