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Roubaix is one of those jewels of the North of France with a surprising commercial and cultural history. Some of the sites to take in: St Martin Church, Factory Shops, La Villa Cavrois, La Piscine-Musee d’art et d’industrie and the ‘Manufacture’ for which, here’s a teaser: La Manufacture is a Museum/Workshop dedicated to the memory of Roubaix’s textile industry, showcasing Read more...

The bay of Saint-Brieuc is first and foremost a vast coastal space of cliffs, inlets, dunes, promontories and beaches (fifteen in all). The chemin des douaniers (the “customs path”), a communicating pathway running along the coast of Brittany, once used by customs officials and coast guards, is today open to hikers allowing the visitor to find all the best views Read more...

Imagine yourself in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the 17th and 18th centuries : there’s a good chance that you saw a far amount of corsairs. Nowadays, some streets still carry their names. Thus the city was known from the seventeenth century by the English who feared the formidable Basque fishermen converted into privateers. Indeed, their reputation was great and they were so Read more...

St Malo is named after the Welsh monk Mac Low, became in the sixth century bishop of Alet, ancient cradle of the modern city, founded in the mid-twelfth century, on a rocky island neighbour. From the thirteenth century, inhabitants of Saint-Malo captured enemies’ ships. In 1308, they had a sworn town, and then, from 1395 to 1415, they give the Read more...

SÈTE, IN THE PAYS DE THAU AREA Vineyards and shellfish. Call in at the premises of the various producers of the Etang de Thau lagoon and sample the highly sought-after oysters in Bouziques. Frontignan and Mireval offer the sweet nectar of Muscat wine, Marseillan is the home Noilly-Prat, and of course Picpoul de Pinet is made in…Pinet. Villages to discover. Read more...

Quimper, town of art and history. It stands at a confluence and crossing at the head of an estuary, two thousand-year old town of Gallo-Roman origin. Located by the river Odet, Quimper has always been a sheltered place and a crossing point. As far back as the roman conquest a small urban center settled round a port opened to the Read more...

Five continents come to Reims to discover its history, its wealth and its secrets. We must say that the champagne and the Cathedral make the “City of coronations” a world-renowned destination. UNESCO has also registered the monuments and the most emblematic symbols on the World Heritage List. Read more...

Brittany’s capital will no doubt surprise you with its rich and diverse heritage. A weekend is not enough to see all its iconic monuments and sites. Here are some of the exciting historical or symbolic sites to be visited during your stay: SAINT-YVES CHAPEL, SAINT-PIERRE CATHEDRAL, THE PORTES MORDELAISES, PLACE DES LICES, PARLEMENT OF BRITTANY BUILDING, CITY HALL, THE OPERA, Read more...

For many years now, Roanne has been known all around the world as a Mecca for gastronomy. But this pretty town, nestled on the banks of the Loire, has other surprises in store for you with its historic centre reminiscent of the South of France, its delightful little port or indeed its fashion and textile business. City side: Roanne is Read more...

Orleans is the gateway to the Loire Valley, located 1 hour from Paris, between Beauce and Gâtinais, alongside the largest forest domaniale of France and the Sologne ponds, Orleans, capital of the central region, dominates the top edges Loire of the different expressions of this nature inscribed under cultural landscape Heritage Unesco World. Since 2002, Orleans lived a great transformation Read more...

In Pau a single castle tells you a thousand years of history, birthplace of our famous King Henry IV in a city with an atypical destiny … a county close to the Pyrenees, the link between Spain and France … a terroir to Béarnais accents that gave birth to kings, great wine and a lifestyle so special … In Pau Read more...

Perigueux: the town and its history Discovering Perigueux is like looking through a history book. Climb aboard the time machine and let’s discover the history of our town. By visiting the Art and Archaeology Museum in Perigueux you will journey back to mankind’s origins by means of the numerous prehistoric exhibits. The town’s heritage will take you back to the Read more...

Perpignan, city of flavors and delicacies. Land of traditions and practice of ancestral creation, nature and freshness. Perpignan, city of artictic and historical interest. The Belle Epoque and the 20’S. Unique and surprising you and not to forget the wine tourism. Read more...

As the regional capital and a university city, Poitiers can boast a heritage of 2,000 years of history that is interwoven into its present urban landscape. Surrounded by the rivers Clain and Boivre, the promontory of Poitiers welcomes its visitors in a historic centre of great character, embellished by the presence of an exceptional number of monuments that evoke its Read more...

Moutiers – Capital of Tarentaise valley: Historical city, Dynamic city, City with shops and services, City of the future A definite stop in your itinerary because the charms of the city are multiple. Moûtiers, it’s also first and foremost the capital of the Tarentaise Valley. Moûtiers is a central and ideal geographical location to discover : – The natural patrimony, Read more...

Vine-lined valleys along a route which glorifies wine, the Vosges mountains on one side and flat farmland on the other, Alsace has many faces. But it has one common feature – the stork, the region’s emblem. It flies over villages, overlooks squares and bids you welcome with its kindly beak. In Mulhouse, history is everywhere you look. In religious buildings, Read more...

Be charmed by this magical city, its historic city centre and majestic UNESCO World Heritage Listed 18th century squares. Combine this also with its Old City, museums and incomparable Art Nouveau heritage and you can see that Nancy really is a unique and truly splendid city. But the city and its surrounding villages have yet another dimension, it’s a destination Read more...

Nantes is characterized by the eclecticism of its landscapes and architecture. Its dynamism and the diversity of its cultural events, along with the quality of the environment which won it the label of European Green Capital, have regularly placed Nantes at the top of the best cities to live in. Read more...

2500 Years of History – A general visit of Narbonne from Antiquity until nowadays, a perfect way to discover the Via Domitia, the subterranean galleries of the Roman Horreum as well as the monumental set of the Archbishops’ Palace (courtyards, gardens and exteriors), the Cloister and SaintJust-et-Saint-Pasteur Cathedral. The place for natural and cultural heritage! You will find ideas for Read more...

NICE, CAPITAL OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA: A multi-faceted destination, excellence naturally, stroll in town, a natural brilliance with cultural heritage, sport events, gastronomy and architecture… Read more...

The Tourist Office in Nimes will help you plan a memorable stay. A friendly guided visit, a turnkey short-stay are all different ways of getting to know and love Nîmes. A different kind of visit Leave the beaten track and visit Nîmes at your own speed: a guided visit in a taxi, the comfort of a little train, the freedom Read more...

Marseille, pearl of South France: Visit and learn about the Old Port: history of an ancient site. The Ferry-boat and the town hall. Hôtel Dieu: the history of Le Panier district. Place de Lenche, St. Laurent Church, MuCEM, Villa Méditerranée, Regards de Provence Museum, La Major Cathedrals, Vieille Charité: former poorhouse now a museum, Place des Moulins, Hôtel de Cabre: Read more...

Massy is one of the Essonne département’s major economic hubs. In 1958, the government gave the green light to a high-rise social housing development – the Massy-Antony Grand Ensemble – followed in the 1970s by the Nouveau Villaine. At the same time, the Champs-Ronds area (now the Atlantis district) began to fill with industrial companies. Under the impetus of the Read more...

The city of Metz itself is an inside tip if you are looking for a place to go on a weekend trip! So close to Germany – both historically and geographically – but still very French, the city is a true paradise for gourmets, including those on a tight budget. This little guide aims at helping you organise your trip Read more...

Montluçon is on the Cher river. The town consists of steep, narrow, winding streets and was was part of the mediaeval duchy of Bourbon. The church of Notre-Dame dates from the fourteenth century and the church of St Pierre partly from the 12th. It has preserved several buildings of the 15th and 16th centuries. Overlooking the town is the castle Read more...

MONTPELLIER A MOSAIC OF ATMOSPHERES: Montpellier, festive, mediterranean and creative city… Read more...

CITY IN THE HEART OF MOUNTAINS Grenoble makes it all possible: yes, you can love city life and wildlife at the same time, enjoy winter and summer altogether, mountain hikes and contemporary art exhibitions on a same day, you may strongly support sustainable development and be keen on archaeology, too. While everything is at hand, why should you choose ? Read more...

Thirst of culture? Follow a guided tour to discover the glory days of La Rochelle, a rich and rebel merchant city, its historical links with England, its monuments like the famous Towers of La Rochelle in the Old Port or the magnificent Town’s hall… Walk around the arcades streets and admire La Rochelle heritage, here a church or a temple, Read more...

Lannion is nature and landmarks. Visit Castel Erek with its granite promontory and vast panoramic view. But also, discover stand up paddling. The nautical base of enables more of us earthlings to leave “dry land”. Children and adults alike have chosen ‘stand up paddling’, a board propelled with a paddle. It is simple, not harder than a bike! If you Read more...

Le Mans is the ideal destination for a stopover, a weekend of walks and sightseeing or a base for exploring the region. Located in the department of Sarthe, the Great West door between the Paris Basin and Brittany, between the castles of the Loire, the Normandy beaches and Mont St Michel, the city happily combines heritage and lifestyle. The city Read more...