Ambert
Puy-de- Dôme
Ambert
located in the heart of Auvergne, in the amounts and Livradois
Forez Mountains, should grow its reputation in delicious cheese
that bears his name: "Fourme d'Ambert" and everyone
is invited to taste without moderation. Ambert is the cradle of
French stationary, located in the fifteenth century on its territory,
and the happy owner of the only town hall discussion in Europe
(photo) where the "buddies" from the novel by Jules
Romain met appointment.
Other famous men, as Michel Rolle (mathematician), Emmanuel Chabrier
(author-composer), Henri Alexandre Pourrat or Vialatte (writers)
have drawn inspiration from this country and its landscapes. The
fauna and flora, rich and varied between the valley and the highlands
are the source of the flavor of the marbled Fourme and clean water
everywhere allows the manufacture of the beautiful "white
sheet of paper at the hand.
While proud of its 2000 years of history, Ambert maintains and
cherishes its tradition, as illustrated by a dozen museums, but
also a dynamic town where life is good. In testimony today modern
economic fabric around the braid and many events? cultural, sporting
or gourmet? throughout the year. If we can cite as a sample of
the two Festivals Cinéclub (8 to 15 April and 23 to 30
July), the cyclo-sportive des Copains (6 July), the Folklore Festival
(16 to 20 July ), the curious to meet the Arts (1 to 3 August),
the Rendez-vous de l'Afrique (from 8 to 10 August ),... in every
season there are many festivities and activities to discover the
heritage. And nothing beats a stroll in the market on Thursday
morning in the medieval center, where you will find many crafts
and local produce, from wines to Fourme Forez.
Apt
Vaucluse
The Haute-Provence, an hour from Avignon and Aix-en-Provence,
Luberon Apt e. In the old town pedestrian visitor the paths of
discovery "Apt, its history" and "Apt, its secrets
and visit one of the oldest cathedrals in Provence, the Basilique
Ste-Anne, the Royal Chapel and its treasure , the Archaeological
Museum as soon ocher, earthenware and fruits and Hotel Particulier
d'Albertas, a jewel of Baroque art Provençal.
At home in the park of the Luberon, we will contact the fauna
and flora. Capital Park Naturel Régional du Luberon, Apt
and his country have retained an intact nature ocher quarries,
the famous "Colorado Provençal". In this country
the unique panoramas, it will go to meet an architectural and
archaeological heritage exceptional windmills, castles, Romanesque
chapels, the Cistercian abbey of Senanque and architecture of
dry stone: the bories. In magical places or on private plots,
the town lives all year at a rate of festivities and events: concerts,
festivals, theater, exhibitions: Festival de jazz (Ascension),
Corso traditional (Pentecost), Festival of Trestles night (July),
Grand Christmas Market and Fair santon (week before Christmas).
With its fruits which are to be "Outstanding Website of Taste,"
Apt is also a mecca of gastronomy with Mediterranean flavors and
scents: olive oil, goat cheese and truffles. We find these products,
as well as parties t artists, on the Saturday morning market,
classified as "market exception".
Argentan
Orne
Located in the heart of the
department of Orne, Argentan is 2 hours from Paris and 45 minutes
from Caen. Bordered by Orne and protected forests and Écouves
Gouffern, the town of Argentan offers the pleasant surroundings
of a city with a human dimension which has its natural value.
Farmed land, the birthplace of famous races, the Pays d'Argentan
is the stronghold of the horse. Le Haras du Pin, a dozen kilometers
from the city, is one of the most prestigious in the region. Heir
to a rich past, the city has retained argentanaise, despite the
serious damage suffered during the liberation, many remarkable
monuments, masterpieces of architecture (Margue The Tour, 
Church
St-Martin, the Chapelle St-Nicolas Château ,...). The center
also offers facades and XVIh sixteenth century. City and crafts,
Argentan has managed to preserve and enhance one of the jewels
of its heritage lace with needle point d'Argentan. The delicate
art, including the Benedictine Abbey of Notre Dame have had the
technology today, now has a privileged location: the garden of
lace, a tribute to the art lace. Argentan is the birthplace of
Fernand Léger, and committed humanist artist who became
one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century. The house
of his childhood, 5 rue des Jacobins, was acquired by the city
as a place of remembrance in tribute to this great artist.
Explore the gardens and parks of the city flower, which has already
"3 flowers", its hotels full of charm, its streets,
its aquatic center and municipal campsite 2 stars, labeled "Normandie
Qualité Tourisme". Participate: the performances of
the cultural season, Quasimodo at the fair in April at the toy
fair at the antiques fair, markets and artisan producers Tuesday
and Friday morning, the carriage rides through the city.
Aubusson
Creuse
Halfway between Limoges (porcelain)
and Clermont-Ferrand (Vulcania), Aubusson is the undisputed capital
of the tapestry.
Anonymous fifteenth century to the famous Braque, Le Corbusier,
Lurçat, Toffoli, ... Aubusson tapestry of the history of
mankind. Six centuries of patience, humility and creativity have
made this city the capital of the tapestry of smooth bass. The
whole chain of businesses are represented: spinning, dyer, weaver,
restaurateur Thirty workshops, galleries and manufactures still
produce tapestries, carpets, flooring, small issues ... We must
discover the House of Upholstery The exhibition of tapestries
and Aubusson-Felletin the Museum to understand the passion that
animates the whole city.
The built heritage is also witness to a rich past: the tower-houses,
the Clock Tower, the remains of the castle, bridge and castle
of Terrade, Holy Cross Church and the rose garden near the Creuse
Aubusson make a picturesque city and engaging. Aubusson is also
a place where art and friendliness come together harmoniously:
Frequently Asked cheeses and regional products, Classical Music
Festival (end of July -15 August), National Theater Scene Jean
Lurçat, concerts and exhibitions throughout the years,
large braderie night August 14, Raid de la Vallée de la
Creuse 14 and August 15
Autun
Saône-et-Loire
Founded at the end of the
century BC. J.-C., twenty kilometers from Bibracte, former capital
of Eduens, Autun is created by the will of the Emperor Augustus.
In this era prestigious vestiges remain numerous and remarkable:
the walls, doors and St. Andrew Arroux, the Roman theater, the
temple of Janus, the Stone of Couharde ...
The Middle Ages left Autun Cathedral Saint Lazare, Cluniac character,
which was built from 1120. Senior District surrounding the Cathedral
are still signs of the medieval times, with the Musée Rolin,
the Tour des Ursulines ... Autun, city of art and history, is
rich in events: historical show "Augustodunum, travel of
Murcia, heritage tours, nature tours, bicycle tours, night shows
visits (photo), a small tourist train, organic market , Madagascar,
gaulois and Christmas market, the Fair Saint Ladre (1 March and
1 September). Many artists open their workshops and farms: Jewelry,
stained glass, pottery bookbinder, honey producers, foie gras,
mead, local pastries ... Base Recreation: water sports center
with a pool inside and outside relaxation area (sauna, hammam,
whirlpool ,...), golf, tennis, horseback riding, mini. sailing,
pedal ... Autun, a city gate of Parc Naturel Régional du
Morvan, opens on a wide range of activities. The PassAutun, with
€ 13, choice of 3 services from visiting the town, castles,
farms, the discovery of an amusement park, a tasting of local
products, visits to museums, bike rental A small train tour, Internet
access, the discovery of a Buddhist temple ... is the best way
to discover Autun and the surrounding area.
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