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Our selection of exhibitions in Paris for Summer and Autumn 2023

The reputation of the Parisian cultural offer is well established! That’s why many exhibitions, sometimes from all over the world,...

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Our selection of exhibitions in Paris for Summer and Autumn 2023

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Why not diving into the Arcachon Bay, within Les 12 de Larros Hotel in Gujan-Mestras, nearby La Maison de l’Huître!

More culture in Nîmes with the Vieux Nîmes, Beaux Arts and Carré d’Art Museums, before swimming at the C-Suites Hotel!

With the Provence perfume, explore the olfactory innovation from the Nissaba fragrances

The chef and doctor Danielson Rakotoarivony proposes you a multicultural experience in Les Magnolias restaurant, in Nîmes

Château de France launches a new 2021 vintage to celebrate its 50th birthday of the Thomassin family, in Pessac-Léognan

Our selection of festivals in summer 2024 in Paris, with RTL2 Essonne en Scène, Les Bains Festival…

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