Musée du Quai Branly, Paris

What are the characteristics of this museum?

It is located between Alma Bridge and lena bridge, on the left Bank of the Seine. The specificity of this museum is that it is really modern and paradoxically it is devoted to primitive art. You can find 3500 artifacts from all parts of the world. The Musée du Quai Branly houses four remarkably rich and precious collections, which it conserves, manages and documents with a dual aim in view. Firstly, they must be presented to the general public through regular rotation of artifacts in the permanent collections area and during temporary exhibitions; secondly, they must serve as useful and accessible resources for students, teachers and researchers worldwide.

What should there be in a travelers bag performing this activity ?

You must not forget money to buy stuff to eat in the garden of the museum, that is very convenient and nice. You will enjoy a beautiful landscape.

How can transportation be provided for this travel activity?

By the underground , you can take RER C : station «  Pont de l'alma » , or  the subway , line 9 , station «  Alma-Marceau » .

You can also take the favorite cool Parisian way to travel: Velib! (Bike … SO HYPE)

Where can the traveler accommodate?

In Paris, there are a lot of hotels, often really expensive

How long does this activity last?

You can choose by yourself, in this museum, you can go very fast but you can also choose to stay for a movie, (there’s a cinema), and a conference room, where you can listen to lectures. This is fascinating .This museum is really interesting , even if he's not that big ,  you must spend at least 1 hour there to enjoy it.

How much money is needed for this activity?

For the permanent collection, it costs 8 Euros for adults and 6 Euros for children.

Why should a traveler do this activity? 

We all have to learn to appreciate culture of other ancient civilizations, to respect it; it will help you to be open minded.  Last, it's rare to find places in Europe devoted to the primitive art of other countries people; it's a must when you come to Paris. 

What a beautiful place!

Cultural and Sport Tourism in Umbria, Italy: "Sagrantino Route"

  

1. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS TYPE OF TOURISM?

Starting and finishing point: Montefalco   http://www.comunemontefalco.it

Distance: 41 km.

Total ascent: 400 metres

Grade: medium

Road surface: asphalt

Recommended type of bike: road and hybrid

Places to visit in the area: Montefalco, Campello sul Clitunno, Pissignano, Trevi.

Montefalco is famous throughout the world for its superb Sagrantino, perhaps the very best of Umbrian wines, as well as for its excellent olive oil and the beauty of the surrounding hills.

 Montefalco has been classified as one of the "Most beautiful small towns in Italy", and its wonderful position overlooking the central part of the region has earned it the name of “the Balcony of Umbria”.

The surrounding area is also an easy place to cycle around, which is why we have chosen a spot just outside the town walls as the starting point of this particular route. In fact, you are going to leave from the large car park on the outside of the walls, and from here ride through the town and carry on in the direction of Spoleto and Trevi.

2.WHAT SHOULD THERE BE IN THE BAG OF THE TRAVELLER PERFORMING THIS TRIP?

First of all you should have a rucksack in which you can put all the things you need for this type of trip: water, food, a change of clothes, a map, a compass, a towel, paper handkerchiefs, a cap

 3. HOW CAN TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED FOR THIS TRIP?

You can get to Moltefalco by your own car, or, if you travel  by train,  you should stop at Foligno Station and from there you can take a bus up to Montefalco. To check the bus timetable: http://www.umbriamobilita.it/it 

For the train timetable: www.ferroviedellostato.it

4. WHERE CAN THE TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATE DURING THIS TRIP?

There are plenty of  beautiful "agriturismi", B&Bs,  hotels and hostels in Umbria, especially in and around Montefalco, so you have a large and rich choice of  accommodation. Anyway, if you like nature, swimming, beauty and traditional cuisine, you can choose among these accommodation:

Villa Pambuffetti  Viale della Vittoria 20, (06036 Montefalco, Perugia)

www.deliciousitaly.com/.../hotel-villa-pambuffetti.html

 Tenuta Colverano

www.booking.com/Tenuta-Colverano

5. HOW LONG DOES THIS TRIP LAST? (MINIMUM TIME-DAY)

This trip may last 3 to 5 days, but it can be longer if you wish to visit some of

the marvellous Umbrian villages.

6. HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED FOR THIS TRIP? (MINIMUM)

This trip might be a bit expensive if you choose a high level accommodation. In this case the price could be around 500 E for a five-day trip (bike rental included).

7. WHY SHOULD A TRAVELLER DO THIS TRIP? WHAT WILL THE TRAVELLER’S BENEFIT BE?

This kind of bike tour is the advised route for discovering the Sagrantino wine as well as the numerous art beauties of Umbria while peacefully and pleasantly cycling through the green olive groves and grapeyards . It is possible to tour the zone of Montefalco and Bevagna tasting the Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco wines on the way, purchasing fine olive oil directly from the producers and visiting very interesting medioeval and renaissance churches as well as important historical monuments.

Montefalco, the starting town of this tour,  is the home of Sagrantino and is known as the 'ringhiera dell'Umbria' or 'balcony of Umbria' for its panoramic position. The town is equally celebrated for the series of frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.

www.museodiocesanopa.it/chiese/s-francesco-d’assisi