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10 ‘off the beaten track’ European destinations in the open air

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10 ‘off the beaten track’ European destinations in the open air

A holiday off the beaten track in Europe is a great way to escape the modern world, reconnect with nature and embrace cultures beyond those most familiar to us. For those not au fait with the terms ‘off grid’ or ‘off the beaten track’… simply put, it means a non-conventional holiday, often in a secluded…  Read more

Strasbourg Christmas Market 2021 Christkindelsmärik

Strasbourg Christmas Market

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Strasbourg Christmas Market

Taste the charm of the Alsace region Among other things, December means the return of fabulous Christmas markets all over France. If we had to choose one, we would choose, without hesitation, Strasbourg Christmas market. With over 2 million visitors annually, it is the most famous market in Alsace, but also one of the most…  Read more

Tour de France passing through sunflower fields | Le Tour de France traverse des champs de tournesols

Plan your holidays around the Tour de France 2022 stages

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Plan your holidays around the Tour de France 2022 stages

Like every year, July is all about cycling. What if you took advantage of this time to plan activities and things to see along the Tour de France 2022 stages? New: in 2022, there will also be a women’s version of this epic stage race. Read all our suggestions for activities on the women’s Tour…  Read more

vines in Alsace France

Watch the first ever Women’s Tour de France on holiday this July

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Watch the first ever Women’s Tour de France on holiday this July

You may have seen the Tour de France fly by when on holidays in France and asked yourself is there a female version of the Tour de France, a Women’s Tour de France? Well, the answer, as of 2022, is yes. In July 2022, you have an opportunity to watch history in the making during…  Read more

Carnival in Venice with costumes and gondolas

Venice Carnival 2023

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Venice Carnival 2023

The always magical Carnival of Venice is back this year, from 11 to 21 February 2023! The city will also hold its ‘pre-carnival’ schedule of events from 4 to 5 February 2023. The Venice Carnival is a traditional Italian festival. In fact, this one goes back to the Middle Ages. The carnival begins ten days…  Read more

Menton sur la Côte d'Azur

February events in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region

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February events in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region

For an open-air holiday early in the year, the beautiful Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur (PACA) region of France is a great choice, due to its very mild, sunny climate. And February is the perfect time. As well as enjoying the pretty blue skies and filling up on vitamin D (the region had 1,248 hours of…  Read more

Vue de nuit sur la rivière Saone jusqu'à la cathédrale de Fourvière dans la ville de Lyon.

Lyon Festival of Lights: All you need to know

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Lyon Festival of Lights: All you need to know

Night view over the Saone river to the Fourvière cathedral, in the city of Lyon. The Lyon Festival of Lights is one of the most eagerly-awaited festive season events in France. Every year, the fabulous city of Lyon sees 1.8 million visitors arrive from all over the world for the four-day festival. The urban landscape…  Read more