The "City of Lights," the "City of Love." The nicknames of this romantic metropolis depict its colourful past, rich history and lustful reputation. Home to some of the world's most famous landmarks, there are many must-see places within the enchanted city. (continue...)
At 60,000 square metres, the Louvre Museum in Paris is the largest museum in the world. By comparison, the British Museum in London is 25,700 square metres and the Metropolitan Museum in New-York covers 58,820 square metres. Six million visitors come to the Louvre Museum each year to admire some of the world's greatest art treasures, which cover 11 millennia of civilization and culture.
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The Beaches of Normandy, perhaps one of the most reverent historical sites of the 20th century, was permanently etched into history on June 6, 1944. It was on this day that a military landing, larger than any the world had ever seen, sieged the northwest coast of France and brought an end to the Second World War. (continue...)
