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The weekend of 20/21 September 2008 are designated as European Heritage Days (Journees European du Patrimoine), an event which the French approach with huge enthusiasm, Naturally proud of their history, heritage and local traditions, this annual weekend offers all manner of insights into French life and culture - whether it be artists, architecture, craft skills, food and wine production.
For example you could visit a Paris Bus Interchange at Montrouge, and learn something of the history and future of bus travel; In Brittany at
La Bosse de Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine) you can catch demonstrations of the skill of the stonemason; in Marseille there is a display and explanation of Le Corbusier’s approach to town planning. In fact in almost every corner of France you will find some special event which will enlighten and entertain. - consult the local tourist office or the national website (in French), where there is a searchable map of all the events and timings at www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
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