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Montpellier

Delving into Montpellier's cultural life

From music and dance to street art and cinema, Montpellier has nothing left to prove when it comes to cultural life. The city is an ideal destination for anyone who loves a lively...

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Montpellier

Montpellier: an exotic weekend between city and nature

A lively city where time seems to stand still, Montpellier has a real advantage in that it is located close to some exceptional natural sites, just twenty kilometres from beaches such...

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Montpellier

Montpellier: top accommodation options for families

Montpellier is an ideal destination for families looking for a holiday that combines the city with nature. The Occitanie metropolis is just a few kilometres from beaches and seaside...

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Marseille

Our 5 favourite spots on the Côte Bleue: paradise between Marseille and Martigues

When you think of Marseille's calanques, you usually think of the Parc national des Calanques between Marseille and Cassis. But few visitors are familiar with the other side of Marseille's...

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Marseille

The 10 most legendary hotels in Marseille

Historic monuments, churches or simply residential buildings are all buildings that shape the landscape of a town. But the same is true of hotels: from the family-run institution that...

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Marseille

3 days in Marseille, from city to nature off the beaten track

Long ignored or even feared, Marseille is slowly regaining popularity in the hearts of the French. The sunny city is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its diversity, warmth and...

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Brest

Top 10 hotels in Brest

Visiting the City of Ponant, in Finistère, can take a few days. Brest is an ideal place to spend a long weekend, between relaxation, cultural discovery, nature walks and sea escapades....

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Brest

3 days to discover Brest and the surrounding area

It's impossible to limit Finistère to Brest. To complete your stay in the Cité du Ponant, you'll need to venture into the towns that surround it. Each has its own character, history...

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Brest

Sailing in Brest harbour

Brest is inevitably turned towards the sea. And as soon as you set foot on its territory, you feel drawn to the open sea, like a magnet. Brest's harbour has become part of the city's...

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Lyon

Lyon's Festival of Lights, a glittering annual event

In Lyon, there's an annual event that locals wouldn't miss for the world: the Festival of Lights. At the beginning of December, the city is under the spotlight for several evenings...

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Lyon

Lyon: gourmet weekend in the capital of gastronomy

Do you love good food? If so, Lyon is the city that has always been able to showcase the finest French gastronomic dishes. And with good reason, its mascot is the great chef Paul Bocuse,...

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Lille

A 48-hour city break in Lille, between institutions and curiosities

With its rich cultural heritage, dense city centre and well-defined neighbourhoods, Lille is an ideal city for a 48-hour city break. As soon as you arrive in the capital of Flanders,...

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Lille

Our 10 favourite places to stay in Old Lille

Dynamic, affordable and on a human scale, the city of Lille welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world every year. Renowned for its gourmet cuisine, friendly people and...

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Lyon

Top 5 accommodations for an unforgettable night in Lyon

In the capital of gastronomy, epicureanism is a way of life! The people of Lyon love good and beautiful things, and don't deprive themselves of indulgences. This art of living is also...

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Paris

"The Avenue Verte": From London to Paris by bike

The sun on your skin, birds singing, grass dancing in the wind - that's what cycling in the countryside can be like. Add to this a host of interesting sites such as castles, villages...

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Ajaccio

Discover the Isles Sanguinaires by boat

The Isles Sanguinaires islands to the west of the Gulf of Ajaccio are an intriguing and magnificent archipelago, a reserve of flora and fauna found nowhere else. As majestic as it...

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Lille

Shopping, feasting and strolling at the Braderie de Lille

For two days at the end of the summer, bargain-hunters, strollers, curious onlookers and revellers gather for Europe's biggest flea market. The city of Flanders is transformed for...

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Ajaccio

Explore the most beautiful villages around Ajaccio

The town of Ajaccio has a wealth of history and monuments to visit. However, the surrounding area and the rest of the Ajaccio region should not be overlooked. Tucked away in the mountains...

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Ajaccio

The 5 most beautiful 4-star hotels in Ajaccio

Ajaccio, the historic capital of Corsica, is all about elegance and savoir-faire. Over the years, the Corsican people have managed to preserve and pass on their traditions from generation...

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Paris

Here's the Parisian street that Time Out ranks as one of the 30 coolest in the world!

Time Out magazine, renowned for its recommendations in cities around the world, recently published a ranking of the world's trendiest streets. Whether they are little-known or popular,...

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