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The Paris metro network voted the best in the world (dream or reality)?
Paris
The Paris metro network voted the best in the world (dream or reality)?
Cars are increasingly being replaced by more environmentally-friendly means of transport, such as cycling, walking and public transport. However, the latter must be sufficiently developed...
Are you a manga fan? These Parisian spots will help you live out your passion to the full!
Paris
Are you a manga fan? These Parisian spots will help you live out your passion to the full!
Manga is a whole universe, and above all a style and codes that fascinate: there are many manga fans in the Western world, and Paris and France are no exception. While 'otaku' aficionados...
The Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival: 4 days of celebrations! What's on the programme?
Paris
The Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival: 4 days of celebrations! What's on the programme?
The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre is one of the French capital's most emblematic festivals, and one of the busiest, attracting almost 500,000 visitors every year. Every October,...
For the All Saints' Day holidays in Paris, check out the flea markets! Here are all the dates to remember!
Paris
For the All Saints' Day holidays in Paris, check out the flea markets! Here are all the dates to remember!
Going to flea markets is a bit like shopping in the fresh air. But it's only shopping for old things that aren't really necessary. A stroll, in short. Usually in the most beautiful...
We finally know which is the best bistro in Paris! What does it have that the others don't?
Paris
We finally know which is the best bistro in Paris! What does it have that the others don't?
Bistros are an integral part of the Parisian landscape. There are so many in the capital that it's hard to choose the best one. But Gilles Pudlowski was not to be counted out when...
 Dine in the jungle or in the cosmos - it's possible in Paris! 3 immersive restaurants for an extraordinary gastronomic experience
Paris
Dine in the jungle or in the cosmos - it's possible in Paris! 3 immersive restaurants for an extraordinary gastronomic experience
Paris is renowned for its rich and varied gastronomic scene. Recently, the trend towards immersive restaurants has become a fashionable phenomenon in the French capital, offering diners...
Filming of "Maria" in Paris: filming locations where Angelina Jolie can be seen
Paris
Filming of "Maria" in Paris: filming locations where Angelina Jolie can be seen
Angelina Jolie is in Paris to shoot "Maria", a film about the Parisian years of the famous Greek singer Maria Callas, whom she is currently playing. Callas, as she was known, lived...
"If you're scared, don't go!" 4 Dublin legends that will send shivers down your spine
Dublin
"If you're scared, don't go!" 4 Dublin legends that will send shivers down your spine
Ireland is a land of legends. So it's hardly surprising that its capital is the cradle of a mythology that has always fascinated its inhabitants, if not frightened them. Irish folklore...
Rome: beware, this must-see monument is now subject to a fee!
Rome
Rome: beware, this must-see monument is now subject to a fee!
Rome, the eternal city of architectural treasures, adopted a controversial measure at the beginning of July that could turn the daily lives of tourists upside down. One of the Italian...
Rome: some (but not all) French people can visit these museums for free
Rome
Rome: some (but not all) French people can visit these museums for free
Rome, the Italian capital, is packed with artistic and historical treasures that attract visitors from all over the world. However, a unique opportunity has arisen for some privileged...
No cappuccino after 10am! The habits you need to know to become a true Roman
Rome
No cappuccino after 10am! The habits you need to know to become a true Roman
And yes, it's not enough to love coffee and pizza to pass for an authentic Roman. So you need to know a few rules before setting off for the 'caput mundi'. Whether it's about food,...
No, there's no cream in pasta carbonara, Italian dishes to rediscover in Rome
Rome
No, there's no cream in pasta carbonara, Italian dishes to rediscover in Rome
This typical Italian dish, known the world over, is often poorly executed in many countries. Adding cream and lardons as a good Frenchman becomes almost a sacrilege in the eyes of...
"The pizza of my life": the 4 must-try pizzerias in Rome
Rome
"The pizza of my life": the 4 must-try pizzerias in Rome
Rome may be famous for its Roman architecture, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain, but the Eternal City is no less famous for its gastronomy. And when you think of Italy,...
A weekend in Rome for less than €200 (flights, hotel and visits included)? We're up to the challenge!
Rome
A weekend in Rome for less than €200 (flights, hotel and visits included)? We're up to the challenge!
Even if the summer holidays are over and the All Saints' holiday doesn't start for a few weeks yet, it's still possible to treat yourself to a weekend away from it all at a very reasonable...
15 minutes from Cannes, a trip to the wild islands of the Côte d'Azur
Cannes
15 minutes from Cannes, a trip to the wild islands of the Côte d'Azur
How about discovering the Côte d'Azur in a different way? Far from the crowded beaches and bustling seaside resorts, the Côte d'Azur is home to small islands worthy of the Caribbean....
3 places to visit in Bordeaux to feel like you're in the USA!
Bordeaux
3 places to visit in Bordeaux to feel like you're in the USA!
If you're keen to get away from it all, get ready for a unique road trip to Bordeaux! This city is full of hidden treasures that will transport you straight to the United States, from...
Where to stay to visit the best spots in Barcelona on foot?
Barcelona
Where to stay to visit the best spots in Barcelona on foot?
From its spectacular buildings to its parks and museums, Gaudi's city has plenty to surprise you! So rather than taking the bus, take the opportunity to visit the city on foot and...
3 inexpensive rooftops for an evening out overlooking Barcelona (with cocktails, music and activities on the programme)
Barcelona
3 inexpensive rooftops for an evening out overlooking Barcelona (with cocktails, music and activities on the programme)
When in Barcelona, it's impossible not to succumb to the urge to sip a cocktail on its rooftops. At nightfall or sunset, Gaudi's ciudad is even more pleasant to contemplate. The terraces...
Vamos a la playa: Barcelona's best beaches for year-round fun
Barcelona
Vamos a la playa: Barcelona's best beaches for year-round fun
Ha Barcelona! Tapas, wild parties and sunny beaches. What could be better than lazing on a stretch of golden sand with a cocktail in hand? With a year-round temperature of 18 degrees...
Sunset, live music and a catamaran... an unforgettable experience for less than £20 in Barcelona
Barcelona
Sunset, live music and a catamaran... an unforgettable experience for less than £20 in Barcelona
We've already seen the famous Parc Güell, the Sagrada Familia and the boqueria market, but Barcelona still has plenty to surprise us. After a long day spent discovering the city, opt...
Where can you drink the best sangria in Barcelona? "In the fairy woods, of course! (Bosc de les Fades)
Barcelona
Where can you drink the best sangria in Barcelona? "In the fairy woods, of course! (Bosc de les Fades)
Drinking sangria in Barcelona is easy: just go to the first bar on the corner. But drinking sangria in the Fairy Wood is something else entirely. If you want to enjoy a truly immersive...
Visit Barcelona in the footsteps of Antoni Gaudí (you'll love it)
Barcelona
Visit Barcelona in the footsteps of Antoni Gaudí (you'll love it)
The sun, the tapas, the beaches and the Mediterranean are not Barcelona's only assets. The city also appeals for its architecture and iconic buildings such as the Sagrada Familia and...
After 140 years, the Sagrada Familia will soon be finished? Inauguration and completion date unveiled!
Barcelona
After 140 years, the Sagrada Familia will soon be finished? Inauguration and completion date unveiled!
Under construction for over 140 years, is the Sagrada Familia nearing completion? According to forecasts, the monumental work of the most eccentric of architects, Antoni Gaudi, should...
Mind your wallet: to combat overtourism, Amsterdam is increasing its tourist tax yet again!
Amsterdam
Mind your wallet: to combat overtourism, Amsterdam is increasing its tourist tax yet again!
The war against over-tourism and its excesses continues in Amsterdam. While the city has already taken a number of measures to protect the city and its quality of life, it is continuing...
Marry an Amsterdammer for a day
Amsterdam
Marry an Amsterdammer for a day
In the Dutch capital, the "Marry an Amsterdammer" concept offers people the chance to marry a Dutchman for a day and visit the city on their honeymoon. This unusual initiative, inspired...
 No more fun cruising in Amsterdam: cruise ships now banned
Amsterdam
No more fun cruising in Amsterdam: cruise ships now banned
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is facing a major challenge: how to protect its cultural heritage and preserve the quality of life of its inhabitants in the face of the...
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