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Thalassa Sables-d'Olonne

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THE SITE

A sandy beach, three ports, one of which serves as the departure point for the famous Vendée Globe race, an undulating coastline and dunes surrounded by pine forests. Accor Thalassa Les Sables d'Olonne is the spot where all these delightful features come together. Facing the ocean and sheltered by a wood of pines, it offers you a calm and sunny environment, just a stone's throw away from one of the finest beaches on this coast.

Thalassa Quiberon

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THE SITE

Accor Thalassa Dinard

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THE SITE

"The jewel of the Emerald Coast".

Dinard truly deserves this title. Clinging to the Pointe de Saint-Enogat, this little gem can be found in a setting of greenery and rocks, nestling in a hollow on the untamed coastline of the English Channel. Its outstanding location, its bracing iodised air makes it an ideal spot for a successful thalassotherapy programme.

THE INSTITUTE

Thalassa Le Touquet

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Paris-Story

"Paris-Story" is your gateway to Paris

 

In just under an hour and a half, Paris-Story takes you into an extraordinary cultural playland, fun and interactive, to discover the real Paris. In no time at all, and in your own language, you’ll come to understand the history, geography and yes, even the very soul of this magnificent city. The show and the interactive model will help you make choices, get oriented, and save you precious time during your visit.

Wine Museum Paris

Introduction : “Welcome to the Wine museum”

Close by the Eiffel Tower, the Wine Museum of Paris is located in the former cellars of the 15th Century Passy Abbey. It is a unique, unusual place in which to find many items and tools of yesteryear. A place of character lighted up by waxwork.

Stopovers between Nice and Paris (train)

Hi,

We'll be travelling from Nice to Paris in June next year, probably by train, on our way to England.

Any suggestions for stopovers between Nice and Paris. We have broad interests and enjoy just about everything!

Many thanks 

Colombier Castle of Mondalazac

THE COLOMBIER CASTLE IN MONDALAZAC

Colombier Castle in the Aveyron ; Eden Garden, an enchanting flower-filled collection of ornamental, aromatic, dye and condimentary plants known before 1450. VMF Gardener’s Prize in 2003. “Jardin Remarquable” by Culture Ministry, Old Rose Garden, Rockery of rare ostti and rockii tree peonies, eremurus and ‘Raubritter’ roses. Live Bestiary: lions, wolves, birds of prey, monkeys, bears, animal feedings and keeper talk shows. Petting Farm. Medieval games: Giant Chessboard, bowls, croquet, hopscotch. "Music, Sounds and Whispers from the Past" audio. "Man and the Animals in the Middle Ages" video.

The Ideal Palace of Cheval Postman

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"Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval"
Ferdinand Cheval aka Facteur Cheval (1836-1924) was a postman who built his dream : an amazing and imaginary castle : Le Palais Idéal
He wasn't a mason and not more an architect.

THE STORY

Castle of Suze-la-Rousse

INTRODUCTION

Property of the Princes of Orange, this medieval fortress was totally transformed in the XVI-th century. The Renaissance endowed her(it) with an Italian yard on arches the decoration of which close to that of Grignan contrasts magnificently with the austere aspect from the outside. he Castle was illustrated by powerful persons belonging to the family of the Baume-Suze, owner until 1958. The castle shelters for more than 20 years the university of the Wine, real scientific and technical pole allowing professionals, from students or or from amateurs to participate in congress, trainings, formings bound to the vineyard and to the wine.

PRESENTATION OF THE CASTLE