Are you planning a weekend in London like me? Here are some tips and places of interest not to be missed!
GOOD DEALS IN LONDON
I have already made several short stays in London in my life and what I love in this city is that it is alive! In addition, for the French it is a place really accessible for all budgets.
For lodging:
you will find many hotels with good value for money in the vicinity of downtown London. You will find many single or double
rooms for about fifty euros per night (but for this price you will have to be satisfied with a common bathroom). In general I opt
for this type of accommodation I
only check that a metro station is nearby. But the most profitable is the hostel, perfect if you travel alone for a few days. To book your hotel in advance, turn to vacation rentals. The apartment rental is ideal to feel like home!
To book your flight: Low cost airlines like Easy Jet or Ryan Air will allow you to travel to London for a very good price. Try to book your flight in advance, it will be even cheaper ... And if you book cheap flights from London to London it is the cheapest way to find the best deal.
For transport on site:
I advise you to buy an Oyster Card (£ 5). You can recharge this one from the amount you want at the terminals or at a ticket office. Without this card, know that the metro ticket costs 4 £ per unit ... And do not hesitate to also take the buses ... They are not very expensive and they allow to discover the city otherwise.
For sightseeing:
know that there is a map, the "London Pass" allowing you to access more than 60 London tourist attractions. Available for 1, 2, 3 or 6 days, it will allow you to save money and avoid queues! (By cons if you order it online, plan a waiting period of about 15 days for France).
LONDON UNAUTHORIZED MONUMENTS
In London you will find many emblematic monuments where Culture and History are at the rendezvous ... Here are some monuments to be missed under no pretext, to prepare your weekend in London!
Tower Bridge:
The Tower Bridge is a world famous rocking bridge with its original architecture. Tower Hill (District, Circle) or London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee)
Tower of London:
the Tower of London houses the famous jewels of the crown! It was built at the end of the eleventh century by William the Conqueror and was long used as a royal residence. Subway Tower Hill (District, Circle) or London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee) - The price for an adult is quite high, expect about $ 20 to visit ...
Saint Paul's Cathedral:
located in the historic heart of the city, this cathedral is considered a masterpiece ... And you can climb to the top of the dome (530 steps anyway), to enjoy a breathtaking view on the city.
Trafalgar Square:
Trafalgar Square is certainly a place full of history, as its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Here you will find the National Gallery, one of the most important museums in London. the famous Lion Fountain and the Nelson Column.
Buckingham Palace:
This royal palace was built in the 18th century. He is known throughout the world and his "changing of his guard" is an unavoidable ritual. It is unfortunately rare to be able to visit it from the inside (only two months in summer).
######Big Ben:
the most famous monument of London, it is it. Big Ben is a 13-ton bell, which sounds every 15 minutes, located in the clock tower of the Westminster Palace
ENJOY THE LONDON GREENERY
Do you like greenery or simply want to rest in quiet places? Here are some charming places where you can spend a good time while staying in London ...
Saint James Park:
This park is located close to Buckingham Palace, and is the oldest of the royal parks. Perfect for a picnic, this park of 23 hectares houses a large lake and many animals: geese, ducks, pelicans and squirrels!
Highgate Cemetery:
This cemetery, and somewhat like the Père-Lachaise in Paris, contains wild vegetation encompassing many Victorian tombs. It would even seem that it is one of the favorite places of residence of the vampires since the end of the nineteenth century ...
Hampstead
is a district of North West London where you can stroll ... Just a few minutes by subway from London you will be immersed in a rather rural atmosphere with historic pubs, cobbled streets and white-style houses Victorian ... Underground Hampstead or Belsize Park (Northern Line) or Swiss Cottage (Jubilee Line).
This is something to take care of a few days ... Besides that you should always plan a small shopping session in London.(next episode)
