Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Paris lies a serene sanctuary that captivates the hearts of locals and visitors alike - Luxembourg Gardens.
The church was built in 1685-1690 according to the plans of Don Antoinade Masha. Its façade dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. The triangular pediment rests on pilasters with Doric and Ionic capitals, taken from the ancient Saint Eloi de Barnabite church, destroyed during the construction of Boulevard Palace. Cylindrical vault of the interior in the 19th century was rebuilt by Baltar. In St. Genevieve chapel (Baltar built it in 1844) there is a collection of paintings from the beginning of the 17th century depicting scenes from the Old Testament; in the right side nave. "The Adoration of the Shepherds" by J.-M. Brall; the Baroque pulpit, dating from 1749, is decorated with marquetry panels with ivory and pewter inlays.
Beautiful beaches among palm trees, famous resorts hosting hundreds of famous guests, blue Mediterranean skies, luxury hotels and crystal clear waters - these are the tourist canons of this unusual region - Cote d'Azur, also known as French Riviera. Tourists from all over the world come to the south of France for a sunny holiday, longing for luxury, golden sand and azure sea, combined with impressive nature of the long coastline.
French cuisine will be always in high demand. In addition to many different dishes from the main menu, the French are famous for their desserts. Only they can find a dessert for almost every taste. They seem to have come up with absolutely everything. Cookies, cakes, souffles, all this is present in their kitchen.
