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By James Dunn
 There are several reasons why people would want to learn another language, besides their own native tongue. This is a notion which has been considered by a lot of people recently. One of most popular and easy to learn languages is French. Aside from the fact that it is considered as a romantic language, it is also easy to learn. From French cuisine, to French movies and French people every aspect is exciting!
Improve Your Language by Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language is always helpful. You will find that it becomes easier to study other languages once you have mastered a certain language. The more you enhance your foreign language skills, the more you will be able to comprehend other languages. If you learn French you will find it easy to learn other languages that have originated in Europe.
Widen Your Job Opportunities
Being able to speak French will greatly benefit you when it comes to getting jobs or when it comes to your career. This capability will heighten your market aspect since, you are perceived
as an international asset. Employers are likely to prefer applicants who speak more than one language. Despite the fact that American English is widely spoken by most of the people in the world, businesses and companies constantly communicate with other clients who can't speak it. The French are always conducting business with the United States, and if you know how to talk with French clients, you might just be on your way to promotion.
Open Yourself to Other Cultures
The language of France is strongly connected to its culture, which in turn, is connected with the history and traditions of the country. The native tongue of France defines it from all the other countries of the world. If you know how to speak French, comprehending the country's culture will not be that hard. You will be able to look at France in a whole new light, seeing the country as a place which you have never seen before. Aside from better understanding their culture, you will be able to understand French movies, without looking at the subtitles.
Enhance Your IQ and Your Personality
Do you know that when you study and speak other languages, you will be able to enhance specific aspects of your intelligence? It has been reported that studying a foreign language will help you increase your skills in problem solving and your memory skills. Children who learn another language oftentimes have higher scores in language and reading and math tests. Aside from enhancing the intelligence of a person, it also helps in improving the personality. When going through the process of learning, a person develops patience and discipline. This is the reason why, most people who have learnt a foreign language decide to learn another one.
Learn French Online
If you want to learn French, you have the option of learning it over the Internet. There are several sites which teach you the language with the use of media files. Plus, there are also course levels like; beginner, intermediate and advanced.
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By Corina Clemence
 What child reading about fairytale castles in Europe doesn't dream of being a handsome prince or beautiful princess, being waited on hand and foot and living a life of complete romantic luxury. Now you are an adult, you can realise this childhood fantasy by renting a luxury Loire Valley chateau for your next vacation. Here you can totally relax and unwind and feel like royalty.
The Loire Valley is one of France's best kept secrets, located some 200km south of Paris. The Loire River is over 1000 kilometres long and it is the longest last wild river of Europe.
The Loire Valley is actually France's third most popular tourist destination after Paris and the French Riviera. But the Loire Valley is so vast, that families return year after year and never tire of its many attractions. It has something to offer every tourist.
Firstly it is famous for its renaissance chateaux: town chateaux like Chateau Blois and Chateau Amboise, Chateau Usse the original inspiration for Sleeping Beauty, Chateau Cheverney with the best collection of furniture in the Loire Valley and Herge's inspiration for mythical Moulinsart from the Tin Tin cartoon, Chateau Chenonceau spanning across the River Cher mirroring her beauty, Chateau Chambord the largest hunting lodge in the world
Francois I was not content with just Chateau Blois and Chateau Amboise as his residence, he commissioned Chateau du Chambord the largest chateau in the Loire Valley as a mere hunting lodge. It took 20 years to build and then he spent only seven weeks there hunting.
Then there are also Chateau Chaumont with its incredible summer long international contemporary garden festival, and Chateau Villandry with its famous gardens. If you need inspiration for a vegetable garden you must visit Chateau Villandry.
Gardening in the Loire Valley takes on a mystical quality, and even Mick Jagger, gyrating thick lipped lead singer of the Rolling Stones who has his preferred second residence, a 16th chateau he purchased 26 years ago called La Fourchette at Pose-sur-Cisse near Amboise, is a keen gardener. Artistic historian John Richardson says of Mick Jagger and his new walled garden "he became completely part of the garden, knew every single thing about all the plants, the flowers, the way the fruit trees were espaliered".
Fans of Leonard Da Vinci can visit Chateau Clos Luce and admire his bedrooms, kitchen, salons and the chapel and see frescoes painted by his pupils. His paintings and drawings are set out in the park of the castle with giant models of the most incredible machines he invented with voice-overs of Leonardo da Vinci and his disciple Melzi.
There is so much more to the Loire Valley than turrets, towers, topiaries and tapestries. The Touraine region also has the reputation for being the region where the best French is spoken in the world.
The Loire Valley is also a popular destination for followers of the Knights Templar and Holy Grail because of its close association with Leonardo Da Vinci and because it is so seeped in history.
The combination of vineyards and chateaux make the Touraine region of the Loire Valley an incredible destination for any wine lover and his or her family. The Loire Valley really is the most beautiful wine region in the world.
The Loire is France's last great unrecognized wine region. The Val de Loire wine area is located south west of Paris typically a little over 2 hours drive from the Paris peripherique and extending out as far as Nantes. It is a region blessed with rich soil and a gentle climate, allowing for the production of diverse appellations with vast degrees of character.
Some of France's best winemaking occurs in the Loire though few Americans are aware of it. Even many French are unaware of some of the gems now being produced in the Loire Valley. No other wine region in France welcomes visitors with such warmth or simplicity. Sommeliers, wine-shop and wine-bar owners, the wine press from Brussels, London, Paris and Tokyo in the know spend their vacations visiting the Loire Valley.
White wines of the Loire Valley typically improve with being aged from five to fifteen years depending upon the vintage and the AOC. A new bottle of French Loire Valley white wine may be fine, but a properly aged bottle is even better.
Then there is the food. French cuisine is famous and flourishing in the Loire Valley. Little village bistros whip up amazing dishes at incredibly cheap prices. Goat's cheese is a speciality. The local produce is divine. And the glorious local food is best accompanied with a glass or two of Loire Valley wine.
The Loire Valley is especially well-appointed for two wheels because of the gentle gradients and intricate network of back roads that are refreshingly free of motorised traffic. The Loire et Velo track is heaven for cyclists.
The Loire Valley offers everything the travelling golfer requires. If you are a golfer and you bring your clubs you will not be handsomely rewarded.
In France there are 280,000 registered golfers for 340 courses. This translates into lots of available tee times and no crowds on a course. Many golf courses are designed around magnificent chateaux. The finest course in the region, is Les Bordes near Chateau Chambord, consistently ranked in the top five of France's best courses.
This fine relaxed living is one of the reasons why Mick Jagger holidays at his chateau every summer. With his wealth and his connections he could holiday anywhere.
Don't just visit a french castle - rent a castle in France and truly experience the grandeur of living in a castle in France. You will be absolutely amazed.
Corina Clemence runs a luxury french chateau in the Loire Valley near Blois, for up to fifteen people perfect for touring vineyards and chateaux and relaxing french holidays. It is also ideal for a french wedding, party or event. Rent the whole castle or rent a suite. Rent a castle in France. Hire castle - hire chateau Rent castle http://www.loirechateau.com Rent chateau France Which French Loire Valley Historic Castles Should You Visit on a Family Holiday
By Corina Clemence
 The Loire Valley in France is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical castles to see, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to see before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley castles listed below have their own special attraction.
We would highly recommend Chateau Close Luc and its gorgeous park and working models of over 40 of Leonardo Da Vinci's amazing creations. Chateau Chaumont is worth a visit in the summer months for the garden festival alone. Many of the gardens are highly interactive and highly sensory designed to capture the imaginations of adults and children.
Chateau Chenonceau is architecturally breathtaking and a must see. There is a maize for children to get lost in for a little while. Chateau Cheverney has spectacular furniture and a working pack of dogs. Chateau Chambord is the largest of the Loire Valley castles and you can hire bicycles or pedal boats to make it more child attractive. Chateau Blois is interesting architecturally because it is like 4 castles rolled into one. It has the added benefit of being located opposite the Maison de la Magie which is a magic museum in honour of Robert Houdin who was Houdini's inspiration. Children delight at the exhibits and simulations and the magic show is very entertaining.
Chateau Blois (minimum visit 2-3 hours) Hours- 9:00-6:00 Cost- $6.00 includes an English pamphlet . You can book a free guided tour even available in English. This castle dominates the town of Blois and was the home of royalty for over 400 years, including Charles the VIII and Francois I. Parts of the building, composed of 4 wings each of a different architectural style joined by a large central courtyard, date back to the 10th century.
Interiors include luxurious period design and floors stamped with fleur-de-lis motifs. One of the highlights is a Renaissance exterior spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. In summer they have a son et lumiere show at night and on Wednesdays it is in English.
Chateau Chenonceau (minimum visit 2.5 hours) Hours- 9:00-7:00 Cost- $8.00 includes an English pamphlet. This castle is one of the most striking of the Loire Valley castles. It was built for Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henri II. In 1559 when the King died his wife, Catherine de Medici, forced Diane into exile (to the smaller chateau of Chaumont).
After Catherine moved in she had the beautiful gallery added, which is 180 feet long, 18 feet wide, with 18 windows and set on arches over the Cher River. It was originally used as a ballroom, and in WWI it became a hospital and the wounded soldiers used to fish out the windows. During WWII it was a means of escape as the castle sat in occupied territory but the door at the end of the gallery opened to the Free Zone.
The kitchen is very popular with children. Today the gallery holds art exhibits. Also worth a note are the Marques Tower, the two formal gardens (each named for the two ladies who ruled the house), the sixteenth century working farm and the flower shop.
Chateau Amboise (minimum visit 1.5 hours) Hours- 9:00-6:30 Cost- $7.00 includes an English pamphlet. The chateau towers over the town and offers a mix of architectural styles including 17th century classical and 16th century gothic. Six Kings of France lived here including Francois the 1st, who had an underground tunnel built to the home of Leonardo da Vinci, located nearby. Using this passage they could visit each other without mingling with commoners. In the 15th century this castle was 4 times its current size, but it has been reduced by war and neglect.
It is worth combining a trip to Chateau Clos Luce with a visit to Chateau Amboise as they are nearby.
Chateau Chambord (minimum visit 2.5 hours) Hours- 9:00-5:45 Cost- $7.00 for entrance and $4.00 for an audio guide. Chambord was commissioned by the young (then 25) King Francois in 1519 to help establish his power and feed his ego. The building we see today was not completed until 1685, and by far it is the largest chateau in the Loire. The style is a combination of traditional French and Renaissance Italian with a variety of towers and turrets.
The facade alone is 470 feet wide and over 168 feet high (18 stories), with 440 rooms and 365 chimneys. The highlight inside the chateau is the double helix staircase which serves as the axis for the entire building, and is thought to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Originally built as a meeting place for hunting and later used for royal celebrations, today it is surrounded by a 19 mile wall that encloses the largest forest park in Europe. During its 500 year history, it was only used as a residence for 20 of those years. If you have time to spare, you can rent boats or bikes to explore the park. There is a 2 hour evening light and sound show at dusk on weekends from mid-April to June and September, and nightly in July and August.
Chateau Usse (minimum 1.5 hours) Hours- 9:00-6:30 Cost- $8.00 includes English pamphlet. This fairytale chateau with lots of turrets was the inspiration for the chateau in Sleeping Beauty. Construction began in 1455 on the foundation of an 11th century chateau, and subsequent remodels took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. The chateau has been owned by the Blacas family since the 18th century and the family still occupies one of the wings. The grounds include several centuries old trees and a cedar that was given to the family in 1808.
There is a chapel from 1528 with a sparkling white interior made from local stones, and a garage with antique vehicles and a wicker carriage. The castle interior is filled with 18th century antiques. Finally you can climb the round tower to see wax figures depicting characters in Sleeping Beauty. If you are travelling with young children they will probably love the fairy tale scenes in the round tower depicted by wax models.
Chateau Cheverny (minimum visit 1.5 hours) Hours- 9:15-6:45 Cost- $6.00, includes English pamphlet. This chateau was built in 1634 and has been owned and occupied by the same family ever since. Today family members occupy the third floor. This castle has the best furniture of the Loire Valley Chateaux open to the public because the family that owned Cheverny was very popular with the local villagers and as a result the castle was not stripped of it's treasures during the French Revolution.
The current interior is the most lavish and complete in the Loire Valley. This castle was built as a hunting palace and today hunts still take place on the grounds. You can visit the seventy dogs in their kennel, or watch the daily feed at 5:00 PM. The trophy room proudly displays the antlers from more than 2000 animals.
Chateau Chaumont (minimum visit 1 hour and another 2 hours for the garden festival) Hours- 9:30-5:30, plan on 1 hour for your visit Cost- $6.00 includes an English pamphlet. Located between Amboise and Blois, this chateau is set high above the Loire River and commands spectacular views. Its placement was for strategic reasons, since it was built as a fortress stronghold in 1465. Later it became a home for royalty and then the merely rich.
The most famous resident was Diane de Poitiers, the former mistress of King Henri II who lived in exile here, after Catherine de Medici demanded Chateau Chenonceau when King Henri II died.
Today the interiors represent the lavishness of the rich people living here until the 1930's when the stock market crash caused the last owner to sell the property to the government. Of particular interest are the elaborate horse stables.
Chateau Azay-le-Rideau (minimum visit 1.5 hours) Hours- 9:30-6:00 Cost- $6.00 for entrance and $4.00 for an audio guide. This chateau is less grand in size than many of the others listed here, but is all the more beautiful for it. Built in 1515, this is a wonderful example of early Renaissance.
In the high season there are often evening sound and light shows at the castle. It is best to visit this chateau late in the afternoon in summer so you can enjoy the son et lumiere show in the evening.
Beware because most chateaux have shorter hours in low and shoulder seasons and may even be closed for lunch during that time. Conversely in late July and August there are usually extended hours.
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By Beto Romero
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Essential Tips For Relocating To Paris!
By Abhishek Agarwal
 Imagine that you have been told by your company one day that you are posted to Paris. You will definitely be excited about it. The next thing on your mind would be relocating to the city and thee process involved for completing the process.
Moving to the exotic place excites you but the shifting would make you nervous. There are a lot of things required to be done if you are moving to another country. It's not as easy as moving from one city to another city or one state to anther state. It is always recommended that a specialist company, which is expert in relocation process. By hiring the service of the company you should not be worried about the details involved in relocation to Paris.
The relocation companies of Paris specialize in moving you into the city and they provide complete assistance to you while moving. They take care of the procedures like, shifting of luggage and finding a suitable place for you to live. The relocation to Paris is not very complicated and you can work out different options with your company to move to the new place. The companies specialize in reducing your pressure and stress which you might face when you are relocating. The relocation companies provide different services.
Relocating to Paris is a costly affair, specially if the shipping charges have to be paid by you and you also have to ensure that all goods are packed properly. Check whether your company will pay the bills for relocation or not.
The company you hire for your job will ensure certain things, depending on the kind of services you have asked for. It includes:-
* Packing all your belongings for the move, so that they are not damaged during the journey.
* Ensure the safe arrival of all things.
* Make sure that you are provided with translator services at the airport.
* Shipping of your vehicle.
* Find a suitable house for you to live.
By hiring a relocation company you can be sure of this thing that all the things would travel smoothly and you would have no problems as far as relocation is concerned. You can make the process of relocation totally exciting y removing the element of stress form it. This is only possible if you hire a relocation company. If you try to do everything your self then you are bound to land into trouble and case yourself pain and agony.
Paris is a city where you should enjoy, not only the city itself but also the very feeling of moving into it. This is made possible by a good Paris relocation company.
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By Gaizka Pujana
 Travelers on a budget might despair that they could never afford to become part of this rich and glitzy atmosphere. However, we have good news Nice can be enjoyed on a shoestring budget as well!
The first good thing about Nice, especially for travelers with limited funds, is that it is along the coast. Nothing quite beats value for money than lying for hours on a sandy white beach, watching the tourists and locals, frolicking in the water and soaking up the atmosphere of this wonderful city. True, the coastline along Nice is arranged in a way that each public beach is alternated with a stretch of private beach, but that shouldn't stop you enjoying yourself. In the height of the season, Nice is the Mecca of jet setting sun seekers, but the beaches are never too crowded to become unbearable.
Eating out in Nice need not cost you an arm and a leg. The city is, of course, home to some of the most expensive restaurants in the world, but if the very name of these establishments causes your heart to miss a beat, head out instead to the more popular locations such as the area around the Palais de Justice. Here you will find a vibrant sidewalk culture of cafes, live bands, eclectic groups of people and a truly Cote d'Azur atmosphere. Order a drink or a light dinner, enjoy the vibe and the music and while away the hours by simply watching the crowds go by.
Stick to eating establishments that specialize in hearty, wholesome Provencal food, which is both filling and cheap. You will still be experiencing local cuisine but for a fraction of the price compared to top name restaurants in the city. The hospitality at Provencal restaurants also tends to be better and you can learn firsthand from cooks and caf owners about the real gems that are to be found in Nice.
If you're tired of eating and sun worshipping, and want to bring a cultural element into your trip, try visiting some of Nice's free attractions. A popular excursion could be to the outside gardens of the city's Asian Arts Museum, situated at the end of the Promenade des Anglaises. Here visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Phoenix Gardens, including its famous greenhouse and black swans. If you are around Nice on the first or third Sunday of the month, you can enter the city's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art at no cost and enjoy some of the works of nouveau realist painters such as Lichtenstein and Warhol.
Accommodation in Nice can be really, really expensive but it doesn't have to be! There are many options for visitors to find budget accommodation in Nice, ranging from the many campgrounds dotted on the outskirts of the city, to apartment rental and cheap hostels and hotels. Look out for accommodation with character: Many private individuals have converted old, historic buildings into cheap accommodation and this is a great way to get a feel for the wonderful architecture of the region. Nothing quite beats waking up to high ceilings, the smell of French coffee and baguette wafting up from the boulangerie in the streets below and knowing that you didn't have to pay a whole year's salary to enjoy such a great experience!
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