The ‘Pink city’ of France is the fourth largest city in the country, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon.

Toulouse was named by the locals because of the pink bricks of the houses stretched out on the banks of the River Garonne. Built like a medieval fairy tale, it is adorned with emblematic monuments that impress the visitor.

The idyllic state in the heart of the historic area of ​​Languedoc offers idyllic holiday moments and special tastes. Local specialties include local sausages, cassoulet and beef pork.

It is worth visiting the Capitol on the central square, which is also the trademark of the city. It is located in the central square of Toulouse and is built in a neoclassical style with its characteristic pink brick.

Château d’Eau is also close to the Pont Neuf Bridge, Saint-Etienne Cathedral and Cité de l’espace, an astronautic exploration park.

The city hosts the Airbus facilities where you can see how to make the most modern aircraft in the world.

Toulouse has also many students, nearly 100.000, the third student city in France with regards to population, after Paris and Lyon.

Last but not least, Toulouse has two Unesco Word Heritage Sites, the Canal du Midi (designated in 1996) and the Basilica of St. Serning (desginated in 1998).

More information here.

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With cosmopolitan air, the small town is nestled on the slopes of Mont Blanc and offers stunning views of the Alps. In winter, it is a pole of attraction for climbers and climbers from all over the world with its thirteen ski resorts.

On the scenic side, guests enjoy the peaceful landscape with the background of the virgin nature, as well as boutiques with brand names and picturesque cafes and traditional restaurants with a genuine alpine character.

Its buildings are decorated with Baroque and Art Deco styles and the traveler will taste unique fondues and grilled dishes that make up local specialties.

Visiting Chamonix will not mean anything if you do not experience the ultimate rope-climbing experience on the vertical Aiguille du Midi, at 3,842 m. It is the most famous cable (Téléphérique) car in the world. From this unbelievable altitude, even those not inspired by the secrets of mountaineering, will enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view. The climbing takes place in two stages and the first funicular starts from the center of Chamonix, about 10 minutes walk to the train station.

As the cable car goes up you will feel that you are inside a plane. At the same time you can look at the houses of Chamonix which are so small from up there and enjoy the view of the Alps. Among the peaks of the mountains, is also the famous one, the Mont Blanc (4.807 meters).

You can find more information on the following websites:

https://www.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc,0,en.html

https://www.chamonix.net/

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Its historic center is called a “small France” or a water district and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The wooden houses with sloping roofs, picturesque canals, the traditional Alsatian taverns and its special kitchen impress the visitor. Built for fairy-tale walks, as Christmas approaches, the city is transformed.

The city – a crossroads as it has been characterized – has been a center through the Roman era.

It is the co-op of the European Parliament after Brussels, where the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe are based here.

-Orangerie: The huge park with beautiful orange groves and the small zoo for children was built in the 19th century to impress Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, to which she is dedicated. Visitors, with free entry, may not be captivated by the green lung that dominates the heart of the city (free admission).

-Museums: From Museums, it is worth visiting the Palais Rohan, an imposing palace that houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Fine Arts Institute and the Strasbourg Archaeological Museum. The history and artistic traditions of Alsace, under the same, great building, has an entrance of 5 euros. -The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts occasionally great exhibitions, and from its balcony you will have a wonderful view of Petite France and the bridges of the city.

-The Strasbourg Cathedral, the Notre Dame of the Alsatian capital, was the tallest building in the world by the 19th century. The imposing Gothic temple with its famous astronomical clock stands emphatically in the center of the city. Conservation works are necessary as it was made of an unusual type of rock, which is eroded over time.

You can fine useful information here: http://www.otstrasbourg.fr/en/

64 miles southwest of Strasbourg is the town of Colmar. If you want to get a great dose of medieval grandeur and good wine – the city claims to be the capital of Alsatian wine-making – you should not miss to visit it.

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Each one of us can hardly wait to see the Christmas lights and to fall in love, again, with our beautiful Christmas tree. We’re eager to receive and to give gifts, to play in the snow and have a cold nose. Regardless of our age … we are all children on Christmas.

Considering this, we know you’re excited to visit the world and know the traditions of each country. I’ve prepared, therefore, a list of five unusual places in Europe – they will take your breath away!

1. Have a Wonderful Time in Graz, Austria

This city knows how to offer you exactly what you need for Christmas. It has an entire “collection” of Christmas shops, full of gifts and traditional dishes. Of course, in the same area, you can also find their wonderful Christmas tree! It has a lot of lights and it delights tourists every year!

If you want to see something special, we recommend visiting the ice sculpture at Landhaushof. To create it, over 45 tons of ice was used. It is a true masterpiece which is just waiting to be discovered by you.

In Graz, Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, the whole city dresses in lights and joy! If you really want to live a fairy tale, you have to come here.

2. Experience the longest Christmas in Belgrade, Serbia

Yes, it’s true, Christmas holidays can last until January in Belgrade! This is due to the Julian calendar, when the peak of the holiday is on January 7^th. But don’t worry if your Christmas is on 25th of December, the celebration in Serbia begins early!

Trg Republike is the largest market in Belgrade, which is transformed into “Open Heart Square” for Christmas. Thousands of lights, decorations, sweets and delicious dishes await you!

Don’t forget to attend the New Year Fair, this year is held between 16 – 30 December 2017 and is made up of a multitude of concerts, festivals, fun parks and more!

3. Create New Memories in Thessaloniki, Greece this Christmas

Once you get to Thessaloniki on holidays, you will hear songs and carols everywhere. The lights will meet you at every step. Even if Thessaloniki doesn’t exaggerate with Christmas decorations, you will definitely feel like home here!

You can choose to have a family walk through the city center, or taste the best Greek dishes for Christmas! You will certainly not regret it! P.S. I’ve heard that their parties are amazing!

4. Fall in Love with Dresden, in Germany

The Dresden Christmas Fair is the oldest in Europe, dating back to 1424. In this city, every year people are cooking a giant sponge cake, with raisins and rum. It’s delicious and is shared with all of its visitors! This event gives the second name of the fair, Striezelmarkt.

Of course, besides delicious meals, you can experience all sorts of things here. Everything is impressive and beautifully arranged, with thousands of lights, Christmas trees and lots of carols! It’s like this city invented Christmas!

5. Fill your soul with happiness in Metz, France

Come to this beautiful city of France and be a child again! Let yourself be hypnotized by lights and beauty!

One of the most important tourist attractions here is Frozen Fairyland, where you can be impressed by a multitude of ice sculptures! It will hardly come to you to think that it is not, in fact, a dream.

In addition to delicious French dishes, you can have fun in various amusement parks such as merry-go-round or several walks through a magic forest.

Besides these cities, Europe has many more Christmas markets that will make you no longer want to go home. If you ever wanted to live a dream in real life, you definitely have to visit the destinations above!

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Though its history goes back to 350 BC, when the ancient Greeks dedicated it to the goddess Nike, the capital of the French Riviera and fifth largest city of France remains as cool as the breeze blowing on the famous promenade of the Promenade des Anglais . Here, in front of the emblematic hotel “Negresco”, the English aristocracy of the 19th century, which first appreciated the mild winters and the pleasant summers of the beautiful city.

In Nice today, besides blue waters, you will find a beautiful Old Town, an interesting artistic movement with 19 museums and galleries and a multitude of historic buildings, such as the Opera and Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas, renovated in 2010 to celebrate 150 years since the annexation of the city to the French state.

Many of these attractions, are located around its squares, which are always very lively with their cafes and restaurants, while the pedestrian streets have given them a strong urban character.

In Place Massena, the typical buildings in the ocher and red tones are justifying by the Italian days of the city, at the Place du Palais with the gorgeous watch you will see people sitting on the steps of the Palais de la Justice and watching a concert at Cours Saleya. In addition, Place Rossetti in the heart of the Old Town with the Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate and the, it is indeed the best option for nightlife.

Worth visiting

Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC)

Its permanent collection attempts to illustrate the parallel evolution of pop art in France and America from 1960 until today, with works by Liechtenstein, Warhol and others. It is stunning panoramic views from its terrace (www.mamac-nice.org).

Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nice

This small museum is housed in a former 1878 prince residence with high ceilings and an impressive marble staircase. Its collections include mainly sculptures (Z.M. Carlo, Rod, Roden) and paintings (Monet, Sisley) from the 16th century till today (www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org).

Musee National Marc Chagall

Gorgeous and elaborate by the painter himself, he initially housed a series of works inspired by the Bible. Today it’s the world’s most comprehensive collection (www.musee-chagall.fr).

Musee Matisse de Nice

Housed in a luxurious 17th-century residence, it includes a representative collection of paintings (paintings, photographs, books, sculptures) as well as personal items (www.musee-matisse-nice.org).

Musee Massena

Recently renovated, it is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building from 1898 and shows the history of the city from the 19th century onwards. The gardens of the museum are eyebrows.

Parc du Chateau, Nice

Sometime fortress due to its altitude, it offers panoramic views of the Old Town. An artificial waterfall and an old tower complete the picture in this beautiful park on the southern edge of the city.

Where to stay

Villa La Tour (4 Rue de la Tour, T / + 33 (0) 4 93 800815, www.villa-la-tour.com). It is located in the heart of the old town in an old 18th-century monastery and has 14 rooms, recently renovated.

Villa Rivoli (T / + 33 (0) 4 93 888025, www.villa-rivoli.com). Three-star hotel in a 1890 building. Like your home in the heart of Nice! It features 26 well-appointed rooms and free wireless internet. The nearest beach is just a two-minute walk away.

Le Petit Palais (www.petitpalaisnice.com). Atmospheric and quiet hotel on the hill of Cimiez. A first-rate choice, in one of Nice’s most beautiful spots.

Hope you will enjoy your time in Nice!

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The traditional houses painted in pastel colors, the picturesque paved streets and the emerald shores fascinate the visitor.

The city is known for the peculiar festival it organizes every year since 1896, starring the fragrant lemons grown there. They are the symbol of Menton and every February the streets are filled with gigantic citrus-like structures in various shapes, attracting thousands of visitors.

It is worth visiting the Jean Cocteau Museum, in honor of the French art artist, poet and writer who hosts more than nine hundred works.

In the Botanical Garden you will enjoy a colorful feast in an oasis of tranquility with fountains and artificial lakes.

The exceptionally sunny climate and intense Renaissance atmosphere impress, while the city is suitable for lovers of French cuisine as it is a famous culinary destination. Do not forget to buy essential oils as they are rare and with a special smell.

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The hotel “Les Airelles” is situated there. This hotel is one of the best and most glamorous in France.

Billionaires, princes and princesses go there to have fun with the snow and relax. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Mintlenton were there last year.

Take a look at the following images.

photo source :  @LesAirellesCourchevel

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You can take a look and explore the whole city through the following video:

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