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Châtillon-sur-Seine
Côte d’Or

Shady and pleasant town surrounded by Se ne fie, it extends at the foot of a hill crowned the ruins of the castle and the church of St. Vorles, near a forest of 9000 ha domanial. Located on the axis of the natural pass between the north and south, it is from a remote time, a commercial and cultural crossroads as evidenced by the many archaeological remains in the surrounding area, including the famous treasure of the tumulus of the Princess of Vix exposed the Museum of Châtillonnais.
The latter is housed in a rare Renaissance Hotel and offers three levels of the works of Civilization Celtic, Gallo-Roman and medieval, but the outstanding piece is the Vix vase (photo), bronze crater of sixth s. av. JC High 1.64 m, it is the largest bequest of antiquity. Reconstruction of the burial chamber of the Princess of Vix with his chariot, his service to his drinking and jewelry including the famous gold torque. Introducing Vertillum site from 1 to IV s. : Collections of everyday objects and tools exceptional.
Any visit by the resurgence password type the Vaucluse, the Douix, one of the best sources of France. Venerated by 1 ° 'Iron Age, it is the oldest place of worship Celtic. It is now placed under the protection of the Virgin. Many buildings are also to visit the Church Vorles (XI), campée on a rocky promontory at the foot of the Douix, nice and simple church arches Lombardic; the abbey Notre-Dame, founded at the initiative of St. Bernard to 1140, the royal audience (XVI), now library, Bailiwick and former town house, the church St-Nicolas (XII), the Cistercian architecture influenced by that of Fontenay. Two windows of the xylem. The tree of Jesse and the legend of the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela have a Trojan origin. Events: Day cream and Tape Pots (7 / 03), Days Châtillonnaises (28-29/06), Drama Festival Association ACT (late June - mid July), week-medieval St Vorles (August) , International Embroidery (early November).

Châtre
Indre

The Castro, the city that I loved so much ... "George Sand"
In Berry, the heart of the Black Valley, The Castro is a beautiful city built on a hill overlooking the Indre. Dynamic city, town twice-stage of the Tour de France prologue and organizer of the Paris-Dakar, The Châtre knows a challenge every year by hosting major events. Tourist town, the Castro, so dear to George Sand, was able to preserve an architectural heritage: George Sand Museum and the Black Valley, wooden houses, mansions, picturesque neighborhood of Little Mur ... Sporting and cultural city, richly endowed with sports facilities (circuit, tennis, indoor pool, gym ...), Châtre The varied program offers 1ç all year: Rencontres Internationales de stone sculptures, exhibitions, film and theater season dans la salle Maurice Sand, events at the chateau d'Ars, including renowned international festivals including Christmas Romanticists Nohant of (June), the Rencontres Internationales de Luthiers et Maîtres Sonneurs Saint Chartier (mid-July) and Rencontres Internationales Frédéric Chopin (last week of July). Step gourmet lovers will appreciate the cake with potatoes, salted ham, pâté Easter, citrouillat ,.... Market weekly on Saturday mornings.

Chauvigny
Vienne

Step incontournable a stay in Vienna, located 20 minutes from the Futuroscope, Chauvigny is a welcoming city. City, five castles located on a promontory overlooking the Vienna make it a unique site in Europe. Chauvigny is also a Mecca of Romanesque art where you can discover several churches: Collegiate St-Pierre (XII) famous for its painted columns and capitals, the churchNotre Dame, St-Pierre-les-Eglises (along Vienna), famous for its pre-Romanesque paintings. The Dungeon of Gouzon (eleventh to thirteenth centuries) moved from a lift Dubuisson signed a panoramic view of the city and houses an original presentation of the various local productions through the ages (stone, porcelain, steam .. .). In addition, the Museum of Archeology and Ethnology presents 20 centuries of daily life (Gallo Roman, caps ...) cradle of porcelain in Poitou-Charentes (with the Apilco-Deshoulières, Chauvigny is also known for the quality of its stone and many buildings are trimmed (Carnier Opera, Louvre Museum, Pieds de la Tour Eiffel ...), made by the company Rocamat. Cultural events: Winter season (October to May) , Summer Festival (July and August). Tourist Activities: Giants of the sky, high performance flight of birds evolve from the world-rail-bike to discover with family or friends on a journey across the country chauvinois. Gastronomy: goat cheese at the farm of Maras (visit and tasting, tile Chauvigny (confectionery). Markets: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Crémieu
Isère

Joyau medieval northern Isère, streets and buildings still bear witness Crémieu the past of the city which was in turn place strong military, merchant city, religious crossroads cited artisanal. The fortified walls of nearly three miles, exceptionally preserved, protected since the Middle Ages, the small houses with facades of stone or painted shops with stalls (XIII nineteenth centuries), the houses of winemakers, tanners alongside the Renaissance mansions and churches of the seventeenth century. So many fortified sites, religious, merchants discover through guided tours or while strolling in the streets and around the circuit boards 52 "discovery" affixed to the walls of the city. Crémieu also managed to preserve a tradition of commerce from the fourteenth century. Nearly 150 merchants and artisans are open all year long and hard for visitors to discover the local specialties. As for the Hall of the fifteenth century, an impressive monument, it has all the traditional Wednesday market. This is an opportunity to evaluate the products (foyesse, Bugni, Sabodet, turkey, foie gras without forgetting the wines of the area: La Balme, Saint-Chef, Bugey ...) that are found the menus of many restaurants. The cultural and artistic events will follow the seasons: craft fairs, antiques, Mineralium, music festival (June, July, August) and approach of the holiday season: market turkeys, Christmas market, illuminations of the city.

Dinan
Côtes-d'Armor

Medieval citadel located at the bottom of the estuary of the Rance, which opens on the Emerald Coast between Dinard and Saint-Malo, Dinan is still completely surrounded by its ramparts, the largest and oldest in Britain.
This impressive ring of 3 km, consisting of a keep, towers and 14 monumental gates, surprised by its many treasures: the Basilica of Saint Sauveur (and four styles of architecture) which is the heart of Duguesclin the Belfry ( XV), the Couvent des Cordeliers and the Church of St. Malo are among the most important stories of the history of the city. Ancient City of the Dukes, Dinan alterne streets lined with many half-timbered houses, narrow streets and squares. In this golden age remains of the famous Jerzual, picturesque streets and very steep, the symbol of the intense commercial activity that the city has known, linking the heart of the city's port.
This journey through the centuries offered Dinan is directed every two years on the occasion of the Fête des Remparts: 2 days at a time when alternate medieval chivalry tournaments, bouts of walls, medieval fair, entertainment falconry, jugglers and fire eaters, ... The appointments do not miss the Festival des Terre-Neuve (early July), the Rencontres Internationales de Celtic harp (July), the Route du Cidre (September), Apple Fair (early November), the Festival du Conte "Winter Words" (early December). Côté cuisine, the flavors of Brittany can be found on the general market on Thursday, where we tasted cakes, pancakes, cider Pleudihen and many other products, including the famous Gavottes.

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