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Miyazaki Tapisserie d'Aubusson

from oct 17 to sep 1

Hayao Miyazaki : a new large-scale tapestry project in Aubusson

Cité internationale de la tapisserie Aubusson

from October 17 2020 to September 1 2024

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UNESCO sites in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The UNESCO World Heritage list features several places in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, some of them world-renowned such as...

The Most Beautiful Villages in France in...

The Most Beautiful Villages in France label is awarded to the most picturesque, authentic villages with a well-preserved...

Côte Atlantique (Atlantic Coast)
Côte Atlantique (Atlantic Coast)
The Cordouan Lighthouse

Also known as the Versailles of the Seas, Cordouan's lighthouse built in 1611, has just been inscribed on the...

Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
A private journey to the heart of Lascaux 4

Olivier Chateret, resident-expert-guide in the latest replica of the Lascaux cave since it opened in December 2016,...

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Cognac and Armagnac: how do they differ?

Although Armagnac is, without any doubt, the oldest eau-de-vie of France, its younger sibling, Cognac, is more popular...

Cruising through Nouvelle Aquitaine for 7 days

We – my travel companion and I – spent a full week on a road trip through the largest region in France. In fact, it...

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Limoges, UNESCO Creative City, we love its porcelain!
Limoges, UNESCO Creative City, we love its porcelain!
Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Portrait : Coco Chanel, a woman both daring and...

Discover the portrait of the fascinating, free and modern Gabrielle Chasnel, who put her talent towards the service of...

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Culture vultures
Abbey of Saint-Savin, masterpiece of the Valley of...

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Abbey of Saint-Savin is an exceptional medieval treasure. Discover this...

Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Josephine Baker, an exceptional lady!

Walk in the footsteps of Josephine Baker, American music-hall singer and dancer, first black woman to become...

Vassivière - Plateau de Millevaches
Vassivière - Plateau de Millevaches
The Cité internationale de la tapisserie in...

Much, much more than Aubusson tapestries is what you'll find when you visit the Cité, listed intangible Cultural...

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Poitiers, a journey through time

Get on board for a weekend that looks back to the past and forward to the future: head for Poitiers, city of art history...

A walk from castle to castle in Basque Country

Surfing and chili pepper tastings are not the only things to do in Basque Country! There are also many many...

Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Vallée de la Dordogne (Dordogne Valley)
Castles in Dordogne : a candle-lit tale !

An inspirational stroll through magnificent castles in Perigord !

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Countryside
In the footsteps of George Sand in the Creuse,...

Do you know the château de Boussac where George Sand liked to stay? This magical place has kept all the traces of the...

Vallées du Lot et de la Garonne (Lot and Garonne Valleys)
Vallées du Lot et de la Garonne (Lot and Garonne Valleys)
On the South-West bastide route

Let’s head off to discover the finest bastides (fortified towns) in the South-West, the setting of conflicts between...

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Coming by plane

How do you get to Nouvelle-Aquitaine by plane? This section is designed to help you benefit fully from one of the...

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Coming by train

A train journey is a great way of starting your holiday in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The region is very easy to reach by train...

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Getting around in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Wondering how to get around by train, bus or car in Nouvelle-Aquitaine? Whatever mode of transport you're using, you're...