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November 6th, 2011  Posted at   City Guides

Reims which is popularly known as Cathedral is one depicting the real history of Roman Empire. Reims founded by Gauls, lies eighty miles northeast to Paris. It is situated in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Reims is famous for its variety of wines. It is a refreshing city where one can spend a bunch of holidays fruitfully.

Lodging is a easy task here. One will find hotel depending on his pocket. Hotels cover the whole city. There is also the facility to book your hotel along with your train ticket. Discounts are also available. Hotels are:

• Mercure Reims Cathédrale

• Les Crayères

• L’Assiette Champenoise

• Grand Hôtel du Nord

• Grand Hôtel de l’Univers

• Grand Hotel des Templiers

• Best Western Hôtel de la Paix

• Sejours & Affaires Clairmarais

• Hotel Kyriad

No one would go empty handed after watching shopping marts in the city. There are varieties of shopping places. Markets carry traditional, folk products as well trendy and classy dressing material.

The main market are::

• Veuve clicquot Ponsardin

• Grande Boutique du Vin

• Appartment 16

• Maisons du monde

• La Maison Fossier/Biscuits Fossier

• Carrefour Market De Reims Jacquart

• Centre des congres

• Pommery S.A. (more…)

October 6th, 2011  Posted at   City Guides

Lourdes is a tiny spiritual city. It is located in South-Western France. This city is famous for Virgin Mary Sightings. The city is surrounded by a sacred atmosphere. Millions of pilgrims visit this city through out the year. The city has an amazing silent life. The people of the city are very honest and spiritual.

Eurostar to Lourdes

Lourdes is a beautiful city where you can spend your holidays perfectly. This is a place where you can have relaxed and peaceful vacations. Reaching his beautiful heaven now has become a game of few hours. Eurostar a high-speed train has a link to this place also. You can take your train from St Pancras International Station London to Paris and then from Paris by changing your train to Lourdes you can reach your destination. Believe me it is a comfortable and fast journey.

Lourdes attractions

Lourdes is a charming city with a sacred aroma of life. The visits to all the attractive points give you a new experience of life. It is a spiritual village but along with this there are many other attractive points to see.

  • Basilica of the Rosary: – It is a beautiful place in the wonderful city. It is a major part of Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary.
  • Benadette Cinema: – it is a big cinema hall in the city. Here you can see the big Hollywood blockbusters. Here you can also go through the lifes of saints and the happenings of town.
  • Boly Mill: – It is situated in Rue Bernadette Soubirous. This is a birth place of Bernadette Soubirous.
  • The Cachot: – It is located in Petits Fosses. It is a fabulous town building.
  • Healing Pools: – it is situated in route de la Foret. It is a beautiful church and pool. It depicts the history of the city.
  • Miraculous Cave: – It is situated in esplanade de Rosaire. It is a beautiful cave dedicated to Virgin Mary.
  • Pyreneen museum: – It is situated near the Chateau Fort. It holds world class collection of folk, cultural and traditional monument of the city.

Hotels and Resorts

There are good facilities of accommodation in the city. Eurostar links with all the best hotels around the area. You can book your hotel along with your ticket. Save your money on booking your hotel with your Eurostar tickets.

  • Hotel Saint Etienne
  • Hotel Lourdes Panorama
  • Hotel Roissy
  • Nevers hotel
  • Excelsior Hotel
  • Grand Hotel de la Grotte
  • Hotel Paradis
  • Grand hotel Moderne
  • Hotel Alba (more…)