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Shortly after its 45th birthday in Alsace, the Pierre Lannier watchmaker proposes its brand new timepiece lines

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Bucherer celebrates the 2019 edition of its own Bucherer Watch Award!

Launched in 2014 by Maison Bucherer France, the Bucherer Watch Award has become a veritable annual rendez-vous in the watchmaking...

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Shortly after its 45th birthday in Alsace, the Pierre Lannier watchmaker proposes its brand new timepiece lines

Bucherer celebrates the 2019 edition of its own Bucherer Watch Award!

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!

Beneath its 2024 Christmas crackers, Bernard Cassière launches its new Haute-Hydratation à L’Eau de Source skincare line

Sothys presents their new DX Glow range, along a plum and raspberry based seasonal cosmetics line

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