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Easter in France - the Aveyron

Rain Heron of Sweet French Cottages near Entraygues-sur-Truyere (12 Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees) shares her thoughts about France at Easter:
Easter is known as Pâques in France. Although it is a religious holiday, nowadays, it is treated as mostly a secular holiday and enjoyed mainlyby the French children. The children— as in many other countries— receive a

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Black pudding festival in Orne

[ March 20, 2010 to March 22, 2010. ] Another supposedly British tradition has been hijacked by those Frenchmen! – This time it is the veritable Black Pudding, previously thought to be the highlight of Scottish and northern breakfasts – but in its guise as Boudin Noir (a well-establshed French delicacy, the French town of Mortagne-sur-Perche (61 Orne, Normandie) is holding a Black Pudding

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Brass music festival in Limoux

[ April 28, 2010 to May 2, 2010. ] We tend to connect Brass Bands with gritty northern towns in the UK, but by way of contrast the town of Limoux (11 Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon), south of Carcassonne. is hosting a Brass Band Festival (Festival Limoux Cuivrée Spéciale) from 29 April to 2 May 2010.

Amongst the bands appearing are the UK’s BBC Big Band, the

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New flights from Poitiers to Barcelona

Ryanair links Poitiers with Barcelona, Beauvais with

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Ideas to keep you busy in Paris!

Paris is a city full of culture and is home to some of the most recognisable tourist attractions in Europe – including the Eiffel Tower, the cathedral at Notre Dame and Arc du Triomphe. According to price comparison website travelsupermarket.com:  “whether you’re a romantic, a culture vulture, or a foodie, there’s loads to keep you

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New cross-channel ferry to Ostend

Anther option for getting across the Channel launches on 15 March 2010 when LD Lines links Ramsgate in Kent with Ostend in Belgium.
LD Lines’ tourist fares on the Ramsgate – Ostend service will be available for cars and passengers, cars and caravans, motorhomes, motorcycles and for added on board passenger comfort facilities include cabins and

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