Thann
Haut-Rhin
In a natural environment at the entrance to a valley of the Thur,
Thann owes its fame to the Saint-Thiébaut, jewel of the
art
Gothic
in Alsace. The arrow ajourée overlooking the city from
its 78 meters, the stained glass windows and pews dated fifteenth
century are outstanding witnesses to the architectural wealth
of the building. The front of the building, dominated by the Grand
Portal triple eardrums dated from the late fourteenth century,
is the true center of the city. Dominated by the ruins of the
castle Engelbourg known as "Eye of the Witch", Thann
is the start of the famous wine route of Alsace, the vineyards
of Rangen, rated grand cru in its entirety, made the famous wine
town. In the Tower of the Witches, ancient tower wall, a space
museum presents the different terroirs of Alsace vineyards and
the work of the winemaker. The former Corn Exchange dated from
1519 houses a museum of art and local history. In the heart of
the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges, the forests
that surround the city offer many opportunities to discover walking
and cycling
Some of the most important events:
- "The ceufs in festive dress" the largest market for
new decorated with Alsace each spring.
- The Cremation of sapins 3 "(30/06) celebrates the legend
of the origins of the city.
- The day music concerts on Tuesdays and Fridays in August.
- Wine and flavors of local mid-August.
- Christmas Market Open 7 days / 7 and a variety of entertainment
with a Christmas theme throughout the month of December.
- Weekly market on Saturday morning.
Monthly calendar of events available at the Tourist Office.
Tour d’Aigues
Vaucluse
In Provence, between Durance and Luberon, La
Tour d'Algae is the village capital of Valle d'Algae, natural
transition between the region of Aix-Marseille and the Alps. At
the southern entrance to the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon,
La Tour d'Algae is a dynamic center for both wine and cultural
... It still intact taste a hint of authenticity, a way of life
simple and warm with the seasons, under the heavens the purest
that can be appreciated.
At the heart of the city, the beautiful and disturbing ruins of
the castle - in its time the most beautiful Renaissance castle
in Provence, burned during the Revolution were restored by the
department of Vaucluse and the theater, throughout the years,
an intense cultural life: the basement house a Museum of Ceramic
and hosting exhibitions. In the courtyard, equipped nine hundred
seats in the bleachers stands Summer Music Festival, theater and
dance in the soft summer nights under the stars ...
Strolling through the streets of the old village, we discovered
the remains of the fortifications, beautiful carved doors of the
seventeenth century and the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Romegas (XIV-XVIII
centuries). The Tuesday market on the Place du Château and
farmers market on Thursday from June to September on the Place
of the Church is the meeting place for lovers of rich local cherries,
asparagus, melons, olive oil, grape table and of course the wines
of Côtes du Luberon, the fruit of labor of local winemakers.
The events follow the seasons: the Truffle Fair in January, Carnival
in April, Pottery Festival (1 May), Fête votive (last week
of July), the flea Fair (3rd weekend in August ) Marathon du Luberon
(1st Sunday in November) and obviously, the competition of balls.
Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaucluse
In Provence, located in a green between the Rhone
and Mont Ventoux, Vaison-la-Romaine offers visitors an exceptional
heritage which 15 hectares of Gallo-Roman excavations. Christianity
has donated to the Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, his cloister
and the chapel Saint-Quenin (XI-XII centuries). The medieval city
with its castle, full of little squares, fountains Comtadin, calades
and facades of mansions, beautifully preserved. It is reached
by the famous Roman bridge. City of art and cultural city in the
year, Vaison offers a multitude of events to visitors.
In summer, the theater hosts a festival of dance, and every three
years, the choirs that made Vaison la Cité Européenne
Chorale. The Nocturial invite you to discover an archaeological
site at night. In November, the Festival of Soups and Gourmandes
Days provide an opportunity for sophisticated or gourmet lovers
find themselves in a warm atmosphere. Week Brassens Spring Baroque
Festival Chorus Winners, Week of Theater Festival BD or make appointments
with the seasons.
All year, markets and fairs and places the drive to discover the
wealth of local agricultural products: wines, truffles, olives,
tapenade ... The thematic call to go around: Route de la Lavande,
Circuit Castles Route des Vins, Circuit de Montmirail Dentelles
... and Ventoux, close, offers a multitude of hiking lovers walking
in the countryside, cycling and mountain biking.
Valençay
Indre
Whatever the path ahead has Valencay, we are
surprised by the beauty of the site. The castle, perched on the
hillside, overlooking the city of towers slate; sunny terraces
mingle with old oak trees of a wildlife park. The city held its
roof on the hill to the church, along the valley and meadows along
the Nahon.
The castle, haunted by the ghosts of the Prince of Talleyrand
and his beautiful niece Dorothée de Dino, has retained
its beautiful Empire furniture and seems to await the owner. Further,
in the heart of the village, in a small chapel, is the Prince.
Further afield, the rendez-vous de chasse de la Garenne, where
promenade des Princes exit of Spain and the church retain the
imprint of Prince. Even the station, however, built 75 years after
his death, is in the style of the castle. The skills of people
in the country has kept the traditions and improve local production,
especially the famous cheese "pyramid" (AOC) and wine
(VDQS) that accompanies it: "a Valencay is eaten with a Valencay.
We find these specialty shops in the city or at the market my
dl morning, in the Halle au Blé, but in June for the weekend
of the Ascension, Is that-is a celebration, during the two days
of gourmet "Fair wine and cheese lx. The days and summer
nights live at the rhythm of the festival and events within and
outside the castle: the pool, concerts, music ... Discover also
Valencay the Sugar Museum of Art and the Automobile Museum. But
the spring and fall are the best times to quietly discover the
city and its region, live by its inhabitants, including admire
the bend of a meander of the river by a church, is a mansion,
a home or a hostel troglodyte delicious.
Vals-les-Bains
Ardéche
Symbol of the city water, Vals-les-Bains, with
a thousand years of history, marks the confluence of three rivers:
the Ardèche, and the Voltour Volane. Here, the blue gold
is everywhere. Alternately, it can be fun, enjoyment of water
in rivers or in the Olympic swimming pool, or sports enthusiasts
for fishing or canoeing. Lovers of wide open spaces, hiking, fitness,
enjoy the many possible outputs. Between naps with crickets and
discovery sites young volcanoes (falls of Ray-Pic, Roman heritage,
castles ,...), all trips are possible. Neither quite cévenole
or very Provencal, Vals-les-Bains, sparkling, attractive.
Summit
Ste-Marguerite (985 m), offering an incomparable view of the chain
of volcanoes and the Alps Ardèche free to meander, the
magician of color introduced the greatest number. If the blue
water reflects the blue skies, always accompanied by the yellow
sun in the southern accent, green parks and forests clinging to
the hills dominating the landscape. Extensive wooded areas offer
their shadows, for a rest, a reading at the feet of tropical trees.
The color palette of rich red, like the basalt prisms that adorn
the famous Intermittent. Ocher roofs of houses in the old town
smells like Provence. The scents of herbs markets have shown,
as we say here is "Midi moins le quart. As for gastronomy,
restaurants do enjoy the regional specialties, such as the chestnut
soup, the inevitable chestnut cream, tasty cheese from the goat,
the crack or abomasum, without forgetting the precious water Vals.
Spa whose reputation is well established in the treatment of diabetes
and digestive ailments, Vals station is also the full shape.
Art galleries, casino, theater, cinemas, night markets are a place
for dance festival: Carnival's spring, Christmas market, ... all
contribute to make the city water Ardèche a city of culture
and recreation in all seasons.
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