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Clohars-Carnoët: first Breton town to obtain the European City of Sport label

A small town that lives sports in a big way With 4333 inhabitants at the year, Clohars-Carnoët is a small Breton town in South Finistère. But it has a particularity: sports practice occupies a place of choice there, thanks to a rich local associative fabric and to many facilities dedicated to the ...

29
Mar
2022

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 5 things to do on site

everal canals fed by the Sorgue, the river that originates a few kilometers upstream at Fontaine de Vaucluse and extends its two long arms around the town. With its canals and water wheels, this Provençal city truly deserves its nickname of "Venise Comtadine". In the Middle Ages, the town was actu ...

30
June
2010

Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

1- Visit the Saint-Pierre Abbey Church. The charming town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, located in the southern part of the Corrèze department, attracts visitors with its mild climate, as well as the beauty of its natural surroundings and architecture. One of the most remarkable monuments of this med ...

07
June
2023

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

A village transformed into a garden. Chédigny would be just a small town in the southern department of Indre-et-Loire if its mayor, Pierre Louault, had not had a stroke of genius about twenty years ago. To make his village more friendly and attractive, this lover of old roses came up with the ide ...

03
Aug
2015

Getaria in the Spanish Basque Country: 5 must-sees

mouse of Getaria) because of its shape. Another must-see landmark is Church of San Salvador (Salbatore Parroki Eliza), which stands in the medieval town centre. Mostly built in the 15th century, this Gothic church has been listed as a National Monument. Restored several times, it has three na ...

10
June
2021

Christmas in Sanary-sur-Mer: a magical experience

ry this year, unlike last year. On the other hand, the beautifully decorated harbour for Christmas continues to attract thousands of visitors to the town. Wonderful illuminations The illuminated pointus of Sanary-sur-Mer are one of the most beautiful animations to see in the region during the ...

30
Dec
2020

Saint-Amour in the Jura: 5 ideas for a romantic stay

� region. See this post on Instagram A publication shared by coeuralest (@coeuralest) From the medieval period, when the town was protected by a fortress and ramparts, only the fortifications that surrounded the old castle remain. The Tour Guillaume, which dates from ...

12
Feb
2021

Cabourg: 5 ideas for visiting the town in the footsteps of Marcel Proust

1- The beach The town of Cabourg in Calvados has been inseparable from Marcel Proust ever since the author of La Recherche evoked it in his novels by renaming it Balbec... Rest assured, however, that it is not necessary to be a fan of this author and his work to appreciate the charms of this Sea ...

04
June
2021

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Cassel in the Hauts de France

from Lille. Even better, even if you don't have your driver's license or a vehicle, you can get there by train thanks to the TER that connects the town to Lille. Count 30 minutes of travel time approximately to reach your destination by regional train from Lille. View this post on I ...

20
Apr
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

Founded during the Qing Dynasty, this village was relatively isolated until the discovery of gold during the Japanese occupation in 1893. Many of the town's buildings remain unchanged to this day, reflecting the Japanese influence on the island. During World War II, the town was home to a Japanese P ...

23
June
2022

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

1- Flowers galore The commune of Bergheim located between Colmar and Sélestat in Alsace benefits from the label of towns and villages in bloom. It has won four flowers, the highest distinction in this competition. The 4-flower label was awarded to it in 1999 and has always been renewed since th ...

20
July
2022

Locronan in Brittany: 5 things to do on site

1- Visit the church of Saint-Ronan Locronan owes its name to Saint-Ronan, the hermit who founded the town in the 10th century. Today, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building ...

21
Sep
2022

Cycling tourism: discover street art by bike on the Vélomaritime.

for hidden artworks within the Bay of Morlaix will take you to Carantec, Plougasnou, Pleyber-Christ, Ploujean, and Plounéour-Ménez, not forgetting the town of Morlaix itself! It is in Morlaix where you can admire Leon Keer's trompe-l'œil artwork "Kit de secours" and Wild Drawing's poetic fresco " ...

12
Apr
2023

Deadloch: 5 things to know about the new Prime Video series.

ilarious duo. The series Deadloch owes its name to the peaceful coastal hamlet of Tasmania where the story is supposed to take place. This uneventful town is preparing to celebrate its winter festival when a man is found dead on the beach. For this series, the production has enlisted a beautiful ca ...

01
June
2023

Bormes-les-Mimosas: 5 Good Reasons to Visit this Village in Var

not to miss the ruins and ramparts dating back to the 12th century and to venture into the winding streets of the village. The historic center of the town hopes to soon become one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France for its Provencal houses in ochre hues, its small squares, its streets, and it ...

19
Mar
2009

Megève: 5 Things to Know About This Famous Ski Resort

also the first to have access to water and electricity. In 1913, journalist Mathilde Maige-Lefournier published a highly complimentary article about the town, launching its first tourist season. In the 1920s, Baroness Noémie de Rothschild became a regular visitor, making it the favored meeting pl ...

04
Jan
2010

The Lavandou: a more than century-old seaside resort.

is Le Lavandou located? Le Lavandou is a commune in the Var department located at the foot of the Massif des Maures, on the Mediterranean coast. The town extends over 12 km of coastline facing the golden islands (Levant, Port-Cros and Porquerolles...) and offers an enchanting natural setting, with ...

29
Mar
2010

The Christmas market of Ribeauvillé : a medieval atmosphere

nizes its Christmas market every year during the month of December. But the one nicknamed the 'City of the Ménétriers' differs from the neighboring towns by immersing its visitors in a medieval atmosphere! The towers, the ramparts and the three castles of the town indeed offer a perfect period ...

11
Dec
2013

"The Brocante and Antiques Fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue"

"The paradise of bargain hunters" Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, located 24 km from Avignon, is a charming town in Vaucluse. But did you know that it is also the third European hub for antique trade, behind London and Saint-Ouen? In the town, the antique and art sector employs over 250 professionals (antique ...

14
Mar
2014

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

Celebrate Christmas in the Land of Stars A picturesque medieval town, nestled in the shadow of its castle ruins, Kaysersberg is located ten kilometers from Colmar in what is known as the 'Land of Stars'. The Pays des Etoiles is located in the center of Alsace and includes the following localitie ...

12
Dec
2014