Weekend in the Renaissance

Largely ignored by tourists and so, still off the beaten tracks, Bar-le-Duc possesses however a gorgeous Renaissance district. Now served by TGV, this peaceful and charming town of Eastern France also hosts a great festival an[...]
Bar-le-Duc © T. Joly      
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Cologne © T.Joly
 Vibrant and historical Cologne
Said to be the German city with the most Mediterranean flair, Cologne is worldwide known for its sup[...]

Paris Gaels - Liffré © T.Joly
 Gaelic football takes roots in France
Every year new Gaelic football teams are set up in France. At the origin of the development of this [...]
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Pointe Ste Enogat © DR
 Thalasso on the Emerald Coast
Beach resort next to Saint Malo, Dinard has a thalassotherapy institute set up in an outstanding env[...]

Château de Saint-Ouen © T.Joly
 Beyond the Puces
For tourists a visit to Saint-Ouen is often limited to a stroll around the Puces, the world’s larges[...]
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