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The most beautiful trips in Europe

Europe The greatness of Europe is perfectly visible in all its beauty. All the countries that make it up, without exception, have at least one city that deserves to be visited once in a lifetime. Culture, art, architecture and human artifice can be breathed in all European capitals and in some othe ...

03
Dec
2022

Beauty: how are cosmetics tested?

What are the regulations in Europe? Since the 2000s, European regulations on cosmetic testing have changed significantly. In France, as in all EU countries, animal testing for finished products has been banned since 2004. Animal testing for cosmetic ingredients has also been banned since 2013 ...

23
Sep
2021

Mpox or monkeypox: 5 misconceptions about this virus

to talk about a "new Covid" and fear potential health measures. But, in reality, the situation is not comparable. Currently, the health situation in Europe is not considered alarming by health authorities. According to the press release from the Pasteur Institute on August 19, 2024, this new virus ...

26
Aug
2024

The European Health Insurance Card in 5 Questions

1- Why request the EHIC? Outside the borders of France, your health insurance card is not valid. However, you can request its European equivalent from the Health Insurance: the European Health Insurance Card or EHIC. When you travel in Europe, whether for holidays, professional reasons, or studies ...

13
June
2007

Roissy Charles de Gaulle, the leading French airport

passageway provided for this purpose. Roissy airport in figures In 2006, Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport ranked seventh in the world and second in Europe for passenger numbers, with more than 56 million travelers. This figure placed it just behind London Heathrow Airport and its 67 million passe ...

17
Oct
2007

The Upper Rhine Valley: a destination in the heart of Europe

A 3 in 1 destination If you're looking for your next European holiday destination and are having trouble choosing between France, Germany and Switzerland, head to the Upper Rhine Valley! This cross-border region allows you to discover the facets of three different countries in one destination, w ...

29
Sep
2021

Valentine's Day: 3 romantic destinations in Europe

very arty decor. Copyright: the justified sinner 2- Paris It was of course impossible to establish the top 3 most romantic Destinations in Europe without mentioning Paris... A true symbol of romance around the world, the French capital offers the perfect setting for a romantic weekend. ...

10
Feb
2022

What to do for Valentine's Day: 5 ideas for unusual getaways in Europe

- Take a walk along the water in Hamburg If you think the height of romance is taking a boat ride, you should know that Venice isn't the only city in Europe where you can have this experience! The second of our 5 unusual European getaway ideas suggests you go to Hamburg in Germany. The country's ...

03
Feb
2023

The kalamansi: a small fruit with a powerful taste.

1- He goes by many names. Maybe you have never heard of the kalamansi because this exotic fruit is still not well known in Europe. Or maybe you know it by another name because this citrus fruit, native to Asia, has many names and nicknames. It is also called calamansi with a c, calamondin, lime fr ...

27
July
2023

Thermalism in Hungary: 5 Must-Visit Places

architecture. The pools are adorned with domes, stone columns, mosaic tiles, and statuettes, not to mention the ceilings decorated with frescoes. 3- Europe's largest thermal lake. The Lake Héviz, located 200 km west of Budapest, is another wonder not to be missed! With its thermal water at a tempe ...

13
Mar
2024

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

nths of investigation by the NGO Bloom. The association raised the alarm after analyzing 148 cans of tuna from the ten largest supermarket chains in Europe, including France, Germany, England, Spain, and Italy. They found that all the cans, without exception, are contaminated with mercury, a toxic ...

04
Nov
2024

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

hs but he left the city with a hundred paintings, drawings and ceramics that now adorn the walls of the museum. Antibes, seaside The first marina city in Europe, Antibes has no less than 5 ports (Vauban, Galice, Crouton, Olivette and Salis). Moreover, Port Vauban is the largest marina in Europe! Th ...

20
July
2011

Val Thorens voted best ski resort in the world.

A crowning achievement for Val-Tho After winning the title of Best Station in France and Best Station in Europe, Val Thorens was voted the Best Ski Resort in the World at the World Ski Awards 2023. As a reminder, the resort of Val-Thorens, established in 1971, is the highest in Europe. It is locat ...

21
Dec
2015

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

The highest tourist train in Europe Contrary to what one might think, the highest tourist train in Europe is not in the Alps but in the Pyrenees! It criss-crosses the mountains in the Bearn region, in the heart of the Ossau Valley, not far from the Spanish border. This tourist train called pe ...

08
July
2021

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

and to many facilities dedicated to the practice of various sports. For these reasons, it is the first commune in Brittany to have been awarded the European Sports City label! Moreover, it is not only the first Breton city to receive this award, but also the smallest city in France and Europe ...

29
Mar
2022

France 2 broadcasts "Vivant", an ode to biodiversity.

ntal protection invites us once again to marvel at the interconnected living species of which human beings are a part. The most diverse landscapes in Europe. You may not know it, but metropolitan France offers the richest diversity of landscapes in all of Europe. In the film Vivant, Yann Arthus-Bert ...

22
May
2023

Google Bard: 5 things to know about Google's AI

It has been available in France since July 13th. Google Bard, Google's AI, is officially available in France since July 13, 2023. Its arrival in Europe comes several months after its launch in other countries, as the United States, the United Kingdom, and 180 other countries could already interact ...

17
July
2023

Cancelled or delayed flight or train: what compensation?

ural disaster. My train was canceled or delayed If your train has been canceled or its departure has been delayed by more than an hour, the SNCF or the European railway company with which you are traveling has certain obligations towards you, in accordance with European regulation 2021/782 on rail p ...

17
July
2024

Heritage Days: a free cultural event.

A weekend of discovery The Heritage Days are a 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. Mus ...

14
Sep
2007

Gothic architecture: presentation and characteristics

Presentation The Gothic architecture developed in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries. This architectural style, which succeeded Romanesque art, Spread rapidly north of the Loire River. It then Spread throughout Europe before being supplanted by Renaissance architecture in the mi ...

25
Mar
2008