In 2010, the Christmas Circus will celebrate its 35th birthday ! Since 1975, the Christmas Circus has become over the years a truly regional institution. [ Read more ]
Archive for the keyword ‘Aquitaine’
1/12/09
The town of Pau brings digital cultures forward with the Accès(s).09 Festival
For the ninth anniversary of this nationaly renowned digital arts festival, the “accès(s)” electronic cultures” festival is betting on time, diversity and geographical dispersion in the town of Pau as well as in the area of Bordeaux (Gironde region), until December 25, 2009. [ Read more ]
17/07/09
Aquitaine – The Bay of Arcachon’s Treasures, between sea and sand dunes
Located in the Landes de Gascogne area, in the Gironde region, in front of the Atlantic ocean, the bay of Arcachon has amazingly beautiful landscapes to offer. Of a triangular shape, the bay is more than 80km long with fine sand beaches and dunes. The highest point is called Dune du Pyla (104m). On top of it you will enjoy a nice view of the lagoon-coloured sea as well as the Landes forest.
The change of scenery carries on in the bay of Arcachon with a small island located right in the middle of it: Bird Island (l’Île aux Oiseaux). [ Read more ]
13/07/09
Ferias of Southern France
Originally coming from Spain, ferias area deeply rooted tradition in some town of southern France. The most famous ones are the ferias from Bayonne, Dax, Mont-de-Marsan and also Nîmes.
Ferias of Bayonne, from July 29 to August 2
The town of Bayonne would not be the same without its famous August celebrations. They start the first Wednesday evening of August at 10pm. From then on until the following Sunday, for five entire days the whole town wears white clothes with a red scarf and falls into joy and happiness. [ Read more ]
