Sanctuary articles Tag

Sidi Bou Saïd: a village nicknamed the Santorini of Tunisia

esses a deeply Tunisian identity. This village, located about twenty kilometers from Tunis, owes its name to Abou Saïd El Béji, a Sufi saint who founded a sanctuary in the region in the 13th century, attracting disciples and artists. This sanctuary influenced the spiritual and cultural developmen ...

28
Oct
2024

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

ural site The Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island located east of the mouth of the Couesnon river, known as 'Mont Tombe' before the construction of a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Michel in 709. The mount, which has an emerged surface of about 280 ha, gave its name to the bay open to the English Cha ...

23
Apr
2007

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

ry. • The Hospice Sainte Bernadette. • The Sanctuaries. The Notre Dame de Lourdes Sanctuaries are open free of charge 24/7 throughout the year. The heart of the sanctuary site is the Massabielle grotto and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which is overshadowed by the Basilica of the Imma ...

05
July
2010

The Colosseum: an emblematic monument of Rome

ng finally ceased to be used during the High Middle Ages. It was used in turn as a home, a craftsman's workshop, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian sanctuary. If the Colosseum is now partly destroyed, it is not because of the wear and tear of time but because of the damage caused by earthquakes ...

08
Dec
2011

The Olympic Flame: 5 Things to Know About This Symbol

remony surrounding this flame is indeed inspired by antiquity. In ancient Greece, a sacred fire burned continuously in sanctuaries, including in the sanctuary of Hera at Olympia, the city that hosted the ancient Olympic Games. A flame also burned at the sports venues and during the banquet given t ...

12
Feb
2014

Christmas in Sanary-sur-Mer: a magical experience

you can see illuminations: => in the windows of the Maison Flotte and the Barthélemy de Don gallery => in the Place des Poilus => in the square of the Sanctuary of Mercy => in the Garden of the Children of Izieu with its illuminated subjects => at the Lavoir des jardins de la Ville The Chr ...

30
Dec
2020

Deepavali: how is this festival celebrated in Malaysia?

ren up to the youngest, dressed in the same shade of yellow, pink or orange for example. Everyone is dressed up and taking selfies, even inside the sanctuary, which surprised me. I also noticed that many women had decorated their hair with garlands of perfumed jasmine. After the temple, anothe ...

29
Nov
2022

The zoological parks of Lumigny : 3 good reasons to visit this zoo

1- It is a unique place in France Much more than just a zoo, the parcs zoologiques de Lumigny site is a 100-hectare sanctuary, where more than 500 animals live in an environment as close as possible to their natural habitat. If you don't like going to the zoo because you feel like the animals li ...

07
Feb
2023

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

nt remarkable architecture. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the parish church of San Pietro (whose full name is Pieve di San Pietro di Romena) and the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie located in Stia amidst the forests. In the region, beautiful sanctuaries are nestled in the greenery. Pie ...

30
Aug
2023

The Saint-André Cathedral of Bordeaux: 5 things to know about this monument.

It was built in 1748 by Dom Bedos de Celles and expanded in 1875 by the Bordeaux organ builder Georges Wenner. By entering this building, you step into a sanctuary where several royal weddings have taken place. It is here that Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future King Louis VII of France in 113 ...

12
Oct
2023

Nature Mission: Understanding the biodiversity lottery in 5 questions.

the PACA region. • Preservation of the Lamentin mangrove in Martinique. • Conservation of marine turtles in Carbet, Martinique. • Creation of a biodiversity sanctuary in Vitry-sur-Seine in Île-de-France. 4- How to participate? If you are committed to supporting these various envir ...

23
Oct
2023

The Animals of Light: a unique light show in Brittany

An event highlighting endangered species. The Lands of Nataé, located near Vannes in the Morbihan, are an animal park sanctuary dedicated to the protection of endangered species. More than a year after its opening and thanks to the support of over 200,000 visitors, the park is already supporting s ...

05
Dec
2023