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Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

The commune gets its name from the color of its brown rock "Rocabruna" and enjoys an exceptional natural setting, including Cap Martin, a magnificent promontory into the sea. From the top of its medieval castle, which has an entrance fee, the view extends to Monaco when walking along the ramparts. ...

06
Dec
2010

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

te. This ancient Inca city is located in Peru, in the province of Urubamba, one hundred and thirty kilometers from Cuzco. It is perched on a rocky promontory that joins the Machu picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains in the central Andes. The city was built in the 15th century, during the reign o ...

30
Nov
2011

Ischia: a jewel to discover off the coast of Naples

On the wilder southern side of the island, you will come across small picturesque villages such as Sant'Angelo, a fishing village facing a huge rocky promontory. Do not hesitate to sit down at the port to taste the catch of the day or the coniglio all’ischitana. This local specialty is rabbit bra ...

09
Mar
2016

Normandy: 5 destinations in the footsteps of the Impressionists

harming Norman village of Les Andelys to see the ruins of Château-Gaillard, a stronghold built by Richard the Lionheart. From the top of this rocky promontory, you will have a breathtaking view of the Seine and of this village steeped in history. This place is reputed to offer one of the most be ...

16
Sep
2021

Trip to England: 10 places to visit in Cornwall

will of course start their exploration with the famous Castle of Tintagel. This castle was built in the 12th century in a strategic location on a promontory on the steep coast of the north of the county. Today only ruins remain, but an exhibition allows visitors to see some of the artifacts that ...

23
June
2022

Sidi Bou Saïd: a village nicknamed the Santorini of Tunisia

ish origin, contributed to the development of this village from 1915, by imposing the blue and white colors and prohibiting any anarchic construction on this promontory. If one observes the details of the local architecture, this Tunisian village differs from the towns of Santorini by the mosaics, ...

28
Oct
2024