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The Tour de France à la voile: the nautical rendezvous of July.

Introduction to this race The Tour de France à la voile is a sailing race organized every year during the month of July. The race connects the English Channel and the Côte d'Azur in about ten stages in French seaside resorts. The Tour takes place over a period of approximately 4 weeks, along the ...

09
July
2007

Les Voiles d'Antibes: a gathering of mythical boats

certainly the themes of the village designed for gathering. Antibes, famous throughout the world for its Jazz festival, had to associate music with sailing. Every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, numerous exhibitions and activities on the themes of the Sea and the Environment, as well as cocktai ...

14
May
2013

Boating: what are the rules to respect at sea?

ding in the event of an inspection at sea, you must have on board the equipment that corresponds to the inspection zone (depending on whether you are sailing less than 6 miles or more than 6 miles from a shelter). The Marine Block, which is the reference book for sea trips, gives you a list of al ...

23
Aug
2021

Monaco Classic Week: an event combining yachting and tradition.

ters of the Yacht Club de Monaco. This new edition invites you to join us from September 13th to 16th, 2023. You will be able to admire traditional sailing boats, vintage motor yachts, as well as ancient canoes and yoles. Regattas, demonstrations, regularity races, and speed runs will also be par ...

04
Sep
2013

Escale à Sète: a great celebration of maritime traditions

A unique meeting Escale à Sète is a gathering of old riggings unique in the Mediterranean. This biennial event puts the maritime world and its traditions in the spotlight. The arrival of these majestic sailboats serves as a pretext for beautiful strolls and joyful animations, both on the wa ...

23
Mar
2016

Normandy: 5 destinations in the footsteps of the Impressionists

dy a renowned port city in the 19th century, during the time of the Impressionists. The members of this artistic movement found their inspiration in its sailing ships and its proximity to the sea. They also used to set up their easels in this city, as Rouen was a perfect stopover between Paris ...

16
Sep
2021

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

the landscape of Penghu Islands. The clear waters of Penghu Bay and strong winter winds have made Penghu an important meeting place for international sailing. The islands host many fireworks festivals in spring and summer, in autumn and winter, visitors can enjoy fresh sea fishing at the Penghu Seaf ...

23
June
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

mmune has no less than 4 diving clubs and 14 beach clubs. So you'll be spoilt for choice between stand up paddle, sea kayaking, surfing and windsurfing, sailing or scuba diving! View this post on Instagram A publication shared by Argelès-sur-Mer Tourism ???? (@argelessurmer ...

05
Oct
2022

Vendée: 5 good reasons to go camping in Les Sables d'Olonne

To practice water sports In the departure city of the Vendée Globe and the Vendée Arctique, water sports reign supreme. Even if you don't practice solo sailing, you can enjoy your camping stay in Les Sables d'Olonne to go surfing on Sauveterre Beach or Tanchet Beach. Kayaking and windsurfing are ...

28
Aug
2023

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

uese-sounding name, the Belem is a ship of French origin. This three-masted barque was launched in Nantes in 1896. This boat, which can still be seen sailing and sometimes visited, is over 125 years old! Its name is an abbreviation of Bethlehem in Portuguese. There is a captaincy and a lookout towe ...

29
Sep
2023

Travel: 5 Good Reasons to Take a Cruise

pes during outdoor activities such as trekking on the volcanic lands of the Canary Islands, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas, or sailing on an electric hybrid catamaran in the fjords of Northern Europe. To stock up on memories. Embarking on a cruise to explore multiple destinati ...

27
Nov
2023

Paris 2024: 5 Things to Know About the Olympic Torch Relay

ntury, which has been classified as a historical monument. The Belem is also a symbol of France on all the oceans of the world. After twelve days of sailing, the Olympic flame will dock in France at Marseille on May 8, about two and a half months before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympi ...

15
Jan
2024