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Megève: 5 Things to Know About This Famous Ski Resort

Megève was the holiday destination of the Rothschild family. The resort of Megève, located in the heart of the Alps, embodies French chic and art de vivre. A holiday destination for the Rothschild family in the 1910s, this resort has welcomed the most prestigious royals and still ranks among the ...

04
Jan
2010

Holidays in France: 5 destinations to go to the mountains in summer

trend of summer holidays in the mountains, more and more tourism professionals, including Club Med, are offering all-inclusive holidays in France in the Alps and in particular in the Tarentaise valley. 2- The village of Valmorel At the entrance to the Tarentaise Valley, the picturesque village o ...

26
May
2021

Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

banks of the Po. Foodies will be pleased as Piedmont is a region renowned for its white truffles and for the quality of its wines. 3- To ski in the Alps The third good reason to choose Turin as a winter destination is its proximity to the winter sports resorts of the Alps. The province of Tur ...

15
Feb
2022

The Routo : a GR to walk in the footsteps of the shepherds

ourist route La Routo is a GR, that is, a long-distance hiking trail and even very long-distance hiking trail because it connects the Camargue to the Alps for more than 500 km. The name 'routo' is the word that designates the route of the herds in Occitan. This great cross-border route is the one ...

08
June
2022

Mountain in summer : discover the Val d'Escreins

The Little Canada of the Alps The Val d'Escreins is a nature reserve in the Hautes-Alpes where the mountain has remained intact. This natural setting with an area of 25 km2 occupies about a third of the territory of the commune of Vars. It extends between 1600 m and 3385 m of altitude and well d ...

13
July
2022

The ViaRhôna: a bicycle route from the Alps to the Mediterranean

the Rhône As its name suggests, the ViaRhôna follows the Rhône River for 815 km. It starts from the shores of Lake Geneva at Saint-Gingolph in the Alps and takes you to the beaches of the Mediterranean. In fact, you can end your trip near Arles in Port Saint Louis du Rhône or in Sète in the ...

21
Feb
2022

Out of season: a chilling thriller with Marina Hands on France 3

and macabre way. Swiss Captain Sterenn Peiry is put in charge of the case. With a painful past as her baggage, she returns to this village in the Alps where the corpse was discovered during the melting snow. Soon, French investigator Lyes Bouaouni reveals to her that another body was found in ...

01
Sep
2022

Chamrousse: What are the 5 main strengths of this resort?

1- Its proximity to Grenoble and Lyon. The Chamrousse resort in Isère is located just 30 km from Grenoble, the capital of the Alps. Even without a car, it is possible to access it by train to Grenoble and then by shuttle. The Transaltitude shuttle takes about an hour to reach the resort from the G ...

04
Jan
2024

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

1- An exceptional natural setting. Croatia stretches from the eastern end of the Alps to the coast of the Adriatic Sea, passing through the mountain range of the Dinaric Alps, which gives this destination a great diversity of landscapes. This country offers an exceptional natural setting, protecte ...

20
June
2007

The Tour de France: presentation and history

rst time the national borders by crossing the French-German border. The first crossing of the Pyrenees dates from 1910 and the first crossing of the Alps from the following year. The famous yellow jersey was created in 1919. In 1926, the Tour takes for the Première time its start in the province ...

05
July
2007

The Coupe Icare: the celebration of paragliding and aerial sports.

liding pilots and enjoy aerobatic demonstrations performed by the best experts in free flight. But the show doesn't just take place in the sky of the Alps! Other events are organized on the ground, including a free flight film festival, dedicated spaces for kites, and activities for children. Editi ...

10
Aug
2011

What to do in Milan?

e than 500 years to complete the construction work. It is a good idea to take the elevator to the roof where you will find a breathtaking view of the Alps on a clear day. 7) Visit the Sforza Castle In the heart of the city, the castle stands out for its grandeur and authenticity. Called "Castell ...

06
Mar
2013

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

The highest tourist train in Europe Contrary to what one might think, the highest tourist train in Europe is not in the Alps but in the Pyrenees! It criss-crosses the mountains in the Bearn region, in the heart of the Ossau Valley, not far from the Spanish border. This tourist train called pe ...

08
July
2021

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

ural and natural properties on this list. While the destination is already known for its location on the Mediterranean Sea and its proximity to the Alps, this global recognition will highlight the diversity of Nice's heritage. Indeed, this classification concerns a large part of the city. The ...

28
July
2021

Mountain Law: what does it change for your vehicle?

uring the winter period, i.e. from November 1 to March 31. It is up to the prefects of the 48 departments located in mountainous areas such as the Alps, Corsica, the Massif Central, the Jura Massif, the Pyrenees and the Vosges to draw up the list of communes concerned. This list will be drawn ...

12
Oct
2021

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

mmon laburnum or Laburnum vulgare described above. The Alpine laburnum (Laburnum alpinum) grows in the mountains especially in the Upper Jura, the Alps and Piedmont. Its advantage is that it comes in a weeping form: the 'Pendulum' variety, which does not exceed 2 metres in height and has hangi ...

13
Oct
2021

Vaujany: 5 good reasons to choose this village resort

ny is one of the 20 communes that make up the canton of Oisans located in the north of the Isère department. Unlike the other large resorts in the Alps, there are no high-rise buildings or large-scale holiday clubs, although the Pierre et Vacances and Odalys groups have set up establishments her ...

22
Dec
2021

Outdoor Festival 06 : the festival of outdoor sports in the Alpes-Maritimes

festival entirely devoted to outdoor sports. It must be said that with its privileged geographical location, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, the Alpes-Maritimes department is particularly conducive to the practice of many outdoor sports! A wide range of outdoor activities can be pr ...

21
Apr
2022

Piste noire: what is the value of the police series with Constance Labbé and Thibault de Montalembert?

1- For the mountain setting The mountains seem to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for French crime series writers! After the series Zone blanche which takes place in the Vosges and, more recently, the mini-series Le Meilleur d'entre nous broadcast on France 3, France Télévisions continu ...

23
Jan
2023

Alpes-Maritimes: Neolithic rock paintings discovered in Valdeblore

ey were partially camouflaged by vegetation. This rock fresco, which has been authenticated by members of the Institute of Prehistory and Archaeology Alps Mediterranean, is believed to be a representation of fighting scenes and funeral celebrations. The motifs traced with the fingertips by our ...

21
Feb
2023