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Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

1- To discover a great cultural heritage Turin is first of all a destination with a magnificent cultural heritage. It stands out from other Italian cities because modernity rubs shoulders with a majestic historical heritage. Take time to enjoy breakfast at a historic downtown café like the Caff ...

15
Feb
2022

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

Presentation Mont-Saint-Michel is a commune located in the Manche department, in the Basse-Normandie region. The commune takes its name from the rocky islet dedicated to Saint Michael on which stands the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, a world-famous place of pilgrimage. Mont Saint-Michel is the most ...

23
Apr
2007

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

ge including two abbeys, many ancient hamlets, several water and windmills, and several hundred bories (dry stone huts). An exceptional historical and cultural heritage. The village of Gordes is very rich in exceptional places and monuments. There are several testimonies of significant Roman occupat ...

09
Aug
2007

Heritage Days: a free cultural event.

organized every year on a European scale. They take place during the third weekend of September and are a privileged moment of discovery of European cultural heritage. On this occasion, many buildings open their doors to the public. Museums also participate in the event by offering free access to t ...

14
Sep
2007

Stroll around the Thau Lagoon: five towns to visit

Balaruc-les-Bains A walk around the Thau pond will allow you to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this site and to taste the local products accompanied by local wines. The local gastronomy, based on sea and pond products, will delight the gourmets. In Balaruc-les-Bains, the first spa ...

12
Feb
2013

The Grande Marée Festival: a storytelling festival in Brest

d for the festival and animations are proposed in partnership with other local structures and associations: the opportunity to discover the historical and cultural heritage of the city of Brest! The National Museum of the Navy welcomes storytellers. Among the storytellers present this year: Am ...

25
Nov
2013

Angers: a magical and gourmet destination for Christmas

An adapted program this year A welcoming destination in all seasons, Angers traditionally organizes festivities during the Christmas period entitled Winter Suns. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, this event had to be adapted this year. The program of the 2020 edition has been modified to adapt to th ...

16
Dec
2020

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

Bordeaux: a doubly rewarded tourist destination

inable and inclusive tourism. The competition evaluates Destinations according to four criteria: accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation and cultural heritage/creativity. The city of Bordeaux was notably chosen for its efforts in sustainable and ecological tourism. It will therefore bene ...

03
Nov
2021

Arabic calligraphy: 5 things to know about this artistic practice

f Culture has moreover welcomed this official recognition by UNESCO as he believes that this registration will 'contribute to the development of this cultural heritage'. ...

06
Jan
2022

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

ip. This medieval village nestled in the heart of the Alpilles mountains is one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France for its architectural and cultural heritage. The village of Les Baux de Provence is home to a superb castle-fortress, as well as the attraction Les Carrières des Lumières, ...

30
Mar
2022

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

A post shared by Marie-Christine Mt (@mariechristinemt) 3- This destination has a unique heritage The historical, architectural and cultural heritage of the municipality is also among the 5 good reasons to visit Cassel. Despite the bombings during the Second World War, this red ...

20
Apr
2022

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

rldwide network UNESCO Global Geoparks are therefore territories whose exceptional geological heritage is highlighted, in relation to the natural and cultural heritage of the territory and in the service of sustainable development. These protected areas operate as a network at the global and cont ...

26
Apr
2022

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Malaysia

a Buddhist temple the next, the famous Hindu temples of the Batu Caves or a beautiful Chinese temple as pictured below. 3- For the historical and cultural heritage Although it is not the aspect most often emphasized by tourist guides, Malaysia has preserved precious evidence of its cosmopolitan ...

16
Nov
2022