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Chédigny: a garden village in Indre-et-Loire.

stroke of genius about twenty years ago. To make his village more friendly and attractive, this lover of old roses came up with the idea of planting climbing roses there. With the help of the rose grower André Eve and the collaboration of the inhabitants, the town was gradually transformed. The ...

03
Aug
2015

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

e rides between employees who live in close areas. If you don't live too far away you can also start taking up cycling and if you have quite a bit of climbing, many electrically assisted bikes can take the edge off. If you live in an urban area, consider public transportation, many companies pay for ...

01
June
2022

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

its lighthouse, Notre-Dame chapel, and orientation table. You can walk there from Salis Beach. Take the rocky path of Calvary and count 30 minutes of climbing. - take the "chemin des douaniers," a hiking trail that winds closest to the waves, from Garoupe Beach to Villa Eilenroc. - enjoy the ple ...

13
Sep
2007

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

tue stands at the height of the Grenelle Bridge, near Bartholdi's former workshop. In the past, it was possible to visit the interior of the Statue by climbing a spiral staircase of 354 Steps in the heart of the metal structure. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, access to the interior of t ...

25
Sep
2008

Pyrenees: Visiting the Gavarnie circus in 6 questions

l backdrop, is the highest waterfall in France and one of the most impressive in Europe. In winter, the frozen waterfalls of the circus wall attract ice climbing enthusiasts. 3- How to get to the Gavarnie circus? The best way to get to the Gavarnie circus is to leave your car in the village parking ...

01
Mar
2010

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

spice after saffron... Presentation of the vanilla tree The plants that produce vanilla are themselves called 'vanilla' or 'vanilla tree'. They are climbing plants native to Mexico and Central America that belong to the Orchidaceae family and the genus Vanilla. This genus has 117 species, of wh ...

15
Sep
2010

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

iers. Finally, the stations and villages of the optimal adhesion area offer a wide range of sports and discovery activities: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, climbing, via-ferrata, tennis, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking and themed walks. The 60th anniversary of the Parc in Tignes. This year ...

02
Mar
2011

The Nordic Center of Boréon: skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing in the Boréon

(1 green, 1 blue, 1 red and 1 black). It also offers: - 3 snowshoe itineraries (18 km in all) - 1 4-sided Ice Tower 15 meters high to practice Ice Climbing in free practice or with supervision by a high-mountain guide - 1 DVA park (Avalanche Victim Detector) to practice using the Avalanche Vi ...

28
Oct
2014

The Winterlude: a major winter festival in Ottawa and Gatineau.

s domain is the continent's largest snow playground and hosts a multitude of activities inspired by Canadian winter and northern traditions (sliding, climbing, dog or horse sleigh rides, dancing, shows, etc.). Note: most of Winterlude's activities take place on weekends. The schedule includes skati ...

09
Dec
2015

Health: 10 grandmother's remedies for cough.

ughing fits, opt for plants that have an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect on the bronchi. The remedies traditionally used in this case are climbing ivy, plantain, thyme, and Scots pine. To prepare a thyme syrup, bring 30 cl of water to a boil. Off the heat, add 4 branches of thyme. Cover ...

11
Dec
2017

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

rentaise is also a perfect destination to go to the mountains in summer and practice a wide choice of sports and fun activities: hiking, cycling or even climbing and via ferrata. In addition to these outdoor activities, this valley is known for its many baroque churches and for its cheeses, the m ...

26
May
2021

Lyon: 5 good reasons to visit the Croix-Rousse

on the appearance of a twister on this line as it heads up the hill. By choosing this mode of transport, you will immediately understand that you are climbing on the heights of the city! With its staircases, this district has besides some false airs of Montmartre in Paris. Copyright : Sub ...

18
Aug
2021

The Upper Rhine Valley: a destination in the heart of Europe

high peaks and Hiking trails. Copyright: Klaus Hansen Nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy Hiking and cycling, but also climbing and canoeing! It is even possible to go skiing in winter. Cities between tradition and modernity The Upper Rhine Valley, which combines t ...

29
Sep
2021

Valentine's Day: 3 romantic destinations in Europe

offers the perfect setting for a romantic weekend. As this destination is very rich in monuments and museums, you'll be spoilt for choice between climbing the Eiffel Tower, visiting the Museum of Romantic Life or taking a cruise on the Seine river! Copyright: Jorge Láscar For an unfor ...

10
Feb
2022

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

utdoor sports on some 140 sites in the department of Alpes-Maritimes. Among the sports represented are cycling, mountain biking, slackline, paddle, climbing, paragliding, coastal longevity or kiteboarding. In total, more than 650 experiences will be on the program of the first edition of the f ...

21
Apr
2022

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

botanical family as Honeysuckle (Lonicera), this small fruit-bearing shrub reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 meters without making vines like the classic climbing honeysuckle. It has a bushy habit and spreads to at least a meter. Its deciduous leaves are green and oval with blue-gray highlights. I ...

27
Apr
2022

Singapore : 5 Places to Discover the City-State differently

howcase for the region's biodiversity. As a visitor, you can choose from one of its 4 hiking trails depending on their difficulty, indulge in rock climbing, rent a mountain bike or swim in the blue water lake. But of course you can also just stroll around and admire the beauty of nature. Bey ...

18
May
2022

Gym session at the beach: 5 easy exercises

th both feet anchored to the ground before assuming the posture on the other side. To develop your balance and coordination, you can also have fun climbing rocks, as long as you don't tackle too difficult a wall and don't take any risks. 4- Muscle your abs If you want to show off those killer ...

29
July
2022

Alpes-Maritimes: Neolithic rock paintings discovered in Valdeblore

e between the end of the Neolithic and the beginning of the Bronze Age. The site revealed by the two hikers on the bare surface of the cliff near the climbing routes is home to a total of 120 rock paintings. These drawings had previously gone unnoticed because their light yellow color is difficul ...

21
Feb
2023

Millettia japonica satsuma : discover the summer wisteria in 5 questions

nese wisteria, the famous wisteria of the genus Wisteria with its opulent purple blooms. Unlike the 'classic' wisteria or Wisteria floribunda, the climbing plant called Millettia japonica does not lose its foliage in winter in the mildest climates. That's why it's also called evergreen wisteria. ...

22
Feb
2023