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One of the greatest achievements   COUNTRYSIDE CASTLES                 WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING
         in French 17th century art, the
         Château de Versailles contains     Visiting the Parisian countryside and wandering   France and Italy are without a doubt two of the
                                            the grounds of its stately castles is like taking a
                                                                                most fashionable countries in the world. Shop
         over 2300 rooms                    step back in time. Stroll through the lush gardens   on Milan’s iconic Golden Rectangle – a bustling
                                            and view the extraordinary collection of paintings   tangle of streets tightly packed with high-end
                                            at Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley.   brands. Take a trip down Monte Napoleone and
                                            Discover the stunning architecture of Château de   find the flagship Gucci store. Shop for Chanel
                                            Chambord with its renowned double helix staircase   along Sant’Andrea and look out for Dolce and
                                            and explore some of the 60 rooms throughout   Gabbana on della Spiga. Don’t miss the Armani
                                            the châteaux which houses over 4500 works of   Megastore on via Manzoni. For designer bargains,
                                            art. Visit Louis XIV’s Château de Versailles and   head to the outlets just outside Florence. While
                                            admire its intricately designed interiors or wander   in Paris, stroll along Avenue Montaigne or admire
                                            the manicured maze gardens of the Château de   the beautiful domed ceiling of Galeries Lafayette.
                                            Villandry. Take an unforgettable stroll through the   Check out the outlet shopping at La Vallee Village,
                                            115 hectare estate at Château de Chantilly.   outside of Paris.




























                                            Château de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France  Paris, France




                Opened to the public in 1926, most of Barcelona’s
                Park Güell can be explored for free









































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