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Immerse in Art with Nice European Vacations

The museums of Nice are great places to visit during the summer if you're on European vacations. Aficionados of contemporary art will love the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain and its large permanent collection of Pop Art and New Realism styles as well as those from the Nice School. Free exhibits are available at the Galerie Jean Renoir which features young local talent. The Muse Matisse of a favorite of the artists fans, as the quaint and peaceful 17th century villa houses a mind-boggling number of his paintings, drawings, engravings and personal effects. The bare structure of the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is contrasted by the strong colors of its paintings with biblical themes that are almost an assault on the senses. After touring the lovely museums of the city, head to the charming churches of Nice. Russian Orthodox influence shines prominently on the architecture of Cathdrale Saint Nicolas, while Chapelle de la Misricorde is a striking example of French baroque religious architecture.

European Vacations to Amsterdam

If you are spending your European vacations in Amsterdam, they will surely be full of color. Clogs, windmills, cheeses and tulips are plentiful. Check out the eight windmills in Amsterdam, especially the famous De Gooyer where its location next to the prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ makes it ideal for having a beer. Travel to the Singel and pick out the best tulips at the Bloemenmarkt or taste the flavorful cheeses you can bring home from the Wegewijs emporium. Learn about Amsterdam's clog-making history from Klompenmakerij De Zaanse Schans, a clog museum located just outside the city. More colorful shoes are on display at the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, which exhibits 700-year-old footwear pieces demonstrating urban evolution of the last eight centuries. Around the city are 165 canals that you can explore with the sea at bay. The most beautiful canal is probably Prinsengracht with its fun houseboats and wide green shades. Walk up this area to see Anne Franks house.

Paris Attractions on European Vacations

The City of Light is an excellent starting point for your European vacations. The Eiffel Tower, in its time considered a monstrosity, is now probably the most famous of all its landmarks, but it is by no means the only one. Nearby, in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, visit the Arc de Triomphe, built in honor of those who fought for France, in particular during the Napoleonic Wars. Travel eastward and stop at the Champs-lyses where many visitors shop. Museum lovers will no doubt enjoy the city as well. A city icon, the Louvre Palace showcases nearly 35,000 pieces dating from prehistory up until the 19th century sprawled over an area covering 60,600 square meters. Down at the old railway station of Gare dOrsay is the massive Muse dOrsay and its huge collection of French art -- culptures, paintings, photographic material, and furniture -- covering the period between 1848 and 1915. Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Czanne, Manet and Monet from the impressionist and post-impressionist periods figure prominently on the museum's displays. When in town, eat like the locals do -- relax at a caf, order a baguette, and watch life pass by.

Festive European Vacations in Barcelona

Start your European vacations in Barcelona with a bang!Visit in September when the Festes de la Merce arrives in town. This festival used to be an intimate religious parade which has evolved into a weeklong celebration of Catalan culture. Watch awesome performances and exhibitions, mesmerizing fireworks displays along the shore, an air show on the seafront, and free concerts of genres from local music to hip hop. Kids should be very busy too, with many activities targeted toward different age groups. A Barcelona fiesta is not complete without a taste of local cooking. A selection of mixed Catalan classics is offered at Cinc Sentits. House specialties include the mouthwatering suckling pig with apple compote, slow-braised pork belly on gingerbread, Catalan float coca bread with foie gras, and lamb cutlets with porcini dust. For a truly hefty feast, order all four dishes!Just make sure you still have room for the maple quesada, apple sorbet or a cheese plate to be paired with their fine wines.

by: Freiya Geddes

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