Paris is the capital city of France. Situated on the banks of the river Seine in north-central France, it is also the capital of the Île-de-France région (also known as "Paris Region"), which encompasses Paris and its suburbs. The City of Paris had an estimated mid-2004 population of 2,144,700 [2]. The Paris urban area, extending well beyond the city boundaries, has today an estimated population of 9.9 million [3]. The Paris metropolitan area (including satellite towns) stood at 11.5 million in 1999 and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, due to its good climate and its cultural offerings. Barcelona houses several renowned museums as well as the unique modernist architecture. The city also has 4.5 km of beaches, from the historical Barceloneta to the newest, sandless bathing zone in the Forum. Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centres in Europe, dating largely from the 17th century. At this time, a series of concentric, semi-circular canals ("grachten") were dug around the old city centre. Along the canals houses and warehouses were built. Whether you already know where you want to go, or need some help and advice in planning your trip, we are here to help. Instead of overwhelming you with options we have carefully selected some of the most popular short break destinations. We have designed this brochure to be very simple to use and follow. The pricing is completely modular, and whilst some booking restrictions apply at certain times of the year, there is complete flexibility of duration and choice so that you can pick and choose at your leisure and tailor-make the perfect European short break to match your requirements. Each place has its own offering of diverse and unique appeal to visitors. All areas are well served with a choice of flights, rail or ferries from the UK including many regional departure points. Europe is rich in history, culture, att
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Disneyland® Resort Paris 15th Anniversary
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You've seen the movie, now take it for a spin
Hit the road with Lightning McQueen and friends on the new piston-pumping ride Cars Race Rally*, inspired by Disney•Pixar's Cars.
Welcome to Radiator Springs, a sleepy, one-horse-power town that's about to be woken up. So fuel-up for fun and get in gear to join this engine-roaring rally on the dusty desert track of Route 66 – you just know it's going to be a gas!
Rest assured though there's no need for pre-race nerves, as Lightning McQueen will be there to give you all the best driving tips. With more trophies and sponsors than you can shake a loose exhaust pipe at, this road champ will get you and your family revving into action in no time. So will Mater, a good ol' trusty tow-truck with a big heart and the quickest tow cable in Carburettor County. Buckle-up!
And, once you've discovered the hotshot-racing driver in you, it'll be time to take that pole-position and put everything you've learnt into practice. So get ready for a spin to take the chequered flag. There's vrrrrrooom for everyone.
*Inspired by Disney•Pixar's Cars
