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A classic wonder of Europe, France is so diverse that it could take a lifetime to explore. The half-moon bays of Corsica are magnificent sights to see as are the wooded valleys of the Dordogne and do not forget about the majesty of Paris and all its sights! From contemporary buildings and architecture to modern art and fashion to music, France has it all for a vacationer to enjoy and take in the wonders of a classic environment. And while you are there, don’t forget to visit the Champaign Valley and pick up some of what is the only champaign that can claim that prestigious name and taste the wonder of the region.

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I Love Touring Paris - the Thirteenth Arrondissement

November 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The thirteenth arrondissement of southeastern Paris is situated on the Left Bank of the Seine River. Its land area is fairly large by Parisian standards, and measures more than two and three quarter square miles (over seven square kilometers). This district population exceeds one hundred seventy thousand and is home to about ninety thousand jobs. Both population and employment figures are growing, largely due an influx of Asian immigrants.

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I Love Touring Paris - the Fourteenth Arrondissement

November 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The fourteenth arrondissement is located in southern Paris on the Seine River’s Left Bank. The arrondissement covers about 2.2 square miles (over five and a half square kilometers) and is home to over one hundred thirty thousand residents and about seventy thousand jobs.

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I Love Touring Paris - the Fifteenth Arrondissement

November 17th, 2008 · No Comments

The fifteenth arrondissement is located in southwest Paris on the Left Bank of the Seine River. Its land area slightly exceeds 3.2 square miles (a tad over 8.5 square kilometers). It is the most populous of the twenty arrondissements, weighing in at over two hundred twenty five thousand residents and provides almost one hundred fifty thousand jobs.

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I Love Touring Paris - the Sixteenth Arrondissement

November 16th, 2008 · No Comments

The sixteenth arrondissement is situated on the Right Bank of the Seine River in western Paris. This arrondissement boasts the famous chestnut tree lined Avenue Foch, the widest street in Paris, and lots and lots of embassies. If you’re starting to think it’s one of the richest corners of the city, you’re absolutely right. Its land area is about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers) but if you exclude the Bois de Boulogne the size drops in half to 3 square miles (about 7.8 square kilometers). Its population numbers somewhat more than one hundred sixty thousand souls and the district provides over one hundred thousand jobs. This is the only arrondissement with two postal codes, both considered exclusive.

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Best Affordable Hotels in Paris

November 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Paris is truly an amazing place for a splendid vacation with so many hotels that offers discounts with excellent service. Choose from plenty of hotels available depending on your budget plans.

Paris guarantees its millions of visitors a splendid tourist attraction that offers a vacationing experience which will be cherished for a lifetime. Paris is proud to be one of the most visited places in the European region.

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