Lille is just one hour and twenty minutes away from London on the Eurostar, which makes it quicker and sometimes cheaper to reach than Bristol. The shopping, in particular, is worth travelling for but there are some really smart new hotels with great restaurants that make alternatives look pretty dull in comparison. As with many French cities, Lille possesses a great contrast between the old and the new. In under two hours on the smart Eurostar train from London's stunningly renovated St Pancras station, Lille has everything you could wish for on a day out or short break. Think great food, excellent shopping, attractive architecture that reflects a long history, a fascinating museum and one of France's finest art galleries. Everything you want to see is within walking distance of Lille Europe station, from where it's an easy stroll into the city. En route you might want to drop in to Les Trois Brasseurs opposite Lille's other railway station, and taste one of the rather good beers that this friendly micro-brewery has to offer. With fountains splashing at her feet, the Goddess atop her column reigns over the busy shops and pavement cafés of the Grand' Place -- official title Place du Général de Gaulle. Lille was the General's birthplace. Read the whole article at... www.eurodestination.com
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Everything you need to know for a safe trip to Europe
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Take a "test drive" of Rick Steves' 2010 Villages & Vineyards of Eastern France and Paris & the South of France tours with Steve Smith (co-author of Rick Steves' France and Paris guidebooks) as your guide. On the Villages & Vineyards tour, you'll start in the bubbly city of Reims, famous for its Champagne, with stops in Verdun's historic battlefields, Colmar's cobbled lanes, Burgundy's famed Route du Vin, Chamonix's majestic mountains, Provence's picturesque countryside, and the Riviera's azure harbors. On the Paris & South France tour. you'll journey across western France starting with the best of elegant Paris, then winding down to the sunny south, savoring châteaux along the Loire, prehistoric caves and traditional markets of the Dordogne, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Roman Pont du Gard, the delightful villages and wines of Provence, with a grand finale in Nice. For more information on Rick Steves' tours — including full itineraries, prices, departure dates and seat availability — visit www.ricksteves.com. {Disclaimer The itinerary specifics and other tour details noted in this lecture were correct at the time of filming in 2010 but may have since changed.)
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luxurygite.com Chic, large, baby-friendly villa amongst the Bordeaux vineyards, near The Dordogne in South West France. Heated outdoor pool & heated indoor pool/jacuzzi for 2013 holidays.
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While I am at France, I will be recording a video diary showing where I go, what I see and what I do then when i return to the UK I will put it on my computer and put it together then upload it to youtube
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Experience the European tradition for beauty, service and luxury. When you check into Europe's Romantic Inn, you will enter a world of unparalleled grace and style. Located in many of the most beautiful and historical regions of Europe, many of these classic inns have built their reputations for excellence over centuries. Visitors are pampered with every luxury and enjoy a level of relaxation that is perfect for romance. From simply beautiful to fabulously ornate, these special inns are always elegant and like their guests, viewers of these videos will never want to leave. France, Italy & Germany Featured Inns: Champagne, France -- Chateau De Fere, Le Ceval Blanc, Cateau D'Etoges Bordeaux, France -- St. James, Chateau Cordellion-Bages, Chateau Du Foulon Dordogne, France -- Chateau Puymartin, Chateau De Regenac, Manoir De Barrayre, Chateau de Bourgonie Florence, Italy -- Villa Cora, Villa San Michele, Torre Di Bellosguardo Siena, Italy -- Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano, Locanda Dell'Amorosa, Castello Di Spaltenna Westphalia, Germany -- Wasserburg Anholt, Schloss Hughenpoet, Sportschloss Velen, Burg Schnellenberg Rhine region, Germany -- Zum Krug, Krone assmannshausen, Schonburg Castle Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal & Switzerland Featured Inns: Shakespeare Country, UK -- Lors of te manor, The Lygon Arms, Eastnor Castle Wicklow County, Ireland -- Marfield House, Tinakilly House, The Old Rectory Cork County, Ireland -- Assolas Country House, Ballyvoleane House, Bantry ...
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Lise Nick and Annette visit France Travel from Vancouver to London - see the sights
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Carla's Way 1 of 3 - My Country France - BBC Culture & Profile Documentary, recorded 08.02.2011 (For more information on Carla Bruni, see en.wikipedia.org ) The programme gets up close and personal with model-turned-French first lady, Carla Bruni Sarkozy during her first year as First Lady. With her sparkling personality and timeless style and elegance, which has caught the attention of the media and public alike, she could be the next Princess Diana. If that' s possible. ( "Five things to watch - Times Live" -see www.timeslive.co.za ). An exclusive close-up and personal portrait of Carla Bruni Sarkozy in her first year in office as France's First Lady. Her personality and beauty have attracted a great deal of attention from the Media and Public. ( see www.dstv.com ).
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Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure Series 1 episode 4 Alsace and Burgundy, France - terroir and barrel-making Clarke and May travel around France's wine regions in an 1989 Jaguar XJ-S convertible that had been modernized by Knowles-Wilkins Engineering [1] www.youtube.com [2] www.youtube.com
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The LINE Traveling Circus went intercontinental heading to Europe for their first overseas episode. Episode four documents this euro-trip, their lack of planning, and Andy's attempts to speak the local tongue. Travel with the crew in a van (what else) across France, Austria and everywhere in between. LineTravelingCircus.com Facebook.com/LineTravelingCircus
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Taggart star Alex Norton and his wife Sally travel to South Africa, and get up close to some of the world's most dangerous animals. Paul English visits the Costa Del Sol, and a family organise a big reunion of friends at a country house in Argyll.
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Follow us Facebook www.facebook.com Coming soon: This is Paris! A travel documentary video shot in Paris with David & Nicole. Special Thanks to Xavier, Aya & Veronika
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Carla's Way 2 of 3 - My Country France - BBC Culture & Profile Documentary, recorded 08.02.2011 The programme gets up close and personal with model-turned-French first lady, Carla Bruni Sarkozy during her first year as First Lady. With her sparkling personality and timeless style and elegance, which has caught the attention of the media and public alike, she could be the next Princess Diana. If that' s possible. ( "Five things to watch - Times Live" -see www.timeslive.co.za ). An exclusive close-up and personal portrait of Carla Bruni Sarkozy in her first year in office as France's First Lady. Her personality and beauty have attracted a great deal of attention from the Media and Public. ( see www.dstv.com ).
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From about 18000 to 10000 bc, long before Stonehenge and the pyramids, back when mammoths and saber-toothed cats still roamed the earth, prehistoric people painted deep inside caves in what is today the Dordogne region of France. These cave paintings are huge and sophisticated projects executed by artists and supported by an impressive culture — the Magdalenians. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Actress and presenter Clare Grogan and her family head to Morocco. We bring you the best of Ibiza - whether you want peace and quiet or a party holiday. And if you fancy a getaway with a bit of exercise, join our two hill-walking friends as they take the Jacobite Railway and hike in Mallaig.
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Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure Series 1 episode 4 Alsace and Burgundy, France - terroir and barrel-making Clarke and May travel around France's wine regions in an 1989 Jaguar XJ-S convertible that had been modernized by Knowles-Wilkins Engineering [1] www.youtube.com [2] www.youtube.com
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Fashionista Julie Hannah and her fiance jet off to soak up some sun in the Florida Keys, we see what the popular holiday destination Tenerife has to offer, and a couple celebrate their anniversary with a yachting break on the west coast of Scotland.
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To most American, luxury barging may be a relatively unknown experience. In this edition of JustSayGoTV, Ron Stern takes you on a tour of the French countryside aboard L'Impressioniste, one of the barges in the European Waterways fleet. Starting in Paris, Ron will board a high speed train to Dijon. There he is greeted by the barge staff and taken to his new floating luxury hotel from a week's worth of adventures. Along the way he will show you some of the highlights of barge cruising, including the incredible food, wine and cheese that is part of each meal. He'll show you some of the best places to visit including a 12 century winery, a castle fit for a king, a restored abbey that now serves gourmet cuisine and a 15th century hospice for the poor in the town of Dijon.
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The Billabong girls marketing & design teams planned a European vacay to shoot & promote the Billabong girls spring 2012 collection. Watch the model crew travel (planes, trains, and automobiles) across France & Italy in style. All product pieces available now. Billabong.com
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Join us on facebook : www.facebook.com 2nd "Itchy Lychee Project" with people from Holland, Austria, UK and France. More info : www.facebook.com ♪ # ♫ !!! ♪ # ♫ !!! ♪ # ♫ CLICK ON "SHOW MORE" ♪ # ♫ !!! ♪ # ♫ !!! ♪ # ♫ Itchy Lychee Project is a project produced by Groovy Banana which consists in recording music no matters the distance. For that cover of the Beatles, the musicians have recorded and filmed themselves in France, Austria, UK and Holland. To support us : Subscribe to our channel Like our facebook group (www.facebook.com Add this song to your favourites And share the link Thanks !! :)
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