Bordeaux Aquitaine
Bordeaux is famous for it's wine production but that's no the only business to have left it's mark on the city. Nicknamed the 'Port de la Lune' (Port of the Moon) due to the enormous curve of the river in the city centre the port of Bordeaux has always been very active. Millions of barrels of wine have passed through this port but it has also transported precious woods and agricutural materials around the globe. Today all activities associated with the port have moved north and the city offers a 10km long panorama of the 18th century building facades of aged white stone, most of which originated in the limestone quarries of Saint-Émilion. Bordeaux also boasts a major university and the influence of the student population can be fealt all over the city. Like Spanish cities Bordeaux has a festive spirit and the long sunny Autumn encourages residents to take it easy and enjoy people watching from a table in the quartier Saint Pierre. For those who want to get away from the city, the huge pine forest just outside of town is a must, not to mention the deserted Atlantic beaches hidden behind the dunes along the coast. The hilly countryside also offers many opportunites to enjoy the culture and history of the area while being surrounded by vineyards. The choices are endless.
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| 29/09/2011 Freedom of the city of London for ABTOF Member |
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Online |
The winning article from the online category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Sharron Livingston
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Magazines |
Winner of the magazine category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Eve Kerswill
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| 24/08/2011 Le Weekend 20 & 21 August 2011 |
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| 02/11/2010 Collection of Snippets from ABTOF members 1st Nov |
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Circuits des Remparts
September (annual)
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Angouleme - Charente
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A host of the most interesting vintage cars descend on Augouleme for the annual Circuit des Remparts.
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Comic books in Angoulême
January - February
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Angoulême
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| In fact lasting five days, this mad musical marathon sees some 2,000 artists descend on the city to perform in more than 250 concerts. |
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THE CINESCENIE® OF THE PUY DU FOU®
June - July - August - September
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Puy du Fou
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Almost 9 million spectators, 23 hectares of stage, 1,200 actors, 6,000 costumes, and 100 minutes of show and emotion with the voices of Philippe Noiret, Alain Delon, Jean Piat, Robert Hossein, etc. The greatest nocturnal show in the world! |
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Tour de France
July (Annual)
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Throughout France
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The Tour de France is the world's main cycle race. Started in 1903, it is a 23-day, 21-stage bicycle road race usually run over more than 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi). The route, which varies from year to year, traces a circuit around most areas of
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L'Armistice
11 November
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Throughout France
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| Armistice Day, which marks the symbolic end of the First World War in 1918. Those who perished during the two world wars are remembered during this ceremony. |
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