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France is renowned for its historic sites, its beautiful villages, beaches, museums, places of interest, tourist attractions. Here you will find a selection of great places to visit. Occitanie, Provence, Corsica, Burgundy, The Loire Valley - browse and discover the different regions for your holiday.
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18 November 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Holidays, Nature

What to see in The Cevennes National Park

The Cévennes form a mountain range that is part of the Massif Central, located between the departments of Lozère and Gard. Located between a few picturesque villages, the land of the Cévennes is where nature lovers will take pleasure in discovering the beautiful countryside. Classified as a UNESCO biosphere for several years now, the Cévennes are a mixture of typical flora and fauna.

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11 November 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

The Aquarium in La Rochelle

The La Rochelle aquarium is one of the largest private European aquariums founded in 1970 by René Coutant. During the 1h30 visit you will be diving into the heart of the oceans by meeting more than 12000 marine animals, and discover the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and the Tropics.

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10 November 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Culture

Fine Art in France

The man has always practiced art in France. beginning with prehistoric painted animals on the walls of caves like at Lascaux. Art extends over several fields: discover fine art in music, dance, cinema, poetry, architecture...

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01 November 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Holidays in Provence

Provence is also about pretty villages, farmers' markets, walks in the scrubland, visits to the magical creeks of Marseille, holidays with family or friends. In this series of articles we are going to present to you everything you should not miss during your holidays in Provence.

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24 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Holidays in Montauroux, in the Var

Montauroux is a pleasant town located in the department of Var, in Provence. Montauroux is located 30 minutes from the Mediterranean coast inland, 30 minutes from Cannes and Grasse. Discover the best activities to do in Montauroux, and our holiday homes for rent, near Montauroux.

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22 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Must-see visits in the Dordogne

You are on vacation in the Dordogne, we have prepared the essentials not to be missed during your stay in the Dordogne. The cathedral of Périgueux, ancient past of Vesunna, Roque-Gageac, Marqueyssac, the Caves of Lascaux are just a couple places to visit in the Dordogne...

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21 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Sète, Mediterranean destination

Sète is an important port city in the south-east of France, located in Occitanie. It is bordered by the Etang de Thau, a saltwater lagoon that is home to various animal species. Along a narrow isthmus, the Mediterranean coast of Sète is made up of sandy beaches.

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19 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

The 15 most unusual places to discover in France

You are on vacation in France, discover the most unusual places and exceptional visits not to be missed. The Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace in Hauterives, The Sewers of Paris, The Colorado Provençal in Rustrel, The rocks sculpted by Abbé Fouré in Saint-Malo and much more...

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14 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Haunted house Cité de Carcassonne for Halloween

An attraction in the heart of the City of Carcassonne with about fifteen rooms fitted out like an old manor of 300m² in which you will witness strange and frightening phenomena. Enter the heart of a haunted mansion for 20 min. Piece by piece, the ghosts of this mansion are no joke.

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15 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Discover Pézenas with its rich cultural heritage

Pézenas is a pretty town located in the south of France in Occitania. A picturesque town located not far from Agde and the Thau basin, in the Hérault department. Royal and radiant town during the Renaissance, the town of Molière and Boby Lapointe... A destination with a rich cultural and historical heritage, with no shortage of tourist attractions.

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08 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Culture

Lagrasse Abbey in Occitanie

Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse Abbey is an abbey located in the town of Lagrasse in the Aude department in the Occitanie region. A Benedictine monastery from the 8th century to the 18th century, the abbey was sold as national property during the French Revolution and divided into two lots.

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31 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature

Bagnères de Bigorre, station thermale dans les Hautes-Pyrénnées

Bagnères-De-Bigorre est une station thermale située dans les Hautes-Pyrénnées. Réputée pour sa douceur de vivre, son cadre naturel et la richesse de son patrimoine. Bagnères-de-Bigorre possède une qualité de vie exceptionnelle et un cadre naturel préservé. Des balades, randonnées, des activités sportives, découvertes de la faune et flore ou de la détente dans les bains chaud et source thermale.

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24 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Nature , Tourism, UNESCO , Culture

Holiday homes in Occitanie

Occitanie is the 4th most frequented region by foreign tourists. In addition, it is also the region which attracts the most French tourists. No wonder, its offer is very varied, with its coastline, its countryside and cities. We have a large choice of holiday home rentals in Occitanie for you. First-class vacations, in an exceptional property.

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23 August 2022  |  Virginie Erre  |  Tourism

Holiday rental homes in south-west France

Un séjour dépaysant et ressourçant dans le Sud-Ouest pour les vacances. Proche de Biarritz, au bord de l'Océan, en campagne, profitez de vacances dans le Sud-Ouest de la France. Apprendre le surf, se balader dans les grandes forêts, faire des balades à vélos, découvrir les plus beaux lacs et villes et villages aux environs.

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22 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Laguiole Honoré Durand

Coutellerie & Forges Honoré Durand is a family and craft business located in Laguiole, where the tradition of excellence opens its doors to you. A Master Craftsman, surrounded by cutlers and blacksmiths, guardians of the know-how of the real Laguiole knife, offers you the most beautiful range of knives, in the broader context of tableware, extended to "mythical" accessories such as the Laguiole sommelier or the letter opener.


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