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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

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

Jinhua Ham, an ancient Chinese specialty Famous throughout China, Jinhua Ham has been around for over 1000 years. It is made using a process similar to Spanish hams, from a breed of pig unique to the Jinhua region: the black and white pig. The hind legs of the animal are salted several times fo ...

24
May
2022

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

This cycle route winds through the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region for over 400 km. The Durance by bike is one of the newest cycling facilities in Provence Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is a cycle route of about 440 km that follows the Durance valley, the longest river in Provence. Like the river that ...

09
May
2023

Autumn in Tuscany: 5 things to do on site.

1- Strolling through the vineyards. The first thing to do to appreciate the beauty of autumn in Tuscany is to visit the Tuscan vineyard. This region of Italy is the production area of the famous Chianti. To explore the vineyard once the harvest is over, you can, for example, take the route of Via ...

27
Sep
2023

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

The ViaRhôna: a bicycle route from the Alps to the Mediterranean

1- It follows the Rhône As its name suggests, the ViaRhôna follows the Rhône River for 815 km. It starts from the shores of Lake Geneva at Saint-Gingolph in the Alps and takes you to the beaches of the Mediterranean. In fact, you can end your trip near Arles in Port Saint Louis du Rhône or i ...

21
Feb
2022

Trabbia Vuillermoz: Jewelry made in Jura.

A family history since 1946. Trabbia Vuillermoz is a jewelry house whose foundation by the Trabbia spouses dates back to 1946. This family business, passed down from generation to generation for over 75 years, was renamed "Trabbia Vuillermoz" when the founders' daughter took over the brand. Althou ...

19
Apr
2023

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

Discover the Cathar castles

Why are they called that? The Catharic castles are a series of fortresses built by the king of France on the southern border of his kingdom at the end of the crusade against the Albigensians. Sites that may have housed Cathars were razed when these citadels were built to guard the border betwee ...

04
Feb
2008

Saint Nicholas: history and traditions

What is St. Nicholas Day? St. Nicholas is a holiday for children that is celebrated on December 6 in northern and eastern France and in many European countries. Indeed, this tradition exists in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, ...

17
Nov
2009

The Mouans-Sartoux Photo Festival: an exhibition and a photo marathon.

An annual appointment. Event organized by the Photo Club Mouansois, the Mouans-Sartoux Photo Salon invites all photography enthusiasts in the PACA region. Whether you are an amateur, beginner, expert or professional photographer, you will find tools and advice to guide you in choosing your equipme ...

04
May
2012

Stroll around the Thau Lagoon: five towns to visit

Balaruc-les-Bains A walk around the Thau pond will allow you to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this site and to taste the local products accompanied by local wines. The local gastronomy, based on sea and pond products, will delight the gourmets. In Balaruc-les-Bains, the first spa ...

12
Feb
2013

Memory Week: an unprecedented event in Lille

An unprecedented event. With the aging population and the increase in pathologies such as Alzheimer's disease, the general public is becoming more aware of the importance and fragility of memory. If you are interested in this broad topic of society and public health, do not miss the 1st Memory Wee ...

11
Sep
2014

Christmas lights: the Montbéliard Christmas market

Beautiful illuminations Every year from the end of November the city of Montbéliard is adorned with magnificent illuminations on the occasion of the well-named Christmas Lights! The emblematic monuments of the City of Princes such as the castle of the Dukes of Wurtemberg, the Halles or even the ...

17
Dec
2015

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

1- To visit the City of Princes Today classified as a Town and Country of Art and History, Montbéliard was for four centuries a German principality. The city, nicknamed the City of Princes, has preserved an identity shaped by Protestant culture and a rich architectural heritage. In particula ...

10
Nov
2021

Christmas in Alsace: 5 ideas for an unforgettable stay

1- Walk around the Christmas markets The first thing to do at Christmas in Alsace is to go around the Christmas markets! Sure, it's not the most original idea, but it's a tradition that has been a must for centuries in this part of France. Start with the very famous Strasbourg Christmas market w ...

17
Nov
2021

Christmas decoration: 5 things to know about the Nutcracker

1- This object comes from Germany The wooden figure of the Nutcracker is original to Germany. In German, it is also sometimes called a nutcracker or Nussknacker. The object is said to have been created in the Ore Mountains, a mining region in eastern Germany, very close to the border with the Cz ...

01
Dec
2021

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

A label awarded by UNESCO UNESCO, which is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has its headquarters in Paris. This organization is notably known for establishing the list of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List of Humanity. But it also awards, since 2015, ...

26
Apr
2022

Ecowatt: an electricity weather forecast to avoid blackouts this winter

A tool launched by RTE RTE, the French electricity transmission system operator, offers various online tools to find out about Electricity consumption in France at different scales (by city and by region). This EDF subsidiary has also launched an electricity weather forecast and an alert system. ...

15
Sep
2022

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

A magazine presented by Thomas Isle France 3's new magazine They make France shine is proposed by Thomas Isle, a presenter well known to France 5 viewers for having notably co-hosted La quotidienne with Maya Lauqué. In this new program, Thomas Isle invites viewers to go and meet men and women w ...

21
Feb
2023