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5 things to do in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

d bulls. See this post on Instagram A publication shared by Midi Libre (@midilibre) on March 5, 2016 at 9:09 PST 5- Attend a pilgrimage Since the 12th century, the Saintes Maries have been a major place of pilgrimage. Legend has it that at the dawn of Christianity, the ...

07
Nov
2018

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

n. The commune takes its name from the rocky islet dedicated to Saint Michael on which stands the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, a world-famous place of pilgrimage. Mont Saint-Michel is the most visited tourist site in Normandy and the third most visited site in France, after the Eiffel tower and the ...

23
Apr
2007

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

ueries on Google, the medieval city of Rocamadour tops the list of favorite villages for French people to go away for the weekend. A high place of pilgrimage, Rocamadour overlooks the Dordogne valley. It offers breathtaking views of this valley, as well as picturesque streets lined with stone hou ...

30
Mar
2022

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

u could think you've just landed in Tokyo! Take the opportunity to buy Japanese socks and manga t-shirts for your loved ones. 5- Discover a Hindu pilgrimage site at Batu Caves To experience another form of radical change of scenery, you'll need to step outside the confines of Kuala Lumpur and tr ...

23
Nov
2022

What to do in Milan?

ilding. Today it is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. 8) Go support AC Milan. The San Siro stadium is an essential place of pilgrimage for any soccer fan. 85,000 seats, home of two rival clubs AC Milan and FC Internazionale that are among the most important in the soccer wo ...

06
Mar
2013

Locronan in Brittany: 5 things to do on site

, you can attend one of the town's most iconic events. In this Breton city, the cult of Saint-Ronan gives rise to an annual troménie, a pardon (a form of pilgrimage) that follows the circuit of his meditations... But the most anticipated local event is the impressive Grande Troménie which takes ...

21
Sep
2022