The Incredible Display of Place des Vosges

If there is one point in Paris, France that should be in anyone's journey aside from the ever noted Eiffel Tower, it is the 400-year-old Place des Vouges. It was originally called Place Royale, a residential square that was founded under King Henry IV established to add up an urban feel in the cluttered La Marais district.

The square holds many discoveries in its walls, including a painful road to become the beauty that it is now, a crucial joust tournament to celebrate the wedding of King Henry II's daughter to the King of Spain, and even Henry II's death later on as prophesied by the infamous Nostradamus. The king died exactly ten days after an ugly circumstance in the Hôtel des Tournelles, which her queen had desolated a couple of days after as an expression of her grief. That same site is the exact area that the Place des Vosges proudly stands today, only it got more beautiful after years of refinement. It is still a residential community, which houses groovy and cozy homes adorned with bluish roofs, whitish stones, and reddish bricks, but it is also a commercial hub with the many shops and restaurants offering good buys and enticing menus.

Fontainebleau Castle and Forest is the Amazing Structure of the Past

France is found in every thick history book, fictional work, and inventive masterpiece, with highlights on the royalty of the medieval periods, castles, wars, and battles. Well-preserved artifacts are tightly tucked in some sites, but are still never missed by the millions of voyagers who go to France.

That was the focal intention of my former France visit. As soon as I arrived in the splendid country, I at once went to the Fontainebleau Castle and Forest, one of the most frequented tourist attractions in France. A renowned protected area, the "Bleau" houses some famous monuments and trails set up against a fertile wildlife.

As I feasted my eyes on the splendid gorgeousness of the interior of the Bleau, I couldn't resist to hike. With a map in my possession, I animatedl followed the varied trails and roads. As if hiking was not enough, I even tried to climb their Mini Alps along with a throng of elated sightseers.

My Bleau spree would not be finished if I didn't set eyes on the forest's aviary collection. I was stunned by the external gorgeousness of the crested tit, woodpeckers, woodlarks, firecrest, and other wildlife creatures.

Fontainebleau Castle and Forest did not in any custom upset me. For some hours, I felt I was rapidly rushed back to the medieval era, and the only thing missing was the scene of a horse and a knight making rounds within the castle's grounds.

A Slice Of A Zesty French Cheese And A Bottle Of An Exemplary Red Wine

When I hear the words "French Cuisine", the first thing that comes to my mind is cheese since France is renowned its different kinds of cheese, which are typically served as appetizers presented on so-called "cheese boards". So since I wanted to make the classic out of my journey to France, I decided to do a little cheese-tasting adventure along the busy streets of Paris.

Camembert cheese, which is gained out of cow's milk, is better dined while it is yet soft and creamy. Thus, if you put it inside the refrigerator, let it thaw first before serving it to your fellows. Moreover, slices of this cheese kind are best dined with a glass of red wine, as they complement each other's flavors.

Another cheese, the French classic kind, is the one gained from goat's milk. This type is fine for a glass of Bordeaux red wine because it brings out the wine's fresh piquancy. However, when getting a goat's milk cheese, make sure that you pick the medium dry type.

On the other hand, The Roquefort cheese, which is prominent worldwide, is actually gained from an ewe's milk. This cheese has a very heavy, but delicious piquancy, making it incompatible with some types of wines.

Based on French convention, slices of cheese are usually served on a cheese board, with pieces of crisp lettuce on the side. Moreover, they are best served with a bottle of chilled red wine, which fulfills a veritable French cuisine experience.

A Famed and Famed Arts and Designs School

Have you ever dreamed of designing clothes and introducing them in a fashion exhibit? Or do you cherish making apparel and see people buying them? If you're like me, who likes to became a authentic fashion designer, then Paris is the best place to go.

Apart from being one of the fashion seats in the world, Paris is also famed for its arts and fashion designer schools. The Parson's Paris School of Design stands out among the list of famed designer schools in the country, not just because of its good curriculum but also because of its adding popularity -- being the sponsor and the workplace of the popular TV show, Project Runway. The Project Runway is a contest for burgeoning fashion designers and the winner will be given the chance to stage his/her creations in the prestigious Olympus Fashion Week.

The school offers a list of programs that will surely fill anyone's longing for arts that include fashion design, fine arts, and photography. They also boasts quite a list of famed as well as burgeoning fashion designers like Daniel Vosovic, a runner-up in the Project Runway show. The Parson's School of Design have schools in both Paris and US and the sessions are taught in English so students from all over the globe are encouraged to enroll.

Looking for A French Hotel Based On Your Vacation Purposes

Hotels in France are surprisingly divided based on what particular territory they are located in and what particular French area the hotels wish to promote. For example, there are hotels near French historical areas, which visibly promote French historical landmarks. There are also French hotels settled in the wine regions, which is obviously promoting the large wine industry of France.

On the other hand, if your purpose in coming to France is simply to relax and be by yourself, then the hotels that you should look for are those variously classified as seaside hotels, mountain hotels, and countryside hotels. For the latter division, worth viewing should be the Hotel Le Bon Laboureur, an old country inn dating back to as far as 1786.

What is notably enchanting about Le Bon Laboureur is the large greenery that surrounds it where biking is a popular activity. However, if you merely want to be alone, you could take a walk around the wide garden that is suitably accessible from the five diverse houses that make up the hotel.

Breakfast of continental dishes are presented daily in every room, but an excellent option should be a garden breakfast where the warmth of the morning sun will suitably welcome you. Afterward, you can embark on a tour of the destination either on foot or aboard a bike.

Indeed, the Hotel Le Bon Laboureur presents a different French experience for sightseers. Travel plans though, may have to be designed as the hotel has a rather different policy of closing shop from November 12 up to December 22, and then from January 5 up to February 10.