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The most beautiful trips in Europe

Europe The greatness of Europe is perfectly visible in all its beauty. All the countries that make it up, without exception, have at least one city that deserves to be visited once in a lifetime. Culture, art, architecture and human artifice can be breathed in all European capitals and in some othe ...

03
Dec
2022

Beauty: how are cosmetics tested?

What are the regulations in Europe? Since the 2000s, European regulations on cosmetic testing have changed significantly. In France, as in all EU countries, animal testing for finished products has been banned since 2004. Animal testing for cosmetic ingredients has also been banned since 2013 ...

23
Sep
2021

Roissy Charles de Gaulle, the leading French airport

passageway provided for this purpose. Roissy airport in figures In 2006, Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport ranked seventh in the world and second in Europe for passenger numbers, with more than 56 million travelers. This figure placed it just behind London Heathrow Airport and its 67 million passe ...

17
Oct
2007

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

A 3 in 1 destination If you're looking for your next European holiday destination and are having trouble choosing between France, Germany and Switzerland, head to the Upper Rhine Valley! This cross-border region allows you to discover the facets of three different countries in one destination, w ...

29
Sep
2021

Valentine's Day: 3 romantic destinations in Europe

very arty decor. Copyright: the justified sinner 2- Paris It was of course impossible to establish the top 3 most romantic Destinations in Europe without mentioning Paris... A true symbol of romance around the world, the French capital offers the perfect setting for a romantic weekend. ...

10
Feb
2022

What to do for Valentine's Day: 5 ideas for unusual getaways in Europe

- Take a walk along the water in Hamburg If you think the height of romance is taking a boat ride, you should know that Venice isn't the only city in Europe where you can have this experience! The second of our 5 unusual European getaway ideas suggests you go to Hamburg in Germany. The country's ...

03
Feb
2023

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

hs but he left the city with a hundred paintings, drawings and ceramics that now adorn the walls of the museum. Antibes, seaside The first marina city in Europe, Antibes has no less than 5 ports (Vauban, Galice, Crouton, Olivette and Salis). Moreover, Port Vauban is the largest marina in Europe! Th ...

20
July
2011

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

Clohars-Carnoët: first Breton town to obtain the European City of Sport label

and to many facilities dedicated to the practice of various sports. For these reasons, it is the first commune in Brittany to have been awarded the European Sports City label! Moreover, it is not only the first Breton city to receive this award, but also the smallest city in France and Europe ...

29
Mar
2022

France 2 broadcasts "Vivant", an ode to biodiversity.

ntal protection invites us once again to marvel at the interconnected living species of which human beings are a part. The most diverse landscapes in Europe. You may not know it, but metropolitan France offers the richest diversity of landscapes in all of Europe. In the film Vivant, Yann Arthus-Bert ...

22
May
2023

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

Jazz à Juan : a prestigious jazz festival

held in July in Juan-les-Pins. This festival where all the trends mix attracts every year many Jazz lovers. It brings together bands from all over Europe in the hope of being named the best European jazz band. In more than 55 years of existence, this Jazz Festival has seen great musicians suc ...

24
June
2008

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

red with gold leaf. Copyright: skeeze She is wearing a crown whose seven points symbolize the 'Seven Continents' (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica) and the seven oceans of the globe (Arctic, Antarctic, North and South Atlantic, North and South Paci ...

25
Sep
2008

A Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées: an exceptional event

Elysées The first Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées took place from November 20 to December 31, 2008 between the Rond-Point and the Concorde. Europe was the main theme of this first edition, in tribute to the French Presidency of the European Union. The most beautiful avenue in the worl ...

20
Nov
2008

Madrid: monuments and places to see

The Retiro Park, former resort of the kings of Spain, the Casa de Campo Park and the Juan Carlos I Park make the city one of the greenest capitals in Europe. In the vicinity of the city, about 50 kilometers north, you can also visit the imposing Escurial Monastery. Museums in Madrid The Spanis ...

23
Feb
2009

The Sedan Medieval Festival: a weekend to experience the Middle Ages.

as its fortress: created in 1996, this festival attracts nearly 40,000 visitors each year and mobilizes 400 volunteers around the largest fortress in Europe! For a weekend, this event offers a journey back in time to the Princes of Sedan era. Medieval market, fighter and artisan camps, musicians, j ...

06
May
2011

"The World Cutlery Meetings: a new event in Thiers"

In Thiers, knives have been manufactured since the 14th century. As early as the 16th century, the Auvergne city exported its blades to the rest of Europe, Spain, the Netherlands, and Lombardy. Today, 70% of the knives made in France come from the Thiers basin. There are about a hundred family bu ...

12
May
2016

"The Graines de Jardin Festival: a free and green event in Rouen."

anized every year since 2009 by the Rouen Normandy Metropolis and the City of Rouen. It brings together nearly a hundred exhibitors from France and Europe. For a weekend, they set up their stands in the remarkable setting of the Jardin des Plantes in Rouen. The objective of this event is to rais ...

18
May
2016

Glasses without borders: the association that collects your old glasses

e. This collaboration gave birth to the association Brillen ohne Grenzen, the German equivalent of this French initiative. Glasses sent worldwide In Europe, thousands of pairs of glasses in good condition Lie dormant in our drawers. In France or in other countries of the world, many people do no ...

04
Nov
2021

Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

would become mandatory to maintain its health pass for a portion of the population. Due to the evolution of the epidemic in France and throughout Europe, the government has indeed decided to take new measures, particularly with regard to vaccination. To continue to benefit from a valid Health ...

15
Nov
2021