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The lights go down as eyes look up and a thrilled hush descends on the expectant audience. Slow, seductive music begins and the curtains onstage bristle then part to reveal five women wearing only…I won’t spoil the rest of the show at the Crazy Horse in Paris.

The spectacle has to be seen to be believed and there are no where near enough synonyms for ‘seductive’ to describe what goes on in this clandestine venue beneath the streets of the capital city of the country which gave the world ‘Je t’aime’, a song made up almost entirely of suggestive breathing.

As far away from the traditional images of cabaret as it is possible to get, the innovative use of lighting, staging and minimal costumes for the powerful performers in the Crazy Horse live show results in a show that looks as though a troupe of Bond girls has walked straight off the set of Avatar.

Frilly can-can skirts were thrown out with the last of the vin rouge in this converted wine cellar on Avenue George V, and the bizarre aesthetics of some of the acts require a double-take to make sure you are actually watching something so simple as a woman dancing on stage.

The women of the Crazy Horse are far from mere dancers though, with entrancing and bewitching names such as Zula Zazou, Jade Or, Psykko Tico and Nooka Karamel they entice and seduce the audience with one flick of their meticulously angular wigs. The Crazy Horse live experience is a marvel to behold; think more Cirque du Soleil without the acrobatics than Baz Lurhman’s Moulin Rouge!.

Psychedelic, daring, bizarre and more than a little bit sexually exciting the Crazy Horse show will have you hot under the collar the second the lights go down, without the lurid glances and dingy atmosphere of many of Paris’ lewd establishments in the sleazier parts of town.

The club has confirmed itself as the place to be seen for those in search of a truly avant-garde night with lashings of je ne sais quoi. Enjoy an evening of tasty entertainment with our Crazy Horse trip, which includes two drinks during the show and is a firm favourite with those who like to add a little spice to their nights out in foreign lands.

Parc Asterix is a popular theme park based just outside of Paris. It attracts thousands of thrill seekers from all over the globe, looking to have a fun-filled day packed with screams and laughter in this park influenced by the famous French comic book series, The Adventures of Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.

It can be rather difficult finding relevant information on Parc Asterix in English, so here is a helping hand, proving that Parc Asterix is more than just a theme park like any other.

Parc Asterix theme park is filled with top rollercoasters, including the Tonnerre de Zeus, Europe’s largest wooden rollercoaster which reaches a whooping 80 miles per hour. Other rides for adults include the Goudurix, which turns riders upside-down a whole seven times. The Galley, the Wooden Horse of Troy, the Lernaean, and the Flying Chairs are also rollercoaster everybody visiting must definitely try out.

It is not only for adults either. Younger children can enjoy Le Petit Train and La Foret Des Druides, an enchanted forest complete with mud slides. This really is the perfect day outing for any family visiting Paris.

The park has all the usual attractions expectant of good theme parks, complete with log flumes and other various water rides and slides that are bound to make a splash.

It is not all about rides either at this attraction. Shows are put on including ones that involve dolphins and sea lions.

Restaurants and shops are plentiful too, so there is no need to worry about preparing lunch the night before, and then carting it around all day in the heat. Food is freshly prepared and as delicious as expected from any French restaurant.

For more information on Parc Asterix in English, check out the Isango! website, and let us take the hard work out of it.

Imagine the enchantment of Christmas surrounded by an audience of famous Disney characters. The snow never stops falling in Main Avenue, USA, Santa Claus and his elves ride around on their sleigh, welcoming visitors to the enjoy the magic with them, and Mickey Mouse lights up Sleeping Beauty’s castle with thousands of sparkling lights when the sun goes down. Shows and parades showcase all your favourite characters and make the impossible seem possible with all the magic and allurement of Christmas. The giant Christmas tree glistens whilst the atmosphere is filled with carols everyone will want to join in with. Nothing can really compare to the extravagance of the decoration, and the exciting atmosphere of Christmas time at Disneyland Paris.

In fact the whole of Paris is filled with enchantment in the months leading up to this event, and there is no better way to get that special Christmas feeling than spending a long weekend in this magical city with your loved ones. Enjoy the illuminations of Eiffel Tower, and take a trip to the designer shops to purchase any last minute presents for people back home.

Just a day trip to Disneyland Paris is enough to light up your Christmas time, making sure you have time to take in all the other charming Christmas sights around the French capital.

Disneyland Paris tickets enable you to make the most of all which Paris has to offer during this festive season. You can enjoy the charm of Disneyland all in one day, and be back to explore the other sights which Christmas time in Paris has to offer. There really isn’t a better way to start the Christmas fun than this.

When you wish upon a star, your dreams really do come true, with Disneyland Paris tickets. Bring the Christmas magic to life!

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We’ve now made it easier for you to book your Seine river cruise in Paris with our new page. Find out what each type of seine cruise is best for you and what it can offer you from a romantic dinner to a whole evening of Paris nightlife. A Paris cruise has always been a favorite for tourists because of its amazing views of the banks of Paris and all the landmarks that line it. But it has also been a favorite because of its romantic dinners and activities available on the cruise.

There are different experiences available on the cruise that will fit anyone visiting Paris. You can have a simple lunch and Seine River boat tour during the day perfect for a family or group of friends. You could also have a Seine dinner cruise or champagne tasting in the evening which is ideal for couples on a romantic get away.

The most popular experiences are our combination experiences, which include a show, dinner and some form of night tour. One of these is our Eiffel Tower night visit, dinner cruise with “Marina de Paris” and Moulin Rouge show. You will start the evening with dinner on the Seine river cruise then go to the Eiffel Tower where you can enjoy the lights of Paris and then on to the 11pm showing of Moulin Rouge to end your night on a high. This is perfect to sample all the best parts of Paris nightlife in one evening.

Another of our popular experiences is the Paris sightseeing and Seine River cruise. This experience is great for families and groups of friend that what to see the city sights from land and water. This tour will take you to all the main sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysees by coach before getting on the Seine river cruise to see the city from a whole new angle, you will float past Notre Dame cathedral and the Louvre Museum to name a few. Any Seine river cruise that you chose will show you the great sights available from the water and a great photo opportunity of the historic sight.

We’ve made it easier for you to book your Paris sightseeing tours on our new Paris sightseeing tours page. Find out more about each type of Paris sightseeing tour and book the one that’s best for your time and interests.

Paris has always been a loved city of romance and culture however very few tourists get the chance to see some of the smaller attractions off the beaten track such as the Paris Observatoire. This is why Paris sightseeing tours have become so popular for tourists who want to see everything there is on offer.

The wide variety of Paris sightseeing tours available means that you’re able to see exactly what you wanted as well as some things that you didn’t even know were there. You can now see the Eiffel Tower as well as Saint-Michel, Musee d’Orsay, Concorde and Champs-Elysees by bike or bus depending on how active you want to be.

The Paris bike tour is perfect for first time visits to Paris as it goes to all the main tourist attractions in the capital. If you prefer a more relaxed tour you can get on the hop on hop off tour bus which will take you to all the attractions as well as letting you take control of your experience by either staying on the tour bus or getting off to send some extra time at you favorite places.

If you know you’re going to be doing a lot of sightseeing then invest in a Paris Pass which entitles you to skip the line at over 55 of the top attractions, get in free and a guide so you can plan what you want to see. Attractions include the Louvre where art by famous artists such as Da Vinci are held, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe.

We’ve made it easier for all you avid learners to find your perfect Paris museum pass with our new page. Drink from the fountain of knowledge and learn all you can in this brilliant city, you can see fine art by Da Vinci or ancient statues such as winged victory in the famous Louvre or indulge in some of Paris’s more diverse museums.

The Paris museum pass is perfect for anyone who wants experience the great museums of Paris, the pass allows you to skip the line and get free entrance to many museums such as Paris Science Museum, Conde Museum, Dali Museum, Grevin Wax Museum and Gustave Moreau Museum. The range of museums Paris has to offer makes the Paris museum pass ideal for anyone because everyone will fine something they want to know more about.

When most people think of Paris museums the think of the legendary Louvre museum and its famous rare artwork, this is one of the main reasons that if you try to go to the Louvre without booking a ticket you will be waiting outside for a long time. If the Louvre museum is the only museum that you want to experience then book a skip the line Louvre museum tour. This tour will ensure you get the most out of your trip to the Louvre and have all your burning questions answered.

However if your not sure which museums you want to see during your stay in Paris then you will save a lot of time and money by buying a Paris pass. This great sightseeing essential will allow you to skip the line at over 50 of the best attractions and in the cases of the museum allow you free entry. This means that you will get as much out of your trip as you want because the Paris pass comes in a variety of lengths between 2-6 days so you can tailor it to your needs.

Imagine taking a long weekend break in Paris, the most romantic city in the world, with your loved one. You want to soak up as much as you both can in this culturally rich place and see as much as is possible in the short space of time you have here. Eat delicious cuisine whilst dining at the most elegant restaurants, and relax into the wonderful ambience that is the French capital.

There is so much to see, do and experience here; sightseeing during the day, show watching in the evenings, wining and dining in great restaurants before nightfall. Be careful not to rush it all though, as you might miss something which will contribute greatly to your Parisian experience.

It is hard to know how much to cram into one day, a day filled with too much or too little may ruin your Paris day tour for you. And then there are all the day excursions that take you to the small villages and towns that lie just outside of the French capital to consider. These are every bit as exciting as the capital itself and well worth a visit.

Planning an itinerary previous to the holiday may be a good idea. The possibilities of activities for each day are practically endless, so planning ahead will help you decide the things you really want to experience. Booking Paris day tours in advance will ensure you don’t end up stressed when you should be relaxing and may also help to save a bit of cash too.

This will help you to consider all the different things you want to participate in whilst there, whether it be a dinner cruise down the River Seine, an evening show watching the talented dancers at the Moulin Rouge, a day of informed sightseeing, or a tasting trip to the Champagne Region.

It will help to organise the holiday and ensure you have the best time achievable whilst away, and do everything you wish to.

We’ve now made it easier then ever for you to look for the Paris bus tour to suit you with our new page. Find out what you need to know to make your holiday the best it can be and book now!

Paris bus tours have been popular in Paris for years and can make a holiday something to remember if you pick the right one for you. That’s not hard to do with a wide range of routes and bus types on offer, you could get on an open top Paris tour so you can get some great photos of the city without having to get on and off or relax on a warm coach as the sights pass you by.

You can even use the tour to learn you’re surrounding or to take you to the sights you really want to see without getting lost. This is one of the great points about the hop on hop off Paris tour, if you don’t want to see the whole tour route just get off at what you want to see and have a great day.

No matter who you are and who you’re going to be in the city with there is a Paris bus tour for you. It’s a great way to spend the day no matter the weather. If you’re a large family the Paris in a nutshell tour will be a great day with lunch at the Eiffel tour, your Paris bus tour around all the main attractions and to end the day a relaxing tour on the Seine river so you can chill out while the children are exhausted you will get the most out of your holiday.

There are also romantic night tours designed for couples on a romantic holiday, so no one can say there is nothing in Paris for them.

Paris is a city that has to be seen by everybody at least once in their lifetime. The Notre Dame, the Concierge, the Sacre Coeur Basilica and the Louvre museum are some of the most distinguished sights, which every visit to Paris must include. A trip to Paris would not be complete without a visit to Montmartre, or without climbing the Eiffel Tower and witnessing the breathtaking views from every level.

Deciding where to fit in all the sightseeing can prove to be slightly tedious. There’s so much to figure out and fit in, like deciding where to go and when, and finding out what each place represents. That’s where Segway Tours Paris comes in. Just book one of our four fantastic Segway tours, depending on what you are looking to see, and let the tour guide do all organisational work for you. They will take you to the sights without the need or faff or map reading, and give expert facts about each place you visit, meaning you can concentrate on the fun aspects of the day rather than sifting through pamphlets to find out the history and important events that happened there.

Segway tours Paris are a fun, easy way to get around Paris, and provide a unique day trip with lots of photo opportunities. After all, how many of your friends can say they have traveled on a Segway through this romantic city? You might never get another chance to ride a Segway. And don’t be afraid of toppling over, Segways are self balancing, and there is an introduction to using them at the start of the day.

Segway tours also operate in London and Rome, so if you enjoy using them you can book onto another tour to see yet another amazing capital city. It really is the most convenient way to get around and ensure you see everything you want to in short spaces of time.

Rob Vickery

On my road trip around America this summer, we visited 22 states, covered over 7,500 miles and even made it in to neighbouring Canada, all with one poor little car! With so many places to choose from, one place stuck out as the favourite with both me and my two best friends. When we arrived in Memphis, just inside the border of Tennessee, we didn’t really have a plan of action, and after taking a wrong turn ended up in an area we definitely didn’t want to stay in! I think that is genuinely the first time I saw cops deliberately ignoring obvious criminal activity, and they, like us just carried on by without stopping! However Memphis is home to the world famous Beale Street, one of the homes of rock and soul music. We were lucky enough to find a motel right in the centre as the sun began to set on another Friday night in the USA, and without hesitation, we dumped our stuff and headed out to see what BB King’s adopted home town had to offer. Every weekend the town centre is closed off and you are free to drink in the streets, while taking in the various musicians busking and performing in alleyways, clubs, parks and on street corners. You can even smoke indoors if you so choose, with a selection of famous cigars on sale at various bars. As well as incredible nightlife and musical entertainment, Memphis music attractions are numerous, as the home to the Rock N’ Soul Museum, just a block over from Beale Street, which pays homage to the beginnings of early music in America, through to the growth of blues and early rock music, all the way through to the mainstream success of acts such as Johnny Cash, Otis Redding and others, who made their name through Memphis based Sun Studios record company. If that wasn’t enough we also took on Graceland, the home of the King of rock, Elvis Presley. Graceland is almost indescribable, and as we visited just under a month from the celebration of what would have been his 75th birthday, it was extra special. The highest selling musician of all time, he still makes more annually than most living artists will in a year. Graceland’s various rooms and gardens are beautiful, and each room is uniquely decorated. One of the more moving parts of the tour is when you enter the area near the pool, where the entire Presley family are buried, with the exception of his late twin brother. I spoke to a pensioner who was moved to tears, even now, saying it had been his life’s dream to come here. Graceland also offers a museum of his eclectic choice of cars and other vehicles, including tractors and airplanes! You can even sing karaoke and visit the Heartbreak hotel. If the musical heritage of this modern and vibrant place still hasn’t convinced you, it is also home to the National Civil rights museum, on the site of Martin Luther King Junior’s assassination at the now defunct Lorraine Motel. Honestly the nicest place I visited in America, Memphis is probably not where you would think of when planning a trip to the USA, but take it from me, its worth it!