Enjoy St Valentine's Day in Strasbourg
Enjoy St Valentine's Day in Strasbourg...so easily
accessible from the UK by rail.
With its extraordinary heritage (classified by UNESCO), its
half-timbered houses, its picturesque alleyways and small squares, its canals
and bridges… Strasbourg is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities
in France.
Throughout the ages, it has attracted countless visitors,
and has been the backdrop to the romances of several famous people, including
Victor Hugo and Juliette Drouet, Honoré de Balzac and Eve Hanska, Goethe and
Frédérique Brion…
For the third year in a row, the European capital will
celebrate lovers with a programme that is simultaneously poetic,
cultural, glamorous, and slightly quirky!
Among the highlights of the ten-day event: festive,
delightfully retro evenings; gourmet tête-à-tête dinners; ephemeral
installations under the stars; exclusive concerts; unusual visits; unexpected
encounters… and many surprises!
A huge new feature this year: “Strasbourg mon amour” is
creating a “World Slow Dance Conservatory”, to return this ideal couples’ dance
to the high status it deserves!
Romance, attraction and something unique … For a
Valentine’s Day like none other, don’t miss “Strasbourg Mon Amour”!
Visit: www.strasbourg-monamour.eu
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Chamonix valley pays tribute to the Golden Age
The Chamonix Valley will be celebrating the 150th
Anniversary the year 1865 and the Golden Age of Mountaineering an intense
period of alpine exploration and conquest which was pioneered by the Victorian
mountaineers. Hence, next year’s celebrations will be particularly significant
for the UK market.
Next summer, between June and September, we will pay tribute
to the mountaineers, guides and artists of the Golden Age through a programme
of exhibitions, memorial climbs, events, films, conferences and book
publications. We will have the privilege of exhibiting the “treasures” of the
Alpine Club (the first club of its kind, founded in 1857) and other private
collections.
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Enjoy St Valentine's Day in Strasbourg
Enjoy St Valentine's Day in Strasbourg...so easily
accessible from the UK by rail.
With its extraordinary heritage (classified by UNESCO), its
half-timbered houses, its picturesque alleyways and small squares, its canals
and bridges… Strasbourg is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities
in France.
Throughout the ages, it has attracted countless visitors,
and has been the backdrop to the romances of several famous people, including
Victor Hugo and Juliette Drouet, Honoré de Balzac and Eve Hanska, Goethe and
Frédérique Brion…
For the third year in a row, the European capital will
celebrate lovers with a programme that is simultaneously poetic,
cultural, glamorous, and slightly quirky!
Among the highlights of the ten-day event: festive,
delightfully retro evenings; gourmet tête-à-tête dinners; ephemeral
installations under the stars; exclusive concerts; unusual visits; unexpected
encounters… and many surprises!
A huge new feature this year: “Strasbourg mon amour” is
creating a “World Slow Dance Conservatory”, to return this ideal couples’ dance
to the high status it deserves!
Romance, attraction and something unique … For a
Valentine’s Day like none other, don’t miss “Strasbourg Mon Amour”!
Visit: www.strasbourg-monamour.eu
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Chamonix valley pays tribute to the Golden Age
Memorial tourism
The year 2014 will see two major commemorative events in France: (1) the 100-year anniversary of the start of the First World War, and (2) the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
This so-called 'Memorial Tourism' offers the opportunity to experience heritage sites that contribute to the visitor's knowledge of the history and culture of a place. Fundamentally, Memorial Tourism has four key elements:
Some people question the validity of this form of tourism, but the counter-argument is that it enables visitors to understand history in a positive, if sometimes emotional way. In particular, there are four types of sites that are favoured as part of this approach:
1. Historical sites, where significant events occurred, such as Oradour-sur-Glane.
4. Educational sites, which seek to place history within a wider, more educational approach.
More information: http://connexionfrance.com/Memorial-tourists-visitors-First-World-Day-D-Day-Normandy-Christian-Mantei-15335-view-article.html.
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The year 2014 will see two major commemorative events in France: (1) the 100-year anniversary of the start of the First World War, and (2) the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
This so-called 'Memorial Tourism' offers the opportunity to experience heritage sites that contribute to the visitor's knowledge of the history and culture of a place. Fundamentally, Memorial Tourism has four key elements:
1. to bear witness to the events of the past
2. to explain the events, and put them in perspective
3. to encourage reflection by future generations
4. to encourage economic development of places that might otherwise lack significant tourist attractions
Some people question the validity of this form of tourism, but the counter-argument is that it enables visitors to understand history in a positive, if sometimes emotional way. In particular, there are four types of sites that are favoured as part of this approach:
1. Historical sites, where significant events occurred, such as Oradour-sur-Glane.
2. Commemorative sites, i.e. places dedicated to paying respects and remembering, e.g. the Somme Battlefield Memorials
3. Informative sites, that approach history from a specific angle, e.g. the Caen Memorial
4. Educational sites, which seek to place history within a wider, more educational approach.
More information: http://connexionfrance.com/Memorial-tourists-visitors-First-World-Day-D-Day-Normandy-Christian-Mantei-15335-view-article.html.
_________________________________________________________The 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
To mark the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the ensuing 100 days of the Battle of Normandy, from March to September, Normandy will be hosting an impressive calendar of special events including historical re-enactments, firework displays, military processions, concerts, exhibitions and much more. New museums are now open, existing museums are opening new exhibition spaces and GPS tours and downloadable apps have been developed to enhance the visitor experience.
2014 may be the last time that a significant number of veterans gather in Normandy and thus, the last time that 21st century children have the opportunity to touch living history and hear first-hand accounts of the immeasurable courage and heroism of these men.
The official commemoration ceremony of 6th June will take place at Sword beach in Ouistreham. This event will be reserved for veterans and heads of state. More information here: the70th-normandy.com
Highlights from the special events calendar include:
- June 2nd - 4th, The Freedom Tattoo, Saint-Lô
- June 6th, Concert for Peace, Sainte-Mère-Église
- June 7th, Giant picnic on Omaha beach, Siant-Laurent-sur-Mer
- June 8th, Parachute show in La Fière near to Sainte-Mère-Église
- June 28th, Liberation Ball - 40s meal and dance, Fermanville
- July 12th - 13th, Freedom Celebrated, festival, dance and firework display, Bolleville
Many events are still being confirmed so check the dedicated website for more information: the70th-normandy.com
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