Centre Travel

The impressive abbey of Saint-Ferme, which overlooks the ancient town, is one of Aquitaine's largest Benedictine establishments.  In 1080, the Bishop of Bazas gifted it to the monks of the abbey of Saint- Florent de Saumur, who were given the responsibility of restoring order there.   The abbey of Saint-Florent de Saumur, who were given the responsibility of restoring order there.  The abbey enjoyed considerable prosperity in the 12th and 13th centuries, but was laid waste during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion.  Nonetheless, its abbey church (a Historical monument) still  bears monumental) still bears monumental witness to its glory days in the mid-12th century. Its vaulted chevet contains three tangential apses dating back to the first half of the 12th century.   The transept with regular crossing is crowned bya domed vault, one of Gironde's earliest examples of Gothic vaulting and dating back to the second half of the 12th ce...

Enjoy unforgettable  moments in Kaysersberg Valley discovering the vineyards and Alsace cuisine. The winemakers in Kaysersberg offer exclusive wine tastings followed by a delicious meal with authentic, hearty specialities from Alsace cuisine paired  with the perfect wine.  The experience concludes with an overnight stay in a charming hotel. A day of Kaysersberg Wine Office de Tourisme - Vallee' de Kaysersberg 3 rue de General de Gaulle 68240 Kaysersberg, France Tel:   +33 389 782278 Web:   www.parenthese-vigneronne.com

Discover the legendary birthplace of Saint Odile on the small tourist train Enjoy a multi-lingual tour through the Old Town of Obernai. a medieval city with two impressive city walls, fortified towers, half -timbered houses, and tiny alleyways.  The tour also goes through a vineyard with a wonderful, panoramic view of the Rhine Valley. Tourist Train through Obernai S.A.A,T. 4 rue Saint-Morand 68150 Ribeauville' France Tel:   +33 389 737424 Web:   www.petit-train.com

Founded on 2nd May 1857 by imperial decree of Napoleon III, Arcachon very soon became a holiday destination synonymous with well-being. Its reputation has continued to grow. It expanded neighbourhood, by neighbourhood over time becoming the City of the four Seasons. It is 160 years old this year. The Summer Town was established at the very beginning of the 19th century when swimming in the sea became popular.  Celebrities flocked there and chalets, villas, etc. were built.  Today, 'Summer City' comprises the seafront and the centre of Arcachon. The Autumn Town includes the Saint Ferdinand and Aiguillon neighbours renowned for fishing and yachting. Fisheries and shipyards thrived there until the beginning of the 50's The Winter Town, a real architectural jewel, is made up of 300 glamorous villas. It was founded by the Pereire brothers to create an open-air sanatorium  on the Arcachon sand dune (1863). Alongside the hygienists chalets, enormous villas were very qu...

An active area with a historical heart, the Chateau quarter and its pedestrian coble stoned streets take you on a picturesque trip back into history.  Taste the best of the "terrior" local products in the many  restaurants in the area. National Museum of the Chateau of Pau As the emblematic birthplace of the  - Good King Henry- it remains forever tied to this popular royal figure.  The diversity of its architecture is a condensed version of the city's history. The Montauser Tower to the dungeon and its simplistic architecture is a statement of the tower's initial defensive role. Starting in the XVth  century emblishments were then gradually added, following the rise in prestige of the royal crown of Navarre.  Refinement of the renaissance period therefore softened the military  functions it had held until then.  The Chateau as we know it today is the result of restoration during the XIXth century. The castle gardens also date back to that p...

The Principality The Principality of Andorra, also known as 'the Country of the Pyrenees', is a territory that beats at the rate of a green heart. Nature shows herself in each and every corners of the country, rewarding the visitor with unique sceneries and landscapes of an incomparable beauty. Protected by this magnificient natural patrimony, we find a millenary country that houses a rich cultural patrimony. There are outstanding examples in each town, village and valley. What to do? ANDORRA  is the perfect getaway where everything bis available to the pilgrim and visitor. Culture. The Romanasque architecture, scattered throughout the country as small buildings is a valuable treasure waiting to be unveiled.  You can find more than forty churches of different styles (dominating  the Romanasque style) in many places of the Andorran valleys (they were centers of the spiritual and social life in the community during the old times). In many cases, you can find museum...

The Sanctuary Of Lourdes is a very cosmopolitan place, a universal Sanctuary which strength is based on the diversity of the people. It is considered the first Marian Pilgrimage destination in the world. The tourist and the pilgrims globe, every year, more than 6 million people come to this place. It is remarkable the constant arrival of young people or the sick that arrived looking for relieve and hope. The origin of this devotion comes from the esxperience of one person and a chain of events that happened to her: Bernadette Soubirous and the apparitions of Virgin Mary in 1858, when Bernadette was 14, she witnessed the Apparitionof the Virgin up to 18 occasions, all this is known as the message of Lourdes. As a result of these events, the first pilgrims arrived and a chapel was built in the place. This chapel would later become the Sanctuary as we know it today, nowadays, is one of the sanctuaries that receives the most pilgrims and visitors, people of any race or language, believe...

Discover a different part of Calais on a ride along an 8 kilometre stretch of canal around the town. Pedal boats and electric boats for hire(without a licence) for as little as 30 minutes to 8 hours. Departure point is near the startion. Base Nautique Naviboat A16-sortie 43 a' la Citadelle (pres de la sous-prefecture) - 62100 Calais Tel:   03 21 35 13 91 / 06 33 92 67 76 Web:   www.eurolac-ardres.com

Exhibition tracing the history of the lighthouse. Test the navigation equipment and go to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy a superb view from 58 metres above the sea. Le Phare de Calais Place Henri Barbusse - 62100 Calais Tel:   03 21 34 33 34 ou 06 14 11 31 87 (Mr Deprez) Fax:   03 21 34 33 34 Email:   contact@pharecalais.com Web:    www.pharecalais.com