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The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

the village of Gordes, don't miss the famous Sénanque Abbey, a superb 12th-century building nestled in a green setting, on the banks of the Sénancole. This place, open to visitors, is still inhabited by Cistercian monks who produce honey, Lavender essence, and liqueur. In the plain of Gordes, a ...

09
Aug
2007

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

l site consists of a hill covered with maritime pines and topped by a lighthouse: the Phare de la Garoupe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins. This place, popular with swimmers and walkers, is also known for hosting film personalities during the Cannes festival in the spring. What is the hist ...

13
Sep
2007

The White Stride: Cross-country Skiing and Events in Autrans

icipants of all ages and levels in an exceptional setting. Indeed, it takes place in the Nordic area of Autrans, one of the most beautiful in Europe. This place has been a benchmark since it hosted the 1968 Olympic Games. It's worth noting that since its inception, France's most popular long-dista ...

10
Nov
2011

Christ the Redeemer: the symbol of Rio de Janeiro

ctober 12, 1931 in the presence of President Getulio Vargas. A must-see tourist attraction How can you imagine Rio without the Christ of Corcovado? This place accessible by train is the most visited tourist site in the city. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, classified as a historical monument ...

20
Dec
2011

The Rose Route: a romantic getaway in the Loiret

Grandes Bruyères On the road to the rose, go then to Ingrannes to visit the arboretum of the Grandes Bruyères, located in the heart of the forest of Orleans. This place dedicated to biodiversity from around the world is home to some 7,000 trees, including rare species. See this post ...

22
May
2019

The Bassins de Lumières: 3 things to know about this place and its upcoming exhibition

ity, and sea salt, which are detrimental to the projectors. Technically complex, this site is also more spectacular than the Atelier des Lumières in Paris. 2- This place was inaugurated in the midst of the pandemic with two magical exhibitions. The Bassins de Lumières were initially supposed to we ...

03
July
2020

Normandy: 5 destinations in the footsteps of the Impressionists

Richard the Lionheart. From the top of this rocky promontory, you will have a breathtaking view of the Seine and of this village steeped in history. This place is reputed to offer one of the most beautiful panoramas on the river. 3- Lyons-la-Forêt Lyons-la-Forêt is a must-see stop on your t ...

16
Sep
2021

Studio Harcourt L'Art de la Lumière : a photo exhibition in Nice

s throughout the world and defy time and fashion, it is undoubtedly because of the values of excellence and high standards that drive this studio. This place was imagined by Cosette Harcourt in collaboration with Robert Ricci and the Lacroix brothers. Since its creation in 1934, the Harcourt styl ...

28
Jan
2022

Trentemoult : an old fishing village near Nantes

e in this small village used to coat their houses with the remains of paint intended for the hulls of boats. This tradition has endured and today gives this place a cheerfully bohemian atmosphere. As soon as you arrive, you will notice on one of the facades an old advertising painting praising th ...

28
Feb
2022

The House of Alexandra David-Neel: a visit with a difference in Digne

ince 1996. It is part of the 110 'French Illustrious Houses' since 2011 and of the Federation of Writers' Houses and Literary Heritage since 2007. This place full of memories is where Alexandra David Neel wrote a large part of her work. This part of the visit, commented by a guide, is more person ...

14
Apr
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

serve thereafter. In 1987, the government built The Dragon Bridge, so called because of its 8 arches, reminiscent of the back of a Chinese dragon. This place is a magical place to watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean and take beautiful nature walks. Orchid Island, Land of the Tao tribe C ...

23
June
2022

Ariège : 5 ideas for refreshing outings

ing the Deep Time scientific experiment in 2021. Fifteen volunteers lived there in autarky for 40 days and relearned to live by following their biological clock. This place, which is one of the largest visitable caves in Europe, offers a refreshing outing between stalactites, stalagmites and an u ...

21
July
2022

Tour de France Women: 6 things to know about the women's race

The women set off from the foot of the Eiffel tower in Paris with the goal of reaching La Super Planche des Belles Filles in Haute-Saône on July 31. This place with a symbolic name is a summit of the Southern Vosges mountains which culminates at 1148 m of altitude. 3- The difficulty is almos ...

25
July
2022

Quai de la Photo in Paris: a place dedicated to the image

year at the foot of the Invalides bridge, Géraud Boursin, Fluctuart's president, has decided to develop a new concept of floating cultural venue. This place dedicated to the image will offer monographic or thematic exhibitions on a total surface of 1000 square meters, as well as boat rides and ...

22
Nov
2022

Fluctuart in Paris: the first floating urban art center in the world

ine! An eclectic program As you can see, the Fluctuart art center is worth a visit for its original setting and its unique location on the Seine. This place free and open to all throughout the year also and above all has the vocation to make discover street art to the greatest number and to r ...

28
Nov
2022

In Brittany, the castle of Rocher Portail becomes the New School of Wizards

Portail estate located in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès in the Ille-et-Vilaine department includes a late Renaissance castle surrounded by listed gardens. This place furnished with royal tapestries and original furniture has enough to immerse the visitor in a magical atmosphere... This is even more t ...

27
Jan
2023

L'île prisonnière : 5 good reasons to watch the France 2 series

lso has a major strength its beautiful setting. Although Penhic is an imaginary island, the series was really shot in Brittany on the port of Doëlan. This place in the commune of Clohars-Carnoët in Finistère is a small maritime jewel. So the series offers absolutely wonderful images of the ...

13
Feb
2023

Valentine's Day in Nice: 5 places to visit with your partner

uples who chose to spend Valentine's Day in Nice is the Castle Hill. Despite its name, there is no longer a castle to admire on top of this hill. But this place is still a must-see for enjoying an extraordinary view of the Bay of Angels. Whether you choose to go up by elevator or to climb the Col ...

13
Feb
2023

Dubai: the destination of all records

ination for shopaholics. Its Dubai Mall claims the title of the world's largest shopping mall with 800,000 square meters of retail space and 120 stores. This place of all temptations is located at the foot of the Burj Khalifa Tower. In addition to its shops and a souk dedicated to gold, it houses ...

15
Mar
2023

Tourism: 5 royal visits to London.

admire this impressive treasure composed of 23,578 pieces, but also let the history of this tower be told by the Yeoman Warders who are its guards. This place, rich in more than nine centuries of history, has served in turn as a royal residence, prison and place of execution, armory, treasury and ...

25
May
2023