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Nostalgia Radio: France's second music radio station

A station where nostalgia sells well. Nostalgia (formerly known as Radio Nostalgia) is a French radio station owned by the NRJ Group. This station is characterized by a programming mainly composed of Francophone artists. Riding on the nostalgia of past decades, it heavily features songs from the 1 ...

19
Mar
2007

Canfranc Estación: a luxury hotel in a former train station in Spain.

One of the largest railway stations in Europe. The old Canfranc station is located on the Franco-Spanish border in the Aragonese Pyrenees. This place, situated about a hundred kilometers south of Pau, is definitely worth a visit for its extraordinary history. This imposing building perched at an a ...

10
July
2023

Radio Nova: 5 Things to Know About This Radio Station

en launched "Radio Nova" in 1981. Passionate about all forms of alternative cultures, he introduced the French to psychedelic rock and rap. His radio station also became a breeding ground for journalists and comedians such as Philippe Vandel, Karl Zéro, Édouard Baer, Jamel Debbouze, and Ariel Wiz ...

25
Apr
2024

Kidexpo : a show for children and parents

ober 2022 in Paris - Porte de Versailles. Access Paris - Porte de Versailles Pavilion 7 - By streetcar : lines T3 and T2, Porte de Versailles station - By metro : line 12, Porte de Versailles station - By bus: line 39, Desnouettes station / line 80, Porte de Versailles station - By car: f ...

27
Sep
2012

The Jacobite Steam Train: board the Harry Potter train!

ring the summer months. Glenfinnan Viaduct The Jacobite Steam Train runs from Fort William to Mallaig for about 70 km. Also on this line is Arisaig station, the most western station in Britain. But the most anticipated moment for all Harry potter fans is definitely the crossing of the Glenfinna ...

24
Sep
2014

Visit Corsica differently thanks to the little Corsican train

by Amandine (@_a.mandine) It is also important to know that there is only one railway in Corsica and that trains can only cross each other at stations. This particularity requires a fine calculation of the timetable and sometimes requires a little patience from the travelers. But these in ...

14
Sep
2022

Animal expo: the pet show

will take place on September 30th and October 1st, 2023 at the Parc Floral de Paris. Address Parc Floral de Paris Bois de Vincennes RER A: Vincennes station Metro Line 1: Château de Vincennes station Bus 112: Parc Floral stop Opening hours Open from 10am to 7pm Tickets • Full price: €16 • ...

28
Sep
2010

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

sive. However, Auguste Bartholdi chose not to completely follow the engineer's plans in the arm of the Statue of Liberty. 4- He built bridges and stations all over the world The Eiffel Tower is far from being Gustave Eiffel's only internationally known achievement. Indeed, the Eiffel workshops h ...

24
Jan
2023

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 5 Things to Know About Merchandise

seeking a souvenir from this Olympic year. It should be noted that the official stores are strategically located in key areas of the capital such as the Châtelet les Halles RER station, Montparnasse station, or the forecourt of La Défense. Moreover, the distribution network will expand during the ...

28
May
2024

Full Review of the Roborock Qrevo S: The Ultimate Robot Vacuum for Automated Cleaning

the box, everything was perfectly organized. The user manual was easily accessible, accompanied by a quick start guide. After finding a spot for the station, I installed the mini-mops in their respective slots. The software installation was facilitated by a QR code directing to the Roborock applic ...

13
June
2024

Tourism Isère: the Petit Train of La Mure in 5 questions

1- Where to take the Petit Train de La Mure? The Petit Train de La Mure, whose name has nothing to do with the fruit, is named after its departure station, located in the town of La Mure in the southern part of the Isère department. More precisely, the La Mure station is located at 36 boulevard F ...

18
July
2024

Return to Hogwarts: The Back-to-School Gathering for Harry Potter Fans

itch, the wizards' favorite sport! Where is the Back to Hogwarts event taking place? Until 2023, fans of the Harry Potter series used to gather at King's Cross Station in London at the famous Platform 9 3/4 to celebrate the Return to Hogwarts. The station staff would then make a fictional announceme ...

27
Aug
2024

Megève: 5 Things to Know About This Famous Ski Resort

es. A true symbol of modernism and innovation, the cable car revolutionized the world of skiing and fostered the birth of the winter sports concept. The station was a pioneer in mountain tourism. One of the first hotels in Megève, the Grand Hotel du Soleil d'Or, was built as early as 1901. This es ...

04
Jan
2010

The Basilica of Saint-Denis: An Overlooked Treasure

f the city of Saint-Denis and are completely unaware of the treasures it holds... So, don't hesitate to take line 13 to the "Basilique de Saint-Denis" station and let yourself be surprised! A place inseparable from royalty The visit to the Basilica of Saint-Denis is like a dive into the History of F ...

18
Feb
2010

Saint-Maur en poche: a paperback book festival

Sunday June 26th 2022 10h00 > 18h00 Access : Line A of the RER Parc de Saint Maur Bus 107/306/111/112 Free parking Shuttles between the RER station and the place des Marronniers. Catering on site ...

10
May
2010

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

g back a million years where archaic tools made by "Homo erectus" and animal bones have been found. • The Tomb of Lumone: the only remains of the Lumone station, this Roman funerary monument was built a century before BC. • Sainte Marguerite Church: an ancient chapel built in the 13th century, r ...

06
Dec
2010

The Orient Express: History of a Legendary Train

Orient. Originally, it ran twice a week on what was then the world's first international railway. It provided a connection between Paris (Paris-Est station) and Constantinople (now Istanbul), passing through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, and other European cities. This train did not just cross Euro ...

19
May
2011

Stroll around the Thau Lagoon: five towns to visit

scover the ecosite of the Pays de Thau, a research center dedicated to the protection of the environment and aquaculture (protection of the pond, lagooning station, water purification...). Marseillan Following the D613 (RN 113) and the D51, you will arrive in Marseillan, an ancient Phocaean city not ...

12
Feb
2013

The Festival des globe-trotters: guaranteed escape in Massy

Festival takes place from September 30 to October 2, 2022. Address Opera of Paris-sud (Massy) 1 place de France 91300 MASSY Access - by TGV station, RER B or RER C (Massy Palaiseau) then free shuttles - by bus 197 from Porte d'Orléans Schedules - Friday, September 26: screening star ...

23
Sep
2013

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

e Pic du Midi d'Ossau. From there, you will board the train for a 10 km trip on the mountainside, in the heart of a preserved nature. The departure station is located in a ski resort in the Pyrenees. The journey offers 55 minutes of wonder and reserves some strong sensations... Keep your eyes ...

08
July
2021