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Remarkable water bodies of Centre-Val de Loire
The Centre-Val de Loire region is home to a variety of water bodies that shape its landscape. You will find lakes, ponds, and artificial reservoirs scattered throughout the area. The Brenne is known for its collection of about 2000 water bodies that form a mosaic of water and vegetation. Lake Éguzon...
Lakes of Occitanie: Pyrenees, Massif Central, mountain lakes, and reservoir lakes
Occitanie hosts a wide variety of lakes spread between the Pyrenees and the Massif Central. Natural lakes mainly occupy high-altitude zones in the Pyrenees, where glacial erosion has carved out cirques and basins now filled with water. Lake Oô, located at 4,950 feet (1,507 meters) altitude, receives...
Do you know these lakes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region has many lakes spreading from the Southern Alps to the Verdon gorge. Serre-Ponçon Lake covers about 28 km² and features sandy beaches and small coves tucked between forests. Sainte-Croix Lake is France's third-largest lake. High-altitude lakes like Allos and...
Lakes of Burgundy-Franche-Comté: Saint-Point, Vouglans, Chalain
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region contains several major lakes of various origins. Lake Saint-Point stretches 6 kilometers in length and ranks as France's second largest natural lake. Lake Vouglans covers 1500 hectares, forming a reservoir along the Ain gorge. The Jura area features ancient natural...
Lakes of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: volcanic craters, glacier waters, mountain dams
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes area has lakes from very different beginnings. Large lakes that formed from glaciers, like Lake Bourget or Lake Annecy, appeared after the glaciers in the Alps melted. They have deep water surrounded by mountains. In the Massif Central, volcanic lakes sit in old craters,...
Noteworthy Sites of Lithuania
Lithuania combines medieval architecture with expansive natural areas and a complex history. The capital Vilnius presents Gediminas Tower, baroque churches such as Saints Peter and Paul Church and the Gate of Dawn, as well as reminders of Soviet occupation including the KGB Bunker Museum and...
Slovakia attractions: castles, national parks, historic cities
Slovakia offers a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The country features historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, and Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava...
Host cities of the Tour de France 2025
The Tour de France 2025 takes place from July 5 to 27 and marks the 112th edition of this major bike race. It is one of the three biggest road cycling events of the year. This collection shows the towns where the Tour caravan will stop, from northern cities like Lille and Dunkirk to the Norman lands...
Beach huts in the Montpellier area
Along the Montpellier coast, between La Grande-Motte, Palavas-les-Flots, and Carnon, you'll find beach restaurants that capture the spirit of Mediterranean seaside dining. These places sit right where the sand meets the water, offering you a table with a view and the chance to spend your day in one...
Guinguettes in Loire-Atlantique
The guinguettes of Loire-Atlantique offer outdoor dining locations, from the Nantes to Brest canal to the banks of the Loire. These seasonal establishments are found in various settings: riversides, municipal parks, wine estates with châteaux, bodies of water and canal locks. They serve meals and...
Historic beer gardens of Munich: Bavarian beer gardens, centuries-old tradition, outdoor relaxation spots
The beer gardens in Munich are places where you can always feel Bavarian tradition. These outdoor spaces have been around for generations and are spread all over the city and nearby. You will find them near the English Garden, beside historical castles, along rivers and lakes, or even at the main...
Guinguettes in Bordeaux and surroundings: Garonne riverside, parks, vineyards
The guinguettes in the Bordeaux region are located along the Garonne riverbanks, in public parks and on wine estates. These outdoor venues operate from May to September and provide open-air spaces for eating and drinking. The menu includes platters of regional products, tapas and local specialties. ...
Where to eat outdoors in Toulouse: restaurants, bars, and terraces on the Garonne
Toulouse and its surroundings offer many outdoor restaurants and bars. These places have seating areas with terraces, play spaces, and leisure facilities. Some are in notable locations like old factories, castles, or by the Garonne River. The food options range from local specialties to...
Waterfront taverns and bars in Paris
Paris has about thirty floating venues and bars along the Seine, Marne, and canals. These establishments offer waterside dining areas, often accompanied by musical or cultural events. There are various types of locations: converted barges as restaurants, terraces built directly on quays, historic...
Spanish beaches from all angles: cliffs, dunes, coves, and volcanoes
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected...
Things to do on the Costa Brava: attractions, activities, heritage
The Costa Brava stretches along the Catalan Mediterranean coast, combining historical monuments with natural landscapes. Girona Cathedral features the widest Gothic nave in the world, while the Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres houses the largest collection of the surrealist artist's works. The...
Discover the villages along the Alsace wine route, from popular spots to hidden secrets
The Alsace wine route winds through many villages where time feels to have stopped. The half-timbered houses from the 1500s and 1600s line the cobbled streets, with painted wooden beams forming patterns. Stone walls and watchtowers remind visitors of the times when these villages held strategic...
Visit Alsace: tourist sites, museums, historic towns
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses,...
What to visit in Jersey: medieval castles, maritime museums, sandy beaches
Jersey is a Channel Island with a history spanning from the Neolithic period to World War II. Visitors can explore Mont Orgueil Castle in Grouville, a fortress from the 13th century that overlooks Gorey, or Elizabeth Castle, a 16th-century fort reached by a causeway covered at high tide. The War...
Historic opera halls: architecture, history and musical heritage
The large opera halls of the nineteenth century tell the story of classical music through their walls. Built in the most important cities in the world, these buildings show many styles: some have simple neoclassical shapes, others have the decoration of neo-baroque, and a few embrace modern...