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CITROYENS TREE: A new concept and two tours for visiting Troyes in terms of sustainable development

Citroyens trees is a small guide published by the Office de Tourisme de Troyes. He launched a new concept of visits based on the theme of sustainable development. It proposes to individual customers, a thematic tour Fauna and Flora gathering 19 points inviting comments to the discovery of tourist sites and parks and gardens that surround the center city.The second circuit is intended to thematic groups. It helps them understand how to Troyes with its medieval historical center has adapted to the requirements of the twenty-first century while respecting its historic character.

Troyes is best known for its heritage: its churches, which contain the most beautiful treasures of sculpture and stained glass from Europe, its streets lined with half-timbered houses that carry visitors to mistake the Middle Ages. Yet in this universe architecture, nature has carved out a prominent place. Many animal and plant representations appear in the architecture of wood or stone, the stained glass windows of churches, on street furniture over the centuries: nature is omnipresent.

Very complete, this guide also identifies key actions related to sustainable development in close relationship with the tourism sector and the actions-implemented by local authorities: the sheep used to mow the banks of the Seine or even collection Horse… Read the rest of this entry »

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All lovers of the Sahara dreaming of going over there… Mythical destination, the region in Chad Ennedi offers travelers a breathtaking variety of beautiful landscapes with its turquoise lakes, its refreshing drink or come gueltas caravans camels, vertical cliffs, its chasms, rock paintings, his latest crocodiles and desert dune infinities… This year, Item Africa offers in exclusivity to discover this desert beauty!

Why start this destination?

In 2003, Maurice Freund attempt to establish a flight to the destination was a failure because the situation was too complex and rebellions in the north too actives.En 2010, the president of the cooperative receives a Point Afrique message from a friend telling him that Chad Chad is finally ready to develop tourism. Appointment is made for travel to N’Djamena detection which will study the feasibility of establishing a flight and tours to travelers french. Working sessions are organized with the Ministers of Infrastructure and Tourism. A state of play and prospects of development are studied.

A Fada, the provincial governor and his delegation await Freund Mauritius as the Messiah. Speech exchanges, explanations, snacks… The reception was enthusiastic and many expectations. A Faya-Largeau, the same scenario with a visit to the airport and meeting with the commander who heads the French base for risk analysis eventuels.Le finding is positive: No AQIM, mined areas resulting in dirty wars of the 80 are underway by the UN Mine Clearance and well delineated.

Maurice Freund hand then 4×4 the discovery of this desert renowned as the finest in the world… A journey through Breathtaking lakes Ounianga, Fada, the gueltas Archei and Bachikele, the rock carvings… It is clear the descriptions of his fellow travelers rave lucky to know these destinations are not exaggerated… Mauritius is the backpacker then sets a goal to share this beauty has all his friends and fans who have always followed and trusted in his past projects!

Why this destination is so little traffic? Today visit Ennedi comes under assault course at an exorbitant cost. There is no air link and the Ndjamena crossing is required. 3 to 4 days in an uncomfortable track Sahelian monotonous landscape then await the visitor. Same return, a week of 4×4 tracks very bad, punctate punctures. In summary, no travel is less than 3000 euros for 12 days minimum… .

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Travel Specials Eruption in Indonesia with volcanologist Guy de Saint Cyr! To go closer and better understand the activity of Merapi and Krakatau…

Eruptive activity of volcanoes Merapi and Krakatau in Indonesia is not weakening. Guy de Saint Cyr, volcanologist guide and creator of the agency Aventure et Volcans, offers a special section this week… A rash watching trip around these two centers of activity that make the news and whose customers are fond This agency is unique in Europe and the passions of volcanoes.

The seismicity of Merapi remains a very high level indicates that the current eruption is not finished. Just this morning to 6:10, several pyroclastic flows (pyroclastic flows) are rolled down slope south-south-east without further casualties. These pyroclastic flows that come from the partial destruction of the lava dome summit (due to the enormous accumulation) are nothing more terrifying than avalanches of ash, blocks of lava and gas at high temperature to relax, propelling the materials get hot at speeds that can exceed 300 km / hour over distances of 3 to 5 km.

Parallel to this eruption and the most perfect indifference, has some 600 kms west of Merapi, the volcano Krakatau is again in very violent explosive activity. A new crater opened in the summit area. Very powerful explosions plan at regular intervals of incandescent material to heights of 700 to 1000 meters. Read the rest of this entry »

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Italian capital located on the Tire, Rome is the founding city of western civilization. It is naturally that the visit for its monuments, but its charms are also elsewhere.

The famous collection Hachette Backpacker’s Guide just released the new edition of their travel guide devoted to Rome.

Your pocket guide, discover our favorite heart of Rome:.

Stroll peacefully in the midst of forums: a trip 12 centuries back.

Visit the four major basilicas: St. Peter, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls.

Stroll through the Trastevere district. Charming end of day!

Enjoy the views of the city from the promenade Janiculum

Drink the best espresso in Rome at Cafe Tazza d’Oro

Visiting the Vatican…

And Rome is still the backpacker:.

Addresses often unavailable elsewhere: enjoy a good plate of pasta, partying in Italian, and leave a good price Read the rest of this entry »

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Reveillon intimate celebration or a snow most popular station, sports highlights and a brand that eve! Zoom 100% on two experiments for UCPA memories with friends.

Atmosphere and glide to the Lindars Flaine – Alpes du Nord.

Hot: you close your eyes, you imagine, the atmosphere UCPA already mythical version eve of New Year’s Day! And 150m from the center UCPA Flaine resort offers an atmosphere DJ outdoors, followed by fireworks. The cold: some freshness on the beautiful grounds of the Grand Massif, courses taught by pros and semi-free days for a slide freely or to recover its eve! Most-Forums "on skis." – Top Forums comfort. – At the heart of the bustling station. – Package Grand Massif. Read the rest of this entry »