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

itage Sites for their remarkable architecture. The Pey-Berland Tower is a must-visit for tourists in Bordeaux due to its stunning panoramic view! A first terrace located at 40 meters high allows visitors to admire the city's main monuments and neighborhoods. After climbing 233 steps, the most coura ...

12
Oct
2023

The Gardens of Marqueyssac: a unique curiosity in France

rlooks the Dordogne Valley. The Marqueyssac Gardens, located in the town of Vézac in the Dordogne, are a unique place in France. These 22 hectares of terraced gardens suspended in the void are classified as Remarkable Gardens of France and are the most visited garden in the Périgord. It must be s ...

08
Mar
2010

Cultivate your garden naturally by combining plants!

lorado potato beetles, so plant them far from your potatoes. Don't hesitate to plant lemongrass, geranium or peppermint, and lemon basil around your terrace to repel mosquitoes. Companion plantings to avoid garden diseases To protect tomatoes and potatoes from mildew, or gray mold in strawberries, ...

25
May
2022

Exterior design: 5 good reasons to choose deactivated concrete

s large gravels called granules and pebbles of different colors. In the end, it constitutes a granular coating whose gravels are left visible on a terrace or in garden paths, for example. It is very popular for the design of outdoor spaces because it is a material that can be colored according ...

22
June
2022

Emily in Paris' Paris: 5 picturesque places to discover.

digliani, Pablo Picasso, Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf, and Albert Camus. 3- The Butte Inn In season 3, Emily, Mindy, and Alfie meet up on a beautiful terrace of a Parisian café for a sunny breakfast. Fans of Montmartre may have recognized Le Relais de la Butte in this scene, a restaurant whose ter ...

22
Mar
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

ost favorable period to carry out this planting and allow the plant to establish itself before its summer flowering. 3- Where to plant lavender? On a terrace or in a garden, lavender plants are adaptable to many situations. They are often used in rock gardens because they thrive there, but it is als ...

07
Apr
2023

Garden: What outdoor arrangements to choose this summer?

es that can serve as both a relaxation area, an outdoor dining room, and a play area for children. To design this type of multi-functional garden or terrace, prioritize modular and versatile garden furniture that offers you the possibility to quickly transform the space according to your needs. De ...

27
Apr
2023

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

ferent Christmas markets spread out on the squares Broglie, Cathedral, Castle, Kléber, Marché-aux-Poissons, Temple Neuf, Saint-Thomas, Benjamin Zix, on the terrace of the Palais Rohan as well as in the streets Gutenberg and Hallebards. And after Christmas? The animations of Strasbourg Christma ...

21
Nov
2007

Visiting New York: good plans

epartment store where you can find absolutely everything. Manhattan Midtown is also home to the Empire State Building, which is a must-see for its terrace offering an exceptional view. If you want to avoid a long wait, prefer the panoramic roof of the Rockefeller Center where the view is just as ...

15
July
2008

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

of local products such as goat cheeses, orange blossom fougasses, and raw or flavored Camargue sea salt... To experience the local lifestyle's gentle pace, take a break on a cafe terrace at the Place du Forum. This is where the statue of the poet Frédéric Mistral stands, who celebrated the town ...

12
Jan
2009

Flies, moths, ants: natural solutions against insects

tea into a small dish. 2- Add a drop of crushed garlic. 3- Place the dish at the ants' entry point (often a windowsill or a sliding door leading to a terrace). Since ants navigate using scent trails, this 100% natural recipe should confuse them and prevent them from returning to your home. A few d ...

19
June
2012

Lemon verbena: an easy-to-grow aromatic plant

verbena tea in the evening. 4- How to grow lemon verbena? Lemon verbena is a small frost-sensitive shrub. It can be grown in a pot on a south-facing terrace or directly in the ground, in a sheltered corner of the garden. Planting is preferably done in spring, in light and well-drained soil. Place ...

26
Apr
2013

Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

though the relief of the Alpes-Maritimes is more modest than the foothills of the Himalayas, its houses clinging to the mountainside and staggered in terraces have earned it the nickname of "Tibetan village". Very picturesque alleyways In addition to its geographical location, Saorge stands out for ...

24
Mar
2014

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: an authentic destination in the Alpilles

r, the Sade hotel hosts the remains of the Glanum archaeological site. After exploring the city and discovering its treasures, you can take a well-deserved break on a terrace to sip a Mauresque (a mix of pastis and orgeat syrup) or a Gambetta lemonade (non-alcoholic). ...

15
Sep
2014

Art Festival, Cities and Landscapes: Discoveries Along the Water in Amiens.

, 2023. The artworks can be discovered on foot and by boat as the festival has expanded beyond the Hortillonnages and now extends to the Cathedral on the terrace of the Tourist Office. Remember to reserve your boat at +33 6 78 53 55 92! You will find detailed schedules and prices on the festiv ...

10
Aug
2015

Piran: An Undiscovered Destination in Slovenia

retained a distinctly Mediterranean charm. In the warmer months, the sky is just as blue as the Adriatic Sea: an invitation to swim or to relax on a terrace... It should also be noted that the mild climate allows for swimming in the Adriatic from May to October. A turbulent history This town, marki ...

30
Sep
2015

The Valbonne Garden Festival: a fair for Mediterranean plants

h all the advice and information needed to make the right choice of species, depending on the quality of the soil and the exposure of their garden or terrace. This new edition is particularly aimed at enthusiasts who want a beautiful garden that requires little care and is resistant to new pests (s ...

25
Mar
2016

The Victoria Palazzo in Nice: a luxury senior residence

rd de l'Armée des Alpes, in the Riquier district, near shops and public transport. It offers for rent 130 'ready to live in' apartments with balcony or terrace, with surfaces up to 34 m2 for one-room apartments, 46 m2 for two-room apartments and 57 m2 for three-room apartments. It offers seni ...

26
July
2017

Lyon: 5 good reasons to visit the Croix-Rousse

day, contribute to the conviviality of the place. So, once you've arrived on the plateau, don't hesitate to do as the Lyonnais do and sit down at the terrace of a café. Don't just visit the tourist sites of the district, but take the time to stop there because the Croix-Rousse is also a whole ...

18
Aug
2021

Christmas tree: 5 tips to keep your tree green

ample, you are sure that the tree will dry out in no time. Place it preferably in a room that stays cool or, if you can, in your garden or on your terrace. If you can also, turn down the heating thermostat in the room where the Christmas tree is located by a few degrees. Other little common ...

22
Dec
2021