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The GR 75: 5 things to know about the Paris walking tour

mes approach, the City of Paris is preparing to become the global capital of sports. In this perspective, it has created its own long-distance hiking trail: the GR 75! This trail is also called the GR 2024 as it was created as part of Paris' bid for the 2024 Olympic Games. Through this itinerary, ...

04
Sep
2023

The Watershed: an artistic hike in Ardèche

nto two drainage basins: one for the Mediterranean and the other for the Atlantic. In Ardèche, this invisible line has inspired the name for a hiking trail dotted with works of art. "The Watershed" is a 90 km trek divided into 5 stages. It follows the route of the GR7, a 1500 km trail that starts ...

15
Nov
2023

Mountain in summer : discover the Val d'Escreins

f disorientation. So, if you dream of wide open spaces and wild nature without leaving France, come and discover this ideal playground for hiking, trail riding or simply family walks! A great place for summer hiking The period from June to September is the best time of the year to discover th ...

13
July
2022

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

. You can walk there from Salis Beach. Take the rocky path of Calvary and count 30 minutes of climbing. - take the "chemin des douaniers," a hiking trail that winds closest to the waves, from Garoupe Beach to Villa Eilenroc. - enjoy the pleasures of swimming on the wild beaches of Cap, which are ...

13
Sep
2007

The Promenade Museum in Digne: a walk for the whole family

A museum and four trails The Promenade Museum, located in the commune of Digne-les-Bains inside the Haute-Provence Geopark, lives up to its name. More than just a museum, it is an open-air walkplace, crisscrossed by 4 discovery trails. Each of these trails can be covered in about 15 minutes. ...

22
Apr
2022

The Routo : a GR to walk in the footsteps of the shepherds

A cross-border tourist route La Routo is a GR, that is, a long-distance hiking trail and even very long-distance hiking trail because it connects the Camargue to the Alps for more than 500 km. The name 'routo' is the word that designates the route of the herds in Occitan. This great cross-border ...

08
June
2022

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

between 1582 and 1683. Some forty women from the region, accused of witchcraft, were burned alive or tortured after summary trials. 5- The wine trail The village of Bergheim is well endowed with historical monuments, but it also has other arguments to attract visitors and in particular wine l ...

20
July
2022

The Mont-Blanc Marathon: a race in the Chamonix valley.

y the Community of Communes of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley since 1972. This event, created in 2003, brings together several running competitions (trail or mountain running) starting from Chamonix: a marathon race (42km with a positive elevation gain of about 2500 meters), an 80-kilometer trail, ...

18
June
2015

Lake Bled in Slovenia: 5 Tips to Prepare for Your Visit

at the top of Mala Osojnica. To enjoy this stunning view of Lake Bled, you need to be well-shod and climb through the forest following a well-marked trail. Even if you're not an experienced hiker, don't hesitate to take this hike as your efforts will be amply rewarded with the splendid panorama. Wa ...

20
Mar
2024

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

City of Dolphins". What to do in Lavandou? The Lavandou is a destination with multiple attractions, including: • the port and its fishermen • the 12 fountain trail • the "château" or "villa Louise" which houses the tourist office • the Saint-Louis Church (1855) • the coastal path • the ...

29
Mar
2010

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

"cité Vauban". You can access it via the national road 202 or by the Pignes train connecting Nice to Dignes-les-Bains. The GR4 long-distance hiking trail also crosses the municipality. What is the story of Entrevaux? It was in the 10th century that the city was built on the left bank of the Var R ...

11
Aug
2010

Christmas in New York: A Magical Journey

nuary 1, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn The Lightscape illumination takes place at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the holiday season with a large illuminated trail, artworks, and new immersive experiences. Dozens of light sculptures and over a million lights create a winter landscape to explore while l ...

13
Dec
2010

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

rnet users participated. In practice Most travelers access Machu Picchu on a train through the Urubamba Valley. It can also be accessed by a Hiking trail called The Inca Trail. This path is subject to strict control and can only be taken with a travel agency. This hike is about 4 days of Walkin ...

30
Nov
2011

Grandeur Nature : an unusual walk in Varengeville-sur-Mer

Art in the landscape In Varengeville-sur-Mer, there is the English Channel, the white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre and a picturesque Norman village nestled in the greenery. But there are also land art installations to discover as part of the festival Grandeur Nature. As the very essence of ...

09
Sep
2021

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

rom 1850 has a neo-Renaissance style façade decoration. It reflects the return of Catholicism in this Protestant land in the 19th century. A tourist trail named 'Heinrich Schickhardt and his time' has been laid out in the heart of Montbéliard to introduce visitors to the achievements of the fam ...

10
Nov
2021

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

If you are looking for an idea of outdoor leisure and family, note that it is possible to navigate on the Ill on board a kayak or walk along an interpretation trail. 5- Discover the traditions of an Alsatian Christmas But of course, it is from the end of November that the city of Sélestat becom ...

02
Dec
2021

The Snow Panther : the film event directed by Vincent Munier

er took the writer Sylvain Tesson to the heart of the Tibetan highlands, between 4500 and 6000 meters of altitude. During this trip to Tibet on the trail of the enigmatic feline, he introduced the writer to the delicate art of stalking, to the Reading of animal tracks and to the patience that is ...

15
Dec
2021

Grilled chickens: welcome to the brigade of broken arms

liarities. This bunch of anti-heroes, who are sorely lacking in resources but not in ideas, will still manage to solve a murder as they set out on the trail of a gentleman burglar worthy of Arsene Lupin! A brilliant cast To interpret this beautiful brochette of grilled chickens, we can count ...

26
Apr
2022

Hiking: 5 tips to prepare your hike

ill take and cutting it into doable stages based on your physical fitness. The second tip for preparing for a hike is to be well informed about the trails and local geography well in advance. If you plan to do a hike of several weeks in France or abroad, you will need several months of prepara ...

19
July
2022

Hiking with kids: 5 tips to motivate them

lace their phone turned off at the bottom of their bag. Also give the kids safety and nature-friendly guidelines: - don't walk off the marked trails - do not pick flowers - do not throw rocks 5- Provide rewards The last of our 5 tips for hiking with kids is to motivate the troo ...

16
Aug
2022