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Timisoara: 5 good reasons to visit this Romanian city.

"She is nicknamed the little Romanian Vienna." Although 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 Vie ...

29
Mar
2023

Barcelona

From Antiquity to the present day Legend attributes the founding of the city, then called Barcino, to Hamilcar Barca the father of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal. The street layout as well as remnants of the ancient city walls are still visible today and part of the Roman city is now on ...

02
May
2007

Serbia: discover Novi Sad European Capital of Culture 2022

A place of artistic effervescence Novi Sad, which is located about 100 kilometers north of Belgrade, is not only the second largest city in Serbia. It is also a cultural center, where artistic life is vibrant, especially in disused factories turned into trendy art venues. The city did not wai ...

03
Sep
2021

Marrakech

Presentation The second largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Marrakech is nestled at the foot of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. This thousand-year-old city, where traditions have remained alive, is divided into two parts, the historic city or medina and the new city whose main district ...

11
May
2007

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

International recognition The inscription of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UN ...

28
July
2021

Kaunas in Lithuania: 5 things to do there

n the outside! It has a rich baroque style interior decoration dating back to 1771. Vilniaus Street also provides access to the main square of the city, where the old town hall and the old market are located. From there you can see Kaunas Castle, built at the confluence of two rivers, the Niem ...

19
Jan
2022

Cannes is awarded the City of Surfing label

2 or 3 stars allows you to see at a glance the level of quality of local spots, thanks to a sign placed at the entrance of the municipality. The city of Cannes awarded the label Between the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the French coastline is not short of surf ...

04
July
2022

Dubai: the destination of all records

A city built at high speed The city of Dubai developed from the 19th century on a modest fishing village. In less than 200 years, it has become the symbol of the United Arab Emirates to the point of eclipsing the capital Abu Dhabi, which is less known to tourists... Despite its relatively recent ...

15
Mar
2023

Porto : places to visit

Presentation Portugal's second most populous city after Lisbon, Porto is located in the north of the country at the mouth of the Douro River on the Atlantic coast. From time immemorial, this city that the Romans had named 'Portus' (the port) owed its prosperity to an important maritime and comme ...

30
Mar
2009

Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

1- Discover a city created from scratch About 20 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, the historic capital of Malaysia, is a much newer city called Putrajaya. This city, named after the very first Malaysian Prime Minister, was built from scratch starting in 1995 to become the country's new administ ...

12
Dec
2022

Malacca or Melaka in Malaysia: 6 things to do there

1- Take a picture at Dutch Square Located about 125 km from Kuala Lumpur (the Malaysian capital), the city of Melaka is the capital of the state of the same name. This touristy city is known for its historical heritage, which you'll get a glimpse of by starting your visit at Dutch Square. This s ...

12
Jan
2023

Christmas Holidays: 5 Destinations for Every Taste in France

In the capital of French gastronomy, the cuisine is generous and authentic, especially during the holiday season. From the beginning of December, the city dresses up in magical lights for the Festival of Lights in Lyon: another great reason to visit during this time of year! You can take advantage ...

29
Nov
2023

The Lyon Festival of Lights: a tradition since 1852

he origins of the festival The history of the Fête des lumières de Lyon is intimately linked to Lyon's religious history. Since the Middle Ages, the city of Lyon has venerated the Virgin Mary, but it was more precisely in 1643, during a plague epidemic, that the city of Lyon placed itself under t ...

13
Nov
2007

Visit Los Angeles: the main monuments and museums

Presentation Los Angeles, often referred to by the diminutive L.A., is the second largest city in the United States after New york and one of the best known for its entertainment industry. Open to the Pacific Ocean with the Santa Monica and San Pedro Bays, this destination also offers mountainou ...

27
Jan
2009

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

Walk in the steps of the giant Sletto Located in the extreme south of the Bas-Rhin, Sélestat is in the center of Alsace. High place of humanism, this city is rich in both culture and heritage. The easiest way to discover the city is to follow the marked route proposed by the Tourist Office. P ...

02
Dec
2021

Düsseldorf: an arty destination

The cradle of electro music Berlin is today an unavoidable capital of electronic music. Yet it was in Düsseldorf that it all began. It was in this city in the heart of post-war industrial Germany that the mythical band Kraftwerk ('power plant') considered the founder of electro music was born in ...

23
Feb
2022

Tourism Jordan: 5 things to do in Amman

1- Visit the Citadel of Amman The country's capital and largest city, Amman is usually the starting point for any trip to Jordan. In this city at the crossroads of history and modernity, there is no shortage of tourist attractions. Among the 5 things to do there, you can start by visiting one of ...

20
Jan
2023

The Old Nice and its history

le Ville and Cathédrale - Vieille Ville. Origins of Old Nice Old Nice is the witness of a thousand years of history. The most distant origins of the city of Nice date back to a Greek trading post called Nikaïa. This name, meaning 'the victorious one' evolved into Nicea, then Nice. Nevertheless, ...

16
Oct
2008

Madrid: monuments and places to see

Presentation The capital of Spain, Madrid is also the country's largest and most populous city. This contrasting destination combines the modern infrastructure of an economic, financial and administrative center with a rich architectural and artistic heritage. Having become the capital of Spain ...

23
Feb
2009

The Urban Eye: the Corbeil-Essonnes photo festival

Explore the city The L'Oeil urbain festival held each year in Corbeil-Essonnes (91) invites you to explore the city, as a common theme of the exhibitions presented but also as a place to wander. These photographic meetings created in 2013 offer free exhibitions on the themes of the city and new ...

28
Apr
2015