Press release from the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour
The third and last week of Spring MET I 2020 is underway
and on Wednesday it was time for the Young Horse Finals presented by Kingsland.
Guillaume Foutrier and Pornic de Bornival Z (Peppermill x Flipper d'Elle*HN) won the 1.15m final for 5-year-olds with a double clear result in a time of 34.51 seconds
A total of nine horse-and-rider combinations cleared the first round
Second place went to Derin Demirsoy (TUR) and Faline des Chaines (Contendro x Cento) with a time of 35.58
while Charlotte Spaas Levallois (FRA) and Bad Boy des Hurlevents Z (Boyfriend du Seigneur x Ogano Sitte) took the third spot with a time of 37.04. Diana Marsá Lafarge (ESP) and Sisko Demiralia (breeding unknown) placed fourth
while Denise Wilson (USA) with Pele Van Vlieringen (Ligie's Goldstar V.V x Lys de Darmen) took the fifth spot
the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour has introduced a MET Young Horse Champions Trophy which is presented to the best young horse of each age group
Points were given out throughout the three weeks of competition during Spring MET I
Derin Demirsoy's Faline des Chaines – that placed second in the final – was presented with the trophy
"This is her first international show. She is probably one of the smartest horses I have ever ridden," Demirsoy said about his lovely grey mare
I am very lucky to have her and to have the opportunity to build her up to the great future that awaits
I believe there is nothing she can't do – she even has a heart on her face
was happy to see the young horses being rewarded in a new way
"The MET Young Horse Champions Trophy is great
which I think is very important in the modern-day sport
it is more about consistency than one-night wonders
Everyone in the team here does a great job
It is a great place to be and I would like to thank everyone who makes this all possible," Demirsoy said.
ten pairs out of the 34 that started in the first round jumped clear and joined the deciding jump-off
In the end it was Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Expresso Minotier (Tsunami de Hus x breeding unknown) that took home the win with a double clear result in 30.44 seconds. Maxime Harmonies (BEL) and Tiara du Cache Pot Z (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Nabab de Reve) took the runner-up position with a time of 32.96
while Marie Demonte (FRA) and Eau Vive de Belliard (Upsilon x Diamant de Semilly) placed third after stopping the clocks on 34.79. Miklos Tassilo Csillaghy (AUT) and Virgola Saura (Babalou de Ligny x Olympique London) took the fourth place
while Virginie Thonon (BEL) and Je Maintiendrai (I'm Special de Muze x Comme Il Faut) placed fifth
The MET Young Horse Champions Trophy in the 6-year-old category went to Guillaume Foutrier's Elena Hope (Kannan*Gfe x Quick Star).
twelve of them clearing the first round over a course set to 1.40m and joining the jump-off. Adam Grzegorzewski (POL) and Issem (Quality Time TN x Clinton) set the standard high early on
with Grzegorzewski taking full use of Issem's huge canter and leaving strides out all over the course
A double clear result in 34.43 seconds guaranteed them the win
"Issem has a huge stride and today's jump-off course was all about cantering
so for me it was perfect," the happy winner said afterwards.
Alex Duffy (IRL) and MEC Look At Me (Luidam x Armstrong 11) were able to slot in between Grzegorzewski and his second horse for the jump-off – Stakata (Stanley x Embassy I )
Duffy took the runner-up position – pushing Grzegorzewski on Stakata to third
I think they are the best horses I have for this year," the Polish rider smiled.
"I am happy they are performing well and they have learned a lot here
but I think I will start coming every year now
I am happy to see the best riders of the world here
and for my horses – that just turned seven
and are doing their first show as 7-year-olds
it is a great place to get them going," Grzegorzewski said.
Neri Pieraccioni (ITA) and Nepal S (Kannan x Toulon) took the fourth place
while fifth went to Jonna Ekberg (SWE) and Noblesse du Palis (Baltic VDL x Indorado).
In the 7-year-old category, Adam Grzegorzewski's Stakata won the MET Young Horse Champions Trophy
this is a super initiative," Grzegorzewski concluded
Spring MET I continues until Sunday 2nd of February
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Last year, tiny white pellets of plastic began washing up on beaches in France and Spain
The round beads measure less than 1.5mm and are known as “mermaid tears”. Officially they are called industrial plastic granules (IPG) and are melted down to make everyday plastic objects
Their small size makes them incredibly difficult to clean up despite the best efforts of volunteers
Several waves of these plastic pellets have polluted Brittany’s beaches over the last two months. In December they were found in Finistère, then Sables d’Olonne and most recently in Pornic. Winter winds and water currents have brought more and more plastic to the shore
On Saturday (21 January) Ecological Transition Minister Christophe Béchu announced that the French government was taking legal action over this “environmental nightmare”
No one knows exactly where the pellets are coming from
Officials have tested samples but the results have not yet been released
NGOs and environmentalists involved in cleaning up this plastic pollution, such as the Surfrider Foundation, have their theories. They believe the “mermaid tears” may have come from shipping containers that fell into the Atlantic Ocean
“It could very well be that one or more loaded containers of plastic pellets have been lost in the North Atlantic and are spilling their cargo on adjacent beaches or released from a container already lost some time ago,” says Cristina Barreau
Surfrider's microplastics research officer
The legal complaint is being launched “against x” - persons unknown - but officials say it is impossible to fully identify the origin of these plastic pellets
The Surfrider Foundation says prosecutors now have to start the "long and fastidious" process of working out who is guilty
the Surfrider Foundation organised a day of action across beaches in France
They estimate that hundreds of thousands of the white plastic beads have so far washed up
In December at Tréguennec in Finistère, volunteers collected more than 80,000 pellets from the beach in less than an hour. An estimated 160,000 tonnes of these tiny beads are “lost” every year during the production processes in the European Union alone
The Surfrider Foundation says the industry needs to take action and responsibility for this plastic pollution. French anti-waste and circular economy laws already mean producers have to take measures to stop the pellets from escaping into nature - but they don’t apply outside of the country’s territory
The NGO is calling for strong European regulations to put an end to this pollution
It says the EU needs to reduce plastic production with quantified targets and strict deadlines
Cleaning up spills like this once they have happened is practically unachievable meaning prevention is key
In January, the mayor of Pornic, Jean-Michel Brard and mayor of Sables d’Olonne, Yannick Moreau, as well as the president of the Pays de Loire region, Christelle Morançais, filed legal complaints over this plastic pollution
NGOs and volunteers for highlighting bad industrial practices that lead to pollution like this
we have decided to file a complaint,” he announced on Twitter
FIJI Water Flying Fijians have settled well at their team base camp in Pornic
France ahead of the test match against the Les Bleus on Sunday
Head Coach Simon Raiwalui said they received a warm welcome from the fans in Pornic during their first training run on Sunday morning
After four days of traveling in two different groups
the whole team gathered and had their full training run today
Raiwalui said “We really had a good run today and the boys are in good form
it has been a big traveling week for Flying Fijians but it’s always great to come together and prepare for the test match on Sunday.”
He further added that the coaches have planned the week in such a way that the Flying Fijians will be ready to take on the French this weekend
“It will be a specific week in terms of our preparation but we are really happy with the way we have been performing,” said Raiwalui
which is around four hour’s train ride from Paris has been catching a lot of attention
The Fijian flags have been flying high everywhere and the fans have welcomed the FIJI Water Flying Fijians with open hands
Raiwalui said “It is a great little town and I think France is unique in terms of their connection with the Fijians as we have a lot of Fijian players playing in different clubs around France
We had a lot of interest from the public and the boys were very happy to see the France-based Fijian fans.”
FIJI Water Flying Fijians versus France match is expected to be a mouth-watering battle as both teams will be taking a physical approach in order to win the game
“It’s a huge game for us as France have been playing really good rugby and while World Cup is at home there is a lot of interest in rugby here and in the French team who are always a tough opponent to beat,” said Raiwalui
FIJI Water Flying Fijians face France at 7am on Sunday
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It's difficult to tear yourself away from lively Nantes but thanks to its centrally located railway station
prehistoric art and enchanting islands in under two hours – and without ever getting behind a steering wheel
If you do have a car, or better still a bicycle, the vineyards that surround quirky Nantes are visitable on a self-guided tour, too. There’s plenty of detailed information available on how to do that.
Here are the six best day trips from Nantes
Noirmoutier also has an expansive nature reserve
It draws birders and scientists from around the world but its flat
3.2km-long (2 miles) path is great for families too
Visit in late spring to try the island’s other claim to culinary glory: the rare Bonnotte potato
This walnut-sized luxury is the world's most expensive spud and costs $600 a kilo
Stick with Noirmoutier salt as a souvenir instead
How to get to Noirmoutier from Nantes: "Ligne 13" buses go directly to Noirmoutier Gare Routière from the ALEOP bus station behind Gare de Nantes Sud. Driving takes around the same amount of time and you don’t have to traverse the Passage du Gois. If driving over the Passage du Gois, do not rely on your GPS. Check up-to-date tidal information on the Île de Noirmoutier website before crossing
Arrive early in Pornic to snag a warm baguette and then take an exhilarating seaside stroll along the rocky Jade Coast
past historic wooden fishing huts and shell-studded hideaway beaches
a stone funerary monument tucked away behind the houses on the hill behind the town center
How to get to Pornic from Nantes: Trains to Pornic depart from Gare de Nantes
Popular with Parisians thanks to a straight-shot TGV train
low-key Le Croisic is a stylish destination near the end of the Guérande peninsula
Sightsee from your seat as the train whizzes past subtly-colored salt pans and wild marshes that teem with seabirds
This chic Breton port town became prosperous in the 1700s
weaving in and out of its small shops is a delight
You’ll have no trouble finding a tasty meal of fresh-caught fish for lunch
But head to Le Criée for lunch where skillful chefs make the most of the daily fish market
Walk off your food with an amble along the wide
seaweed-strewn sandy beach or edge along the narrow stone jetty that stretches for half a mile (858 meters) into the sea
Its 19th-century Tréhic lighthouse has knockout views of the coast
How to get to Le Croisic from Nantes: Direct trains to Le Croisic depart from Gare de Nantes
Travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes round trip to a full-day excursion depending on choices
Two cruises glide down the Loire Estuary from Nantes that both take in the city's maritime past and its industrial landscape: a 90-minute Croisiere Escapade en Loire trip and the three-hour Estuaire Nantes trip to Saint-Nazaire
Floating past a bucolic riverbank flecked with dazzling white egrets and working farmlands
both cruises pass some permanent art installations – these include a full-size house tilting in the river and bronze animals dangling from tree branches
How to get to the Loire River Estuary from Nantes: Take Tram Line 1 to the Gare Maritime stop
Cruises depart from Quai Ernest Renaud at the Gare Maritime and booking is essential
The short cruise returns to Quai Ernest Renaud
either travel back along the river or take the train from Gare Saint-Nazaire
Lined with 15th-century half-timbered buildings, the walled town of Vannes on the Golf de Morbihan is an authentic medieval port. Time it right and you can enjoy an affordable lunch beside the city walls overlooking the marina
Or head to the city ramparts for majestic views and elegant gardens
a celebrated market fills the Place des Lices selling enticing temptations like tourtière aux pommes (a flaky apple pastry spritzed with Armagnac)
If you have time, try to coordinate a visit to the Cairn de Gavrinis, a 45-minute bus ride from Vannes. Short boat tours whisk visitors to this large Neolithic monument with sophisticated and enigmatic carvings that go back some 6000 years
How to get to Vannes from Nantes: Direct trains to Vannes go from Gare de Nantes
It's a 20-minute walk to the historic center
buses outside the station head to the Port
take Bus 23 from the Vannes Gare Routiere SNCF across the road from the train station to Larmor-Baden Centre
It's a 10-minute walk to Larmor-Baden port
It can be enough to take the short train ride to Clisson
to forget the modern world for a while by standing on the Pont de la Vallée bridge and watching the Sèvre Nantaise river rush by
But this little village packs in so many more surprises
Wander through the acres of artfully landscaped gardens at the vast Domaine de la Garenne Lemot
a dreamy early 19th-century Tuscan-style villa
grab a sandwich in or around the 14th-century covered marketplace
Clisson’s reputedly haunted 13th-century chateau has seen more than its share of blood-soaked turmoil over the centuries, and it’s well worth a visit. If you love head-banging rock, plan ahead for Hellfest, a massive four-day summer music festival that brings top heavy metal bands and hundreds of thousands of devoted fans to this idyllic town annually.
How to get to Clisson from Nantes: A direct TER train runs from Gare de Nantes to Clisson. It is then a short walk to town.
The Storm Kirk that swept across France on Thursday killed one in the southern part of the country
particularly in the north-central department of Seine-et-Marne
according to the weather authority Meteo France
The storm overturned boats in the town of Sete in the Mediterranean part of the country
Over 65,000 houses were deprived of electricity
heavy rains flooded several towns across the country
and railway traffic was disrupted in five regions
A driver on the wheel drifted in the flood in the western town of Pornic
the driver remains in a critical condition
Paris was also affected by the heavy rains
and the Seine River that crosses the French capital reached 2.72 meters high (8.9 feet) and is likely to keep increasing
Brittany beaches polluted by waves of beads believed to be from shipping containers lost in Atlantic
The French government is taking legal action over an “environmental nightmare” caused by waves of tiny plastic beads washing up on its Atlantic coastline
The white pellets the size of grains of rice
have been appearing on beaches ranging from Brittany to locations in Spain for the last year
They are believed to have come from shipping containers lost in the Atlantic Ocean
dozens of volunteers turned up at the weekend to sift through sand at Pornic in the department of Loire-Atlantique to collect some of the beads
formally called industrial plastic granules (IPG)
Environmental activists admit it is a hopeless task
“It’s more symbolic than anything else: I don’t think we’re going to pick up the whole container,” said Annick
a retiree who had filled the bottom of a yoghurt pot with a few dozen pellets
said: “I wanted to pick them up but it’s endless
View image in fullscreenThe industrial plastic granules are known as mermaids’ tears. Photograph: Loïc Venance/AFP/Getty ImagesLionel Cheylus, a spokesperson for the Surfrider Foundation Europe
the campaign group that organised the clean-up operation
said: “These pellets are often lost [off the French coast] but I’ve never known it this bad.” Surfrider estimates that every year about 160,000 tonnes of the beads are lost in the EU and 230,000 tonnes are lost worldwide
said: “The beads are so small that we can’t do anything about them
but it’s just a drop in the ocean.” He said the plastic would break down into nanoparticles and be ingested by fish
said he had filed a legal complaint along with two other politicians in the area – Yannick Moreau
and the president of the Pays de la Loire region
officials say it is impossible to identify the origin of the beads
said the pellets were an “environmental nightmare” and that the government would also be taking legal action “against x” [persons unknown]
“The state stands with the associations,” Béchu said
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The problem is not a recent one. In 2018, the Cornish Plastic Pollution Coalition raised the alarm about the impact of what it called “bio-bead pollution” on local waterways
This article was amended on 25 January 2023 to name Loire-Atlantique among jurisdictions affected
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Famed for its beautiful chateaux and rolling vineyards
the Loire-Atlantique is a picturesque department in the Pays de la Loire region of western France
It’s home to the country’s sixth-largest city
which was once a prolific ship-building port due to its prime Atlantic estuary location.
Since the shipyards closed in the late Eighties
Nantes has rapidly reinvented itself as a bustling hub for creativity and culture
Read on to find out what this forward-thinking city and its surrounding area has to offer…
In 2011, Le Voyage a Nantes was launched to drive tourism to the region through a permanent trail that takes visitors on a unique journey of art and culture
The ‘green line’ – a literal 12-mile (20km) green line that’s found on pavements throughout the city – consists of 60 stops and guides its followers between more than 100 works of art and historic landmarks.
you’ll find the historic Bouffay district
lively bars and the elaborate Gothic cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Nantes became the first and only French city to be awarded the European Green Capital title and it has plenty of urban green spaces to explore
who has created a thriving garden across the private walkway of Passage Bouchaud
The Passage Pommeraye in the western Graslin district is a must-visit
The grand arcade entwines exquisite boutiques and patisseries with 19th-century architecture across three levels
the grand chateau houses the Musee d’histoire de Nantes
perhaps the most poignant area of the museum is one dedicated to Nantes’ prolific role in the slave trade
yet not afraid to look its troubled history squarely in the eye
visitors have the opportunity to learn of the atrocious conditions that African captives were forced to endure during the three-month Atlantic crossing to America
the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery pays tribute to victims of slavery across the world
and is the largest memorial of its kind in the world.
Since the collapse of the shipyards in 1987
Ile de Nantes has become one of Europe’s major urban projects
The 337-hectare stretch of land situated on the Loire River is a bustling hub
READ MORE: 9 places not to miss in Hauts-de-France
this canteen-style wine bar and restaurant in the Bouffay district focuses on seasonal cuisine from local producers
well-balanced dishes served in a laid-back
Sain’s floor plan may be modest but its gastronomical prowess is mighty
so be sure to reserve a table to avoid disappointment.
Just an hour by train or car from Nantes lies the picturesque fishing village of Pornic
The coastal town was once home to a thriving sardine trade until the 1960s and is now a hotspot for tourists
who are drawn in by its artisan boutiques and scenic harbour vistas
Its crowning jewel is the storybook castle that overlooks the bay
the ancient chateau is often dubbed the Bluebeard castle
as it was once owned by notorious Breton nobleman and prolific child serial killer Gilles de Rai
who is said to have partly inspired Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard folk story
Pornic castle tours can be booked at the tourist office
famed for its delicious range of products packed with fresh strawberries including jams
you’ll spot a host of beautiful holiday homes at Gourmalon
once owned by the Parisian bourgeoisie seeking to escape the summer heat and bathe in the reputedly healing coastal waters of the Jade Coast
the houses at Gourmalon are still mostly holiday residences and can be admired while taking the winding coastal trail
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head up the spiral staircase that leads to a chic cocktail bar
or check out the private games room – complete with gold and silver table football – or step onto the rooftop terrace
It's the perfect place to watch the sun go down
The Alliance Pornic Hotel Thalasso & Spa is the ideal location for a little R&R
Perched on a sheltered cove overlooking La Source beach
the Thalasso de Pornic is situated in another of the town's former casino buildings
The Thalasso opened in 1990 and is dedicated to harnessing the cleansing and revitalising properties of the seawater – something which has been drawing visitors to Pornic since the Victorian era
The day spa offers an extensive range of treatments that promote wellness and relaxation
from massages to hot seawater therapies.
Day spa-goers can also unwind in the expansive aquatic area
with a selection of bubbling pools and jets ready to soothe every muscle
Take your favourite book to the sun terrace overlooking the beach
head to La Source d’Alliance restaurant for balanced dishes prepared with fresh
local products and featuring breathtaking ocean views from its vast bay windows
If you can’t bring yourself to leave
so plump for a stay to fully recharge your batteries.
Situated at the confluence of the Sevre and Maine rivers is Chateau du Coing. The historic estate is one of the region's finest
built between the 15th and 19th centuries in the beautiful Italianate style
The vineyard stretches for 50 hectares and the microclimate that results from the chateau’s unique river location brings great minerality and freshness to its wines
Try them for yourself in one of Chateau du Coing’s wine and cheese pairing events or country dinners
If you’re looking for a greener way to visit the chateau, why not follow the river Sevre and approach by water? Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards can be rented at CKV
which is an hour's leisurely paddle away at Vertou
Nantes is around a one-hour flight from London airports
or can be accessed via the Eurostar from London
with an onward cross-country train from Paris Montparnasse train station
Getting around Nantes is easy on foot or by bike
A Pass Nantes can be purchased from around €26 per adult for a 24-hour period
72-hour and seven-day options also available
The pass can be used on all public transport services
including the easy-to-navigate tram system in Nantes
as well as in Saint-Nazaire and the vineyards.
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France has long been a popular destination for retirees
but where are the best places to live once you reach a certain age
medium-sized towns and small towns according to the best places to live for over 60s.
The 2024 list was compiled by looking at data
supermarkets and other shops per 1,000 people
cinemas and sporting facilities per 1,000 people.
The paper also looked at the rates of theft and burglary and the environment
All the towns included in the list are home to over 9,000 inhabitants.
the capital of the Calvados department in Normandy
Some 23% of the port city’s inhabitants are over 65
Le Figaro particularly praises the city’s leisure
noting it has more than 2,000 associations
in the Vendée department on France’s west coast
for its temperate climate that includes plenty of sunshine
solidarity and sporting associations.
The town is also known as the starting point for the Vendée Globe yacht race
often touted as one of the toughest sailing races in the world
in the Loire-Atlantique department of western France
takes the top spot of towns with under 40,000 inhabitants
Its 18,000 locals swell to over 100,000 in summer
when tourists flock to this pretty town.
Le Figaro notes Pornic scored particularly highly for its environment
with 12 beaches and numerous hiking trails.
Have you retired to France? How did you go about choosing where to move? What were the most important criteria? How has it worked out? Let us know at feedback@connexionfrance.com
Former probation officier and mum-of-three Leila Bodross
now sells premium properties on the Bretagne coast
Households in nine Dordogne communes volunteer under Mes Nouveaux Voisins scheme
Over a quarter of all US nationals in France live in the capital city
it is becoming a new beauty marker (“Beauty is actually wellness
US) and brands are now focusing on completely different aspects in their campaigns (“Reveal the glow of health and the flush of youth
(Health + Wellness + Beauty) is the new self-management equation
“Super aware” people are creating global skincare routines and setting up parameters for 360° wellness and beauty by themselves
drawing inspiration from brands’ campaigns and what experts and their peers recommend
The craze for yoga and meditation for the last three years is a perfect example: the new motto is to cultivate our inner peace to reveal our profound beauty
Beyond these societal observations, “Health Tech” is changing our relationship with skincare and our own selves. The Digital Health revolution is about to redesign the boundaries of tomorrow’s beauty, health, and wellness (“this year, half a billion human beings will keep an eye on their health via an app or a connected device” [2])
holistic tracking and Mood Tech are all the rage: patches reveal everything about us (HealthPatch VitalConnect BioSensor
Baidu has even designed connected chopsticks that can detect foods toxicity in China
Physioscan scans the biochemical energy field of tissues and organs for a global energy assessment
And the cunning Nudge app combines the results of fitness trackers and health apps to establish a single score (should that be developed in beauty?)
Ioma has paved the way for a new “skin radiography” method by exploiting the MEMS spatial measurement technology
has managed to work miracles by collecting 64 dynamic dots in facial recognition
Panasonic is actively working on a connected mirror for the general public
Dr Denis Lamboley has developed the Wellspa application for Clarins
which coaches people through a multidimensional approach: stress
It also gives advice and recommends practical exercises (breathing
Here is a good example of a brand that considers wellness and health as a condition for beauty
the synchronized boom of GRIN (Genetics / Robotics / Information / Nanotechnology) represents a radical change for health
The promise of augmented longevity is taking shape through science and biotechnologies
Calico (Google) intends to prolong life expectancy by at least 20 years
is dreaming of an augmented Man with no disease
With the current Health Revolution that is creating a multitude of technological solutions
the skincare paradigm is to be rethought not to be left behind
The idea is to develop synergies and establish the health-beauty continuum… meaning
resensorializing the relationship with oneself
on the predictive approach and on data in order to set up a cutting-edge
customized solution that would guarantee the role and action of cosmetic skincare
[1] Nielsen study
[2] Report by Research2Guidance
Pascale Brousse has been highlighting weak signals to support brands in their strategic development
a prospective agency specializing in global beauty and health
Her passion is to pass on what will be mainstream tomorrow
DIY and ultra-fresh cosmetics (2005) or clean beauty (2013)
She is convinced that tomorrow’s innovation will derived from CSR - sustainability - zero waste policies
and is totally dedicated to this (in terms of new product / location / service insights)
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna concluded on a high note
The show has closed its 56th edition with a 4.5% increase in..
foundation has constantly been reinvented to meet consumer demands
which will be held in Amsterdam from April 08 to 10
France will host 12 teams from 10 countries
all hoping to be crowned youth match racing world champions for 2022
The CYCA will once again be representing Australia
Ryan Ewing and Jess Tavener all set to sail
the team has enjoyed a very productive training camp in Pornic
approximately 45km south-east of Pornichet
out of Club Nautique de Pornic as the Youth Match Racing World Championship race fleet had final maintenance and preparations carried out
The time has been spent getting the team up to speed with the new roles and set up of the J-80 Class which will be used for the event
The World Championship consists of a round robin qualifying stage
taking place from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 July
the knockout stages will begin with quarter-finals and semi-finals scheduled for Friday 22 July
before the all-important finals series on Saturday 23 July
Racing will commence at 1800hrs (AEST) each day
with live results available throughout the week
Be sure to keep your eyes on the YSA Facebook page with daily photos
press releases and result updates available throughout the week
There is a medieval style garden to visit at Pornic
Loire- Atlantique in August for Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts
the association which encourages gardeners of all nationalities to open up their gardens
became fascinated by medieval history when she studied all aspects of it for a two-year project with her pupils
and applied her new interest to her garden
It is divided into twelve areas including an orchard
which in Medieval times was dedicated to ornamental plants
She says the only way to understand a garden from this period is to be aware that everything had a religious significance
or hortus to use the medieval term has four sections; herbs
many of them medicinal; plants used to dye textiles; grains and vegetables
Her planting has been inspired by Charlemagne’s Capitulare de Villis
written in the 8th century to give guidelines for the way a royal estate should be laid out
Mrs Bachelier says it is impossible to grow exactly the same varieties as existed that long ago but ones
can draw inspiration from what is known about gardens at that time
She likes to tell the stories behind the plants: “The fleur-de-lys
translated as the lily flower has long been used as a symbol of royalty
but it is more likely the original flower was the yellow iris
Louis VII adopted its use and so fleur-de-lys may actually mean Louis’ flower rather than lily.”
with long pale pink or mauve pink flowers and strongly scented
it would have been used for medicinal purposes
It has long leaves growing in a rosette which can reach up to 50cm
It produces a single stem usually 1-2metres tall with a spike bearing numerous yellow flowers
The dried leaves or stems could be dipped in wax and used as a candle
some of which her visitors rarely forget: “It was a treatment for haemorrhoids and also in a very practical way as early toilet paper.”
She spends as much time in her garden as possible and has created it singlehandedly apart from occasional help with heavy pruning
I am lucky to have a good soil and a favourable climate living near to the sea
Even so there are good years and bad.” In August there will be roses
chrysanthemums and flowering shrubs in bloom
She has opened her garden to visitors since 2011
with appointments through the local Tourist Office
August 7 and 8 10:00- 12:00 and 14:00-18:00
Sue and John Sargeant’s garden at Pontcirq in the Lot will be open every Wednesday and Saturday up until October for Open Gardens
formal grassed areas with trees and shrubs
a vegetable plot and a wide variety of plants: “A bit of everything,” says Sue Sargeant
she says this was her first ever chance to fulfil a childhood wish to create her dream garden
“It was pretty much a blank canvas other than numerous oak
She soon realized the summer months were much dryer than in the UK
and they had to contend with hardly any depth of soil
as the house was built on the bed rock: “We had to move mountains of stone
compost and manure over the years and we lost count of the number of wheelbarrows we have had to buy
“We produce compost in big bins which takes a year to mature and we mix that with four tonnes of cow manure from our local mayor
which needs less soil and which suits drought tolerant plants.”
She says her passion for plants has grown with her garden
She has two greenhouses and grows many of her own flowers from her harvested seeds and she propagates trees and shrubs from cuttings: “I joined a Gardening Association to give me an insight into what grows in France plus opportunities to visit gardens for inspiration
I enjoy swapping plants with friends because once these new plants are established in your garden your ‘friends’ are always with you.”
She has planned her garden so there is interest all year round
sowing new seed months in advance to plant out later in the year
day lilies and hot lips salvia in unusual pale blues and pinks
The garden is open by appointment only by email at sargeant.sue46@gmail.com
She will take groups of around six people at a time
She also sells plants she has propagated herself in aid of Open Gardens
Gardening in France: Fascinating historic tales behind Gallica roses
Columnist Sue Adams gives her tips on how to get the best out of the long season in France
Spring brings the fragrant plant to woodlands nationwide
Apr 28, 2022 | Airshow News, Display Team Schedules
Captaine Bertrand ‘Bubu’ Butin takes over as the French Air Force’s Dassault Rafale C Solo display pilot
The team is drawn from ETR 03.004 ‘Aquataine’ based at B113
western France as a huge plastic pollution of beads hit the beaches of Pornic
Ottawa: A fourth and penultimate round of UN-led negotiations to solve global plastic pollution wrapped up in Ottawa early on Tuesday with a world-first pact said to be within reach by year's end but without a cap on the production of polymers
delegates from 175 countries and observers discussed a draft of what is to become a global treaty on ending the scourge of plastics that are found everywhere from mountain tops to ocean depths
as well as within human blood and breast milk
The current session picked up where talks in Kenya left off five months ago
They also agreed to a series of consultations between now and November
when the final round of talks is to be held in South Korea
monumental change in the tone and in the energy" compared with the previous round
Canadian parliamentary secretary Julie Dabrusin said
"I'm really optimistic that we can get to an agreement by the end of the year..
to end plastic pollution by 2040," she said
Dabrusin and others welcomed a shift in the negotiations from vague objectives to treaty language
as well as streamlining options presented in Kenya
a proposed cap on plastic production did not make it into the draft text and remains a major sticking point
Although there is a broad consensus on the need for a treaty
environmental activists pleading for a cut in plastic production remain at odds with oil-producing nations and the plastics industry
speaking on behalf of Global South nations
said there had been "a growing willingness to address primary plastic polymers under the treaty."
"You cannot end plastic pollution if you do not reduce the amount of plastic we produce," Greenpeace's Graham Forbes told AFP
Annual plastics production has more than doubled in 20 years to 460 million tonnes and is on track to triple within four decades if left unchecked
"This treaty will succeed or fail based on the extent to which it addresses and reduces plastic production
Nothing else will work if we don't get that right," Forbes said
G7 environment ministers meeting in Italy had been expected on Tuesday to commit to reducing plastic production
recognizing "that the level of plastic pollution is unsustainable and that its increase is alarming," according to the French delegation
Peru and Rwanda proposed in a motion in Ottawa cutting plastic production by 40 percent in the next 15 years
in line with Paris agreement climate goals
Plastic production is a significant driver of global warming because most plastic is made from fossil fuels
council secretary of the International Council of Chemical Associations
said the industry is "fully committed to a legally binding agreement" on plastic waste
but one that does not "eliminate the massive societal benefits plastics provide for a healthier and more sustainable world."
A lot of plastic is not or cannot be recycled
The process of melting plastics into new forms also has drawbacks because it releases toxins and carbon emissions
Collecting and sorting recyclable plastics is also relatively expensive
and Martin Blunos discovers exceptionally fresh scallops at the town's market
A Briton has died after a road accident in Brittany on Thursday (May 9)
after being hit by a car on a departmental road
The unnamed 49-year old – who was on holiday in France – was hit by a car near Gaël (Ille-et-Vilaine) just before midday.
Emergency services were called but were unable to save him
and the man was pronounced dead on the scene
The 52-year old driver of the car was taken to hospital in Rennes
An enquiry has been opened by the local public prosecutor but the death is not being treated as suspicious
Local media reported that the man lived close to London.
He and his friends – also said to be English – were on a motorcycling holiday travelling to Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario
The resort is set to remain open to the public and not only to professionals
Storms from the weekend will persist across some areas
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have settled well at their team base camp in Pornic
Head Coach Simon Raiwalui said they received a warm welcome from the fans in seaside town of Pornic during their first training run on Sunday morning
After four days of travelling in two different groups
the whole team gathered and had their full training run on Monday
“We really had a good run today and the boys are in good form
it has been a big traveling week for Flying Fijians but it’s always great to come together and prepare for the test match on Sunday,” Raiwalui said
He says the coaches planned the week in such a way that the players will be ready to take on the French this weekend
“It will be a specific week in terms of our preparation but we are really happy with the way we have been performing,” said Raiwalui
which is about four hours by train from Paris
Fiji flags have been flying high everywhere and the fans have welcomed the players with open arms
“It is a great little town and I think France is unique in terms of their connection with the Fijians as we have a lot of Fijian players playing in different clubs around France,” Raiwalui said
“We had a lot of interest from the public and the boys were very happy to see the France-based Fijian fans.”
The Flying Fijians face France at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes in the west of France at 7.05am on Sunday
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M6Les amateurs de thrillers peuvent se réjouir
une nouvelle mini-série : "Mémoire Vive"
réalisée par Arnaud Malherbe
est diffusée les mardis 18 et 25 février sur M6
Tournée principalement à Nantes et sur la côte Atlantique
cette adaptation de la série turque "Persona" promet une intrigue haletante et un cadre visuel soigné
une greffière à la retraite interprétée par Clémentine Célarié
apprend qu'elle est atteinte de la maladie d'Alzheimer
elle se lance dans une quête aussi radicale que fascinante : confronter un lourd secret du passé en éliminant
une à une les personnes figurant sur une liste mystérieuse retrouvée dans ses archives.Avec ce thriller psychologique teinté de noirceur et de tension
la série promet un mélange entre enquête et drame intime
le tout porté par une mise en scène dynamique et moderne
"Mémoire Vive" met à l'honneur des lieux emblématiques de Nantes
Une belle vitrine pour la région des Pays de la Loire
qui a soutenu la production à hauteur de 200 000 euros
en partenariat avec le centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée
Une publication partagée par M6 (@m6officiel)
La mini-série est diffusée en quatre épisodes de 52 minutes
Une occasion parfaite de découvrir un polar inédit
porté par une actrice charismatique et des décors qui ne manqueront pas de vous séduire
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Le tour du monde en 10 Airbnb ça vous dit
Le géant de la réservation de logement en ligne a dévoilé les hébergements à moins de 100€ la nuit les plus prisés par les Français
L’occasion de commencer à réfléchir aux prochaines vacances…
Ce sont plus d’un milliard de voyageurs qui ont été accueillis par des hôtes Airbnb depuis la création du site en 2007
Du logement grand luxe à la petite cabane dans les bois
À tel point qu’il est parfois difficile de faire un choix
Si on vous disait qu’il existait une sélection de 10 logements incroyables à moins de 100€
l’enseigne s’est attardée sur les résidences ajoutées aux favoris par les voyageurs français entre le 1er janvier et le 31 décembre 2022
et dont le prix de la nuitée ne dépassait pas 100€
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Les meilleures… et les pires plages de Marseille en 2025 (selon la qualité de l’eau)
Top 10 des lieux de rencontres préférés des célibataires à Marseille
Top des destinations où skier au printemps dans les Alpes du Sud près de Marseille
Auriane
plus une petite sélection d'entrées à base de salades composées
Mais autant te dire qu'une fois que tu as mangé toute ta cocotte de moules
D'autant que les frites sont à volonté et vraiment très
très bonnes ! À partager - ou pas - avec tes potes et à manger goulument avec les doigts
moules à la crème et aux poireaux
moules à la crème lardons oignons (yumi)..
c'est le meilleur endroit pour en trouver
Aux Moules du Bouffay9, rue Sainte-Croix - NantesTél. : 02 40 89 53 32
Qui dit restaurant situé dans un ancien village de pêcheurs dit forcément..
Le Trent' de Trentemoult te propose chaque jour
des moules (et des huîtres) de Bretagne
Tu peux les déguster marinières ou façon trent'mousine..
On aime beaucoup l'adresse avec sa déco colorée et vintage
Le Trent'7
quai Marcel Boissard - RezéTél
ce restaurant a l'art de te donner envie de retourner à l'école
si tes potes ne veulent pas t'accompagner les doigts dans la sauce marinière
On over-valide le concept et les moules sont délicieuses !
La Récré5, rue Baron - NantesTél. : 02 40 89 50 51
Grand soleil à Nantes : top des meilleurs glaciers 2024
The Golfy Network continues to attract golfers by integrating 11 new partner golf courses in France
This expansion strengthens Golfy's unique offering
These new partnerships strengthen the golf and tourist offer offered by Golfy
while affirming its proximity to a clientele looking for personalized and friendly experiences
At the same time
new partner hotels are also joining the Golfy Network
thus enriching the range of accommodation on or near golf courses
the Golfy Network consolidates its position as the preferred network for golfers in Europe
bringing together nearly 190 partner golf courses and as many hotels located on or near the courses
Golfy offers its members cards that allow them to benefit from exclusive discounts and advantages
Regular events punctuate the year in Partner Golf Courses
reinforcing the conviviality and community spirit that are the DNA of the Golfy Network
Thanks to this global offer combining golf and tourism
Golfy invites each golfer to experience unforgettable moments: in a word
For more information on the Golfy Network and its offers, click here
To read the latest article on the subject, click here
Golfy network: Alain Jeanjean passes the torch to CAHPP
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