Unit 3 travel and tourism destinations-short haul-France by https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l en-us 2023-09-28 08:07:47 UTC 2026-02-23 14:55:22 UTC hello@padlet.com location 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724283884 Paris is the capital city of France and is located in the north-central part of the country. the flight time from Birmingham airport is around 1 hour and 15 minutes depending on the airline you fly with.]]> 2023-09-28 08:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724283884 Dieppe ferries 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724291517 Dieppe is a coastal commune in the seine-maritime department in the Normandy region of Northern France.

Dieppe is a seaport on the English channel at the mouth of the River Argues.

The regular ferry service runs to Newhaven in England, famous for its scallops.

They also do overnight ferries from 11pm in UK to 6am in Dieppe-France. ]]> 2023-09-28 08:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724291517 Charles de Gaulle airport 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724309678 In 2022 the Charles de Gaulle airport had a yearly income of 57,461,426 passengers. This was a significant increase from the year before with a whopping increase of 119.43% . 

The airport has 4 runways covering 3,260 acres.

The approximate amount of aircrafts that the airport has a day is 1,350.  

France also have their own airline which is called Air France which was founded on 30th August 1933 by Pierre Cot.  ]]> 2023-09-28 08:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724309678 Activites to do in Paris 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724320469 is Paris there are various activities to do:

Paris seine river dinner cruise with live music by bateaux mooches for £101.80

Eiffel tower-skip the line with summit with host for £88.44

Visit the Louvre museum, skip the line access guided tour for £71.08 

Go on the Bateaux Parisians seine river gourmet dinner & sightseeing cruise for £104.90  ]]> 2023-09-28 08:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724320469 Nice 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724329403 Nice has a amazing culture and is located in southern France on the Mediterranean coast. 

it has over 345,000 people living in the city as of 2012.

Nice has the 5th largest population in France.

Nice has most traffic lights compared to any other city in France.

you can go on a 3 hour walking tour at Christmas by century monument]]> 2023-09-28 08:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724329403 Disneyland Paris 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724566815 One of the main attractions is Disneyland Paris which is located in a town called Marne-la-Vallee which is 40km away from Paris. 

Disneyland Paris is a 45 minute drive from the Charles de Gaulle airport.

Marne-la-Vallee is the home of two Disney land Paris parks. The shopping centre and the hotels.]]> 2023-09-28 12:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724566815 tinges ski-Ing 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724592495 The Tignes mountains are a great way to exercise and have fun! 

The tinges hosted the 1992 winter Olympics.

co-hosted the 1992 winter Paralympics. 

Tignes has the worlds fourth longest funicular train.

The Tignes is most reliable for snow in November to may.]]> 2023-09-28 12:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724592495 References 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724595118 wwws.airfrance.co.uk
www.visit-france.org
visiteurope.com/en/destination/france/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GljTvdEDqJM
francecruises.com

]]> 2023-09-28 12:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2724595118 Paris saint Germain 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2725751118 Another amazing activity to do in Paris if you have the chance is to go watch the best team in Paris at the Parc de Princes or you could go on a stadium tour.

The stadium tour prices are: 

adult- £27.50 
kids( under 13) - £17.50

The stadium has a capacity pf 50,000 fans making it the 4th largest stadium in France.

The Parc De Princes stadium is located south west of Paris.]]> 2023-09-29 08:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2725751118 Air France 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2726523474 France have there own Airline which is called Air France and is famous for the Concorde model which had to be shutdown in 2003 due to a crash. 

Concorde is a great piece of history and had 27 years of commercial flying.

On the Air France website they have a range of destinations and have different types of luggage limits which will be shown below: 

There is a light luggage limit which allows 1 hand baggage and 1 personal item( 12kg limit total) and this is non-refundable- £89

Next there is standard luggage limit which allows 1  hand baggage 1 personal item ( 12kg limit total ) This also has 1 checked bag (23kg) This is also non-refundable-£116

Finally there is Flex luggage which has a load of things including:
1 hand baggage and 1 personal item (12kg limit total) 
1 checked bag (23kg) 
Seat selection before check-in 
Sky Priority benefits 
Ticket changes permitted (only pay possible fare difference) 
Refundable if you cancel before the 1st flight of your trip.
All this for £172.


]]> 2023-09-29 20:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2726523474 Marseille 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2727105463 Another famous landmark in France is Marseille which has a historic port which has been in use since 600 BC and is still in use today. This is a great place to relax, drink and enjoy the sounds of the city.

The 19th century neo-byzantine church is located on a hilltop overlooking the city and offers breath-taking views of Marseille's skyline and Mediterranean sea.]]> 2023-09-30 19:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2727105463 Eurotunnel 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2728640064 Another good way of transport into France is the Eurotunnel which goes from Calais to dover ( UK ) which goes under the English channel

This is a popular type of transport for people like truck drivers delivering goods from country to country.

I have been on the Eurotunnel myself and from previous experiences they have been quick and easy because it only takes 30 minutes to get from Dover to Calais. ]]> 2023-10-02 14:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2728640064 Feedback 09.10.23 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2738273279 You have spoken about the following criteria. 

Main Towns and Cities
Ski 
Culture and Sightseeing.

You need to discuss 2 more headings..
Cruise and Coastal resorts/beach holidays could be a good idea for France?]]> 2023-10-09 14:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2738273279 cruises 24017212 https://padlet.com/24017212/df6xtxmnw740uf5l/wish/2754549148 Paris has a boat service which runs at:
  • Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm (a boat leaves every 45 mins)
  • Friday – Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm (a boat leaves every 30 mins)
 
if you visit France cruises website you can book a tailored cruise with many different options like different cruise types and your own budget and also can select destination and what experience you need like if your in a family or as a couple.
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