Souvenirs in France

At the heart the historic and artistic area of Revermont, Arbois welcomes you all year round. 14 communes make up this verdant countryside setting, inviting you to discover their wealth of wines, gastronomy and heritage: the Museum of the Vine and the Wines of the Jura, the House of Louis Pasteu...

The chateau of Parentignat, named “the little Versailles of Auvergne” by Henri Pourrat is a must-see for enthusiasts of art and culture. Saved during the revolution, today it houses one of the most important private collections of paintings by the Grand Masters of France from the 17th and 18th Ce...

The history of paper takes you across time and continents. In the workshop where the paper is made you will feel the paddle wheel in motion and be able to make your own sheet of paper. The shop sells a variety of handmade items. You can also stroll along the river on a purpose-built path around ...

Discover this unique collection of 10,000 hand tools from the 17th-19th Centuries. Amassed by Paul Feller, the exhibition is housed in a magnificent 16th Century mansion, restored in its entirety by the Compagnons du Devoir (French Heritage). The Mauroy Mansion was the first building classed as a...

This pioneering glassmaking factory in France, est. 1678 by Colbert, has become one of the last great traditional crystal makers. Guided tours of the factory workshops (75 min), Mon-Fri, 9.30-11am. Visit the Museum of Crystal (45 min) : history, description, crystal making at Bayel, exhibition ...

Browse 2,000 years of history of this spa and tourist town of Néris-les-Bains, named one of the Plus Beaux Détours of France. Group guided tours by appointment of the town and Museum of Heritage (Franco-Roman). Awarded 3* Town in Bloom and Laureate of the National Award for Trees, also visit the ...

25 min from Paris, in the heart of Seine-et-Marne, the Pays de Meaux reveals its wealth along the meanderings of the river Marne.. Come and taste Brie de Meaux.! See theepiscopal centre of Meauxpreserved from the 12th century, hydraulic machines from 1865 in the Trilbardou elevator factory, the...

Centre for Nature and Fishing, unique in Europe, this 150 hectare site can accommodate more than 400 guests and has many activities for days out or breaks, with rooms to hire. Visit the aquarium, the largest freshwater aquarium in Poitou-Charentes. Pescalis is also an outdoor space to discover on...

La Truffe Sarladaise offers a wander through the region of taste and savours of times gone by with its produce from Périgord Noir. In more than 300 m2 our shop caters for groups. 10km from Sarlat, between the chateaux of Beynac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac and les Milandes. We have quality local prod...

Situated in the medieval town of Taulignan, the Silk Museum is founded on the genius of men who began industrialisation, particularly of the south eastern part of France. The amazing original machines on display trace the evolution of silk from the 17th century to the present day. The working mac...

An unmissable destination in Périgord Noir! This chateau has left its mark on the 20th Century, by its wonderful panorama over the Dordogne valley, by its Renaissance architecture and by its illustrious owner Joséphine Baker. Come and marvel at the exhibition within the chateau entirely devoted ...

The boat trip-restaurant is the ideal venue for your group celebrations and outings. To eat or just enjoy the cruise, the Hirondelle will adapt to your needs. We also do full day trips with other activities. Please contact us.

Once you are comfortably installed in the little train a passionate compere will help you explore the geology of this 100% natural volcano : from the larva boulders to the volcanic chimneys, passing by the lava flows… The industrial past of the Lemptégy Volcano is explained during your tour of ...

15 minutes away in Volvic discover another natural site, the Cave of the Stone House. Dive into the world of quarrymen at the start of the 20th Century for 1 hr. Volvic stone has been extracted from a larva seam from an underground gallery since the 13th Century. Let yourself be guided by the vo...

Village museum dominating the Combe de Savoie valley: discover the life, objects and trades of times past through 20 stone buildings. The Fireman 73 Museum presents the history of the fire soldiers from Napoleon to the Liberation. Open all year, 7/7. Tickets from 2-5pm and 10am-6pm July/Aug. Gro...