Travel and Tourism

Logis de France: a quality label

Travel and Tourism

Logis de France is the first independent hotel chain in Europe. This label brings together more than 3000 hotel-restaurants around a concept of quality of welcome, authenticity and discovery of the land. It offers you the guarantee of a quality stay in the respect of regional traditions and local gastronomy.

21
Mar
2008

The Carnival of Venice: history and traditions

Travel and Tourism

The Carnival of Venice, which is today one of the most famous carnivals in the world, is synonymous with refinement and elegance. The festival reached its peak in the 18th century, when the city was transformed into a gigantic costume ball. Although it was interrupted for a while, this tradition is now perpetuated to the delight of tourists from all over the world.

14
Jan
2008

The Rio Carnival: the great samba party

Travel and Tourism

The Rio Carnival, whose sole purpose is to dance, have fun and let off steam to the rhythms of the samba, is an exceptional event that attracts a host of tourists. These four days of unbridled celebration are prepared all year long by the inhabitants of Rio who participate in the competition of the samba schools.

07
Jan
2008

Visit Santa's village

Travel and Tourism

Far to the north on the Arctic Circle lies Santa's village. Located near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, it welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year who come to discover its magnificent snowy landscapes and meet Santa Claus himself.

26
Oct
2007

Roissy Charles de Gaulle, the leading French airport

Travel and Tourism

Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport was built in 1964 and inaugurated in 1974 to meet the increasing number of travelers. This huge airport, which continues to expand, ranked first in Europe in 2006 for air traffic and freight volume and second for the number of passengers.

17
Oct
2007

Marrakech

Travel and Tourism

Known as the 'Pearl of the South' or the 'Red City', Marrakech is an enchanting destination that hides behind its red ochre walls some of the most popular sites in Morocco. The city is also the starting point for many excursions for visitors wishing to explore the Atlas Mountains or the desert further south.

11
May
2007

Barcelona

Travel and Tourism

Barcelona, the historical, administrative and economic capital of Catalonia and the province of the same name, is a city with many attractions. In Spain's second largest city by population, with an exceptional architectural heritage, visitors will always find something to do or see.

02
May
2007
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