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Nature , 24/11/2011

Horse-riding : Bivouac in the dunes

The Henson horse acts as your guide, calm and reassuring, in the heart of the Marquenterre estate which he knows by heart. He was born there! He takes us a long way in, into the pine trees, for our night in the dunes. Silence, confidence, moonscape: it's magical.

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Nature , 16/11/2011

Spend a night among the trees

Sleeping out in a hammock suspended from the trees, among the leaves and the squirrels is a unique experience offered by Canopée to those of who love the ideal of a breathtaking weekend. Direction of Ambleny. Once you're here, it's time to climb!

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Take it slow in Picardy

A slice of French life in Picardy

Slow travel , 29/11/2011

Relax at twilight in a spa

You don't need to go very far to recharge your batteries. The Ferme Blanche in Beauquesne between the Somme and the Authie valleys is the perfect place. A charming gite which is like its designers, Catherine and Thierry: calm and gentle.

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Slow travel , 23/11/2011

Bicycle and steam train in the Somme Bay

Breathe in the heady air of open spaces, between the Somme Bay and Marquenterre
Renowned as a stupendous site and a member of the very exclusive "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" Club, the Somme Bay boasts a wonderful diversity of landscapes.

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