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July 23, 2010

Some Quick Facts about Cambridge

Filed under: Destinations — Class 373 @ 4:44 am

Cambridge is a university city of the county of Cambridge shire, England. University of Cambridge is one of the most renowned universities of the world. Many famous scientists, philosophers and mathematicians like Sir Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking have been a part of the Cambridge University.

Cambridge is very interesting for people who have an interest in architecture especially the various colleges and university buildings. The architecture is a mix of modern and classical style.

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Cambridge is directly connected to all major cities in UK through road and rail transport. Now you can also get Cambridge to Paris train also by booking just one ticket that can be availed by online Eurostar booking.

Places of Attraction:

Cambridge University Botanic Garden:

It has around 8,000 different plant species in 40 acres of beautiful landscapes.

Parker’s Piece:

It is located in the centre of the city and is the best known open spaces in Cambridge.

Cambridge Corn Exchange:

Cambridge Corn Exchange hosts around 280 different events every year in the field of music, comedy, shows and entertainment playing.

Cambridge Leisure Park:

Here tourists have a good leisure time with the place hosting 9 screen Cineworld cinema, 28 lane Tenpin bowling, gym, café, wide range of restaurants and bars.

The Folk Museum:

This museum is the only local social history museum in Cambridge and is the most comprehensive collection representing life in the South Cambridgeshire villages.

Restaurants in Cambridge:

De Luca Cucina & Bar:

It is an Italian restaurant where you can enjoy superb snacks, drinks, wines and cocktails.

Fitzbillies:

It is Cambridge’s oldest craft bakery which is famous for Chelsea buns and traditional cakes.

The Rice Boat:

It was voted as “Best South Asian Restaurant in Cambridge” in 2006/07 and 2008/09. It offers only fish and sea food along with great vegetarian dishes and meat dishes.

July 15, 2010

Some Facts About Montpellier

Filed under: Destinations — Tags: , , — Class 373 @ 12:55 am

Montpellier is a city located in southern France. This city is the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon region. It stands 8th as the biggest city of France and has made rapid development in last 25 years. This city is only among the few cities which do not have a Roman background. The city stands on a hilly ground which is about 10 km from the Mediterranean. This city was originally named as Monspessulanus or le mont de la colline .The highest point Place du Peyrou is situated at an altitude of 57 m above sea level. Due to location of the city on the hilly lands the streets are highly narrow and old. Montepellier enjoys mostly the Mediterranean Climate due to its location nearby to Sea.

Tourist Spots:

Musée Fabre:

Musée Fabre is a museum that was founded by François-Xavier Fabre in 1825 and this museum houses the paintings from the 17th until the 19th century, which largely represents the luminophiles movement.

There are a large number of Hotels which serve as a historical center.

Place de la Comédie:

It is the main focal point of the city and is located at the south-west point of the city. This place is famous for its fortifications that took place in the city. At the center of the place is situated a fountain which is called as the Three Graces, which was built by Etienne d’Antoine in 1790.

Jardin des plantes de Montpellier:

Jardin des plantes de Montpellier is the oldest botanical garden in France and it was founded in 1930.

Saint Pierre Cathedral:

Saint Pierre Cathedral is the 14th century cathedral mainly inspired by Roman Gothic architecture. It is declared as the monument of national importance by the French Government. This cathedral earlier used to be the seats of Archbishops (previous Bishops of Montpellier).

Transport:

Montpellier is served by TGV railways which offer a high speed access to various parts of France. The main railway station is St. Roch. If you are travelling from London then taking train from London to Paris is a great option. From Paris Gare Du Nord station you can take TGV to proceed further.

Montpellier – Mediterranean Airport serves this city and provides direct flights to all over the world. It is located in the town of Mauguio on the southeast of Montpellier.

July 7, 2010

Tourism Saint Cirq Lapopie France

Filed under: Destinations,Travel Tips,World Travel — Tags: , — Class 373 @ 2:20 am

St Cirq LapopieToday we know another one of those points that enrich its heritage, it is Saint Cirq Lapopie, a pretty little town of extension that is located in the region of Aquitaine and more precisely in the Lot Valley in fairly: France, European country.

This town seems frozen in time, and once extracted from a fairy princesses, knights and battles inthe forest, because its landscape is very helpful to fantasy and imagination, as for its wonderful medieval bridge, which located in the town of Cahors, near the town today we compete.

The town is within the denomination of the most beautiful villages of France, located on top of a large, sharp cliffs, which you can walk, with its narrow streets on steep slopes, captivating experience thanks to its beautiful scenery and tranquility that can be experienced when you travel.

The town has a colony of houses that are built in relation to the other and a single concept, all roofs are based on tile lot, made with clay from the valley, besides limestone walls, while all made of wood that belongs to dark oak tree on the plateau.

Everything has to get a very picturesque appearance and fable, the nature doing her thing with lush forests, stunning waterfalls and castle-style buildings with high walls, fortified gates and a great structural beauty.

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