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Grandeur Nature : an unusual walk in Varengeville-sur-Mer

Art in the landscape In Varengeville-sur-Mer, there is the English Channel, the white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre and a picturesque Norman village nestled in the greenery. But there are also land art installations to discover as part of the festival Grandeur Nature. As the very essence of ...

09
Sep
2021

5 dream beaches for a romantic getaway in France

ch of Estagnol. With its crystal clear waters that have nothing to envy to a lagoon, this beach is perfect for a romantic getaway: in front of this landscape, you could believe you are in Bora-Bora without leaving France! This idyllic beach is located in the commune of Bormes-les-Mimosas on th ...

03
Aug
2022

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

ion 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 UNESCO's decision as a "historic event, u ...

28
July
2021

Tom Bob: the street artist who hijacks street furniture

ainting, I've been seeing objects of art so the idea comes spontaneously. Sometimes I have to think.' With his singular way of redrawing the urban landscape, this artist invites us to open our eyes wide and take a new look at the city and the elements we don't even see anymore. Bluffing befor ...

12
Nov
2021

Jacques Renoir, Landscapes : a photo exhibition in Nice

An artist to discover Photographer, director and cameraman, Jacques Renoir loves landscapes. He has a lot to live up to since he is the great-grandson of painter Auguste Renoir, the grandson of actor Pierre Renoir, the son of director of photography Claude Renoir and the nephew of director Jean Ren ...

18
Jan
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

is the only park in Taiwan with volcanic geography and hot springs. Near Shamao, Qixing, Datun and Guanyin mountains, offers a beautiful mountainous landscape and pleasant climate that have made the park an ideal resort and many Taiwanese take one of its numerous hiking trails on weekends. Qingt ...

23
June
2022

Forest management: what if France were to take its cue from Portugal?

aged the Landes forest in July 2022 have barely been brought under control and local authorities are already thinking about replanting the devastated landscape. This disaster left its mark, with no less than 21,000 ha of charred forest in Gironde. This disaster is impressive, but it may offer an ...

05
Aug
2022

Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

a Villette in Paris on July 30, 1872. The installation of these fountains is in line with the great changes wanted by Napoleon III in the Parisian landscape, with the public benches designed by Davioud and the Morris columns. Their dark green color was not chosen by chance: the City of Paris w ...

15
Dec
2022

The Plateau de Beille: the first Nordic site in the Pyrenees

tain bike routes. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy an exceptional 360-degree panorama and immerse themselves in the mountain, its breathtaking landscapes and its pastoral traditions. This plateau also regularly hosts stages of the Tour de France and the L'Ariégeoise bicycle race. The ...

01
Feb
2023

Les Nuits du sud : Vence invites world music

resentative of traditional, current or emerging world music (jazz, funk, Kabyle folk) has established itself as an unmissable event in the Côte d'Azur landscape and in the professional music world. It welcomed nearly 60,000 festival-goers in 2012. Highlights of the festival The Nuits du Sud fest ...

05
July
2007

Vulcania Park: discover the volcanoes.

interactive park dedicated to the discovery of volcanic phenomena and Earth sciences is located in Auvergne, in the heart of an exceptional volcanic landscape. It opened its doors in 2002 in Saint-Ours-les-Roches, 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand in Puy-de-Dôme. If you are tempted by an immersion in th ...

27
Nov
2007

The International Garden Festival: to discover the gardens of tomorrow

g for the most beautiful contemporary garden creations. The gardens presented are selected after an international competition from several hundred landscape projects from around the world. This festival is therefore the perfect way to discover the gardens of tomorrow and to draw fresh ideas to a ...

11
Aug
2008

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

untains in the middle of the rainforest, Machu picchu is the most spectacular pre-Columbian monument in South America. In the midst of a breathtaking landscape, gigantic walls, terraces and ramps seem to be the natural extension of the mountain. The sacred city gives us a glimpse of what an Inca ...

30
Nov
2011

Horizons: a natural art exhibition in the Sancy massif.

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 2023 translates to "2023 ...

31
July
2014

Art Festival, Cities and Landscapes: Discoveries Along the Water in Amiens.

An exceptional setting. The Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival owes its uniqueness and a large part of its appeal to its unique setting: the Hortillonnages of Amiens, marshes crisscrossed by 65 km of canals! Since 2009, this event combining art and nature invites young artists, landscapers or vis ...

10
Aug
2015

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

natural hot springs... Don't hesitate to walk around by night: the city is clean, safe and the metro is very modern. 3- For the beauty of its landscapes Once you arrive in Taiwan, you can only marvel at the beauty of the landscape. The island is very green and is 70% covered in vegetation ...

13
Mar
2019

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

n of Conflans. The well-named resort of Valmorel la Belle is distinguished by its stone and wood architecture in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. Moreover, unlike the higher altitude resorts, in summer it offers forests and meadows, flocks of sheep and trails accessible to the w ...

26
May
2021

Wall decoration: 4 creative ideas with photo prints

osing the wall you want to dress up and making a selection from your photo prints. Choose your favourite images, if possible varying the portrait and landscape formats. Then place the photos on the wall using the self-adhesive stickers, creating the layout you like. But don't forget to leave a ma ...

16
Dec
2021

Naoshima: an island museum in Japan

ks can be discovered as you walk or bike. Most of these installations play with the elements such as the wind or the sun and highlight the surrounding landscape. As you walk, you will come across a monumental sculpture by Walter de Maria or an installation by American artist James Turrell, not ...

10
Jan
2022

Television: 5 things to know about targeted advertising

develops thanks to agreements with telecom operators Targeted advertising is starting to develop and become more democratic in the French audiovisual landscape. This type of advertising has already arrived on TF1 for Orange customers from the beginning of 2021. After entering into partnerships ...

25
Jan
2022