Editions Alternatives has just published a new edition of this guide produced by Chrixcel, an urban art photographer, and Thomas Schmitt, known as "the artist with the cutter" - because he cuts, sculpts and chisels posters. The authors propose 10 routes to explore the...
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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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