Depicting rain in painting and printmaking is a challenge for artists. How can one paint or draw something that is translucent and fleeting, yet profoundly alters the landscape? Since the early 19th century, with the first painters of…
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Between Modena, Bologna and Reggio Emilia lies a region that travellers in a hurry are still unaware of. It is precisely there, nestled in the heart of the Scandiano vineyards, that an elegant early 20th-century country house has been brought back to life, having been carefully restored…
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Rouen is more than just its famous skyline dotted with church spires. The setting for Joan of Arc’s tragic fate, a muse to the Impressionists and the backdrop to the finest works of Flaubert, Hugo and Maupassant, it boasts an exceptional heritage, with eight…
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There are places that instantly feel like summer. Not just because of the view, nor even because of the menu, but because of the atmosphere they exude. Playamesa, a new, sun-drenched spot in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, clearly falls into this category. Situated on the Promenade des Flots…
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There are cities that reveal themselves gradually, and Turin is one of them. Long overshadowed by Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice, the capital of Piedmont has cultivated a sense of discretion that is now what makes it so unique. Through its…
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There are some places you almost hesitate to share, as they still feel like a well-kept secret. Situated at the foot of Antibes’ ramparts, just a stone’s throw from La Gravette beach, Nykat Plage is part of…
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The Marseille Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) is hosting Louisa Babari’s exhibition *Africa* in its [mac]room space – dedicated to experimental art projects – until 3 January. The French artist, of Algerian and Russian origin, winner of the AWARE Prize in the…
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in the United Kingdom with the opening of the Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, its first property in the north-west of England. A historic estate reimagined by Fairmont, nestled in the heart of 64 hectares of parks and…
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The 4* Hôtel Littéraire Le Swann is the first hotel entirely dedicated to Marcel Proust. Located just a few minutes’ walk from Saint-Lazare station in Paris, this hotel boasts a rare distinction: here, luxury is measured in manuscripts and…
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There are places that carry with them a memory, an architecture, a landscape. On the heights of Bormes-les-Mimosas, a famous medieval village suspended between fragrant hills and the azure sea, the Eden Rose Grand Hôtel stands as a captivating stop on the…
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Few Parisian hotels manage to evoke that immediate, almost delicious, sensation of escape. The Bloom House Hotel & Spa 4* is one of those exceptions. This hotel transforms a simple stay into a true holiday feeling. Nestled in…
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Between Blois and Chambord, the Château de Beauregard stands out as one of the most unique landmarks in the Loire Valley. Once a hunting lodge for Francis I, and later home to ministers in the 16th and 17th centuries, it truly entered...
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At the Château de Beauregard, Chris Morin-Eitner's immersive exhibition «Once Upon a Time Tomorrow» defies time: the past winks at the future. The artworks invite you on an offbeat journey to the heart of…
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At Aix-en-Provence, the Hôtel de Caumont is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the iconic posters created by Toulouse-Lautrec. Curated by art historian Gilles Genty and Fanny Girard, director of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum in Albi, the exhibition explores the art of the poster...
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In La Croix-Valmer, sheltered from the St Tropez hustle, a century-old residence tells another Côte d'Azur story. That of discreet elegance, preserved Provençal art de vivre and heritage that stands the test of time. Welcome to Hôtel 4…
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Between the sparkling Mediterranean, hilltop villages and preserved landscapes, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez reinvents the Provençal art of living. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez is not just Saint-Tropez. The most surprising is perhaps elsewhere. Behind the glamorous image that made the...
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Facing the sea, the Domaine du Rayol in the Var is undoubtedly one of the most inspirational places on the Côte d'Azur. Much more than a garden, it was conceived by landscape designer Gilles Clément as a journey…
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Along the peaceful waters of the Senegal River, the Bou-el-Mogdad invites us to enjoy a unique experience, steeped in history, culture, and nature. This legendary boat carries its passengers each week from Saint-Louis in Senegal to Podor or from Podor to...
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About fifty kilometres from Cagliari, in Villasimius, the 5-star Almar Timi Ama resort unfolds between a wild lagoon, Mediterranean pine woods and the translucent waters of the private beach at Porto Giunco, one of the most beautiful in the south of the...
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With four centuries of naval and artistic history behind it, the National Maritime Museum today offers a contemporary perspective on the sea. The exhibition 'The Navy and the Painters' exemplifies this, a dialogue between tradition, maritime power, and creativity…
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You may have already heard of «eating according to your dosha«. In fact, Ayurveda, a traditional medical system recognised by the WHO, goes much further than this, and in a way that strangely resonates with what metabolic science documents...
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New York isn't described, it's seized, and it seizes you, immediately. And sometimes, it catches you where you least expect it: at the summit. There are experiences that go beyond a simple tourist visit. The Summit, perched...
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The Rhône delta, sometimes called the Camargue delta, has been formed for over 10,000 years by the Rhône as it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. It begins at the level of the town of Arles, where the river divides its...
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There are villages that you discover, and others that impose themselves. The village of Les Baux-de-Provence unquestionably belongs to the latter category. Clinging to its rocky spur, it emerges in the magnificent landscape of the Alpilles. It's not a castle…
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Set against the rock face, almost hidden in the living stone of the Alpilles, the Mas d’Aigret 4* is not just an address: it is a fragment of history, a timeless breath.A few hairpin bends from the fortified village of Les Baux-de-Provence, facing...
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Le Mas du Couvin is, first and foremost, a story of returning to one's roots. That of Sarah Ferton, born in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, who, after twenty years spent in Paris, decided to leave the urban bustle to return to her native land, her family and…
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At the heart of wild Camargue, the Mas de Peint stands out as a charming venue for celebrating refined weddings, receptions, or conferences in a Provençal atmosphere. Both a ranch and a 5-star hotel, this estate nestled…
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What if reconnecting with nature meant listening to the invisible forces that inhabit it? In Japan, Shinto perpetuates a sacred relationship with the living. Every tree, stone, or river houses a spirit: the kami. This ancient wisdom...
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Beneath its apparent postcard perfection, Florence distils a rare, almost intimidating density. Yet certain places impose themselves as must-see stops, because each, in its own way, tells the DNA of the Tuscan city. Six centuries after its zenith, Florence…
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The prestigious Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand is taking a new step in experiential hospitality with the launch of six new experiences in its «Special Happens…» series, across its properties worldwide. Designed as a celebration of…
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The gateway to the island of Taiwan, Taipei stands out as a strategic metropolis as well as a rapidly growing tourist destination. An elusive capital, both bustling and contemplative, it defies stereotypes and sets its own pace. Between its iconic skyscrapers,…
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In the beating heart of Florence, where stones tell as many stories as people, a new address sets its hushed rhythm. On the very elegant Via Calimala, a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio and the majestic shadow of the…
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The Lantern Festival is one of Taiwan's most important festivals. It marks the end of the Lunar New Year and is organised each year around the zodiac animal. In 2026, it's the turn of the Fire Horse. From the 3rd...
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True to its mission of discovering talent and territories, Gault&Millau continues its gastronomic tour of France. During the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Monaco leg, which took place this week at the Negresco in Nice, the yellow guide has…
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Before being a list of «wellness rituals», Ayurveda in Kerala is a very practical way of organising daily life. In many families, it simply guides the way they get up, eat, work and take care of themselves.
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If you think you know Ayurveda from a few massages and herbal teas, the story of the Ashtavaidyas of Kerala is sure to change the way you look at this age-old Ayurvedic medicine. The origins of Ayurveda: texts from the north of India Ayurveda is...
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Just a two-hour flight from Paris, Portugal's second city is more than just a discreet alternative to Lisbon. It's an ideal destination for a city break. Regularly crowned «Best European Destination» (a title it has been collecting since...
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Every year in Monaco, Printemps des Arts transforms the Principality into one big musical stage. For this year's edition, entitled Utopies-opus1, which runs from 11 March to 19 April, the festival has chosen a simple, yet...
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It's called the Volcano here. With all the deference that a vassal owes to his master. Shaken by regular eruptions, Piton de la Fournaise is the highlight of any hike on the island. An intense experience for those who love...
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To the west of Porto, away from the hustle and bustle of the Ribeira and the crashing waves of Foz, the city is home to a haven of silence and pure lines: the Serralves Foundation. It reveals the boldest face...
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A volcanic island rising out of the Indian Ocean, Réunion is a sanctuary of biodiversity. Primary forests, humid ravines, Creole gardens and mountain paths are home to an extraordinary flora, ranging from endemic species to plants from elsewhere that have found a home here...
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In the heart of the Marquesas archipelago, tattooing - tā moko, or Te patutiki - is more than just a body adornment: it is a language, a living memory and an indestructible link between the individual, his or her community and the world...
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A new genetic and archaeological study published in Nature in January reveals that, despite Russian colonisation, the Yakuts' biological heritage, and even their oral microbiome, have remained surprisingly stable. And that shamanic practices have long survived...
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Between monastic patience, winegrowers' daring and industrial heritage, the Jura cultivates an art of living shaped by the land and time. Here, yellow wine converses with the stones of villages, age-old cellars and underground galleries. From...
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In 2016, Zaya Younan bought a 15th-century château, Château de Beauvois, west of Tours, on the road to the Bourgueil, Saumur and Chinon vineyards. With its fine slate roof, tufa stone facades and Renaissance tower...
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At the mouth of the River Aven in southern Brittany, Pont-Aven is set among green hills and shimmering water under the poplars. Windmills, galleries and wooded paths form the backdrop to this city of art, which inspired Gauguin and still cultivates a gentle...
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Troubs is, as he likes to call himself, a «travelling artist». A lover of nature, he travels to little-known places as a keen observer of the worlds he criss-crosses and the lives he shares. From Laos to Turkmenistan...
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Anchored on a rocky promontory in Maine-et-Loire, this former Benedictine priory is located just a stone's throw from Saumur, in Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, where the Loire lazes between abbeys and white tufa houses. Could this be Zaya Younan's favourite château?...
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A short portrait of this immense artist, followed by a look at his current presence at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. A look by photojournalist Sylvain Grandadam. Richter is one of the world's most influential living artists. He is described by some as...
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Armenia offers a seven-day itinerary in Armenia for a first taste of the country's sacred stones, raw nature and age-old hospitality. Few countries offer such a wealth of history, landscapes and emotions in such a short space of time. Few countries offer such a wealth of history, landscapes and emotions in such a short space of time...
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Far from the hustle and bustle of Matera and the beaches of the Adriatic, stands the small town of Venosa in Basilicata, «austere and magnificent». A former Roman and then Norman stronghold, this town in the province of Potenza seems to have been...
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Far from the crowds of Venice or Tuscany, let's set off to discover Basilicata, one of Italy's most mysterious regions. Between the limestone magic of Matera and the ancient elegance of Venosa, we've explored this neglected territory where...
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The Corte San Pietro, while offering all the qualities and features expected of a quality hotel, is much more than a boutique hotel: it offers the chance to immerse yourself in the thousand-year-old history of Matera, the town of the Sassi (houses...
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Situated in the heart of the prestigious Blue Green d'Avrillé golf estate, and dedicated to events, Château & Golf de La Perrière is a classic residence, representative of the architecture of XVIIᵉ century châteaux. Situated in the...
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In this land of the Aude, where the ramparts of Carcassonne keep alive the memory of the conflicts against the Cathars, the vine unwinds its thousand-year-old history. From the medieval heart of Carcassonne to the subtle effervescence of Limoux, the forgotten cradle of bubbles,...
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Long a land of mass-produced wines, the Languedoc is now emerging as one of the most inspiring faces of the French wine revival. With its bold entrepreneurship, return to the land and refined wine tourism, the region has transformed its image. From the...
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Château L'Hospitalet is a blend of contemporary architecture and ancient vines, embodying a blend of winegrowing heritage and modern design, in the magnificent setting of La Clape, once a Roman island named after its many lakes. Nestling...
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Facing the ocean, the 4* Résidence Thalasso Concarneau and its marine spa offer the ideal setting to recharge your batteries. Behind large bay windows, the spa combines the benefits of seawater, fresh air and treatments...
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Set on the Atlantic coast, Agadir's long sandy beach is a luminous crescent more than ten kilometres long. In the sun, the sand sparkles, while the bluish silhouette of the High Atlas rises to the horizon. Walking...
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Situated on Morocco's southern Atlantic coast, Agadir, resuscitated from the earthquakes and upheavals of the century, is now a city where the art of hospitality has become a standard. The View Agadir 5* is a manifesto for hospitality...
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Bali remains a sanctuary of traditions where dance and music play an essential role in social and community life, even provoking certain states of trance. These dances, which are rooted in Balinese spirituality, are performed at celebrations and festivals,...
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Crete is not just an island: it's a world. A mountain in the middle of the Aegean Sea, a crossroads of civilisations, a stage where every stone whispers a story. Ancient Crete and contemporary Crete make you dream....
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Between the Aegean Sea and the olive groves, Kappa Club Iberostar Creta Marine reinvents the art of the Mediterranean holiday. Here, holidays are not just about relaxing: they are about discovering, understanding and meeting people. Village walks, Cretan cuisine, exchanges with...
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Nestling in a secret valley just a few minutes from the centre of Menton, the Jardin Serre de la Madone reveals itself like an unsuspected treasure. Here, every step, every terrace, every leaf tells a story of travel and...
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As many people head back to school or the office, it's the turn of the septembrists to pack their bags. Nearly one in five holidaymakers now chooses to go away outside the school holidays, and the trend is continuing...
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Leaving Chinon along a winding road that seems to be trying to avoid the tumult of the Loire, you enter a land of vines and dreams. In the heart of Rabelais country, the Rivau rises up: a fortress...
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On Country: Photography from Australia is a landmark exhibition: it is the first regional showcase of Australian photography at the 56th Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles 2025, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Organised by Photo Australia (biennial...
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In Cannes, the address everyone's talking about is no longer hidden away in the alleys of Suquet or on the Croisette: it's now on the seventh floor of the Canopy by Hilton. The name? Marea. A suspended rooftop...
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There are towns that history passes through like a cavalcade, sabre in hand; others that destiny caresses like the pages of a novel. Pau is one of them, and you have to imagine Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, future King of Sweden,...
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The Gili Islands are an archipelago of three Indonesian islands off the coast of Lombok, part of the Sunda Islands. Our choice was Gili Air and we're not sorry! We chose...
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Every summer in August, for one weekend, the town of Chinon plunges back into its medieval past. Troubadours, knights and craftsmen bring to life a Middle Ages that is both documented and dreamt of. More than just a form of entertainment, the Médiévales are a...
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A holy city, a secular city, the capital of an empire and then of a faith, Rome cannot be visited: it has to be read and deciphered. You walk through it as if you were turning the pages of a historical novel, sometimes written in the ink of Seneca, sometimes...
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There are places that you don't pass through. You stay, you linger, you return. Salies-de-Béarn, hemmed in by the meandering Saleys river, is one of them. This small town in the Béarn region, whose name seems to ooze salt,...
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Orthez, the former capital of Béarn, situated between Pau and Bayonne, doesn't immediately reveal itself to the hurried visitor. Follow in the footsteps of its past for a summer "robinsonnade" with concerts at the Château Moncade. The Pont Vieux, which spans...
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Nestling near Narbonne, just a few minutes from the beach and the village of Gruissan, Château Capitoul, the latest addition to the Domaine & Demeure Collection, opened in April 2021. 78 hectares of vineyards, a wine storehouse, a cooperage and a...
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In Saintes, every stone is an archive, every bend in the road a footnote to the national story. Antiquity is the foundation. A walk through Mendiolanum Santorium: the city of Santons. At first glance, you might think...
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It is a romantic city, bathed in lakes, where the palaces still rustle with the splendour of the Maharanas. We are in Udaïpur, capital of the oldest kingdom in Rajasthan, the Mewar. Surrounded by verdant mountains where the Maharanas hunted tigers...
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Imagine a haven of peace, adventure and exoticism nestled in the heart of an archipelago paradise! Sun Siyam Resorts' new seaside experience nestles in the spectacular beauty of the Indian Ocean and the glamour of islands at affordable prices....
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There are some journeys that are more than just crossings, but immersions in the very essence of a country. For eight days, at the invitation of the Czech Tourist Office, Bohemia revealed its jewels to us, its castles, havens of...
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CroisiEurope took us between South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe on a safari that was both land-based and water-based, along the Zambezi and Chobé rivers, ending on a high note with a cruise...
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Imagine a vast ocean of brilliant colours, a living fairyland where 150 million plants flourish in the blazing desert sun. Welcome to Dubai's Miracle Garden, a place where nature and human ingenuity create a visual symphony...
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In Window Rock, the 'capital' of Navajoland, a small town in Arizona on the border with New Mexico, we took part in a peyote ceremony led by the pastor and shaman Archie Chichilly. An unusual experience! The...
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In Mali, cotton production has a major impact on the quality of people's food. The use of chemical pesticides poses a real risk to humans and the soil. Mali is one of the main African countries...
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hotel industry and part of the Accor group, announces the opening of its first hotel in Japan on 1 July 2025. Combining elegance and modern design, the hotel is located in the southern tower...
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As part of the Year of Brazil, the Franciscaines de Deauville are devoting a monumental retrospective to the work of the famous Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado. A selection of 166 of his most beautiful images, taken in the four corners of the world, images...
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The spas of Jonzac, Saujon and Rochefort contribute to the reputation of the Charentes region. Each spa has its own therapeutic focus, thanks to the properties of its mineral waters, which are sources of well-being and harmony. The Jonzac thermal baths...
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It was in Nouméa, New Caledonia, that we joined the Soléal, a ship belonging to the Compagnie du Ponant. We are about to embark on a 14-day cruise of the New Zealand islands. The captain greets his guests in a white jacket, at the top of...
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In 2003, Swiss archaeologists Charles Bonnet and Matthieu Honegger discovered a cache of forty fragments of black granite statues at Doukki Gel in Upper Nubia - now Sudan. The dismembered stones were to reveal...
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Just a 5-minute walk from Seville's Santa María de la Sede Cathedral and the Giralda, in the Santa Cruz district, the Marriott Los Seises Sevilla is located in the old town. It occupies...
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Cordoba is the second most attractive city in Andalusia after Seville. Over the centuries, it has blended Moorish, Jewish and Christian heritage. The narrow streets and squares resonate with the echoes of a tormented and glorious history. Europe's largest city in the 10th century,...
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To coincide with the "Hommage" exhibition at Quai de la Photo by Franck Desplanques, photographer and editor-in-chief of the TV programme Rendez-vous en terre inconnue, we spoke to Tahnee Juguin for the magazine Natives, which has published a special issue, a catalogue...
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If you're passionate about luxury rail travel, Japan is the ideal destination. The Shiki-Shima, the Twilight Express Mizukaze and the Seven Stars Nanatsuboshi offer you a unique experience of the Land of the Rising Sun, in a...
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At the beginning of December 2024, the dance of the Intore, the ancient warriors of the Land of a Thousand Hills, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This war dance is the pride of the members of Rwanda's national ballet, guardians of the country's heritage...
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On board the MS Vivaldi, belonging to the Strasbourg-based company CroisiEurope, we sailed up the Danube from its mouth on the Black Sea to Vienna in Austria. We crossed 8 countries (Romania, Moldavia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia...
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The "Steve McCurry: Regards" exhibition in Aix-en-Provence is a unique opportunity to plunge into the world of this immense photographer and discover his poignant view of humanity and the world's cultures. Steve McCurry, born in Philadelphia in 1950, is the...
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Jorge Olano, Peruvian archaeologist and co-Director of the Research Programme on Lines and Geoglyphs, and the University of Yamagata in Japan, headed by Professor Masato Sakai, have been working since 2004 to identify the Nazca geoglyphs. Interview with this passionate researcher....
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The geoglyphs of Nazca, commonly known as the Nazca Lines, have been a World Heritage Site since 1994. They are lines sometimes several kilometres long, geometric "drawings" and imposing figures up to 200 metres long, traced on the ground between the...
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Until 16 February, the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac is staging an exhibition on the zombies of Haiti. "Zombis. Death is not the end" explores a polymorphous anthropological, religious, social and historical reality. A meeting with the "undead" from...
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It's at sunrise, through the plane's windows, that we discover Uzbekistan, in particular the Khorezm region, a vast area of oases on the lower course of the Amu Darya, the Oxus of the Greeks. Thirty-five kilometres separate Ourguench airport from Khiva, our...
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At the heart of Central Asia and at the crossroads of the caravan routes known as the "Silk Roads" that lead us to an imagined enchanting Orient, Uzbekistan brings together the treasures of the civilisations that have crossed, collided and succeeded one another. Fragments...
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Polynesians have a very strong relationship with the land that nurtures them and with plants. Ornamental flowers, food or medicinal plants, plant-based fabrics - nature is an essential resource that runs through the history of Fenua (1) and accompanies the inhabitants throughout their lives.
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Tokyo, which was once a small fishing village called Edo, began to develop as a political and cultural centre in the early 17th century, when the Tokugawa shogunate established its capital in the city. It is...
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In the old town of Beauce, the cathedral is celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of its crypt and the reopening to the public of the Saint-Piat chapel, where the "treasure" is on display. According to Mgr Philippe Christory, Bishop of Chartres, this is not a...
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North of Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, lives one of the main branches of the Ndebele people. The wedding ritual is divided into three parts, each with its own specificities. The Ndebele dress code is extremely strict. Each...
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In the Marquesas Islands, the inhabitants live to the rhythm of nature and plants. From the day he is born to the day he dies, the plant kingdom accompanies the Enana: the human being. Flowers, bark, roots, leaves, fruit, juices... bathe him, perfume him, adorn him,...
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The Marquesans developed a monumental habitat and very specific sculptures, the tikis. More than 700 archaeological and legendary sites have been recorded in the archipelago, and the inventory is far from complete. They bear witness to a large Polynesian population before...
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Floating on the River Cher, this slate-capped tufa chateau raises its turrets and square chimneys to the sky... It rises from the bottom of a large avenue of trees, light, luminous and transparent. The château is not on the water's edge...
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The Hôtel Caumont-Centre d'Art d'Aix-en-Provence is bringing together for the first time the influence of Japanese prints on the work of Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). It's an original theme, and one that will appeal above all to the prints selected. Nearly 130 works from private and public collections in Europe...
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At the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou, the town of Richelieu is a unique example of 17th-century town planning in France. Situated in the department of Indre-et-Loire, the town, or rather the market town (1,700 inhabitants), surrounded by ramparts...
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Nestling in the wild coves of Les Goudes in Marseille, Baie des Singes offers a captivating blend of history, stunning scenery and exceptional cuisine, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Mediterranean experience....
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In La Riche, 3 km from Tours, the priory of St Cosme was founded in the 11th century to welcome pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It was the home of Ronsard, prior from 1565 to 1585. copyright C....
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"Beautiful as a fairy palace, grand as a king's palace", said Victor Hugo. "A monument of pride", according to Flaubert. François 1st was the creator of Chambord, a symbol of the Renaissance, on the edge of the Val...
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A privileged witness of the Renaissance, Pierre de Ronsard, leader of the Pléiade along with Joachim du Bellay (1522-1560), was a great poet, a good Christian and even a good religious. This year marks the 500th anniversary of his...
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The old town of Le Mans... A Gallo-Roman city wall, a soaring cathedral, an old quarter worthy of the Plantagenets, rillettes, poulardes and capons: it's well worth including it in the twenty-four hours of a discovery tour....
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Les Sources de Caudalie is a 5-star hotel-spa nestling in the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves Grand Cru Classé. Alice and Jérôme Tourbier have designed a complex in total harmony with the surrounding environment, combining art and...
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In the Loir-et-Cher region, close to Cheverny and the castle that inspired Hergé's Moulinsart, Les Sources de Cheverny echoes Caudalie. Visitors come here to discover a luxury hotel and beauty products based on...
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Situated in the Bouches du Rhône region, between the Alpilles, Pays d'Aix, Luberon and Camargue, Salon-de-Provence is surrounded by countryside where the olive tree is king. Its history is reflected in the architectural heritage of the old town centre and in the "quartier des savonniers", in the...
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Just a 5-minute walk from the Musée Nostradamus, the 4-star Hotel La Réserve is the ideal place to explore the treasures of Salon-de-Provence, such as the Château de l'Empéri, the Marius Fabre soap factory or the charming streets of the old town.
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In the southern Vosges, Alsace and Franche-Comté meet and invite us to share a little of their rich history. With its cultural, gastronomic and architectural heritage, as well as its military legacy, the Vosges Massif is a generous place to visit in any season....
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The Italia Veloce exhibition offers a panorama of Italian art in the 20th century. Through paintings, advertising posters, cinema, photography and furniture. Futurism is the main theme. Collecting modern art Juliette Faivre-Preda,...
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Nestled in a magnificent 2,500-hectare reserve in the south-west of Mauritius, in the heart of the former sugar estate of Bel Ombre, the luxurious Heritage Resorts Le Telfair complex stretches from the hilltops to the turquoise lagoon, in a...
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On board a legendary steamer, the SS Sudan, we are going to follow the course of this king river and that of Egyptian history. From Luxor to Aswan, the last paddlewheel steamer takes us on a journey through the...
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In the gentleness of its lakes and well-watered hills, history and nature live side by side in harmony. Here's a snapshot of a tranquil countryside. Confolens, the abbey of Saint-Amant-de-Boixe and the Longeville estate are all worth a visit....
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With its white stone facades, arcaded streets, Grosse Horloge, Renaissance Town Hall and beautiful 17th and 18th century shipowners' residences, La Rochelle has a remarkable architectural heritage. It is also the 2nd largest port...
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The capital of the Charente region has many treasures to offer visitors: Saint-Pierre cathedral, the resurgence of the river Touvre, Romanesque buildings... not forgetting the annual International Comics Festival. Lovers of heritage, culture and...
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In Japan, the tradition of tattooing is reserved for the yakuza, the Japanese mafia. Still frowned upon by the population, tattooing is tolerated by Westerners and tourists, but remains a negative connotation in the archipelago. On the whole, tattooed people are...
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Nine white villages, a few colourful harbours, soft light and a 2.9 km bridge that rises above the waves and has linked the island to the mainland since 1988, the Ile de Ré boasts a natural heritage of exceptional beauty. Not forgetting, in summer...
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In Deauville, in the magnificent Franciscan convent, a remarkable exhibition brings together thirty years of creative work by the immense painter Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013). The exhibition, entitled "Les allées d'un autre monde" ("The alleys of another world"), reveals for the first time the breadth of the artist's...
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In the melting pot of Basque culture that is Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its famous bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Grand Hôtel is a chic and elegant establishment for a stay of leisure and relaxation. Corsairs and Pirates Olivier Fréchet lives in Urrugne...
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In Japan, it is called chanoyu or sadō. Chanoyu literally means "hot water for tea" and usually refers to the ceremony alone. The tea ceremony, a moment of sharing, is part of a wider philosophy that is...
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Near Saumur, we invite you to discover three emblematic sites in the Loire Valley: the remarkable garden of Puygirault, the tufa sculptures of Pierre et Lumière and the Mushroom Museum with the largest collection of mushrooms in the world.
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The first Mission Dress Day was celebrated on 15 March. Imposed at the end of the 18th century to cover the body in accordance with Christian morality, this dress is for some a symbol of Oceanic cultures and for others a symbol of...
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The art of arranging flowers originated in China and developed in Japan under the influence of Buddhism, which was introduced there in the 6th century. It was customary for monks to offer flowers as part of their rituals, and to place them...
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A landmark in Budapest city centre, the Párisi Udvar welcomed us for a few days, during a family celebration. This historic jewel houses one of the most refined five-star hotels in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful...
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More than just a stopover in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the town of Cognac, birthplace of François 1er and Jean Monnet, one of the fathers of modern Europe, gave its name to the famous eau-de-vie made from the region's white wine,...
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In Zermatt, Europe's highest resort (3883 m), the 4-star, family-style Schweizerhof is within walking distance, just a few minutes from the cable car and station. You can also get there by horse-drawn carriage or electric taxi...
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Every year in February, the classic mimosa festival in Mandelieu, in the Alpes-Maritimes, maintains the tradition of floral floats, each one telling a story. This year, the theme was "The Olympics gone wild". Ah! the...
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In January, Peru recovered more than two hundred pre-Hispanic archaeological objects - ceramics, sculptures, textiles and objects of indigenous art - from collectors and institutions in several countries. A few weeks earlier, forty-one archaeological pieces were recovered from...
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Since 6 December 2023, a reform of federal legislation on the protection of American Indian heritage has required establishments to obtain the agreement of the tribes concerned before exhibiting their heritage. The December update of the regulations governing the...
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Butō is a contemporary dance founded in the 1960s by Japanese dancers Tatsumi Hijikata (1928-1986) and Kazuo Ōno (1906-2010). Hijikata created a transcultural, transgressive and revolutionary form of expression, rejecting institutionalised artistic styles, but sometimes referencing...
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Jean-Pierre Nadir, founder of FairMoove, an online travel agency that reconciles travel, ecology and sustainable tourism, spoke at the Centre d'études des indépendants du voyage (Cediv) convention in Sicily at the end of November. Meet this entrepreneur...
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Situated in the south of Spain, crossed by the Guadalquivir, the ancient oued el Kebir of the Moors that the navigator and discoverer of the New World once sailed along with his fleet, Seville is a unique combination of Mudejar elegance, Iberian joie de vivre and a fiery...
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Lithium is an essential metal in the manufacture of computers, smartphones and, above all, electric car batteries. Demand is exploding as sales of electric vehicles continue to rise (on average, a battery contains 10 kg of lithium)....
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From Naples to Taormina, from Capri to the villages of the Amalfi Coast, this maritime cruise offered by CroisiMer takes us on a voyage of discovery through southern Italy and north-eastern Sicily. An incursion into the spirals of time...
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This seemingly extravagant affair began with a revelation made in October 2016 to a French explorer, Thierry Jamin, founder of the Peruvian Institute Inkarri-Cusco, an NGO dedicated to archaeological research. This specialist in pre-Columbian civilisations...
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One hundred years after the death of Pierre Loti (1850-1923), Charente maritime, Rochefort and Oléron are paying tribute to the many facets of this exceptional naval lieutenant with a series of events and exhibitions. The Charente Maritime department, with its rich...
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Nicolas Dubreuil, explorer of the polar worlds, hunts with the Inuit. Whether by kayak or sled, hunting is the only way to survive.
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Famadihana, or turning over the dead, is a funeral custom found in the highlands of Madagascar. It is an important part of ancestor worship. Depending on the family and how much money they have, the dead may be turned over several times...
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It was in the Sôrak mountains in South Korea that we met Park Dong Jun, a member of the Simmani brotherhood of wild ginseng seekers. Photographer Pierre Bessard had the privilege of following him as he...
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The Hôtel de Caumont in Aix-en-Provence is presenting around sixty works by the great artist from Nice from an unprecedented angle: that of the intimate. Internationally renowned for his monochrome paintings and his famous IKB (International Klein Blue) pigment, for which he registered a patent in 1960...
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Theiraffe women, Burmese refugees from the Padaung ethnic group, are confined to villages guarded by the Thai authorities.
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It was in Borneo, in Sarawak, that we met an Iban tribe and spent a few days in a longhouse, a traditional "longhouse" sometimes described as a "village under one roof". A habitat perfectly adapted to the equatorial environment, but threatened...
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Criss-crossed by an extensive network of footpaths, the cirque of Mafate, accessible only on foot, is one of the island's hiking myths. Wild and enchanting, Mafate has to be earned. But what beauty! The noise of man never reaches it...
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Opening in Marseille in June 2022, Cosquer Méditerranée reproduces a major site in the history of Palaeolithic cave art. This underwater cave, the only one of its kind in the world, was listed as a historic monument in 1992. We take a look at this jewel in the crown of...
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Palaeontologist and professor at the Collège de France, Yves Coppens died on 22 June 2022. He was inextricably linked with Lucy, a small australopithecine aged 3.2 million years, discovered in 1974 in Ethiopia during an international mission that he co-directed with the American Donald Johanson and the geologist...
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Dogon mythology, revealed to ethnologist Marcel Griaule in 1946 by the old hunter-initiate Ogotemmêli, has been reconstructed in his book Dieu d'eau. A complex mythological universe, transmitted orally from generation to generation of initiates.
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Half-female, half-fish, half-terrestrial, half-aquatic, Mami Wata is an African divinity, a legendary spirit linked to vodun. This cult is particularly prevalent among the Fon (Benin and Togo), Ashanti (Ghana) and Yoruba (mainly Nigeria) peoples. Meet this powerful mermaid, the object of so much...
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With population growth and changes in food consumption, the need for water is increasing, while the resource is being affected by climate change. What are the prospects for people living in the Amazon, in the deserts of Africa or in the...
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Among the tantras practised in Nepal and India, the Chandamahâroshana tantra remained a secret until 2015, when it was translated into French. Previously passed down only from master to disciple, this tantra was given by Dharma Guruji,...
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How did you first come across trance? My first encounter with trance was during an ethnopsychiatric consultation I ran at the Georges Devereux Centre, a university centre providing psychological support for migrant families. In these consultations, we receive patients in groups of two or three...
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Part memoir, part historical novel, this is the life of an extravagant Nepalese king, a contemporary of Louis XIV. An extraordinary monarch, poet, magician, warrior, great builder and seducer, his life is a veritable Himalayan epic in which Éric Chazot takes us on a journey of...
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Every culture has its own predominant narrative about the world. So wherever we live, we inherit these narratives with which we all forge our identities. What do these stories tell? Do they have common origins? Are there universal myths?
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Its grandiose landscapes, its wild nature and the magnificent hiking trails that criss-cross it have made the reputation of this beautiful land of France emerged in the middle of the Indian Ocean. We are "in the perfumed land that the sun caresses", as Baudelaire wrote in his poem "À une dame créole".
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A megalopolis of almost 13 million inhabitants, a 'high-tech' octopus of concrete and steel entangled in a tangle of motorways on piles, Seoul appears at first sight to be an ultra-modern city. But this cloak of neon lights and giant screens conceals an age-old culture that is still very much alive among the Koreans: shamanism. Meet these servants of the "formless".
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Perched at an altitude of 2,000 metres on the edge of a cliff, the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort invites travellers to discover the magnificent mountain landscapes of the north of the Sultanate of Oman.
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A green oasis in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Botanical Gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve, home to part of the Atlantic Forest.
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It is rare to see the gardens of the Château de Versailles in the snow. The stone and marble statues are wrapped in a green sheet, the foliage bends under the weight of the snowflakes and the topiaries are made up in white. Take a stroll through this setting so beloved of the Sun King, which has established itself as a masterpiece of 17th-century French art.
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Whether in the Pelourinho district or in more outlying parts of the capital of the state of Bahia and Brazil's first capital, from 1548 to 1763, many artists colour the walls with frescoes inspired by Bahian culture, marked by its visceral attachment to Africa.
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During a trip with CroisiEurope, we discovered one of Africa's most beautiful nature reserves: the Chobé National Park in Bostwana. A water and land safari to penetrate a pristine wilderness where the only predators encountered are lions, leopards and crocodiles.
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Nearly 2,000 different plant species grow in Greenland. In order to survive the cold and the short summer season, they have developed survival strategies, such as dwarfism, which enable them to withstand difficult climatic conditions, in particular snow cover for a large part of the year and the cold.
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In the heart of the "terra quente" (warm lands) of the Upper Douro lies the Foz Côa archaeological park, the largest known complex of rock carvings dating from the Upper Palaeolithic.
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Last October, we travelled up the Danube on board the MS Vivaldi belonging to the Strasbourg-based company CroisiEurope, from its mouth on the Black Sea to Vienna in Austria.
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Launched in June with a first issue focusing on the call of the forest and the people who depend on it, Natives has just published its second issue, with a fine dossier on 'Elles' and the figures of the sacred feminine,...
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Nestling in 35 hectares of parkland at the foot of Mont Ventoux, Château Martinay offers guests the elegance and charm of an 18th-century residence. A bucolic setting, ideal for an intimate break.
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An exceptional guest palace adjoining the Royal Palace in Marrakech, Villa Makassar is a double riad entirely designed and furnished in the art deco style of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Cuba is multiple, complex, mixed, heterogeneous... and this reality is visible everywhere. In the streets, in the music, in the cults, in the culture, in the derelict buildings. A journey between beautiful American cars and horse-drawn carriages, between poetry and bitter beauty.
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As CroisiEurope prepares its summer resumption, combining safety and proximity, two new destinations - Corsica and the Canaries - and two interesting offers have just been proposed by the Strasbourg-based company, leader in river cruising.
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In Dongwe, on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, the luxurious 5* Zawadi hotel is built on a coral reef, facing the Indian Ocean. Aesthetics and wonder guaranteed.
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Why are there erotic sculptures on the props of Kathmandu's pagodas? What is the relationship between sex and the sacred? This book - Tantra, Theology of Love and Freedom - the fruit of decades of field research, provides answers to these questions. A journey to the heart of the cults of ecstasy.
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For centuries, its sublime landscapes, spices and precious stones have attracted sailors and adventurers. Today, as in the past, Ceylon continues to seduce its guests. A garden paradise where cultural discovery and relaxation go hand in hand.
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From 12 to 14 June 2020, Artrotters is taking you to see Bizet's famous opera Carmen at one of the temples of Spanish opera, Barcelona's Liceu on La Rambla.
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It is along the south-east coast of the island of Zanzibar, bordering one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, that the Raguz family has planted its chain of intimate and discreet hotels, 'The Zanzibar Collection'. Facing the coral reef, the Baraza is one of those unspoilt edens where the blue of the sky and sea are the only limits to our dreams.
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"We live from the sea" is the motto of this island, 4 km long and 1.5 km wide, located off the Gulf of Morbihan. A paradise for sailors, fishermen and nature lovers, Houat is the perfect place to discover its exceptional flora and fauna, go cycling or follow the coastal paths.
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In Istanbul's Edinerkapi district, the church of Saint-Sauveur-in-Chora is home to some stunning mosaics and frescoes dating back to the Byzantine Empire.
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Approximately 1 hour from Nizwa, in the spectacular Ad-Dakhiliyah region, the Sahab by Al Nahda 4-star hotel is perched at an altitude of 2,000 m, on the edge of gorges carved out of the Jebel Al Akhdar massif on the Sayq plateau.
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Illustrated with talent by photographer Guillaume de Laubier, Je viens d'ici is a book written by Hervé Morin, President of the Normandy Region since 2015, in which he presents the personalities, landscapes and remarkable sites that he loves.
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Introduced by the Russians near Murmansk in the 1960s to provide new fishing resources, the red king crab has invaded the coasts of Norway and Svalbard, the islands halfway between Norway and the Pole.
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In the south-west of Tunisia, in the oasis of Tozeur, the Anantara group has just opened its first resort in North Africa.
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On board the MS Vivaldi, operated by the Strasbourg-based company CroisiEurope, we'll be travelling through Mitteleuropa. This is the Europe that, over the centuries, has been torn apart and built up in the Danube basin.
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A new brand from La Fugue, the specialist in exceptional cultural trips founded nearly 40 years ago by Frédéric Pfeffer, Artrotters is a creator of short-break cultural trips.
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Located on the edge of the Wadi Al Abiyad (or White Valley), the luxury Dunes by Al Nahda 5* camp has pitched its tents in the desert closest to Muscat.
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From Tokyo to Wakayama and its onsen.
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Housed in the prestigious Renaissance Bourbon del Monte palace in Sansepolcro, Tuscany, the Aboca Museum tells the story of mankind's age-old relationship with plants and herbal medicine over the centuries.
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It is a romantic city, bathed in lakes, where the palaces still rustle with the splendour of the Maharanas. We are in Udaïpur, capital of Rajasthan's oldest kingdom, Mewar.
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The MS Elbe Princesse II, the 55th ship in the CroisiEurope fleet, is meeting us at the port of Tegel, north of Berlin, for an inaugural cruise which will take us to Prague, along the River Havel, the...
Continue readingAt a time when slow travel is attracting a growing number of travellers, *En train en Asie – 22 itinéraires sur les rails* offers a different way to explore the world’s largest continent. Published by Gallimard Loisirs, this collective work,…
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