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Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

Bathed by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic, the islands of the Dalmatian coast are real jewels, still preserved from mass tourism. 2- Impressive architecture. The architecture of some tourist sites in Croatia is another highlight of this destination, too often reduced (wrongly) to resorts with ...

20
June
2007

Cabourg: 5 ideas for visiting the town in the footsteps of Marcel Proust

view of the Normandy coastline. This promenade also allows you to admire the Belle Époque Seaside villas, which are one of the jewels of the local architecture. 3- The Grand Hotel and Casino It is also on the seafront, "feet in the sand" that Le Grand Hôtel and le Casino de Cabourg stand. ...

04
June
2021

Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

inistries and administrative buildings on an area of 49 km2. But the city, far from being austere, is worth a visit for the beauty of its gardens and architecture. 2- Visit the pink mosque For tourists, Putrajaya's main attraction is not its history or administrative function, but rather a spect ...

12
Dec
2022

Barcelona

unds and the current Museum of Zoology. The Parc Güell, located on the heights of Barcelona, was commissioned by Count Güell to Gaudí and blends nature and architecture. The Palacio Güell, the Casa Milà (nicknamed la Perdrera) and the Parc Güell belong to the World Heritage by UNESCO. The ...

02
May
2007

The Richelieu Music Festival: the meeting place for music lovers in Indre-et-Loire

A musical escapade The Richelieu Music Festival offers a summer break all about music, in a setting of greenery and 17th century architecture. The city-museum of Richelieu located in the southern region of the Loire castles has indeed preserved exceptional historical places. During the festival, ...

24
July
2014

The Theorem of Narcissus: a free exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris

habit of playing with illusion, the imaginary and the unreal. In the Le Théorème de Narcisse tour, some works turn with the wind, others reflect the architecture of the Petit Palais, while a Blue River flows up to the monument's gate! As the title of the exhibition suggests, most of these cr ...

04
Oct
2021

Naoshima: an island museum in Japan

hotel rooms, provided you pay between €225 and €600 per night. Even if you don't stay there, this house is a must-see on the island because of its architecture combining concrete with large volumes and the works it houses. The collection of this museum is very eclectic, with works by Alberto ...

10
Jan
2022

Flowers: the new Biennial of Arts blossoms in Nice this summer

on Nice, Queen of Flowers explores, from June 10 to October 9, 2022, the many links that unite the city with flowers. Often evoked in the decorations of its architecture, they also have their importance in the local economy and of course in the famous flower battles typical of the Nice carnival! ...

13
June
2022

The Château de Boulogne-la-Grasse : 5 good reasons to visit this amazing place

the castle. Some €620,000 was raised in order to buy the castle and save this architectural treasure dating from the early 20th century. 2- Its architecture is remarkable The Château de Boulogne-la-Grasse is an architectural folly built on the border of the Oise and the Somme, at the initi ...

21
June
2022

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Malaysia

you will never feel that you are putting your health at risk. The cities, especially Kuala Lumpur the capital, offer an amazing mix of traditional architecture and all-out modernity, noticeable especially in the many skyscrapers under construction. 2- For the multicultural society One of the ...

16
Nov
2022

Timisoara: 5 good reasons to visit this Romanian city.

lthough still unknown to French tourists, the city of Timisoara in Romania is home to the largest collection of ancient buildings in the country. The architecture of the Cetate, Iosefin, Elisabetin, and Fabric neighborhoods, where the influence of Viennese Baroque is clearly perceptible, has earned ...

29
Mar
2023

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

d tourist site in Normandy and the third most visited site in France, after the Eiffel tower and the Palace of Versailles, because of its exceptional architecture and its bay. This site, classified as a historical monument in 1874, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979. An excepti ...

23
Apr
2007

Marrakech

erous mosques and was surrounded by ramparts. The rich history of this city, which was at times the capital of Morocco, is still evident today in its architecture. In 1147, the Almohads took over the city and built many palaces and religious buildings, such as the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, built ...

11
May
2007

Vulcania Park: discover the volcanoes.

nd around the world through spectacular simulations (images of real volcanic phenomena and sounds recorded in natural environments). With its original architecture inspired by a volcano crater, this park has become a must-visit attraction for visitors passing through Auvergne. It promises unique e ...

27
Nov
2007

Gothic architecture: presentation and characteristics

Presentation The Gothic architecture developed in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries. This architectural style, which succeeded Romanesque art, Spread rapidly north of the Loire River. It then Spread throughout Europe before being supplanted by Renaissance architecture in the mi ...

25
Mar
2008

Madrid: monuments and places to see

7th centuries. In particular, you can start with a visit to the famous Plaza Mayor, inaugurated in 1620, and continue with the Royal Palace, whose architecture is a mixture of Baroque and Classicism. You can also see the Cathedral of the Almudena that faces it. In the city center, don't miss t ...

23
Feb
2009

The Colosseum: an emblematic monument of Rome

e damage caused by earthquakes and the recovery of its stones. St. Peter's Basilica would have inherited stones from this amphitheater. Impressive architecture The Colosseum is an amphitheatre with an elliptical shape and four floors. The first three are supported by columns while the fourth is a ...

08
Dec
2011

What to do in Milan?

f the stores are overpriced, or simply out of your budget, you can spend a few hours strolling around, admiring the beautiful windows. A breathtaking architecture 6) Climb to the top of the Duomo: The Duomo in Milan has an amazing view. It is the third largest church in Christendom. 3500 statues as ...

06
Mar
2013

Horizons: a natural art exhibition in the Sancy massif.

nt way of seeing this medium mountain territory. The artists, selected through a call for projects, come from very diverse backgrounds (visual arts, architecture, design, landscape) and their sources of inspiration are very varied. They also achieve real technical feats for the occasion. Edition 20 ...

31
July
2014

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

he Chinese culture is mixed with various other influences, Japanese and Western in particular, so that the cities offer an amazing mix of traditional architecture and avant-garde buildings. More pleasant than mainland China in terms of traveler friendliness, infrastructure and cleanliness, this d ...

13
Mar
2019