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A Europe holiday should for sure include some capitals, in order to see the full beauty of Europe.The first capital on the list is London. You will be surprised about the big variety that you will find here. You do need at least 3 days in order to have a look at the biggest tourist attractions. On your list it’s a must to visit London Tower, London Eye, British Museum , Science Museum.There is also a big variety of Hotels in London to choose from, from hostels to 5 stars hotels, depending of your budget.

Your next capital on the list can be  Paris, the capital of France. It is a very romantic city, usually picked by many honeymooners.The symbol of Paris is for sure the Eifel Tower. You can also have lunch in a fancy restaurant in it, or you can simply visit and enjoy it. Be sure that you put on your list also some other major objectives like Louvre Museum, Notre Dame cathedral,Versailles Palace. Also is a must eat in some french restaurants in order to taste  the original french cuisine.

Another very popular destination is Rome, Italy. It is a very impressive place for somebody that is history passionated. There are so manny tourist attraction that you do need one week to visit all of them. Among the most well known are The Colloseum, The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and for sure the Vatican.An authentic italian pizza and some pasta is a must to taste it when you are in Italy.

If one is looking out for an invigorating & refreshing breakthrough from the glooms of recession this summer, then France is the place to be. Holidays in France are just what people need. Camping Brittany, Camping Normandy, Camping Vendee, Camping Dordogne & Camping Paris are just a few of the options that one can choose from. Majority if the camps provide facilities like bar, cafes, children play areas, private beach, swimming pool, etc. there are a number of players who provide camping holidays in France, some of the good ones being Key Camp and Euro Camp A camping holiday in France is a perfect choice for a summer holiday where one wants to enjoy with family & have full flexibility & freedom. Since the destination is pretty close to England, it is an ideal place for a weekend or a short break too. The Euro camp itself has over 100 camping sites in France as the place is suited for it. This gives customers the choice of hopping from one campsite to another so that they can enjoy the diversity.

France is famous for its rich cultures & traditions. The place is thronged by beautiful historic cathedrals, long & mesmerizing blue water beaches, vineyards, cheese & champagne. It is a romantic city which attracts love birds from across the world. Brittany is known for its beaches, whereas Jura & Cavennes are good for walking holidays or for a respite in arms of Mother Nature.

Also if one is planning for a winter holiday, then a winter camp holiday in France can be great. There are a few of world’s best ski resorts in France & snow skiing in winters is a big tourist attraction. If countryside is what interests you, then one can go in for a river cruise in France. There are many navigable rivers & canals in France that give an opportunity to admire the exotic natural beauty of French countryside while cruising through the waters of France.

So France offers a platter of varied holiday options to tourists & the best ones can be selected depending on individual requirements. After all France is the paradise for adventure.

Few people know that the symbol of Paris, the famous Eiffel Tower was made by a technology invented by engineer George Panculescu from Romania.

After he graduated from Polytechnic in Zurich, the engineer started to work at a company for Eiffel, to the recommendation of the great writer Alecsandri. In 1878, he went back to Romania to build the Bucharest-Predeal railway. At that time, the engineer has invented a system of joint of the railway sleepers, which would revolutionize the metal construction.

So, due to self-assembly method on railway sleepers outside the space of railways, the engineer managed to finish the work in less than a year, although the delivery term was almost of 5 years.

Panculescu hosted Gustave Eiffel who was impressed by the novel, and has moved to meet the Panculescu, who was to become general inspector of the Romanian Railways. Eiffel wanted to see this technology used for fitting the railway.

Eiffel Tower from Paris is built with steel made in Resita, Romania. On every piece of metal that made up the Eiffel tower he said “Made in Resita – Romania.”

The famous Tower was also designed as a famous monument, reinforcing the Statue of Liberty in New York, a gift from France to the United States.

Digging the foundation began on January 26 1887. For almost 5 months, dozens of people were digging only and only with shovels, earth evacuating vegonete out using horse-drawn vehicles or of steam. Foundations were filled with masonry , to secure each of the four pillars of the tower legs. After the foundations have been finished, the tower began to ascend seeing with the eye.

Besides the other Paris hotels , near the Eiffel Tower, there is a hotel with the most beautiful view to it, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel.  It offers magnificant sights, modern facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Guests rooms from the Pullman Paris have air conditioning, satellite television and a mini-bar. Most of the rooms have a balcony with view to the Eiffel Tower, Sena river or the Champs de Mars Gardens.

For The Kids, Paris, France
If you’re looking for destinations in Europe, Paris should be near the top of the list.
Like any trip, be sure to plan ahead.  September is the busiest month for tourism in Paris, so book your hotel room well in advance.  You can visit after September, of course, but if you do, pack extra raincoats and umbrellas, because you will definitely get rained on.
Upon arrival, kids with any sense of Europe are going to want to see three very important sites.
First, the Eiffel Tower.  Hated when it was built as an ugly monstrosity, it’s now one of the most famous landmarks in the world.  There are four lines to get onto the tower, so look for the shortest one.  Don’t be afraid to haggle over souvenirs underneath it, and make sure to go to the top of the tower at least once.
Second, thanks to Victor Hugo (and Disney’s) famous Hunchback, don’t miss Notre Dame Cathedral, where Napoleon took the crown out of the Pope’s hands and crowned himself.  If you don’t mind a bit of a wait and a climb up 386 stairs, the view from the bell tower is worth it.
And third, the Mona Lisa.  This will require a visit to the Louvre, which is like visiting another city inside Paris.  Fortunately, like all of the museums in Paris, anyone under the age of 18 gets into the Louvre for free.  Buy your tickets online, to avoid a long wait outside the museum (or, if you didn’t get the chance to do that, use the underground entrance in the shopping mall.  That’s where you’ll find shortest line).
It’s easy to get lost in the Louvre, because the museum is huge.  You’ll never see the whole thing in one visit, so don’t even try.  Just follow the signs to the most famous exhibits, like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, and enjoy the sights along the way.