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Lima

Lima: 2 days to discover Peru's bohemian capital

Often overlooked by tourists on their way to Peru's greatest sites, Lima is well worth a few days' visit. With its archaeological remains right in the heart of the city, its many parks...

Venice

Venice Lido, the beach and the cinema

Very much in vogue in the 19th century, when the sea bathing craze took off, the Lido offers a completely different face to that of Venice: here, the buildings are not very old, cars...

Venice

The Cannaregio district, authentic Venice

It's true that Venice not only seems to be sinking under its own weight in the sands of its lagoon, but also under the weight of the overflow of tourists it welcomes, day after day......

Lima

Discover the Peruvian Gold Museum

As dazzling as it is fascinating, Peru's Gold and Weapons Museum is well worth a visit. Comprising thousands of gold coins and artefacts, the museum traces the history of Peru through...

Venice

The Grand Canal, Venice on the water

4 km long and 50 m wide: the Grand Canal crosses Venice from one end to the other, running north-west to south-east. This inverted S-shaped waterway naturally separates the islands...

Venice

Murano, Burano and Torcello: the islands in the Venice lagoon

The Venice Lagoon is a complex and fragile ecosystem that has been man-made for centuries. It is dotted with islands: Venice itself occupies a good hundred of them! Others, further...

Lima

Take a trip back in time at the Larco Museum

With its rich history and intact archaeological remains, Peru owes part of its cultural heritage to the country's ancient civilisations. The Incas are best known for the impressive...

Venice

Venice's great art museums: a visit to Dorsoduro

Venice is renowned for the quality of its art museums, in all their diverse forms. Art lovers are in for a treat in the sestiere of Dorsoduro, where several major Venetian institutions...

Lima

Barranco, Lima's bohemian quarter

A trip to Lima would be incomplete without a visit to the Barranco district. This former fishing village, once littered with windmills, has become the bohemian district par excellence....

Venice

Venice, along the canals

In sight of the Campanile, the water taxi begins to slow down. The channel leading to Piazza San Marco is marked by wooden posts. Dozens more mark the shoals. Without hesitation, the...

Venice

The Venice Carnival, when myth becomes reality

The tradition of the Venetian Carnival goes back a long way in Venetian history... its origins date back to the Middle Ages, while the festivities reached their golden age as early...

Colombo

The awakening of Buddha in Colombo's seaport, the Sambodhi Chaitiya stupa

The Sambodhi Chaitiya stupa is an architectural marvel located in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. With its 123 steps leading up to an impressive height, this stupa majestically...

Colombo

2-day itinerary: historical and religious visit of Sri Lanka's capital

Sri Lanka's history is as eventful as its diverse population. In fact, the country's capital, Colombo, is a perfect representation of this. Between religious buildings of all kinds...

Colombo

The Galle Face Green promenade, facing the Indian Ocean

The long walk along the Galle Face Green is a very popular activity for Sri Lankans. Every evening, families stroll along the Indian Ocean, children play football and groups form....

Colombo

Top 7 best hotels with swimming pool, under €100 a night

The city of Colombo is large and bustling. The international airport makes it a major transit point, where travellers pass through without necessarily staying. However, a few nights...

Colombo

Visit Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil: Colombo's oldest Hindu temple

This colourful temple with its thousand reliefs symbolises an important period in the history of Sri Lanka and its capital. Built during the Dutch occupation, it is the oldest Hindu...

Naples

Feasting in Naples' pizzerias

It's safe to say that Naples is the capital of pizza, the place where it was born and where it is still enjoyed today, thanks to the skill of the pizza makers and the local produce....

Naples

For those on a budget, here are the markets not to be missed in Naples

Naples' markets are an integral part of local life, a place to exchange ideas, get advice and... bargains! For your trip to Naples, we advise you to leave a little free space in your...

Naples

Street Art in Naples

Naples of a thousand colours. This is how the city of Naples is often described. Seen from above, in fact, it's an expanse of palaces and roofs, tinted ochre, pink, red and orange,...

Naples

Pompeii and Vesuvius, the legendary tragic duo

A prosperous Roman city, Pompeii was brutally destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC. Buried under the ashes, only the ruins remain to bear witness to its existence...

Colombo

Discover Sri Lanka by visiting the Colombo National Museum

If you had only one museum to visit during your stay in Sri Lanka, it would be the National Museum in Colombo. As far as the country's history is concerned, it is the largest and most...

Lima

Huaca Pucllana, a pyramid in the centre of Lima that hides many secrets (the latest discovery is impressive!)

On a trip to Peru, Lima is often overlooked by tourists, who only stay a night or two before heading off to visit the country's most popular tourist sites. But the city has plenty...

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...

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...

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...

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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