City Discovery Showcases Ten Things to Love About Paris and the Rest of France

Paris, France, February 10, 2010 --(PR.com)-- That Paris is the romance capital of the world is an undisputed sentiment. From its charming sidewalk cafes to its breathtaking rivers and iconic landmarks, it's easy to see how love and the City of Light are a perfect match. With a variety of things to do such as cruising through the River Seine, cooking lessons in Montmartre, riding the Citroën 2CV and so much more, Paris is a great getaway place, perfect for a nice weekend vacation, especially on special days like Valentine's Day.

In celebration of romance and the very thing that makes the world go round, City Discovery presents the top ten things travelers love to do in Paris and the rest of France.

1. Dinner at Eiffel Tower plus Cruise and Moulin Rouge. Featuring dinner at 58 Tour Eiffel at the Eiffel Tower, a scenic cruise through the River Seine and a showing of "Feerie" at the Moulin Rouge, this tour is one of City Discovery's bestsellers.

2. Paris City Tour - with Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Here is where it gets exciting for travelers who want to see the monuments and landmarks that make Paris famous.

3. 2CV Convertible Secret Unexpected Tour of Paris. One of the best ways to see Paris is through a ride on France's most iconic car, the Citroën 2CV. This tour will focus on Paris' hidden gems, secret places and tucked-away side streets that are not on the usual traveler's itinerary.

4. Cooking and Market Visit in Montmartre. For travelers, this is a fantastic way to unleash their inner Julia Child.

5. Grand Seven Wine Tasting Experience in Paris. This activity offers seven wines from Alsace to Bordeaux and from Burgundy to Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

6. Nice Le Grand Tour. Showcasing the town of Nice and its main attractions like the, Promenade des Anglais, the Harbor, Mont Boron, Cimiez Square Massena and the Albert 1st Gardens, this tour lets travelers enjoy the fantastic views from an open-top hop-on/off tour bus.

7. Toulouse City Tour. Including a panoramic tour of Toulouse and live commentaries by a driver/guide, this tour also features a drive to the Airbus A380 Assembly factory and a visit to the Canal du Midi and the train station, the Botanical Garden with its exotic plants, Saint Michel bridge, Modern Art Museum, Canal de Brienne, Capitol square, St Etienne Cathedral and Saint Sernin Basilica.

8. Saint Emilion Half day tour by Minivan. Starting with a pick up at Bordeaux, the tour, which comes with an English speaking driver/guide, then departs for the small village of Saint Emilion.

9. Landing Beaches of Normandy Tour. On the itinerary from Paris is a visit to the Caen Memorial, Pointe du Hoc and the American cemetery, Arromanches and the Canadian Memorial.

10. Mont Saint Michel Day Trip. Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, one of the most famous pilgrimage centers since the Middle Ages, is the focus of this tour.

For more Paris tours and activities, check out City Discovery's Top things to do and suggested itineraries. City Discovery also offers New Tours and Special Deals, which no smart traveler should miss.

About City Discovery
City Discovery is a leading provider of sightseeing tours, travel experiences and ground transportation worldwide. With over 5,000 carefully selected travel activities in 300 destinations and user-friendly features such as traveler reviews, wishbox, suggested itineraries and gift certificates, City Discovery sells directly to consumers through City-Discovery.com and a network of over 7,500 travel agencies and affiliates. City Discovery is available in 13 languages and has offices in USA, France, Italy, Greece and the Philippines.

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