Classic Vactions - Classic Europe 2008 - (Page 22) France Fall in love as you indulge in the country’s culture, wines, and epicurean delights. Dine in some of the world’s finest restaurants in Paris. The countryside welcomes you with everything from the elegant châteaux along the Loire to the rich lavender fields of Provence. Bicycle through the vineyards of Bordeaux and let your senses come alive in this culture-filled country. TEN WAYS TO enjoy France 6. Spirit away 20 miles from Paris to the beautiful resort town of Chantilly, known for its frothy whipped cream and historic black lace. 7. Spend a day in the Luxembourg Gardens, where lovers and families lounge on chairs scattered throughout the historic formal gardens. 8. Visit the Château de Fontainebleau. Located in a forest, it was one of the most preferred residences of French kings for eight centuries. 9. Shop along the Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré in Paris, lined with the fabled shops of Hermès, Dior, and Laroche. 10. Take a day to visit the sparkling vineyards of Reims, and toast your French vacation. 1. Spend time on the Champs-Elysées sipping wine, eating cheese and French bread, and enjoying the ambience. 2. Discover the pleasures of Montmartre, such as the world-famous Moulin Rouge. 3. Step back in time and visit court life at Versailles, Louis XIV’s summer palace. 4. Explore the charming historic neighborhoods of Île de la Cité, home to a daily flower market, cheese shops, and many of the best restaurants. 5. Visit the many museums of Paris, from the massive Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa, to the D’Orsay Museum. 22 CLASSIC EUROPE 2008
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