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Business cooperatives (CAEs)? A different approach to entrepreneurship in France
Among the wide range of options available for starting a business, wage portage through an activity and employment co-operative (CAE) is a solution for those who wish to combine running a business with being an employee in France.

Saugues and natural swimming in the Haut-Allier Gorges
At the gateway to the Haut-Allier Gorges, Saugues – the historic capital of the Margeride region and a legendary stop on the Way of St James – harbours a little-known gem: Auvergne’s first organic swimming spot. With its legendary heritage, chlorine-free filtered water and a wild river to explore, this small town in the Haute-Loire…

Rendez-vous in France
Welcome to the annual Rendez-vous in the Gardens, a springtime event to discover places in bloom, wooded parks and green spaces in every region of France.

EcoThau shuttle boat, from Balaruc-les-Bains to Sète
To travel between Balaruc-les-Bains and Sète on the Etang de Thau, the 12 seater EcoThau shuttle boat is available from late spring to early autumn.

The ports of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône for river and nautical tourism
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a French commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The town is ideally located at the mouth of the Rhône River, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Its strategic position makes it an ideal location for river and sea tourism.

The Saint-Dié-des-Vosges International Geography Festival
Every early autumn, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is transformed into an open-air university: a free festival that brings together nearly 40,000 participants, researchers, authors and the curious, to explore the world through maps, ideas and terrain.

Fête de la Science in France : programme and events by region
The Fête de la Science is a national event organised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.Every year in early autumn, this scientific celebration takes place throughout France,internationally and in the French overseas departments and territories.

52 weekend cycling itineraries in France
There are 52 cycling routes throughout France, inviting you to explore the coastline, countryside and valleys in one or two days. The Michelin Weekends by Bike guide describes the routes, practical information and good addresses.

Vélopartage, bike sharing in Geneva
Today, VéloPartage in Geneva is one of the leading soft mobility solutions, offering a self-service bicycle and electric bike service with more than 600 stations throughout the canton. Here’s a closer look at VéloPartage.