Posts tagged France
Top worldwide restaurants listed: Spain tops the list again
Apr 21st
The San Pellegrino World‚s 50 Best Restaurants 2009 Awards have been announced and for the second year running El Bulli in Spain is named as the best restaurant in the world.
There are 4 British restaurants named in the top 50, three of them in London.
Unsurprisingly Spain, France and Italy were all prominent in the list. Eight French restaurants were named and 6 for Spain and Italy respectively.
Heston Blumenthal‚s Berkshire restaurant The Fat Duck was second overall in the list; the 3 top London restaurants are St John, Nobu and Hakkasan.
The San Pellegrino World‚s 50 Best Restaurants 2009: -
1. El Bulli, Spain
2. The Fat Duck, UK
3. Noma, Denmark
4. Mugaritz, Spain
5. El Celler de Can Roca, Spain
6. Per Se, US
7. Bras, France
8. Arzak, Spain
9. Pierre Gagnaire, France
10. Alinea, US
11. L’Astrance, France
12. The French Laundry, US
13. Osteria Francescana, Italy
14. St John, UK
15. Le Bernardin, US
16. Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville, Switzerland
17. Tetsuya’s, Australia
18. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, France
19. Jean Georges, US
20. Les Creations de Narisawa, Japan
21. Chez Dominique, Finland
22. Ristorante Cracco, Italy
23. Die Schwarzwaldstube, Germany
24. D.O.M., Brazil
25. Vendome, Germany
26. Hof van Cleve, Belgium
27. Masa, US
28. Gambero Rosso, Italy
29. Oud Sluis, Netherlands
30. Steirereck, Austria
31. Momofuku Ssam Bar, US
32. Oaxen Skargardskrog, Sweden
33. Martin Berasategui, Spain
34. Nobu, UK
35. Mirazur, France
36. Hakkasan, UK
37. Le Quartier Francais, South Africa
38. La Colombe, South Africa
39. Asador Etxebarri, Spain
40. Le Chateaubriand, France
41. Daniel, US
42. Combal Zero, Italy
43. Le Louis XV, France
44. Tantris, Germany
45. Iggy’s, Singapore
46. Quay, Australia
47. Les Ambassadeurs, France
48. Dal Pescatore, Italy
49. Le Calandre, Italy
50. Mathias Dahlgren, Sweden
France still popular destination for tourists
Apr 7th
According to the French government the amount of foreign tourists visiting the country this year has kept its position as the number one destination for international visitors, after the decline of 2008.
According to Herve Novelli, the Tourism Secretary of State, “France is still the world’s first tourist destination.”
The government is planning on modernizing the tourism sector to make it more competitive and to enhance the drive in the upcoming months. City breaks to Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseilles and Cannes will be ever popular with film lovers and romantics from across the world.
All hotels will have new classification in order to conform with international practice, however countries tend to have their own rating systems and may not be like for like.
Free attractions in Europe
Apr 1st
The European Travel Commission has come up with a list of ‚free‚ attractions to visit across Europe in order to lure tourists to city break, and travel to popular holiday destinations:
‚ France enjoy the summer solstice with free music and events in Paris. From professional to amateur musicians, as well as artistic forms, the Fƒªte de la Musique will suit most tastes.
‚ Germany after 2pm every Thursday the peerless Pergamon, Old Museum, Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and New Museum in Berlin are all free of charge.
‚ Austria if you‚re staying in Innsbruck or one of the holiday villages, from 30th May 26th October 2009 the hiking bus is free with a Club Innsbruck card.
‚ Switzerland if raves and carnivals are right up your street visit Zurich‚s August Street Parade for a colourful techno party.
‚ Ireland the natural outdoor centre for golf, cycling, walking and fine beaches can all be found at the Ring of Kerry, along with ancient heritage and landscapes.