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The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

racks, it crosses landscapes of breathtaking beauty for the great joy of tourists. A railroad created to build a dam Before becoming a must-see tourist attraction in the region, this train was used for the construction of the Artouste Dam. Starting in 1920, the Compagnie des chemins de fer ...

08
July
2021

The little train of Chalonnes-sur-Loire: a ride through the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon.

A must-see tourist attraction. If you are spending your summer vacation in the Maine-et-Loire department, do not miss one of the must-see tourist attractions in the area: the Chalonnes-sur-Loire little train! For over 30 years now, this little train has been offering visitors a unique tourist expe ...

16
Aug
2023

Mount Rushmore: an emblem of the United States

Presentation of Mount Rushmore The Mount Rushmore National Memorial (or Mount Rushmore National Memorial in English) is the main tourist attraction in the state of South Dakota. The site, which is located forty miles from Rapid City, attracts more than two million visitors each year. This monum ...

07
Sep
2011

Christ the Redeemer: the symbol of Rio de Janeiro

it began in 1926 and was completed in 1931. The statue was inaugurated on October 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 cit ...

20
Dec
2011

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

Chédigny? If the above description has made you want to visit this unique garden village, know that the floral beautification of the town is not its only tourist attraction. In this exceptional botanical setting, you can also: • Discover the historical heritage of Chédigny, its 12th century ch ...

03
Aug
2015

The International City of Gastronomy and Wine: a must-see in Dijon

s 6.5-hectare space, which cost 250 million euros to develop, is one of the largest urban development projects of the year 2022 in France. This new tourist attraction for the city of Dijon required the renovation of 15th and 18th century buildings as well as the construction of new modern element ...

06
June
2022

The Château de Boulogne-la-Grasse : 5 good reasons to visit this amazing place

is undoubtedly the use of reinforced concrete for the shell and for the sculptures. Before the war, this architectural phantasmagoria was in fact a real tourist attraction. Many postcards published at the time testify to the state of the castle in its heyday. 3- It is full of mystery This unusu ...

21
June
2022

Aude : the Robine canal can be discovered by boat, bike or on foot

ix locks, the largest of which is up to 4.50 m deep, punctuate the navigation on the Robine canal. Once reserved for trade, this canal has become a tourist attraction. It is easy to rent an electric boat or barge to navigate the calm waters of this canal, which offers a less crowded alternative t ...

08
Aug
2022

The batik fabric: definition, origin and technique

perpetuates this craft method in its own style, resulting in unique fabrics with singular patterns. This method is mainly used by artists or as a tourist attraction, during demonstrations for tourists. How to wash batik? If you decide to buy fabric, clothing or accessories made using this an ...

17
Nov
2022

Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

another interesting perspective on the famous pink mosque, I highly recommend taking a cruise on Putrajaya Lake. It is, in my opinion, the best local tourist attraction. Malaysia's administrative capital is indeed home to one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Covering 650 hectares, it i ...

12
Dec
2022

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

igon Post Office, which was then the capital of French Indochina. This monument, which can still be visited today in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam as a tourist attraction, is contemporary to the Eiffel Tower as it was built between 1886 and 1891. To conclude, did you know that the Eiffel Company bu ...

24
Jan
2023

Notre-Dame de Paris: a free exhibition under the square of the cathedral

thedral, which was the most visited monument in Europe, can no longer accommodate tourists. However, starting today, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, a new tourist attraction is expected to bring visitors back to the cathedral's forecourt, or rather, below! The free exhibition Notre-Dame de Paris: at the ...

07
Mar
2023

Canfranc Estación: a luxury hotel in a former train station in Spain.

earn more about its extraordinary history (information and reservations available at the Canfranc Tourist Office). The Titanic of the Pyrenees, now a true tourist attraction for the region, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028. ...

10
July
2023