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The Cyclades: Must-Visit Islands

er, where there are no cars, has one of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean. If you want to immerse yourself in postcard landscapes between windmills and white and blue alleys, you can start your journey on the island of Mykonos, appreciated by tourists and jet-setters from around the wor ...

13
May
2008

Mykonos: a Greek island with many facets

gh its white alleyways. You can then enjoy a more authentic atmosphere and admire its small white houses adorned with flowers and blue shutters, its windmills and dovecotes, not to mention a myriad of small churches. Note: Just like the windmills, pelicans are another very... lucrative local symbo ...

21
Sep
2016

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

ied among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and boasts a rich architectural heritage including two abbeys, many ancient hamlets, several water and windmills, and several hundred bories (dry stone huts). An exceptional historical and cultural heritage. The village of Gordes is very rich in except ...

09
Aug
2007

Sleeping in a lighthouse: an unusual accommodation that is on the rise

ding nature. These unusual accommodations are also intended to be ecological. Their energy autonomy is ensured by renewable energies such as small windmills and solar panels. An emerging trend The conversion of lighthouses into tourist accommodations is a relatively recent trend. This explain ...

27
Apr
2022

Tourism in Provence: 5 ideas for free outings.

sque and rustic aspect, you can admire the last windmill in the Bouches-du-Rhône. The Bonnet mill in Boulbon was built in 1776 during the golden age of windmills. Thanks to a restoration in 2002, it has regained its roof, its wings, and its mechanism. Even its grindstone is working again! This mill ...

05
Apr
2023

Travel to Greece: 5 Good Reasons to Visit Amorgos

ike, which takes about 3 hours, passes through Tolaria and Langada. In the heights of Langada, another sporty hike allows you to discover a row of abandoned windmills on the slopes of Mount Machos. As you can see, the island is full of trails. But beware! They are not always well-marked. Therefore, ...

24
June
2024