## PLACES TO SEE IN PARIS ##

Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower stands in the heart of Paris. The Eiffel Tower is only 1,040 feet high. Located on its first floor and in the stairways is the story of the Eiffel Tower, as told by posters, photos, illustrations, films and interactive displays.

The Louvre

The thousands of priceless classic and modern masterpieces makes the Louvre Museum the jewel in the crown of French culture and one of the most important museums in the world. The Louvre Museum takes you through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries.

 Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe has served as a triumphant symbol of victory for French troops returning home from battle. Napoleon ordered the Arc de Triomphe's construction in 1809 to celebrate the triumph of the Republican armies.

Unfortunately for Napoleon, his empire soon began to collapse. Consequently the Arc was not completed until much later in 1836. The Arc de Triomphe is decorated with friezes of battle scenes and carved with the names of Napoleon's victories.

Notre Dame

The Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame was built around 1200 by Maurice de Sully. By about 1250, Jean de Chelles built the north arm and began work on the south arm, which was completed by Jean de Montreuil. The chapels of Notre Dame were constructed by the early 1300s. The buttresses next to the chevet are one of the buildings major attractions.

Museum of the Army and Tomb of Napoleon

The Musée de L'Armée at Les Invalides houses the Tomb of Napoleon, arguably the greatest Frenchman that ever lived. Suitable, the museum also contains a history of the Army of France. Napoléon's tomb is made of red porphyry with a green granite base which is circled by a crown of laurels and inscriptions of his victories.

Bridges of the River Seine

The Seine runs through the heart of Paris. Picture-worthy views are easy to find for those who walk along its banks. But the most memorable part of this completely free attraction is its bridges. These well-lit spans have been the site of many film classics.

Even if romance, real or imagined, is not on the agenda, the bridges still offer the best vantage points for viewing the city lights in the evening. You can even see the Eiffel Tower from certain points along the banks of the river.

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## SINGAPORE PLACES OF INTEREST ##

ArtScience Museum

• The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is the premier museum destination in Singapore for major international touring exhibitions from the most renowned collections in the world. 
• The museum features over 50,000 square feet of galleries to inspire visitors of all ages, walks of life and from shores near and far.
• The Museum’s permanent exhibition, ArtScience: A Journey Through Creativity, is an introduction to what unites Art and Science, the instinct to observe, connect, take risks and explore new ideas and ways of understanding nature’s wisdom and experiences that shape our culture.

Azzura Beach Club

• Azzura is built to portray a modern Asian outlook which provides a multi-level entertainment, dining and hydrosports complex. 
• You can find Asia’s first ever coffee-cocktail bar, a lush alfresco bistro-dining setting and a range of hydrosports activities all built on the perfect setting at Azzura. 
• At Azzura Hydrosports, you can choose to relax in the boat-shaped outdoor Jacuzzi or in the pool with a glass of wine, to the excitement of speed, tested against the waves.

Crane Dance

• Admire the Crane before they fly away…Watch the magical love story between a pair of mechanical cranes and how their love for each other transforms them into real birds.
• Using groundbreaking audio and visual technologies, astounding light and water effects, be awed by the cranes' graceful courtship ritual. 
• Catch the Crane Dance every evening (Not available every Tuesday except School Holidays and Public Holidays), 9pm at the WaterFront.

Tiger Sky Tower

• Enjoy panoramic views across Sentosa and Singapore on the Tiger Sky Tower.
• Singapore's tallest observatory tower is a distinctive landmark, soaring high above the surrounding natural greenery. 
• It brings you up to 131 metres above sea level.
•  The Tiger Sky Tower truly is a high point of any trip to Sentosa.

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## PLACE OF INTEREST IN UNITED KINGDOM ##

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and also one of the most famous bridges in the world. Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London. Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre of pagan worship. The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they occasionally hold visits in the early morning and late evening.

The Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. The area is made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a volcanic eruption. The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle with a rival giant called Benandonner.

Edinburgh

Dominated by Edinburgh Castle, the city is a hotbed of cultural pursuits. It's full of galleries and museums and hosts the biggest collection of arts festivals in the UK throughout July and August. Edinburgh is also home to one of the largest New Year's celebrations in the world, the famous Hogmanay.

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