France Travel Tour

Friday, October 13, 2006

The Beautiful French Vineyards Idyllic Countryside

We are staying in the Var, a area next to the legendary Cote d'Azur. It is legendary for its vineyards and rose wine, a kind of blush beverage best served with pasta, cheese, and fish.

During harvest time in summer, the vineyards practically cover all the hills and thousands of hectares of plains to form a delectable picture, as bunches of plants heavy with succulent grapes greet you in the morning. Last month, our neighbors harvested a small grapevine and they were able to amass a little more than twenty kilos of grapes.

For making wine, the key harvest is during very late summer because it is the period when vineyard owners get people to pick the fruits. On average, the work takes six hours per day and a big lunch and dinner is given. The job does not pay very well but people go for the experience, to get together with other people, and to spend a friendly time.
The massive harvest experience lasts anywhere from one to three weeks, computed from the amount of work to be done. Unfortunately, this year, several vineyards have been sold to make way for real estate operations since owners are losing money due to lack of sales.

The French are Natural Savants in Appearance and Flirting

Frenchmen are specialists when it comes to selecting an ensemble. They have a natural knack for what looks superb: well-tailored pants, classy formal wear, simple blue jeans, well-fitting shirts, and stylish shoulder bags.

The style is extremely important; good quality clothes and shoes, while not necessarily pricey, should never look substandard! French locals are mindful of their bodies; like women, they take pains to be slim. They are always aware of the thought of good looks. Even children know how to take care of themselves; they may be young but they always look appealing. They are usually well-groomed and presentable when they go out, even if it is just to run some errands. Their concept of good grooming includes well-combed hair, clean nails, expensive perfume, well-ironed clothes, well-polished shoes, and suitable accessories.

Striking women easily catch the Frenchman's attention, undeterred if the woman is already a mother or a grandmother. Regardless of age, only a few wear jeans since they prefer delicate dresses or skirts with embroidery and flowery designs. French women usually want to look feminine and sensual and consider it a compliment when a man flirts with her with his eyes. After all, Frenchmen have mastered sending hints by eye contact and smiles; when the women they are flirting with smiles back, it means she is open to the challenge, so more serious advances habitually follow.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Momentous and Exciting Musee de Beaux-Arts

France is home to a number of exciting and momentous museums. Throughout the country, there are a lot of museums where visitors can tour and enjoy.

In Valence, there's a museum known as Musee de Beaux-Arts, which is positively worthwhile to tour. This museum built inside a bishop's mansion features the critical works of Hubert Robert who happened to be a landscape artist. Inside this museum, tourists will be able to witness a work of art like an exciting and momentous museums. Throughout the country, there are a lot of array of sketches that feature red chalks. This museum also has a very historic archaeological collection ,which visitors will prefer to see. Another feature of the museum that can catch visitors attention are the master paintings accomplished from 16th century up to the 20th century.

With the number of features mentioned above, I definitely assume that Musee de Beaux-Arts is a must-see museum. It is a outstanding location for learning because we will learn a lot from the artifacts and arts that can be found here. Through these artifacts, we will be able to realize how the past generation lived and we can also adore how talented human are.

Therefore, it's wonderful to see that we still have these momentous museums that can remind us our past because they will eventually matter in our future.

Another Stirring Attraction in Paris

France is a home of total enjoyment and continuous fun for the whole family. Among the different cities of this country, it is sure that Paris is the most celebrated among them. Paris, as one of my favorite cities has a lot of sightseer attractions led by the amazing Eiffel Tower, which I hope I can explore someday.

But aside from the celebrated Eiffel Tower, Paris still has the Disneyland Resort Paris, which is a recreation and holiday resort situated in Marne-la-Vallée. This favorite location of kids and their parents has two principal features, the Walt Disney Studios Park and Disneyland Park.

Even if I am not a kid anymore, I feel the urge of going there to watch what it really looks like inside and what the location really offers to its millions of visitors. Of course, my camera is always ready to capture photos in this very stirring location. Well, I guess it's not yet too late for me to visit this breathtaking place of fun and total enjoyment. I might give it a visit soon together with my pals and some members of the family who prefer to enjoy Paris. When that time comes, I know it's going to be really outstanding and one of a kind holiday.