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Beyond the North Sea stands contemporary art in Dunkerque, with FRAC and LAAC

On the Kursaal facade, the American street-artist Maya Hayuk has realized a monumental fresco, called "Future Past Sunrise"... In front...

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Beyond the North Sea stands contemporary art in Dunkerque, with FRAC and LAAC

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!

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