London and Paris – cities that teach volumes to all those who visit. For the young and the young at heart, these cities excite, intrigue and enthrall all at once.
Parisian cafe
Whether you have been before or read books set in either city, you might find yourself daydreaming of walking the active streets of the Latin Quarter in Paris, taking in the smells of neighborhood patisseries’ freshly baked baguettes and listening to the nostalgic sounds of bellowing accordions echoing across a pigeon-filled square. Or maybe you are strolling along the bank of the Thames, admiring the iconic Big Ben and the London Bridge while picturing a dimly lit, fog-ridden scene where Sherlock Holmes looks up at the Tower of London while pondering its sinister secrets.
Paris and London are cities like no others, each with their own resounding place in European history and modern metropolitan culture. Both are filled with unique contrasts in contemporary and historical architecture such as I.M. Pei’s glass pyramids set against the backdrop of Louis XIV’s palace, or London’s contemporary Millennium bridge juxtaposed to the famed bascule Tower Bridge. Enjoy unique foods like a “croque madame” at a Parisian café or maybe “bangers and mash” in a London pub.
The London Eye
Immerse yourself in the treasures of the Louvre, climb the soaring Eiffel Tower, take a behind-the-scenes tour of a Parisian bakery, attend two top London theatre performances, make your way to Buckingham Palace, take your shot at distracting one of the Queen’s royal guards, and ride on the daring London Eye. Visit Giverny, where Monet painted his famous water lilies and dash across the English Channel in the famed Chunnel on a high speed train.
These are perfect destinations for the discerning grandparent who wishes to create lasting memories with his or her grandchild on a one-of-a-kind vacation that will bring them closer together and build their understanding of Western civilization-with lots of fun and laughter along the way!
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