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If the UK is suffering, above all, a series of shots (the tweed suits, tea time, the royal family, food say "surprising"), London appears as a modern, dynamic and thriving metropolis , arousing the wildest fantasies.
Indeed, the British capital, like the big cities like New York or Paris, opened internationally in the late twentieth century, including through accession to the European Union. The cosmopolitan city is revealed with more than 50 nationalities, speaking 300 different languages. It is thus common to encounter a punk alongside a businessman in the city.
Today, the city is not only the capital of England. It appears especially as the European capital of multiculturalism. Monuments, museums and galleries are plentiful and impose their vision of culture to the rest of Europe. London is home to a cultural experience and it still has a pawn ahead of its competitors.
Where the shoe pinches is unreasonable in the property prices. London has become a particularly expensive city in which the budget does not belong. Thus, the rents were higher than New York! Despite this, London remains a stunning city towards which all eyes converge.
History of London
In 43 AD, the Romans built a wooden bridge over the Thames from which Londonium developed. In 60, after a fire caused by the resistance to the Roman conquest of Queen Boudicca, the town was rebuilt and became the commercial and administrative capital of Britannia.
In 410, the city was abandoned and the Saxons in 789, the Vikings and the attacks of the barbarians began. Edward the Confessor who is on the throne in 1060 built the palace of Westminster, while trade is developing in the area of the City. In the middle of the twelfth century that London is named official capital of England.
In 1348, London was struck by the plague of the Black Death, which reduced the population by half. However, the population increases during the Tudor dynasty (1485). During the reign of Elizabeth I, the cultural activity is in full emulation. William Shakespeare is one of the engines.
The rise of Jacques VI of Scotland to the throne (1603-1625) marks the beginning of the reign of the Stuarts. At that time, the city has 200 000 inhabitants. In 1664, another wave of plague decimates 110,000 Londoners 8 months. Two years later, the Great Fire ravaged nearly 80% of the city. A project of Great Reconstruction is then led in particular by the architect Wren who is originally from St. Paul's Cathedral and 51 other churches.
In the early eighteenth century, London has 500 000 inhabitants, is the largest city in Europe. It enjoys an international reputation with the advent of Queen Victoria. The population stands at nearly 7 million people at the end of his reign. In 1910, it was the beginning of the reign of George V. Windsor with
In 1940, London suffered the incessant bombing of the Second World War. During this war, basements Whitehall are occupied by Churchill who heads military operations. The war claimed nearly 30,000 casualties. The City and the East End are in ruins.
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne. In the 60s, London is considered the city's most fashionable world. This is the "Swinging London". In 1979, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Prime Minister, she remained in that position for 11 years. David Cameron, the British Conservative Party, was prime minister since 2010.
Today, London is an international financial center and an place of culture with its hundreds of museums and historical monuments. London is still full of ambition.
City tour
With its village atmosphere, Notting Hill is a very nice neighborhood. Walking through the charming streets, you will feel like one of the famous characters in "Maid in Notting Hill!" Head towards Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, the neighborhood that saw the birth and growth of Queen Victoria.
Join through Hyde Park, the must Buckingham Palace, the world's most prestigious royal residence. Then, stop in a beautiful garden, the St James' Park. After visiting Buckingham Palace you will not refuse to rest facing the lake. Taking the Downing Street to join the Banqueting House, notice the guards in front of No. 10, known to be the residence of the Prime Ministers address. Please note that the street is subject to police checks.
If want to stroll and shopping then you just do not hesitate to get in Convent Garden. You can stop for a drink while listening to music groups or buy souvenirs.
Not far away is the district of the City, London's financial center. The famous St Paul's Cathedral stands majestically with its beautiful dome.
South of Saint James's Park, is the Westminster Abbey with her, his palace and cathedral.
Continue east to find the Tower of London, one of the leading London landmarks. Next, cross Tower Bridge onto the south bank of the Thames where you can visit the theater of Shakespeare's globe or take a ride on the big observation wheel, the London Eye - the city view is breathtaking!
Stay away a little to the north and head to Regent's Park, yet quiet and relaxing.
If you want to get away a little of London, Greenwich is the perfect place to escape for a day in the busy life of the city. The architecture, the palace and its grounds will amaze you. Go to the discovery of the famous Queen's House, which is located in the National Maritime Museum.
Southwest of the city, you'll feel like you're in the particular campaign by visiting the fabulous Kew Gardens. It brings flowers and plants more beautiful as each other in a royal setting. Do not miss the Hampton Court Palace, which borders the garden.
Many films are set in London and if we do not mention a few: "Mary Poppins" in 1964, "Maid in Notting Hill" in 1999 with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, "From Hell" in 2001, which is a reconstruction of the seedy district of Whitechapel in the 19th century streets, or "Match Point" by Woody Allen, in 2005 with gorgeous Scarlett Johansson.
Weather / When to go
What is the best time to visit London? What is it there now? All weather and climate information.
"Weather in London
Passport / Visa / Formalities
ID card for Europeans.
transport
by train
Eurostar is the easiest way to get to London. Passing under the sleeve, you will avoid the hazards of airports. It serves several times a day, the St Pancras and from Brussels (2h20 drive) and Paris - Gare du Nord (1:51 travel time). The new terminal at St Pancras is attached to Kings Cross station, where you can catch a train to other destinations in the country. The station is also served by several subway lines.
To take advantage of the lowest rates, it is advisable to book your tickets in advance. All Eurostar trains are wheelchair accessible.
Eurotunnel offers crossing the Channel from Calais to Folkestone (35 minute ride). It carries cars, caravans, bicycles, buses. Expect to pay about 100 euros round trip by car.
by plane
London has five airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton and Stanstead. They are often far from the city center and you have to take a shuttle bus to the center. The price of the shuttles is generally very high. The bus turns out, in most cases, the most reasonable option.
Heathrow is one of the largest airports in the world, it is connected to central London by bus and metro. Virtually all international airlines serve the capital. Paris-London takes only one hour.
If you do it well in advance, you can get a one way ticket to 23 euros with Easyjet.
boat
London is a few hours south coast of England. Fastest (90 minute ride) is from Calais to Dover. Other connections are also available from Cherbourg, Le Havre, Caen, St Malo to arrive in Portsmouth, Ramsgate, Newheaven ??
The vehicles can carry, so you can easily reach London by road. If you do not have a car, railway lines connect the ports to Victoria Station.
Airports
It was at Stansted Airport Ryanair and Easyjet qu'atterrissent companies. Depending on your source and the company, you can also land on one of the three other city airports: Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport.
Stansted Airport is 50 kilometers from the capital. Trains and buses provide quick and easy access to the city center of London.
Local transportation
Metro, bus, tram, taxi and trains will be your means of transport in London. Consider buying Pass for the day or for the weekend.
The Oyster Card is a rechargeable eg Pass which allows you to travel on all regardless areas for 19.50 euros per day transport. Take the London Travelcard to 7.50 euros / day if you know the areas where you will!
Buses and subways are free for children under ten years.
Attention pay £ 10 per day at the entrance to London for those visiting London by car.
If the UK is suffering, above all, a series of shots (the tweed suits, tea time, the royal family, food say "surprising"), London appears as a modern, dynamic and thriving metropolis , arousing the wildest fantasies.
Indeed, the British capital, like the big cities like New York or Paris, opened internationally in the late twentieth century, including through accession to the European Union. The cosmopolitan city is revealed with more than 50 nationalities, speaking 300 different languages. It is thus common to encounter a punk alongside a businessman in the city.
Today, the city is not only the capital of England. It appears especially as the European capital of multiculturalism. Monuments, museums and galleries are plentiful and impose their vision of culture to the rest of Europe. London is home to a cultural experience and it still has a pawn ahead of its competitors.
Where the shoe pinches is unreasonable in the property prices. London has become a particularly expensive city in which the budget does not belong. Thus, the rents were higher than New York! Despite this, London remains a stunning city towards which all eyes converge.
History of London
In 43 AD, the Romans built a wooden bridge over the Thames from which Londonium developed. In 60, after a fire caused by the resistance to the Roman conquest of Queen Boudicca, the town was rebuilt and became the commercial and administrative capital of Britannia.
In 410, the city was abandoned and the Saxons in 789, the Vikings and the attacks of the barbarians began. Edward the Confessor who is on the throne in 1060 built the palace of Westminster, while trade is developing in the area of the City. In the middle of the twelfth century that London is named official capital of England.
In 1348, London was struck by the plague of the Black Death, which reduced the population by half. However, the population increases during the Tudor dynasty (1485). During the reign of Elizabeth I, the cultural activity is in full emulation. William Shakespeare is one of the engines.
The rise of Jacques VI of Scotland to the throne (1603-1625) marks the beginning of the reign of the Stuarts. At that time, the city has 200 000 inhabitants. In 1664, another wave of plague decimates 110,000 Londoners 8 months. Two years later, the Great Fire ravaged nearly 80% of the city. A project of Great Reconstruction is then led in particular by the architect Wren who is originally from St. Paul's Cathedral and 51 other churches.
In the early eighteenth century, London has 500 000 inhabitants, is the largest city in Europe. It enjoys an international reputation with the advent of Queen Victoria. The population stands at nearly 7 million people at the end of his reign. In 1910, it was the beginning of the reign of George V. Windsor with
In 1940, London suffered the incessant bombing of the Second World War. During this war, basements Whitehall are occupied by Churchill who heads military operations. The war claimed nearly 30,000 casualties. The City and the East End are in ruins.
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne. In the 60s, London is considered the city's most fashionable world. This is the "Swinging London". In 1979, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Prime Minister, she remained in that position for 11 years. David Cameron, the British Conservative Party, was prime minister since 2010.
Today, London is an international financial center and an place of culture with its hundreds of museums and historical monuments. London is still full of ambition.
City tour
With its village atmosphere, Notting Hill is a very nice neighborhood. Walking through the charming streets, you will feel like one of the famous characters in "Maid in Notting Hill!" Head towards Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, the neighborhood that saw the birth and growth of Queen Victoria.
Join through Hyde Park, the must Buckingham Palace, the world's most prestigious royal residence. Then, stop in a beautiful garden, the St James' Park. After visiting Buckingham Palace you will not refuse to rest facing the lake. Taking the Downing Street to join the Banqueting House, notice the guards in front of No. 10, known to be the residence of the Prime Ministers address. Please note that the street is subject to police checks.
If want to stroll and shopping then you just do not hesitate to get in Convent Garden. You can stop for a drink while listening to music groups or buy souvenirs.
Not far away is the district of the City, London's financial center. The famous St Paul's Cathedral stands majestically with its beautiful dome.
South of Saint James's Park, is the Westminster Abbey with her, his palace and cathedral.
Continue east to find the Tower of London, one of the leading London landmarks. Next, cross Tower Bridge onto the south bank of the Thames where you can visit the theater of Shakespeare's globe or take a ride on the big observation wheel, the London Eye - the city view is breathtaking!
Stay away a little to the north and head to Regent's Park, yet quiet and relaxing.
If you want to get away a little of London, Greenwich is the perfect place to escape for a day in the busy life of the city. The architecture, the palace and its grounds will amaze you. Go to the discovery of the famous Queen's House, which is located in the National Maritime Museum.
Southwest of the city, you'll feel like you're in the particular campaign by visiting the fabulous Kew Gardens. It brings flowers and plants more beautiful as each other in a royal setting. Do not miss the Hampton Court Palace, which borders the garden.
Many films are set in London and if we do not mention a few: "Mary Poppins" in 1964, "Maid in Notting Hill" in 1999 with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, "From Hell" in 2001, which is a reconstruction of the seedy district of Whitechapel in the 19th century streets, or "Match Point" by Woody Allen, in 2005 with gorgeous Scarlett Johansson.
Weather / When to go
What is the best time to visit London? What is it there now? All weather and climate information.
"Weather in London
Passport / Visa / Formalities
ID card for Europeans.
transport
by train
Eurostar is the easiest way to get to London. Passing under the sleeve, you will avoid the hazards of airports. It serves several times a day, the St Pancras and from Brussels (2h20 drive) and Paris - Gare du Nord (1:51 travel time). The new terminal at St Pancras is attached to Kings Cross station, where you can catch a train to other destinations in the country. The station is also served by several subway lines.
To take advantage of the lowest rates, it is advisable to book your tickets in advance. All Eurostar trains are wheelchair accessible.
Eurotunnel offers crossing the Channel from Calais to Folkestone (35 minute ride). It carries cars, caravans, bicycles, buses. Expect to pay about 100 euros round trip by car.
by plane
London has five airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton and Stanstead. They are often far from the city center and you have to take a shuttle bus to the center. The price of the shuttles is generally very high. The bus turns out, in most cases, the most reasonable option.
Heathrow is one of the largest airports in the world, it is connected to central London by bus and metro. Virtually all international airlines serve the capital. Paris-London takes only one hour.
If you do it well in advance, you can get a one way ticket to 23 euros with Easyjet.
boat
London is a few hours south coast of England. Fastest (90 minute ride) is from Calais to Dover. Other connections are also available from Cherbourg, Le Havre, Caen, St Malo to arrive in Portsmouth, Ramsgate, Newheaven ??
The vehicles can carry, so you can easily reach London by road. If you do not have a car, railway lines connect the ports to Victoria Station.
Airports
It was at Stansted Airport Ryanair and Easyjet qu'atterrissent companies. Depending on your source and the company, you can also land on one of the three other city airports: Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport.
Stansted Airport is 50 kilometers from the capital. Trains and buses provide quick and easy access to the city center of London.
Local transportation
Metro, bus, tram, taxi and trains will be your means of transport in London. Consider buying Pass for the day or for the weekend.
The Oyster Card is a rechargeable eg Pass which allows you to travel on all regardless areas for 19.50 euros per day transport. Take the London Travelcard to 7.50 euros / day if you know the areas where you will!
Buses and subways are free for children under ten years.
Attention pay £ 10 per day at the entrance to London for those visiting London by car.
