Val-de-Marne in Ile-de-France
The Val-de-Marne sits at the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers to the southeast of Paris. It is a landscape of plains, plateaus and forests. In the 19th century, the banks of the Marne would draw the working classes out of Paris to enjoy the cheap wine produced here (called guinget). A guingette became known as a mini music hall/restaurant. Although many of the establishments went out of fashion, Chez Gegene has remained open since the 1900's. It is found on the quai de Polangis at Joinville-le-Pont. This is a good spot to hire canoes or pedaloes. Champigny-sur-Marne is also worth a visit for its ancient church of St-Saturnin, its many streets with revolutionary names and its Musee de la Resistance National.
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| 09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference 2010 Programme |
The definitive programme for the Lille Conference, 23rd-25th April
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| 09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference delegate list |
A regularly updated lisiting on delegates booked for the Lille conference, 23rd-25th April
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| 03/10/2008 Grasse's International Perfume museum reopens its doors |
After a four-year renovation project, Grasse's international perfume museum will reopen its door for business on 18 October.
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| 26/08/2008 Go Grand For a Massif French Ski Holiday |
Overlooked in the past in favour of more popular holiday spots such as Provence and Brittany, the rugged interior of France’s Grand Massif holds much appeal for tourists, whatever time of year you visit.
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| 22/12/2008 Portrayal of France in the travel sections of this weekend's national newspapers |
Ski, ski and more ski. Huge snowfalls in the Alps and Pyrenees mean ski conditions in France are the best for many, many years
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| Tapis Rouge - The antiques festival |
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| On the first Thursday of October, a huge red carpet is rolled out down the Rue Auguste Comte, the antiques quarter in the heart of Lyon to celebrate the antiques festival. |
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| Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe |
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| Held at the world-renowned Longchamp racecourse, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe sees equine athletes from around the world competing to take away the €4 million prize fund, making it the world's most richly rewarded turf race. |
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| Festival Guitares du Monde |
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Troyes, Aube
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| This annual music festival, held in St-André-les-Vergers on the outskirts of Troyes, is a showcase for guitarists from around the world. |
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Clermont - Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme
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| The Vidéoformes festival celebrates new media and digital art forms with a programme of screenings and exhibitions throughout the town. |
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| Paris Gay Pride |
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| The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride at the end of June with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events. |
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