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Savoir-faire that is recognised Île de Ré - La Rochelle
as part of the UNESCO world heritage Base Camp

From cognac to porcelain, Basque berets and rugs, the creativity of the region is illustrated in for Georgia
the quality of its artisanal products. Limoges, for instance, has been given the title ‘UNESCO The Georgian team is in for a treat! The île de Ré (Isle of Ré) is a
creative city’ thanks to its porcelain and ceramics, while Aubusson has made a name for dream for those looking to recharge their batteries by the sea.
itself internationally in the art of rug-making. To deepen your knowledge and discover other Discover the Île de Ré - La Rochelle
wonders, the Tèrra Aventura app, the unprecedented treasure hunt of Nouvelle-Aquitaine,
offers itineraries looking at the area’s unrivalled know-how. For a full culinary immersion,
indulge in some Marennes d’Oléron oysters, Espelette peppers, Bayonne ham, Limousin
beef, Agen prunes or Périgord nuts. Libourne

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for Romania

The Romanian team will be hosted by Libourne,
Remarkable, one-of-a-kind sites its bastide and its heritage!
Discover Libourne

The city centre of Bordeaux is the biggest urban
area classified as a UNESCO world heritage site ; Lormont
the Darwin area, on the right bank, is also classified
as such a site. On the rest of the region’s territory, Base Camp
you can discover a very wide range of museums for Fiji
and permanent exhibitions, along with a host of
must-see historic sites recognised by UNESCO, such The Fiji team will be well received in Lormont!
as the Lascaux caves and the Gallo-Roman ruins in
Saintes. Discover Lormont
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A getaway on land, at sea or in the sky

The region’s varied territories offer a host of activities in the great outdoors : skiing in the Py-
renees, golf and surfing on the Basque coast, canoeing in the Marais Poitevin natural park
or in the Dordogne Valley, cycling on the Vélodyssée or hiking, or perhaps some horse-ri-
ding on the route d’Artagnan. Finally, for those looking for some quiet contemplation of the
night sky, the Millevaches Regional National Park has been given the label of a ‘Dark-sky
preserve’. More info

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