Christmas Magic on the Seine

Paris

Paris is still probably the greatest place of longing for travelers from all over the world. And quite rightly so, as no other city in the world is such an epitome of love, seduction, art, culture and culinary delights. Paris is the city for the beautiful things in life. This begins with the beauty of the French capital. The best way to experience this is to take a look from the viewing terraces of the Eiffel Tower or the city's Montmartre hill. The city on the Seine offers so many beautiful perspectives that it's hard to decide which direction to point the camera in first. But even up close, the city's sights are hard to beat in their beauty. The ornate Notre-Dame Cathedral; the massive Arc de Triomphe; the sprawling Louvre; the magnificent Jardin des Tuileries; the magnificent Opéra Garnier and the impressive Place de la Concorde are just the tip of the iceberg of sights that you can marvel at in Paris. You will also be amazed by the city's art museums: Whether it's world-class art at the Louvre, Impressionists at the Musée d'Orsay, contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou, the history of the Middle Ages at the Musée national du Moyen Age, ethnology at the Musée du Quai Branly, or the works of Rodin and Picasso at the museums of the same name - you can spend many days and weeks in Paris' museums. And if that's not enough, you can eat and drink better in Paris than in probably any other city in the world. The city's cafés, bistros and restaurants enjoy a legendary reputation and have an incomparable flair.

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Les Andelys

Les Andelys is a commune in France, located in the Normandy region. The city is divided into a large and small part (Le Petit Andely and Le Grand Andely). At the same time, the small part is located directly on the Seine River. The northern character of the country is also reflected in the architecture of the municipality. This can be seen, for example, in the 13th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. The amusement park Tolysland is popular with young and old.

Rouen

The city of Rouen is the historic capital of Normandy and is best known for Joan of Arc. In the museum "Joan of Arc" you can find an insight into her life and her tragic death in Rouen. Also worth seeing are the botanical garden, the cathedral "Notre Dame" and the monastery "Saint-Georges de Boscherville". Very popular is also a visit to the clock tower in the charming downtown area of the town.

Vernon

Midway between Paris and Rouen lies Vernon. Unnumerous half-timbered houses characterize the townscape. The most famous shows up during a walk across the Pont Clémenceau: the Old mill, gracefully perched on the remains of a medieval bridge. Already Claude Monet was so fascinated by Vernon's sight that he banned him on canvas. But that's not all: For more than 40 years, the artist lived nearby in a house, which he surrounded with a magnificent garden. What Monet once inspired world-famous works, is today a paradise for flower lovers and recreationists