Category: France
🇫🇷 Zuydcoote – National Necropolis
Not far from Fort des Dunes, I take the opportunity to visit the Zuydcoote National Necropolis, a place of remembrance and contemplation. Built near the dunes and the North Sea, the Necropolis is a place full of history where thousands of soldiers who fell during several world conflicts, in particular the First World War (1914-1918)…
🇫🇷 Leffrinckoucke – Fort of the dunes
I am now visiting the “Fort des Dunes” located in Leffrinckoucke, between Bray-Dunes and Dunkirk. This visit is a dive into the heart of the history of the Fort des Dunes, a place of remembrance of the Second World War. This structure was part of the Maginot Line and was used during the Battle of…
🇫🇷 Bray-Dunes
Today, great morning on the beach of Bray-Dunes, we feel a bit like we are at the end of the world. The landscape is magnificent, the beach is constantly changing, each gust of wind “draws” ephemeral banks of water, nothing remains fixed. It is the perfect place for water sports as well as for horse…
🇫🇷 Bray-Dunes
2nd day in Bray-Dunes, we have lunch in the Restaurant La Voile Bleue (my favorite by far here): fresh and au gratin Dunkirk oysters, a iodized delight to savor without moderation, then a real feast of the sea composed of fish, seafood and tasty mash. Then, a good Maroilles cheese typical of the north bought…
🇫🇷 Bray-Dunes
Continuation of the day in Bray-Dunes, we continue to visit the Bunkers of the Second World War present on the Beach of Bray-Dunes. Here it is the North, the beaches are magnificent and gigantic, the tide rises quickly. Then for the evening meal, obligatory appointment in the best chip shops of the City, Chez Agnes…
🇫🇷 Reims – Match Reims – FC Metz
We go by bus to see the FC Metz match in Reims. Lunch break at “Le Delko” in the city of “51520 La Veuve”, very good restaurant with local specialties. Then FC Metz match at the Stade de Reims. Goal by Oumar Diakité in the 3rd minute for Reims, before Arthur Atta equalized in the…
🇫🇷 Metz – Match FC Metz – Clermont
This afternoon I attend the 25th Day of Ligue 1, FC Metz against Clermont Foot. Metz starts well the match and gets several chances, then scores in the 33rd minute of play with the inevitable Georges Mikautadze, on Penalty. Final score 1-0. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia57.fr : Blog Voyages…
🇫🇷 Freyming-Merlebach – Sainte-Fontaine City
Visit of the City of Sainte-Fontaine in Freyming-Merlebach on March 3, 2024, and the Forest next door. We dive into the fascinating remains of an industrial past deeply embedded in the region. Relics of Miners are discovered: Miner’s lamp, Piece of coal, Frame representing the Pererimhoff well, red brick factory… View this post on Instagram…
🇫🇷 Forbach – Schlossberg
On this February 24, 2024, a short stroll at the Parc du Château du Schlossberg in Forbach. Located on the heights of Forbach, in Moselle, the Parc du Château du Schlossberg is a very pleasant place for locals and tourists passing through. The park seduces with its shaded paths, its architectural heritage and its many…
🇫🇷 Metz – Match FC Metz – Olympique Lyonnais
23rd day of Ligue 1. FC Metz welcomes Olympique Lyonnais today at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. The Grenats open the scoring in the 13th minute thanks to the “King” Georges Mikautadze, but Lyon equalizes just before the end of the first half thanks to a goal from Alexandre Lacazette (45th + 1), then takes the lead…