The weather in Paris in September
I have a long-cherished wish to travel abroad after retirement, see different countries and appreciate different customs. Retirement procedures are still under examination and approval, and I can't wait to apply for a passport. Inexperienced abroad, language barrier, suitable for group tour. According to the travel agency, the classic route of overseas travel is of course European countries, so France, Germany and Italy are chosen as all-inclusive quality tours.
On the morning of September 20 19 18, we arrived at Jinan Yao Qiang Airport on time, and took the flight of China Southern Airlines with the delegation to Paris via Guangzhou.
There are 29 tourists from Shandong in the team, most of them are family groups, including a newly married couple and three couples, as well as relatives and friends. We can say that the team is full of energy. The tour leader and tour guide is a handsome man surnamed Li, who is proficient in many languages. He has been leading tours in Europe for more than ten years, and has rich business experience and knowledge. He has won praise from everyone along the way with his skillful and humorous explanations, especially the compact and reasonable schedule and orderly itinerary.
The time difference between France and China has been delayed by six hours. China Southern Airlines International Flight took off from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport that night, flew overnight, and landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on time the next morning.
The pick-up station is a luxury bus made in Europe, with air cushion, full power, low noise and spacious and comfortable ride. Both drivers are Hungarian, skilled, polite, clean and tidy, with orderly luggage and a strong sense of time.
As soon as they set foot on the land of Europe, the sky was clear, and the group guests felt the special air for a while, took deep breaths frequently and enjoyed the fresh air there. Looking at the blue sky, dozens of "smoke-pulling" roads formed at the tail of passenger planes cut through the sky, criss-crossing and flying in different directions to all parts of the world. When I first arrived in France, I was curious to see this rare sight on weekdays.
When traveling in Europe, you should know about the local architecture. The main architectural forms are Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Greek triangular lintels and columns are easy to identify, Roman added arches, vaults and semi-domes on this basis, Byzantine transformed the semi-domes into onion-shaped semi-domes, while Gothic replaced the former domes with towering spires, and the Renaissance was characterized by symmetrical and glittering baroque buildings.
Paris is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, with the reputation of "Flower City", "City of Light" and "City of Romance", which is full of romantic atmosphere everywhere. From the airport to downtown Paris by car, the streets are clean and tidy, and the European-style buildings on both sides of the streets look exactly the same, which is very distinctive. Tracing back to history, this is due to the thorough transformation of the old city by the mayor of Osman as the chief designer during the Second Empire. Since then, Paris has entered a "modern city" beyond tradition and become the most romantic "flower city" in the world.
The bus stopped near the Louvre and we walked into the largest museum in Europe. The Louvre was built at the end of 12 century and was originally used for defense. After expansion and renovation, it gradually evolved into a magnificent palace. /kloc-in the 6th century, Francois I began to collect all kinds of artworks on a large scale, and emperors of all dynasties continued this tradition. Most of the collection comes from the spoils of Napoleon's time, with a collection of 400 thousand pieces, the highest in the world. Among them, the statue of Venus, the portrait of Mona Lisa and the stone carving of the goddess of victory are world-famous "three treasures of the town palace".
Venus statue has the perfect figure and appearance of ancient Greek women, with full breasts, round shoulders and flexible waist. This mature beauty is considered as the highest symbol of female physical beauty. No matter from which angle, it presents a unique beauty of women, and the broken upper limbs also give people more room for imagination.
The statue of the goddess of victory is perfect and vivid, with superb carving skills. The goddess guided the fleet through the wind and waves at the base of the warship, showing the theme of victory. Although the head and arms are gone, they are still regarded as rare treasures by the world. Its strong, plump and graceful body and its wings make people feel the majestic posture of its wings, which is amazing.
Mona Lisa, also known as Eternal Smile, is considered to be the first work that pays attention to psychological description in the history of western European painting. Dignified and handsome, with a deep and gentle smile on his face.
In the Louvre, I also saw many famous paintings I had seen before. Director Li introduced the historical origin of the Forbidden City before, and each person was given a guide map and an electronic reading pen for only one and a half hours. When I first arrived, it was difficult for the group members to get into the state and listen to the electronic explanation of the pen. It's like walking into a maze, only looking at some exhibition halls and leaving the palace with some regrets.
Director Li has said many times that you can't see modern things in Europe, and there are not many high-rise buildings. What you really see are ancient European buildings, magnificent palaces, cathedrals in spiritual shrines, fortified castles, and exquisite sculptures and paintings. Secondly, it brings many inspirations to people.
Another stop is Place de la Concorde, a famous French scenic spot. /kloc-in the 0/8th century, King Louis XV ordered the construction of "Louis XV Square" to show the world the supreme imperial power. During the Great Revolution, it was called "Revolutionary Square" and was displayed by the French people as a stage to destroy the royal power. 1795 was renamed "Place de la Concorde" and 1840 was renovated to form its present scale. After staying here for more than ten minutes, the group members quickly took photos as a souvenir.
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is located in the center of the Star Square. It was built by Napoleon to commemorate the victory of 1805 in defeating the Russian-Austrian Coalition forces. It has a history of 100 years. With this as the center, 12 avenues radiate outward, which makes the urban traffic in Paris extend in all directions.
The famous scenic spots in Paris are concentrated on both sides of the beautiful Seine River, so it is a good choice to take a boat tour. In the afternoon, members of the tour group took a cruise and visited the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame de Paris, Eiffel Tower ... Especially Notre Dame de Sinai, a typical gothic building, which is still solemn and sacred, even more distinctive than land visits. The group guests dine in the cruise restaurant on the Seine River and feel the exotic romance. I stayed at the Le restarturant hotel chain in a small French town that night. Located on the hillside with convenient transportation, this hotel has a beautiful environment, a distinctive wooden two-story building, neat bedding and rich western food in the morning.
At noon on the third day, I arrived in Frankfurt, the financial center city of Germany. The rainy weather in the city has greatly reduced the scenery here. The old town hall building on one side of the square, three conjoined buildings and a stepped herringbone roof are very distinctive and are symbols of Frankfurt. The nearby Emperor's Cathedral is also called the Emperor's Coronation Church because ten emperors in Germany held coronation ceremonies here in Roman times.
On the fourth morning, I took a bus to Fu Sen, an Austrian town. The style of Fu Sen town is leisure and freedom, with the modernity of the town and the randomness of the village. It is famous because there are two swan castles in the mountains, old and new. Overlooking the castle, the barrier is strict and the world is invincible, which makes this town exude the infinite charm of combining rigidity with softness.
It was Saturday, and the number of vehicles increased obviously. I met hundreds of RVs and trailer RVs along the way. Europeans like holiday travel and enjoy a leisure and romantic lifestyle, which is enviable.
In the afternoon, we arrived in Innsbruck, Austria. Located in the Alps Valley, this city has hosted two Winter Olympics in history, namely 1964 and 1976. Among them, in order to commemorate the engagement of maximilian I, the "golden roof" decorated with 3450 pieces of gold foil veneer on the balcony of a building in the city is the landmark of the city. I visited the city scenery, stayed in the Winter Olympics Village in the valley, and enjoyed the accommodation mobilized by the Winter Olympics that year.
On the fifth day, we set out on time early in the morning. When Li Dao announced that he was going to Venice, the members were full of joy and expectation.
Venice is the most beautiful water city in the world. There is a metaphor that God shed tears here, making this water city full of crystal and tenderness. The bus is near Shuicheng. According to local regulations, transfer to the local bus and arrange local tour guides to pick up the group. The traffic scene explains the attraction of this water city, which attracts tourists from all over the world. After disembarking in Venice, the tour guide took the group to walk around the north bank of the Golden River to explain. The stone cell, the bridge of sighs and the governor's office soon came to St. Kyle's Square.
St. Kyle Square is the most famous scenic spot in Venice. At the entrance, there are two tall pillars. On the east pillar stands a bronze lion spreading its wings and flying. This is the symbol of Venice, which is famous as the "flying lion". The square is surrounded by European-style ancient buildings, which are magnificent and shocking. /kloc-French emperor Napoleon praised it as "the most beautiful living room in Europe" in the 0/9th century. The magnificent St. Kyle's Cathedral to the east of the square is the most eye-catching. It was the largest church in medieval Europe. It combines the architectural features of the East and the West. After several renovations, an original Byzantine building was decorated in Gothic style, and then the Renaissance style appeared. The structure of the whole church presents a Greek design, which is perfect to be called a classic in Venetian architectural art, and the St. Kyle Bell Tower, which is about 100 meters high, rises from the ground. Dozens of seagulls hover in the air, and hundreds of pigeons sometimes spread their wings and fly, and sometimes land to get along with tourists. Artists play relaxed and cheerful western music in the square. All this makes people intoxicated in a cheerful and romantic world. It is said that when the tide is high, the water overflows the square and becomes a water field, where people of all ages play and have fun.
This water city, supported by wooden stakes and mud and covered with a layer of Istrad stone, is so strong in water architecture that it is still well preserved after thousands of years of vicissitudes, which is a miracle of world architecture.
The style of Venice can never be separated from "water", and it is also the only city in the world without cars. The main means of transportation has such a beautiful name as "gondola". This light and slender black boat with unique appearance is the means of transportation for Venetians to live here for generations. In order to save time and see more scenic spots, director Li changed the original arrangement of taking a "gondola" to a yacht for ten people and visited the beautiful scenery on both sides of the canal. The Grand Canal with rippling blue waves, the "gondola" with winding waterways, various European-style ancient buildings on both sides of the strait, and beautiful bridges on the water ... Venice, a floating city, not only attracts tourists with its unique architectural structure, but also makes them linger with its profound historical accumulation.
Stay at a four-star hotel in Boston at night (embassy &; Boston). In the lingering feelings of Shuicheng, living in this unique sea view room has a unique artistic conception. On the balcony, the warm sea breeze blows your face, and the fatigue of the day goes with the wind.
There are many kinds of western-style breakfasts in the hotel. Looking out of the restaurant window, a red sun is rising from the sea level east of Ran Ran. Beautiful scenery brings more reverie to people, and they are reluctant to leave for a long time.
After breakfast, take a bus to Rome. Rome is the capital of Italy and the birthplace of the Roman Empire. More than 2,000 years of history, like a huge museum, subverts our understanding of history and reality from time to time. According to Director Li, when the United Nations World Heritage Organization came to Rome, it could not define the specific meaning, but only rated the whole Rome as a world heritage.
Walking into the urban area of Rome, we can see many ancient Roman relics and well-preserved places of interest, from which we can see the prosperity of ancient Rome at that time, which is also an important symbol of ancient Roman civilization. This is the Arc de Triomphe in Constantine, which was built to commemorate Constantine the Great defeated Emperor Marcuse and unified the Roman Empire. It is also one of the three most famous and well-preserved Arc de Triomphe in the world. Next to it is the Colosseum in ancient Rome, which can accommodate 80 thousand spectators during the imperial period. It is specially designed for slave owners, nobles and freemen to watch beast fighting or slave fighting performances. In imagination, the scene of soldiers facing honor and death in those days must be terrible.
In Rome, it passes through the Vatican in China, a country with the smallest land area and a population of less than 1000. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the center of Catholicism in the world. It has the largest St. Peter's Church in the world and a magnificent square with a unique baroque architectural style. Here, you can feel the mysterious color of western religious culture, and you can go in and out at will after security check, and there are endless tourists.
This day is the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Director Li specially added a bottle of red wine to each table for dinner, so that everyone could have a special holiday in a foreign country. At the dinner table, with the aid of the affinity of wine, everyone raised their glasses in succession, which enhanced the friendship between the group guests. After dinner, I was on my way. The sun has not set on one side of the window, but the full moon is already in the sky on the other side. It's getting dark and the moonlight is getting brighter. Please think twice about your relatives during the festival. At this moment, the moonlight is bright, and I believe everyone is missing their relatives in their hometown.
The bus traveled along the mountain road to a small town in Italy and stayed in a Michelin chain store with a history of more than 400 years. Director Li has been in Europe for more than ten years, and it is the second time to come to such a historic store. We are very lucky.
The concept of Europeans is to advocate ancient and historic things, and the older they are, the more valuable they are. For example, they don't care about the new BMW Mercedes-Benz, but the old cars are more valuable than these luxury cars, and so are the houses. Under the hint of director Li, everyone can feel the quaint and elegant atmosphere emitted by a century-old shop. Oil paintings with golden borders are hung in the proper position of the wall, and several pieces of European ancient furniture are just right. A European chandelier in the center of the roof makes this century-old shop look magnificent at night.
I had the same rich western breakfast in the old shop, and then I went to Florence by bus.
Florence has the reputation of "Flower City" and is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Many famous cultural figures were born here in history. There are many museums, art galleries, palaces and churches here, which have a large collection of precious cultural relics. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Flowers is one of the most beautiful churches in the world. It has the largest dome in the world and has become an important landmark of this city. Opposite the church is the Sangiovani Baptist Church, which was built in the 7th century. It was transformed into a white octagonal building in the 1 1 century. Giotto Bell Tower is located next to the church, and its exquisite relief and harmonious color match complement each other with the church. Not far away, the Town Hall Square, also known as Medici Square, is like a magnificent open-air sculpture art museum, and sculptures in different historical periods abound. The whole pure white marble statue of David in front of the city hall is regarded as a model of classical works of art, but what you see is a replica of the same scale.
After a quick visit to the scenic spots, I took a bus to a three-star hotel in the suburbs. Because there is a supermarket nearby, Li Dao specially changed the group meal to self-care, and promised to go back to Paris to invite everyone to taste traditional French dishes such as snails and foie gras. Everyone agreed. Then I went to the supermarket to buy food, where I experienced the dignity of China people.
On the eighth day of my trip, I left for Switzerland early in the morning. Switzerland is called "the hometown of mountains and the hometown of lakes", and its natural scenery is the most beautiful among the countries it has been to.
In Switzerland, we first went to the central city of Lucerne, also known as Lucerne. This is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and rivers, with lakes and mountains. Medieval churches and towers can be seen everywhere in this city. There are ancient narrow street squares, century-old shops that make people stop, and dazzling traditional goods. The most famous are Swiss clocks, sabers and exquisite handmade lace and embroidery.
In Lucerne, I visited the Lion Monument. The Lion Monument is a symbol of Swiss loyalty and perseverance. It was set up to commemorate the 786 Swiss mercenaries who died in August1792 to protect the family of Louis XVI in Paris. The statue of the "dying lion of Lucerne" fell to the ground in pain, with a broken spear on his shoulder and a shield with the Swiss national emblem next to it. It was carved on natural rocks by Danish sculptors in 182 1 year, and is known as "the most tragic and touching statue in the world". Since then, Switzerland has ended the history of exporting mercenaries except the Vatican.
In the square by the Lake Lucerne, the group members are free to move around, some enjoy the beautiful scenery here, some go into the store to choose their favorite traditional products, and all kinds of Swiss watches are placed everywhere in the transparent window cabinets in the store. Whether you buy it or not, people think you are happy to come to this country of origin to feast your eyes.
After the whole team is assembled, cross the expressway, arrive at the Golden Pass Express Station, and take the sightseeing express to Staade. When I arrived at the railway station, I found that there was no ticket gate and no security channel. The platform is open, there are only a few ticket vending machines, and occasionally a few staff members can be seen. Passengers buy their own tickets. This shows that the integrity of Europeans is quite high and there is no need for strict supervision of public behavior. However, the credit mechanism is very perfect. Once the untrustworthy person is investigated, the credit rating plummets, which is not worth the loss. As far as staying in a hotel is concerned, there is no need for a deposit at all. Check out, hand in your card and leave.
Europeans also have a strong sense of rules. Judging from the traffic situation, it is no longer a priority for pedestrians at crosswalks. Vehicles can follow cars in urban areas and congested highway sections, and have never seen traffic jams. The traffic rules are a little different from those in China. German highways do not limit the speed of passenger cars, and turn on the lights in broad daylight. Vehicles travel freely between EU countries, and the journey is very pleasant. Only Switzerland, a non-EU country, has border checkpoints.
Sitting on the sightseeing express, along the way, the lakes and mountains are full of green, and the cabins with local characteristics or dots or clusters form a beautiful picture, which is amazing. Get off at Gestede Station, a small town in the valley. Because of the high altitude and deep chill, the group guests all entered the store and rested early.
On the morning of the ninth day, take a bus to the Piyong Mountain Pass ropeway station at the foot of the glacier 3000 snow mountain, and take the cable car to the top of the mountain at an altitude of 3000 meters in several sections. It is famous for glaciers, snow-capped mountains and ice cracks, and skiers from all over the world flock here in winter. In our season, most of the snow melts everywhere, and we can only see Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, Matterhorn, the iconic peak in Switzerland, and the famous Jungfrau from the observation deck. Unfortunately, due to the limited time, traveling with a group, I can't get close to these famous peaks in Europe, and I can't experience the excitement of glacier express and gear train, let alone enjoy the mood of a free traveler.
At the third stop of the cable car, some group guests went down to the cliff plank road, glass plank road, tightrope walking and cage climbing drill, so that tourists could enjoy the excitement.
Chillon castle, located in the east of Montreux, Vaud, is built on the rocks near the lake Geneva, just like floating on the lake, and is known as "the top ten castles in Europe". This castle was once a military fortress with a special geographical position here. The defense facilities in the castle are complete, and the overall layout is reasonable and perfect. Because it is strong and beautiful, it is called a strange pearl in the history of architecture.
Arrive in the French town in the evening, return to Paris at noon the next day, and visit Versailles, the largest palace in Europe and one of the five largest palaces in the world, in the afternoon. Versailles shows the most powerful history of the French kingdom 400 years ago. The palace is resplendent and luxurious, with French classical style on the outside and Baroque decoration on the inside, supplemented by Rococo design. The mirror hall, the war hall, the Apollo hall, the king's bedroom and other rooms are beautifully decorated. The back garden of Versailles is a model of French gardens, with exquisite sculptures, symmetrical patterns, exquisite patterns and bright flowers and trees, which show the intelligence of the French everywhere.
On the eleventh day, I took a bus to the last scenic spot in my trip-the Eiffel Tower. The 324-meter-high Eiffel Tower stands in the Ares Square on the south bank of the Seine River. It was built to commemorate the 0/00th anniversary of the French Revolution/KLOC. Named after the designer, completed in 1889. It is a symbol of French culture and a landmark of Paris. For 45 years, it has been the tallest building in the world. It is loved by the French as the "Iron Lady" and has stood proudly for more than a century. It shows the whimsical romantic interest, artistic taste, innovative spirit and sense of humor of the French. On the first day, I took a boat along the Seine River and saw the magnificent appearance of the tower from many angles, which had a lingering visual impact. 10 days later, I stood at the foot of the iron tower again and looked up at this masterpiece in the history of world architecture again. I was filled with emotion and glory.
France is not only a romantic city, but also a gourmet paradise. The French people's pursuit of perfection is also reflected in the food culture. The trip to Europe is coming to an end, and everyone is still looking forward to the French snail foie gras feast promised by Director Li. Snail is a national dish in France, and foie gras is also one of the top delicacies in France. There is a saying that you can't go to France without eating snail foie gras. In a restaurant near the Paris Opera House, Director Li specially gave this gift to every group guest to show their friendship for these ten days. A small dish of delicate foie gras melts slowly in your mouth and feels beautiful. Another small dish of five snails is more delicious with olive sauce. This is not only the beauty of taste, but also the beauty of the soul. As a traditional French dish, it absolutely stimulates everyone's taste buds. Thanks to Director Li's thoughtful arrangement, so that everyone can taste the national cuisine in Paris. Let this beautiful woman draw a happy ending for her trip to Europe.
Everywhere I went in Europe, I deeply felt the long history of the West and the leisurely and romantic life atmosphere brought by this historical culture. Generally speaking: eat well, live clean, swim far, swim urgently and have fun. It's very satisfying to complete the trip to many countries in Europe in such a short time. If I have to travel to a distant place again, I will choose Europe, because it is a heavy and vivid textbook of western history and culture, as well as the customs and customs brought to Europeans by western history and culture, green ecology, leisure and romance, rigor and trustworthiness.