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The Blue Museum: 5 Things to See at the Arles Antique Departmental Museum

sée Départemental Arles Antique is a presumed bust of Julius Caesar. This life-size marble bust, known as the "Caesar of Arles," was discovered in the Rhône in the fall of 2007. It is believed to be the oldest known representation of Julius Caesar. Although the identification of this portrait is ...

22
May
2024

Arles: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of the Camargue

To immerse oneself in the heart of the Camargue. The city of Arles, crossed by the Rhône, is the largest municipality in metropolitan France. It includes several exceptional natural areas: the banks of the Rhône, the arid plain of the Crau to the east, the wild Camargue to the south, and the Alpi ...

12
Jan
2009

The ViaRhôna: a bicycle route from the Alps to the Mediterranean

1- It follows the Rhône As its name suggests, the ViaRhôna follows the Rhône River for 815 km. It starts from the shores of Lake Geneva at Saint-Gingolph in the Alps and takes you to the beaches of the Mediterranean. In fact, you can end your trip near Arles in Port Saint Louis du Rhône or i ...

21
Feb
2022

Ragweed: the scourge of allergy sufferers

d just a few grains of pollen per cubic meter of air are enough to trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This plant is very common in Rhône-Alpes and neighboring regions (Rhône corridor, Saône valley, Isère), where ragweed allergy affects 6 to 12% of the population from mid-Augus ...

26
Apr
2010

The Durance by bike: a cycle route along the water.

rtments. Of the six departments in the PACA region, four are crossed by this cycle route: • Hautes-Alpes (05) • Alpes de Haute-Provence (04) • Bouches-du-Rhône (13) • Vaucluse (84). The Durance à vélo allows you to discover a wide variety of landscapes, starting with the mountainous land ...

09
May
2023

Painting: Impressionism Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

A birthday celebrated with great pomp. It was in 1874, in Paris, that the first exhibition of Impressionist painters took place. These artists, initially called "the Batignolles group," painted en plein air along the banks of the Seine and prioritized color and light over drawing. Their quick brus ...

01
Feb
2024

Oingt in the Beaujolais: a journey through time and light

The morning: the awakening of golden stones In the early hours of the day, the village of Oingt in the Rhône department awakens under the light of the rising sun. If you're an early riser, you can admire the cobblestone streets and medieval houses bathed in a gentle glow and take advantage of this ...

02
Oct
2024