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Miscellaneous tourism travel information in France

The Three Musketeers Come to the Chateau de Thoiry July 24

The Three Musketeers Come to the Chateau de Thoiry July 24 The Three Musketeers Come to the Chateau de Thoiry July 24 In the magnificent setting of Thoiry Castle and Gardens, 25 swordsmen and actors enact 18 exciting duels. © … Continue reading

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Cheeses, Wines, & Local Gourmet Specialties in Burgundy

Burgundy cuisine Regional specialties, wines…everything about gastronomy in Burgundy Cheeses, Wines, & Local Gourmet Specialties in Burgundy © Maison de la France

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Don’t Miss Chartres en Lumieres!

Don’t Miss Chartres en Lumieres! Through Sept. 18, the city of Chartres will be illuminated at nightfall each evening. © Maison de la France

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Find a French Institution Near You and See Where You Can Celebrate Bastille Day in the U.S.

French Institutions Here you’ll find links to Institutions in the US where you can learn French and discover French culture through courses and lectures. Find a French Institution Near You and See Where You Can Celebrate Bastille Day in the … Continue reading

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The Cow Parade, a Huge Public Art Exhibition, Comes to Bordeaux Through Sept. 14

The Cow Parade, a Huge Public Art Exhibition, Comes to Bordeaux Through Sept. 14 All around the city of Bordeaux, a “herd” of huge, decorated cow sculptures will be on public display through Sept. 14. © Maison de la France

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Wakawa Gets Exclusive Rights To Snorkeling Pinel Island, Saint-Martin

Wakawa Gets Exclusive Rights To Snorkeling Pinel Island, Saint-Martin Wakawa Eco-Klub is the only water sports group operating on Ilet Pinel and is working closely with the Marine Reserve of Saint- Martin to help preserve the reef in the area. … Continue reading

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Come launch the giant catapult!

Come launch the giant catapult! Three real catapults will be set up every day of the season on the plateau of this great medieval site in Provence. © Maison de la France

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A Champagne Bar in the Trees

A Champagne Bar in the Trees? Why not! Perchingbar—a tree house-style Champagne bar 18 feet up in the air—will open near Verzy in the outdoor adventure park Arboxygène. © Maison de la France

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The Jazz à Juan Festival turns 50

The Jazz à Juan Festival turns 50 In 2010, the prestigious international jazz festival “Jazz à Juan,” the oldest in Europe, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. © Maison de la France

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Dijon’s Tomb Mourners visit the U.S.

Dijon’s Tomb Mourners visit the U.S. The nearly 40 Mourners from the tomb of John the Fearless will head to the U.S. in 2010 on a unique seven-city tour. © Maison de la France

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