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The Lavandou: a more than century-old seaside resort.

through the town once allowed residents to wash their laundry and dishes. What is the history of Lavandou? The village of Lavandou was once a district of the municipality of Bormes-les-Mimosas. In 1909, the people of Lavandou demanded autonomy. The village became an independent municipality on May 2 ...

29
Mar
2010

Cemetery: all the practical information in 7 questions

e town hall of the burial site or the cemetery janitor. The administrative management of the cemeteries depends in fact on the social service of the municipality. The city hall is also responsible for the management of concessions in the municipality and it is the city council that sets the price ...

16
Feb
2022

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

1- To admire a typical landscape The municipality of Pratovecchio Stia, born in 2014 from the merger of the two municipalities of Pratovecchio and Stia, is nestled in a characteristic landscape of Casentino, covered with forests and dotted with churches. Casentino refers to the high valley of the ...

30
Aug
2023

Kerlouan: a taste of Seychelles in Brittany

rarely exceeds 20°C, reminds bathers that they are not in a tropical lagoon but indeed in the northwest of France. A postcard-worthy landscape. In this municipality of Finistère, the coastline is particularly photogenic, due to its colors but also its geological features. Tourists passing through ...

11
Oct
2023

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

narrow cobblestone streets and small squares are very picturesque with colorful facades and abundant flowers in the summer. Places to see Neighboring municipality of the Principality of Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin has many tourist attractions: • The Vallonnet Cave: a prehistoric site dating bac ...

06
Dec
2010

The Lemon Festival of Menton: history and traditions

What are the origins of these festivities in Menton? It was in 1895 that hoteliers proposed to the municipality of Menton to create a carnival parade to animate the city in winter. The Carnival of Menton is then similar to its neighbor Nice with a parade of big heads, throwing confetti and Battl ...

14
Feb
2007

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

sh every corner of the town, much to the delight of walkers. "A label representing a first in France." To reward the impressive work carried out by the municipality and its inhabitants, Chédigny has been part of the Parks and Gardens College of the Centre region since 2012, just like... Chenonceau! ...

03
Aug
2015

The Floralies of Antibes Juan-les-Pins: a great flower festival.

A flower and garden festival. The municipality of Antibes Juan-les-Pins has a strong history with flowers, as it is a land of horticulture, one of the azuréennes capitals of the rose and the birthplace of Meilland creations. To cultivate this tradition and celebrate spring, the city has decided t ...

12
May
2016

How to apply for a building permit online?

istics expected for each of these documents. 5) You can view the automatically pre-filled online form, then download it 6) Finally, if your municipality is connected to this online service, you can upload your application. Note: if your municipality is not connected to this service, you ...

17
Jan
2022

Marriage: what are the formalities to get married?

one where one of the parents of the future spouses has his or her main or secondary residence. Mayors generally agree to civil marriages in their municipality for people who have a secondary residence there or for family members who live there. In any case, contact the town hall to indicate y ...

12
Apr
2022

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Cassel in the Hauts de France

mills of this type in operation. Also known as the Castle Mill or Kasteel Meulen, it is the last representative of the 24 mills that once housed the municipality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marie-Christine Mt (@mariechristinemt) 3- This destination has ...

20
Apr
2022

The Durance by bike: a cycle route along the water.

ral municipalities such as Briançon, Gap, Sisteron, Manosque and Cavaillon, which will allow you to make stops and easily refuel. In the Hautes-Alpes, you can visit the municipality of Mont-Dauphin and its famous Mont-Dauphin fort, which is a Vauban site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In ...

09
May
2023

The Fiesta de los Finaos: Halloween party in the Canary Islands.

atmosphere with a spooky crew, and the observation of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. And if you prefer to stay on land, know that the municipality of El Sauzal in Tenerife offers a special Halloween hike on Mount Ravelo. The traditional Llanoween, celebrated on the island of La Palm ...

13
Oct
2023

Carnival of Nice

th confetti, flour and eggs. In 1873, Andriot SAËTONE from Nice took the initiative to found a 'Festival Committee' which, under the patronage of the municipality, was in charge of organizing and expanding the Carnival of Nice. On February 23, 1873, the first Carnival of Nice in its modern form ...

23
Jan
2007

The Lyon Festival of Lights: a tradition since 1852

Lyonnais family keeps with their Christmas decorations an assortment of glass lumignons in which they will light short, fluted candles. Since 1989, the municipality also organizes on the occasion of the Lyon Festival of Lights animations Spread over several days. A highly anticipated event The ...

13
Nov
2007

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

an access it via the national road 202 or by the Pignes train connecting Nice to Dignes-les-Bains. The GR4 long-distance hiking trail also crosses the municipality. What is the story of Entrevaux? It was in the 10th century that the city was built on the left bank of the Var River and took the name ...

11
Aug
2010

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

ty in Europe, Antibes has no less than 5 ports (Vauban, Galice, Crouton, Olivette and Salis). Moreover, Port Vauban is the largest marina in Europe! The municipality has 25 km of coastline where pebble beaches and fine sandy beaches follow one another, to the delight of enthusiasts of leisure and w ...

20
July
2011

Blue Flag: How to know the quality of bathing water?

ck the official website of the Ministry of Health (link below). To find out the latest analysis results, you can either search by dropdown list (department, municipality) or consult an interactive map that needs to be clicked on. This website also provides rankings for previous years' bathing water ...

01
Aug
2011

Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

But above all, this village perched at an altitude of 500 m overlooks the gorges of the Roya and its houses seem to cling to the steep slopes of the municipality. Formerly, this stronghold located on the old salt route was reputed to be impregnable, just like the view it offers of the rooftops and ...

24
Mar
2014

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

ng misted, but only in the evening to prevent the sun from burning their leaves. 4- How to know about local water restrictions? Are you wondering if your municipality is affected by water restrictions? To find out, simply consult the VigiEau website launched by the Ministry of Ecological Transition ...

03
July
2015