Social And Cultural Programme
Contemporary and historical culture
Around Paris
VERSAILLES:
The Palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King is the 17TH century world of unbelievable opulence and ornamentation enjoyed by the royal class. Come and see where the staff gathered to witness the levee of the rising monarch every morning. Be prepared to spend the entire day to see this grand siecle phenomenon. Once you are here, you can spend the day touring the palace, exotic vegetable, fruit and flower gardens.
DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS:
Disneyland Resort Paris is a holiday and recreation resort in the eastern suburbs of Paris. The complex is located 32 kilometers (20 mi) from the centre of Paris. The perfect place to have fun whatever your age!
FONTAINEBLEAU:
The Palace of Fontainebleau, located 34.5 miles from the centre of Paris, is one of the largest French royal Châteaux.
Today, Fontainebleau offers visitors its architectural treasures, its decors, its paintings and the thousands of fascinating and precious objects that it has preserved
The city of Fontainebleau grown up around the remainder of the Forest of Fontainebleau. Fans of nineteenth century French history will find their treasure here in Foret de Fontainebleau as it was the Palace of Napoleon and the old hunting grounds of French royalty. You can feel the era of Napoleon’s time with the many furnishings and personal objects of him
VAUX LE VICOMTE:
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a baroque castle located in Maincy, 55 km southeast of Paris. It was built from 1658 to 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, the superintendent of Louis XIV. Vaux-le-Vicomte was in many ways the most influential work built in Europe in the mid-17th century. The garden's use of a baroque axis that extends to infinity is an example of this style.
IN PARIS
Le LOUVRE:
In Musee du Louvre, you will find most famous works of art of the world. The work of art includes the Mona Lisa, the ancient Winged Victory, the statue of Venus de Milo, and thousands of other priceless works donated to the museum many of which were originally collected privately by French Royalty throughout history
Orsay Museum:
Musee d’Orsay is famous for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The museum which was converted from railway station by the banks of the river Seine is truly amazing as the collection covering the decisive 1848-1914 period, has been arranged chronologically, beginning on the ground floor, jumping to the third, and then descending to the middle level. Famous work of art at the museum includes five of Monet’s paintings of Rouen Cathedral, Manet’s Dejeuner sur l’Herbe (Luncheon on the Grass). We can arrange visit of other museum on demand.
The Eiffel Tower:
The tallest structure in the world, Eiffel Tower was built originally in 1899 as a temporary exhibition structure. This engineering wonder offers a view of over 40 miles, and weather permitting. It is also home to a movie theater, restaurants and a bar. It is used as a city-wide communications tower.
It is also the best place to enjoy the more beautiful point of view of Paris!
Notre Dame de Paris:
It is one of the most beautiful cathedrals of France. It is visited by an average 50 000 visitors per day is one of the most visited monuments of Paris.
Notre Dame is located in the Ile de la Cité is the cradle of Paris.
