La Conciergerie and The Terror
La Conciergerie , situated in a gothic palace next to the Palais de Justice on the Isle de la Cite in the centre of Paris, was the site of some of the most historic events during the French Revolution.
Read MoreLa Conciergerie , situated in a gothic palace next to the Palais de Justice on the Isle de la Cite in the centre of Paris, was the site of some of the most historic events during the French Revolution.
Read MoreLocated in the centre of Paris , in the middle of the River Seine, the Romans originally used the island known as Isle de La Cite as a fortress.
Read MoreA military genius and astute strategist, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) had a meteoric rise to prominence and left an indelible mark on French history. After becoming First Consul in a coup d’état in 1799, he went on to become Emperor of France in 1804 and took the name of ‘Napoleon 1er’.
Read MoreThere are hundreds of markets throughout London and the culture of the market is rich with the flavour of what London is all about- people, banter and atmosphere. Whilst most regions and boroughs have their own healthy share of markets, this is a list of markets big and small that best sum up the market culture or have the most to offer the shopper.
Read MoreThe Galapagos Islands, 700 miles of the western coast of Ecuador, are one of the world’s great natural wonders. If you are looking for something unique and memorable in Ecuador it doesn’t get much better than this. Ecuador’s most popular national park boasts scenic volcanic vistas and extraordinary wildlife attracting 60,000 visitors a year.
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