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Sjómannadagurinn: Fishermen's Day in Iceland

ómannadagurinn in Iceland? The word Sjómannadagurinn means Fishermen's Day in Icelandic. This annual celebration is an opportunity to honor Iceland's maritime heritage while giving sailors a well-deserved day off. On this day, no fisherman works. The ships stay docked, and the fishermen take the ...

31
May
2024

Tatihou Island: A Destination Between Nature and Culture

pipits. The island also has gardens that bring together several hundred coastal species: • A discovery garden or "habitats garden" • A three-hectare maritime garden, which highlights the endemic plants of the Atlantic Channel • An acclimatization garden that features exotic species in the for ...

21
Aug
2012

Escale à Sète: a great celebration of maritime traditions

A unique meeting Escale à Sète is a gathering of old riggings unique in the Mediterranean. This biennial event puts the maritime world and its traditions in the spotlight. The arrival of these majestic sailboats serves as a pretext for beautiful strolls and joyful animations, both on the wa ...

23
Mar
2016

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

'Antibes is a peninsula that extends the city of Antibes towards the Mediterranean Sea. This remarkable natural site consists of a hill covered with maritime pines and topped by a lighthouse: the Phare de la Garoupe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins. This place, popular with swimmers and w ...

13
Sep
2007

Le Mille Sabords: the second-hand boat show at Crouesty

ll make this event a convivial celebration: - safety at sea animations - Mille Pêches and Mille Horizons spaces - nautical flea markets, a kind of maritime garage sale - conferences of professionals - meetings with travelers-sailors-adventurers - animations and games for little sailors... P ...

25
Oct
2012

Monaco Classic Week: an event combining yachting and tradition.

tique motorboats in the same harbor. This must-attend event for boat enthusiasts allows them to discover the most beautiful specimens of the world's maritime heritage! These boats not only invite admiration but also compete with great skill during regattas, following the strictest rules of naval et ...

04
Sep
2013

Nice Regatta - Pasqui Trophy: traditional boats and sailboats in Nice and Villefranche

A great maritime event The Alpes-Maritimes department, deeply attached to nautical activities since the introduction of yachting at the end of the 19th century, perpetuates this age-old tradition by organizing les Régates de Nice - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Trophée Pasqui. The Trophée Pasqui (na ...

12
Sep
2014

Mykonos: a Greek island with many facets

tractions: • the famous windmills. • the port and its colorful boats. • the museums: the archaeological museum, the folklore museum, the maritime museum, the cultural museum, as well as a private museum showcasing unique collections of old furniture. • Little Venice, also kn ...

21
Sep
2016

Trentemoult : an old fishing village near Nantes

ou know that Trentemoult is also the last seaport on the Loire? Visiting its quays and alleys is like going back in time and paying tribute to the local maritime tradition. This former fishing village keeps the memory of the past of the city of Nantes and its surroundings. View this po ...

28
Feb
2022

Malacca or Melaka in Malaysia: 6 things to do there

this strait. From the shoreline one can see on the horizon the oil tankers and container ships that transit its waters, continuing a centuries-old maritime and trading tradition. You will then understand that the port of Malacca occupies a strategic position, which has enabled 500 years of com ...

12
Jan
2023

Lithuania: 5 good reasons to choose this destination in summer.

st-attend event (which will take place from July 21st to 23rd, 2023 this year) combines nature and culture. For a weekend, this festival dedicated to maritime culture offers activities for all ages and for the whole family with magnificent views of the Baltic coastline. This art and music festival ...

18
July
2023

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

ng ship open to all. 4- He continues to navigate and welcome the public. Today, this 19th-century merchant sailboat is a part of French heritage and a maritime ambassador for France. Unlike the three-masted ship La Duchesse Anne, which no longer sails and remains moored in the port of Dunkirk, the B ...

29
Sep
2023

Travel: 5 Good Reasons to Take a Cruise

ents of complicity and pleasant vacations. To enjoy a rejuvenating setting. Among the top 5 reasons to go on a cruise, the exceptional nature of this maritime experience must also be emphasized. MSC cruise ships are modern and equipped with quality facilities and equipment, ensuring tailor-made comf ...

27
Nov
2023

The secrets of active holidays on the French coast

the Breton islands, renting a boat without needing a license opens up a world of possibilities and allows you to experience a personalized and intimate maritime adventure. Hiking and cultural discoveries The French coast is not just a place for nautical entertainment. It is also rich in hiking trail ...

11
June
2024

Low tech: the example of the Nomade des Mers

n this point, not everyone is ready to follow his example yet... Whether we are already convinced or not of the need to adopt sustainable development, the maritime adventures of the Nomade des Mers on Arte make us reflect on our true needs. An essential first step to adopting a more frugal and resp ...

27
June
2024

Nautilus: 5 things to know about the France 2 series

1- This series is loosely based on Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is perhaps the most iconic story in Jules Verne's Extraordinary Voyages collection. Since its publication in 1869, this adventure novel has been adapted numerous times, in cinem ...

09
Aug
2024