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The great saga of the Tour de France: relive the emotion of the Grande Boucle on France 2

event that is the Grande Boucle and rediscover its thrilling history, written over the decades by great champions and riders in the shadows. A panorama of the Tour in nine themes Every summer, the Tour de France is THE event to watch in the world of sports and beyond. To offer an evening ...

24
June
2022

Charroux in Allier : one of the most beautiful villages in France

A superb panorama If you are passing through the Allier, in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, on the side of Saint-Pourçain, Vichy or Gannat, make a detour to the village of Charroux. This village perched at an altitude of 413 m overlooks the Sioule valley and offers a magnificent view. This panorama on t ...

27
July
2022

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

outh of the Dalmatian coast, is a popular tourist destination in this country. Visiting the walls of Dubrovnik allows you to appreciate a magnificent panorama over the roofs of the city and the Adriatic Sea. The amphitheater of Pula, built in the 1st century, has been enlarged and restored. It stil ...

20
June
2007

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

ves that line its coastline have kept a wild side. Several options are available to appreciate the beauty of this site: - admire the breathtaking panorama from La Garoupe, a district known for its lighthouse, Notre-Dame chapel, and orientation table. You can walk there from Salis Beach. Take the ...

13
Sep
2007

Discover the Cathar castles

e army. Their construction on these vertiginous sites is a true architectural feat whose magnitude you will be able to measure while admiring sumptuous panoramas. The château de Peyrepertuse, whose name means 'pierced stone' in Occitan, thus overlooks the small village of Corbières and the vin ...

04
Feb
2008

The Nice Observatory: 5 Things to Know About This Exceptional Site

enjoy strolling on this hill in Nice and discovering the exceptional setting of the observatory. From the top of Mont Gros, you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Baie des Anges. Bien sûr, veuillez fournir le texte que vous souhaitez traduire en anglais. ...

29
Sep
2008

Visiting Marseille: places to see

eille A visit to Marseille usually begins with Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the church that is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. After admiring the panorama from Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde at 162 m above the sea, be sure to discover : - the Old Port - the Canebière lined with the imposing 19th ...

25
Jan
2010

Pyrenees: Visiting the Gavarnie circus in 6 questions

eries of switchbacks, you arrive at the Bellevue plateau and can enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire Gavarnie circus. The best time of day to enjoy this panorama is late afternoon, when the sun illuminates the site. 6- What to visit in the surroundings of Gavarnie? A stay in the village of Gavar ...

01
Mar
2010

The Gardens of Marqueyssac: a unique curiosity in France

markable Gardens of France and are the most visited garden in the Périgord. It must be said that this enchanting place offers one of the most beautiful panoramas in the region and is home to massifs of infinite variety. The most beautiful panorama can be discovered from the terrace of the tea room ...

08
Mar
2010

Lourdes in France: 5 Things to Know About This Pilgrimage Site

he city from 1858 to the present day. • The Wax Museum. • The Petit Lourdes Museum. The Pic du Jer, recognizable by its large cross illuminated at night, offers a magnificent panorama over Lourdes, Tarbes, Pau, the Argelès Gazost valley, and the Pyrenean peaks. It is accessible by a funicular ...

05
July
2010

Visiting Scotland in Autumn: 5 Places to Discover

ike. This moderately difficult route takes about 2 to 3 hours starting from the parking lot. From the summit of Ben Aigan, you will enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Moray coast. The Speyside Way, one of Scotland's long-distance routes, skirts the village. It is the ideal option for itinerant hiker ...

08
Sep
2010

The Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy: a place steeped in history

e civil sculpture; • a monastic borough rich in Romanesque and Gothic houses; • two churches, Saint-Marcel and Notre-Dame; • a majestic Hôtel-Dieu; • a superb panorama of the abbey from the top of the Tour des Fromages. Visiting the Cluny Abbey will allow you to discover the superb elevati ...

28
Sep
2010

Piran: An Undiscovered Destination in Slovenia

finish your visit on a high note, climb to the very top of the city walls. Your efforts will be rewarded with a view of the rooftops and the sea. This panorama is the one featured on all the postcards and tourist brochures of Piran (see main photo). ...

30
Sep
2015

Ischia: a jewel to discover off the coast of Naples

This superb 15th-century castle has become the emblem of the island! A true citadel, the Castello aragonese houses churches, a prison, and a keep. The panorama of Capri and the Gulf of Naples from its terraced gardens is breathtaking. The municipality of Forio on the west coast of the island is als ...

09
Mar
2016

Seattle: 5 Things to Do in the City and Its Surroundings

tower, the eye sweeps over the downtown skyscrapers, the harbor, Lake Washington, and Mount Rainier in the background... Don't miss this magnificent panorama, which allows you to realize that the Emerald City is caught between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains! To be more precise, note that Mount ...

30
Aug
2017

Cabourg: 5 ideas for visiting the town in the footsteps of Marcel Proust

he seaside architecture of the Belle Époque. Failing to stay there, book a table in the large room of the Le Balbec restaurant to enjoy a magnificent panorama over the English Channel. You will thus be following in the footsteps of Marcel Proust who used to stay at the Grand Hôtel between 19 ...

04
June
2021

Lyon: 5 good reasons to visit the Croix-Rousse

ew of the city's rooftops. As you walk down the slopes of Croix-Rousse, you will discover with wonder that the view changes as you go down. But the panorama always remains exceptional, so take the opportunity to take several pictures! 2- To walk in the footsteps of the Canuts In Lyon, the Cro ...

18
Aug
2021

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

�rouse in Brittany. These gardens nestled between Mont-saint-michel and Saint-Malo are particularly remarkable for their terraced topiaries and their superb panorama, which inspired the writer François-René de Chateaubriand. The original gardens were recreated in the 1970s by two architects: ...

06
Oct
2021

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

le, rose to 4th place in the ranking of the French's favorite villages to go away for the weekend. This village in the Luberon offers a breathtaking panorama of the Vaucluse Mountains and the surrounding area because it is perched in the heights. View this post on Instagram ...

30
Mar
2022

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

y is perched on Mount Cassel, one of the seven mountains of Flanders, and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. To enjoy this panorama, go to the top of Mont-Cassel where a lovely wooden windmill dating from the 18th century stands. It is one of the last mills of this type ...

20
Apr
2022