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1. Moulin Rouge, Paris

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Of all the cabaret shows, not only in Paris, but the world, almost unquestionably the most famous is the Moulin Rouge. Cabarets were the coolest places to hang out during the late 18, early 1900’s and the Moulin Rouge first opened it’s doors in to 1889 (the same year the Eiffel Tower was completed) As well as offering a f... more »

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2. Notre Dame Cathedral

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Possibly the finest example of Gothic architecture anywhere in the world, this amazing church resides in the heart of Paris. Taking over 180 years to complete it has borne witness to over 650 years of the city’s turbulent history – from Napoleon’s coronation to royal weddings and was also home to Victor Hugo’s ficti... more »

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3. Nouvelle Eve, Paris

   by – David Hackett, Tour Manager, Europe French Cabaret is something that is typically French and a great night of entertainment to be had by all. Including usually a meal of French inspired foods and French Champagne. A great introduction to Contiki for people at the start of the tour or a farewell dinner at the end. Classy and lots of good food & drink it is very popula... more »

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4. The Louvre

   by – Sam, Tour Manager, Europe and New Zealand The Louvre in is arguably the most famous museum in the world, it is also home to perhaps the most famous painting in the world – Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Located on the banks of the Seine River in Paris, it is also the second largest museum in the world (next to The Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia) and also houses the Winged Vi... more »

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5. Versailles

   by – Paul Wormsbacher, Tour Manager, Europe Versailles is a town just outside of Paris, France that is most famous for the Palace of Versailles. Versailles is perhaps the most famous, vast and awe-inspiring palace in the western world. Commissioned by Louis XIV, the king of France, who moved to the Palace is 1682. It was the seat of power for the French monarchy up until the French Revolut... more »

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6. Ho Chi Minh City

   Easily the biggest and most populated city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is in the south of the country and is one of the fastest growing regions of Indochina with good reason. The city has seen a wealth of history and has changed hands from the French to the South Vietnamese to the present day Vietnam. Located on the banks of the Saigon River, the city is still known to many as Saigon while... more »

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7. Arc de Triomphe

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Commissioned by Napoleon almost 200 years ago as a tribute to his soldiers, the Arc De Triomphe, in the heart of Paris, France, is still today the most important war memorial to the French. The Arc resides in the middle of one of the biggest round-a-bout roads in the world with 12 of Paris’ major streets, including the Champs Elysees, le... more »

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