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IN THE HEART OF THE PYRÉNÉES ORIENTALES

When we visit France , particularly our regions and territories, we are always delighted to meet the men and women who live there , through their beautifully preserved

cultural and heritage , witnesses to our own histories completed by landscapes where

magical and enchanting colors often appear at daybreak which accompany the fauna

and flora and nothing like that a getaway in the department of PYRENEES ORIENTALES with its attractions incorporating all that nature has to offer that is most noble.

7th tourist d estination in France and country of Catalan tradition comprising an area of 4116 km2 for a population of 492,964 inhabitants with its capital PERPIGNAN and covering both the sea by its Mediterranean facade, the mountains by the Pyrenees chain and the plains, sometimes earning it the nickname of "Pearl of Occitania" the Department of PYRENEES ORIENTALES is a territory backed by the Spanish border located in the south of France in OCCITANIE region

and located at controlled distances from others French departments in parallel with neighboring European countries, taking into account the quality of its road, air and rail infrastructures with a varied and multiple configuration integrating welcoming and easily accessible places and natural spaces embellished with holiday villages, hotels, rural lodgings, guest houses, campsites or substantial mountain chalets, all well adapted for stays throughout the year whether individually,

in a group or with the family, which can be found in particular along the coast which, in addition to a significant level of sunshine, has 40 kilometres of radiant fine sand beaches, completed over 20 kilometers of charming rocky coves that we

come across in particular at Saint Cyprien, Port Barcarès, Le Canet In Roussillon or Port Vendres and which delight

young and old alike to discover the Marine Nature Reserve Cerberes Banyuls in addition to the practice of water sports

for winsurfing or diving enthusiasts underwater as well as sea trips allowing the discovery of the Gulf of Lion Marine

Natural Park for fans of local leisure activities, beautiful hikes on foot or by mountain bike along the coastal paths that we enjoy exploring on nearby routes from Argeles Sur Mer , Banyuls sur Mer or Rivesaltes. This majestic territory is also expressed in its mountain ranges that we enjoy discovering in all seasons and according to activities chosen as in The

Canigo Massif, a true emblem of Catalan identity and classified as a major site in France culminating at 2784.66 meters above sea level which is impressive due to its size also including 3 GR crossing the Massif for 200 and 500 kilometers of marked trails and tracks completed by 5 mountain refuges adapted for the hikers and fans of wide open spaces before

returning to the Albéres Massif which is a natural site protected with the Massane annex nature reserve and then cross

the Corbières Regional Natural Fenouilledes Park which, over more than 179 000 hectares, also has the particularity of creating a link between the mountains and the sea and which offers visitors breathtaking landscapes adorned with peaks

cliffs and gorges such as those of Orbieuas well as superb viewpoints complemented by rich and diverse flora and fauna such as, for example, Mediterranean birds of prey in parallel with the advantage of the GR 10 or the great crossing of

the Mediterranean the Atlantic connecting Banyuls Sur Mer to Hendaye offering lovers of walking and long steep hikes sideal sporting conditions that are also found at Regional Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees who, with its 6 classified

natural sites and its 7 nature reserves like that of the Vallée D'Eyne, is a pure marvel. A sporting territory per excellence, THE PYRENEES ORIENTALES are also a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts, whether they are fans of of downhill

skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, free-riding or snowkiting and the 7 Ski Resorts of Catalanes Snows located between

1500 and 2700 meters above sea level which extend from the Haut Conflent,La Cerdagne and Capcir are functional and

very popular in terms of equipment and ease of access.

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As Close As Possible To Nature In Its Pure State

Featuring radiant landscapes where beautiful,magical and enchanting great colors emerge at sunrise that delight nature lovers, The PYRENEES ORIENTALES have also been involved for many years in an approach of sustainable development

in good balance with the values of eco-tourism that we are also found in its lands and its plains,particularly admiring its

peach and apricot orchards in Spring,like the long of its hills decorated with olive trees, thyme and also rosemary before discovering the large dams, the irrigation canals and their functions, its 60 lakes including those of Vinça, Puyvalador or

Lanoux and its 1316 kilometers of rivers divided by fish category which delight fishing enthusiasts before exploring its

many well-maintained paths suitable for hiking or horse riding alongside its 9 greenways dedicated to cycling tourism, such as the one connecting Le Boulou in Arles Sur Tech or its 88 mountain bike circuits including those of Cerdagne or

Montesquieu The Alberes as well as the 5 well-known thermal spas resorts and the natural hot springs. This welcoming territory that we never tire of discovering also has an architectural heritage and beautifully preserved cultural witness

to our history that we encounter at PERPIGNAN Art Deco city which has several "1930s" neighborhoods before strolling

through villages such as Castelnou, Villefranche De Conflent, Eus, Olette-Evol which are delightful with their little streets

dotted with brightly colored flowers complemented by typical Art Craft shops and jewelry stores to mosaics,art galleries, pottery and ceramics, you can admire and also discover the famous talents and know-how of men and women who are

passionate about their professions often inherited from the ancestral traditions before admiring the Catalan landscapes

aboard the Yellow Train and this throughout the year numerous traditional festivals such as those of Aplecs, Sardanes and Cobles alongside others cultural, artistic or great musical attractions. Stay in the PYRENEES ORIENTALES , it is also

discover its gastronomic heritage and enjoy the great pleasures of the table in addition to the fact that we are in a region

renowned for its gastronomy which can be enjoyed in good restaurants as well as in the many local producers of good

local products that we come across in their shops or at markets like those of Collioure or Saint Genis Des Fontaines and

who are happy to introduce you to and let you taste some local specialities such as Catalan Sausage,Mountain Ham,not

forgetting the Famous Rosquilles which are delicious soft biscuits like Cargolada or Picolat bowls and for Wine Tourism

lovers and good wines, nothing like crisscrossing the Roussillon Wine Road which will allow you to appreciate between

land and sea of very delicious wines which are of controlled designation of origin (AOP) whether they are dry wines or

Natural sweet wines. This territory is fascinating and surprising because it delights both great nature, sports and leisure

enthusiasts in large natural spaces as close as possible to nature in its purest state, history enthusiasts both its heritage

and its past are rich and diverse and artists in love with colors and their varieties expressed as well as in broad daylight

as at sunrise or at sunset on its plains ,its villages ,its harmonious coast and its majestic mountains and imprinted with

emotions that make the PYRENEES ORIENTALES an ideal and unforgettable holiday destination.

Report: Gabriel PAGE

Photos Credit: Gabriel PAGE / Getty Images

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Claire, before coming to your internship in Australia, can you, in a few words, introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Claire, I'm 21 years old and before leaving for Australia-I feel like I'm talking about another life-I was in second year

Master of Political Science of Europe at the Faculty of Law of Nantes. I always am in fact, since my internship is part of

My studies. I am not a lawyer by training: after a bac S, I did three years of preparatory class B / L Letters and social sciences.

ciales, then I joined the MASTER 1 European and international studies - Europe and the world in Nantes (UFR history).

Last year, I decided to change my course: I was lucky to be able to go directly to M2 sciences po and I have

Anyway, always trying to give an international dimension to my career, especially through languages and some experiences.

those long abroad. In the second, I participated in the Franco-German Brigitte Sauzay program, which allows young people to

ninth or second to leave three months in the family of a correspondent in total immersion in the culture of

host country. Last year I returned to Germany for 4 months as part of the Erasmus program. It is also for

that I was a volunteer then secretary of the local section of the ESN association, Erasmus Student Network who welcome and integrate

manage foreign students to local life and promote student mobility. Unfortunately, I had to pass it on when

I left for Australia, when I had occupied this post only a few months. Besides, I invite your young readers attracted

by foreigners to participate in ESN events: multilingual cafes, foreign cinema, themed dinners, basketball matches with

also evenings, there is something for everyone! But leaving was worth it in any case.

It's been 4 months now since you landed in Australia, 17000 kilometers from Nantes South literally at the other end of the

world and why did you choose Australia?

My master leaves us the possibility of doing an internship in the second semester and an embassy internship was one of my

ideas. I therefore regularly consulted the BIEP, the interministerial public employment bank, which posts internship offers

of the MEAE. When I saw that the French Embassy in Australia offered an internship at the Chancellery to follow up on

climate and environment issues which are subjects that interest me, I jumped at the opportunity and I did not hesitate long

before sending my application. I had never thought of as my next travel destination but the offer seemed

A few weeks later, I got an interview and the next day, I was selected to go to Australia! I am

I was chosen not to shout in full course on the European women's lobbies ... So here I am in Canberra for an internship

6 months at the French Embassy and for now, the dream keeps its promises.

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THE ACADIE: A STORY AND MEN

Mainly located in Canada, the United States and western France, the

Acadian communities carry out actions intended to promote and perpetuate

Acadian culture and roots

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