15 days in... France!
- Joana Ribeiro Sabino
- Oct 8, 2018
- 8 min read
Bonjour! Comment allez vous? This week we going to travel in France! I know some of you all ready have been there :) Me to! But it was a long time ago and I only have been few days in Paris. For me France it's the romantic country with glamour! Let's resume a bit this country; France, officially the French Republic is a country or, more specifically, a decentralized unitary state located in Europe With several islands and overseas territories on other continents. Metropolitan France stretches from the Mediterranean to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as L'Hexagone ("The Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory and shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the north-east; Switzerland and Italy to the east; Spain to the south and with the micro nations of Monaco and Andorra. The nation is the largest country in the European Union in area and the third largest in Europe, behind only Russia and Ukraine (including its overseas territories, such as French Guiana, the country becomes larger than then Ukrainian territory). For about half a millennium, the country has been a great power, with strong economic, cultural, military and political influence at the European and global level. For a long time France exercised a leading role and hegemony in Europe (mainly from the second half of the seventeenth century and part of the eighteenth century). Throughout those two centuries, the nation began colonization of various areas of the planet, and during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries it became the second largest empire in history, which included much of North America, Central Africa and Western, South-east Asia and many Pacific islands. It is known like the native land of the first great encyclopedia of the world, formed by 35 volumes and published between 1751 and 1766, in full enlightenment of Century XVIII. The country has its main ideals expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. The French Republic is defined as indivisible, secular, democratic and social by its constitution. France is one of the most developed countries in the world, has the fifth largest economy in the world by nominal gross domestic product (GDP), the ninth largest by purchasing power parity and the second largest in Europe. The country enjoys a high standard of living, as well as a high level of public schooling, in addition to having one of the highest expectations of life in the world. France was ranked as the best public health provider in the world by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the most visited country in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists per year! The country has the third largest military budget in the world, the third largest military force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the largest army in the European Union (EU), as well as being one of the five permanent members of the Council United Nations Security Council and possess the third largest number of nuclear weapons in the world. Is one of the founding members of the EU and has the largest area and second largest economy in the EU. He is also a founding member of the United Nations, as well as being a member of the Francophonie, the G8, the G20, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Latin Union. The cities that I choose for this week trip are; Nice (5 days), Lyon (5 days) and of course, Paris (5 days)! So, lets get started!
Nice
Capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, is located on the pebble beach of Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and then turned into a retreat from the European elite of the 19th century, the city has attracted artists for a long time. Henri Matisse, his former resident, is honoured with a collection of paintings that covers his entire career at the Matisse Museum. Vieux Nice, a labyrinth of medieval streets, features baroque churches and the colourful Cours Saleya market, famous for its flowers, fish and agricultural produce. The Promenade des Anglais, an avenue facing the bay, is flanked by large cafes and hotels. Origin place of the salad niçoise, Nice is known for the dishes made with olives and seafood.
Accommodation
The average price of an Arbnb in this city is around 120 euros but you can find prices from 11 euros per night.
Transportation
The cities that I choose for France in all of them I will recommend walking travelling in the cities. But you will need or if you can't, a transport service. The public transportation that you have in Nice are; Bus and metro. For this two you have single tickets or 1 day and 7 days touristic pass. Also, you have Taxis or you can call an Uber. Renting a medium size car in Nice for 5 days costs around 110 euros.
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Nice if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Matisse Museum (Tickets 10 euros each).
2 - Musée Marc Chagall
3 - Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain (Tickets 10 euros each).
4 - Russian Orthodox Cathedral
5 - Palais Lascaris (Tickets 10 euros each).
6 - Nice Cathedral
7 - Parc Phœnix (Tickets 5 euros each).
8 - Musée Masséna (Tickets 10 euros each).
9 - Castle Hill Park
10 - Nice Notre-Dame
11 - Cimiez Monastery
12 - Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
13 - Parc du Mont Boron
14 - Promenade du Paillon
15 - Grimaldi Castle (Tickets 4 euros each).
16 - Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence
17 - Archaeology Museum (Tickets 10 euros each).
18 - Alberto 1º Garden
19 - Chapelle de Saint-Pierre des Pecheurs (Chapelle de Cocteau).
20 - Nice Touristic Trains (Tickets 10 euros each).
21 - Human Palaeontology Terra Amata Museum (Tickets 10 euros each).
22 - Fort du Mont Alban
23 - Musée Renoir (Tickets 6 euros each).
24 - Asian Arts Museum
25 - Mercy Chapel
26 - Grotte du Lazaret (Tickets 1,5 euros each).
27 - Arenas Cimiez Garden
28 - Fernand Léger Museum
29 - Castle Graveyard
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; Igor Zivkovic
Lyon
A city in the historical French region of the Rhône-Alpes. It is situated at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history, with a medieval and Renaissance architecture in ancient Lyon and the modern district of Confluence on peninsula of Presqu'île. Traboules, covered walkways between buildings, connect the old town to the hill La Croix-Rousse.
The Place Bellecour is a large pedestrian square full of cafes and shops. The city is known throughout France for its cuisine and for the traditional "bouchon" restaurants.
Accommodation
The average price of an Arbnb in this city is around 80 euros but you can find prices from 12 euros per night.
Transportation
Coming from Nice to Lyon there are two options. The first one is travelling on a train. The less expensive it's going to be 35 euros per ticket and it takes 4h35m. Second one is the bus it will be cheaper, takes 8h:45m and it costs 18 euros per ticket. In side the city of Lyon there is several tickets tips that you can buy; 24h (5.80 euros), 48h (11 euros), 72h (15 euros), single ticket (1,90 euros), bus single ticket (2,20 euros), 10 tickets book (16,10 euros) and big family 10 tickets book (12,60 euros). The company that runs this city its TCL and you have metro, trams, buses and cable cars. You also can get a Taxi or call an Uber.
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Lyon if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Notre-Dame de Fourvičre Basilic
2 - Tête d'Or Park
3 - Place Bellecour
4 - Lyon Cathedral
5 - Presqu'île
6 - Musée des Confluences (Tickets 9 euros each).
7 - Lyon-Fourvière Gallo-Roman Museum (Tickets 7 euros each).
8 - Fourvière Ancient Theatre (Tickets 7 euros each).
9 - Movies & Miniature Museum (Tickets 9 euros each).
10 - Musée Gadagne (Tickets 8 euros each).
11 - Bartholdi Fountain
12 - Hôtel de Ville
13 - Hôtel-Dieu
14 - Three Gauls Amphitheatre
15 - Fourvière Metallic Tower
16 - Textiles Museum (Tickets 12,5 euros each).
17 - Institut Lumière (Tickets 9 euros each).
18 - Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon (Tickets 3 euros each).
19 - Musée de l'Imprimerie (Tickets 8 euros each).
20 - Des Hauteurs Park
21 - Fresque des Lyonnais
22 - Saint-Nizier Church
23 - Lyon Botanic Garden
24 - Lyon Zoo
25 - Place des Jacobins
26 - La Maison des Canuts (Tickets 2 euros each).
27 - Parc Sergent Blandan
28 - Rosa Mir Garden
29 - Palais de la Bourse
30 - Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; Arienne Parzei
Food
Grattons
Greasy French version!
Photo by; Julienbzh35
Quenelles
A kind of sausage made from flour, milk and butter, it can be flavored and is served with a sauce.
Photo by; Jean-Marc ALBERT
Paris
Paris, the capital of France, is an important European city and a world center of art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its nineteenth-century urban landscape is cut by wide avenues and by the river Seine. The city is known for its famous cafes culture and famous designer shops on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
In the Marais, night clubs mix with restored 17th century mansions. On the left bank of the Seine, stand out the Latin Quarter, animated by students of the Sorbonne, and the bohemian Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Outdoor cafes are places for casual dining and people watching. Elegant restaurants, bistros, markets and patisseries reflect other aspects of the French culinary heritage.
Accommodation
The average price of an Arbnb in this city is around 120 euros but you can find prices from 13 euros per night.
Transportation
You have 3 options to travel from Lyon to Paris. Travelling on a train takes 2h03m and the cheapest one costs 39 euros per ticket. On a bus it's the cheapest one, it costs 10 euros per ticket and it takes 6h20m. Its also possible travel by plane. The cheapest flight takes 4h05m because it has 1 connection. And the ticket price is 82 euros. In side the city the best option its walking. But you also have a nice public transportation service. This one includes metro, bus, train and tram. The pass as several options; Ticket t+, Mobilis, Paris Visit pass for all the places 1 day pass (22,20 euros), 2 days (33,70 euros), 3 days (47,25 euros) and 5 days pass (57,75 euros). You can also get a taxi or call an Uber.
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Paris if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Eiffel Tower (Tickets 25 euros each).
2 - Louvre Museum (Tickets 17 euros each).
3 - Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral
4 - Arc de Triomphe (Tickets 12 euros each).
5 - Versailles Palace (Tickets 20 euros each).
6 - Sacré Cœur Basilic
7 - Place le la Concorde
8 - Orsay Museum (Tickets 14 euros each).
9 - Jardin des Tuileries
10 - Jardin du Luxembourg
11 - Georges Pompidou Center (Tickets 14 euros each).
12 - Moulin Rouge
13 - Hôtel des Invalides (Tickets 12 euros each).
14 - Champ de Mars
15 - Sainte-Chapelle (Tickets 14 euros each).
16 - Père-Lachaise Graveyard
17 - Paris Catacombs (Tickets 5 euros each).
18 - Place de la Bastille
19 - Grand Palais
20 - Montparnasse Tower (Tickets 18 euros each).
21 - Panthéon (Tickets 9 euros each).
22 - Place des Vosges
23 - Conciergerie (Tickets 9 euros each).
24 - Ópera Garnier (Tickets 11 euros each).
25 - Musée de l'Orangerie (Tickets 9 euros each).
26 - Pont Neuf
27 - Musée Rodin (Tickets 11 euros each).
28 - Jardin des Plantes
29 - Place Vendôme
30 - Pont Alexandre III
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; Around The World 4K
Food
Blanquette de Veau
Veal stew.
Photo by; willsong
Coq au Vin
Rooster cooked in red wine.
Photo by; Will Clayton
Foie Gras
Pasta made from goose, liver or duck.
Photo by; Navin Rajagopalan
And that's all for France in this blog. I know I have been out for some time, but it was because I really need it :) Also there was mine and my husband birthdates and of course we had to celebrate! I will make it up to you for these weeks I have been out and tomorrow I will start to write about Italy ;D Be sure to enjoy all your journeys!
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