Local Culture
Paris
Paris is probably the most famous city the Seine will run through. Paris is quite the artistic city, and is recognized throughout the world as a center of creative excellent. In literature, music, cinema, and most of all visual art, Paris is certainly owning it all. The Louvre art museum is just an example of that. Many tourist enjoy the wonderful scenery of Paris, and its great elegance. Paris is also the center of fashion, and is commonly referred as the "international capital of style". The twice-yearly Paris Fashion Week, is one of the most important events on the fashion calendar. As for cuisine, Paris is renowned for its "haute cuisine", with a wide range of delicious food, and high-end hotels.
Fun Fact! Did you know that as if 2013, Paris has 85 Michelin-starred restaurants!
Fun Fact! Did you know that as if 2013, Paris has 85 Michelin-starred restaurants!
Beaune
Beaune is the wine capital of France, so naturally this city will revolve majorly around wine. Beaune is one of the key wine centres in France, and is where the annual wine auction of Hospices de Beaune is located. This s the primary wine auction in France. The city is also surrounded by part if the world's most famous wine villages; and the actual facilities and cellars are located in Beaune itself. Beaune also has quite a rich historical and architectural heritage.