• France: Do you love to travel? Are you fond of seeing captivating landscapes, visiting historic places, eating other countries’ delicacies or dining in fine restaurants and outdoor cafes? If you do, then you should go and visit France. Did you know that France is the most visited country in 2011 with 79.5 million international tourist arrivals according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)? To give you an overview as to why France should be on top of the list of your travel destination, here are some of its landmarks and tourist spots:
    • The capital of France is Paris, which is known as the city of love and lights. This city is known for its famous Eiffel tower which was built by Gustave Eiffel. With a height of about 324 meters, you sure are going to love the view of the city at the top of this wonderful tower.
    • If you love history and art, then don’t forget to come to Louvre Museum. This is a world-known museum that contains some famous painting particularly the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci. The main entrance to this museum is the beautiful Louvre Pyramid made from glass and metals.
    • The Arc de Triomphe is the greatest monument in Paris which was built to honor those who fought and died for France. It is said that beneath the vault of this structure lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
    • Regarded by some as the most beautiful avenue in the world, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, is a famous street in Paris where you find many cinemas, theaters, cafes, shops and even some famous tourist spots such as the Arc de Triomphe.
    • Notre Dame de Paris, Chartres Cathedral and Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris are some of the known churches in France.
    • Palace of Versailles is not only known for its infrastructure design and style but also became famous because it was once the residence of the royal family of France.>
    • Want to go on a holiday trip? Whether it is summer or winter, the French Alps is a great place to be. This is located in the Alps mountain range near the border of Italy. During summer time, this is a nice place to go for a hike, trek, rock climbing or mountain biking. In the winter, where the mountain ranges are covered with snow, it’s exciting to go ice skating, skiing or snowboarding.
    • St. Tropez in French Riviera, Dune of Pyla, Gorge du Verdon are some of the summer getaways in France where you can enjoy a swimming, go sailing, rafting, or kayaking.
    These are just some of what awaits you in case you decide to travel to France. So don’t forget France in your top travel destinations. Discover yourself why it is chosen as the most visited city not only because of the number of tourist arrivals but the quality of time and experience you gain in the city. Click here to find out more about other points of interest in France.

    St Christopher’s Inn Gare du Nord

    Address: 5 Rue de Dunkerque - Paris

    The former glory of this industrial suburb is still a massive feature of the local architecture. Our St Christopher’s Paris Hostel is actually a reconstruction of the 19th century warehouse – Magasins Généraux. The original burnt down in 1990 but with the help of renowned architect Chaix et Morel, we’re...

    Rated 4 star by 210 guests | More reviews
    Katrina From New Zealand On November 30, -0001

    Great hostel with friendly staff and a great location for those looking to move on from Paris via Gard du Nord. Overall would definitely recommend, but be warned that for longer stays the area is not the safest.

    John From Sierra Leone On November 30, -0001

    St christopher's inn is one of the best hostel i have ever been , i lives in France but i have travelled to 8 countries in Europe but this one of the best hostel i ever stayed

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