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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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