The National Institute of Geographic and Forestry Information has launched a new free application on May 15, 2024, allowing users to consult its maps and much more. Through the Cartes IGN application, the renowned French cartography institute aims to distinguish itself from Google Maps by adopting an ecological approach.
With inflation, you might be looking to save money on all your spending areas, including sports and leisure. Even if your budget is a constraint for practicing certain activities, don't give up on physical exercise as it helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, overweight, and even stress... We are going to give you 5 tips for doing sports on the cheap.
Tatihou Island, located opposite Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue in the Manche department, is a small piece of land spanning 28 hectares. Despite its modest size, this destination boasts significant attractions: unspoiled nature, Vauban fortifications, and a highly popular music festival.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Guernsey Tourist Office will offer, starting in spring 2024, 5 new hiking trails centered around World War II. Here is everything you need to know about these thematic hikes and other activities offered.
Every year, the town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape celebrates the veraison by organizing three days of medieval festivities centered around the wines of the appellation. The Veraison Festival is an opportunity to taste local wines and enjoy various medieval entertainments.
The Via Souterrata located in the Moulière Park in Caille (06) is a world first that allows the combination of two sporting activities: via ferrata and speleology! This underground via ferrata, secure and accessible to the majority, invites you to experience a rather original adventure 45 meters underground.
Beatrice de Rothschild, the founder of the famous Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, had a passion for roses. Thus, this villa, reminiscent of Italian Renaissance residences, hosts the Rose and Plant Festival every May.
Throughout the beautiful season, the city of Soissons in Aisne is adorned with lights to better highlight its architectural heritage and history. Soissons en Lumières is a free event that has become a national benchmark in video mapping.
At every Olympiad, the arrival of the Olympic flame and the lighting of the cauldron are the highlights of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. But do you know the origin of this tradition? Here are 5 things to know about this highly symbolic torch.
Coral reefs are among the oldest and most primitive life forms on our planet. This fascinating life form is believed to have appeared in the oceans at least 500 million years ago. Today, with global warming and record ocean temperatures, corals are bleaching and threatened with extinction. Here are 5 things to know about coral.
