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Christmas in Paris – What to Do in Paris at Christmas 2012

November 20, 2011 by Helen Page

Champs-Elysées - Christmas Illuminations

Christmas in Paris - Christmas Lights, Christmas Markets, Romantic Seine Cruise and More: It would take a lifetime to see all the attractions that Paris has to offer and if you are wondering what to do in Paris at Christmas time, there are some additional festive events that should not be missed. Christmas Illuminations Paris already holds the title of "City of Lights" and its Christmas Illuminations seals the Paris's reputation as the most romantic city in the world! More than 125 of … [Read more...]

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Vienna City Hall and Rathaus Park

July 19, 2010 by Helen Page

Vienna's Rathaus is More Than Just the Council Chambers: Vienna's magnificent City Hall is called the Rathaus. Rathaus is a German word which literally translates as "council house" or city hall or town hall. However, to the ear of an English speaker 'Rathaus' might seem deeply ironic or unfortunate. But accidental associations with the character of politicians aside, this neo-Gothic building and nearby park are among Vienna's most delightful tourist offerings. Deepening the irony, the … [Read more...]

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Christmas Festival in Aix-en-Provence

December 9, 2009 by Helen Page

Aix's Interesting Christmas Festival: The town of Aix-en-Provence has an interesting Christmas festival. Each year in December, the Festival of New Oil takes place at the "Place de la Rotonde" to celebrate the season's new olive oil and fresh truffles. The first pressing of the year's olives takes place in December and provides the much sought-after virgin oil. It was the Greeks who planted the first olive trees in the region and olives and olive products such as tapenade (a purée of … [Read more...]

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Heidelberg’s Atmospheric Weihnachtsmarkt

November 26, 2009 by Helen Page

Heidelberg Christmas Market - Market Square

Getting into the mood for the Yuletide Season at Heidelberg Weihnachtsmarkt: It's close to dinnertime when our coach pulls into Heidelberg. It's pitch dark and we're dropped off a little distance from the Christmas market as the coach can't get into the Old Town. It's brrrrh cold...and part of me wants to stay back in the warm coach. We stride quickly to the Old Town Market Square, not because we're in a hurry, but just to keep warm. Once at the Christmas market though, the colourful … [Read more...]

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