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An aquatic leisure centre

May 25, 2012 | No comments

French Overseas territories offer many magnificent settings for water sports. Fabulous lagoons, waves and splendid climates offer the opportunity to practice various water sports and recreational activities in a truly exceptional environment that is preserved by its inhabitants. Lulled by the trade winds all year round, Guadeloupe is suitable for...

French Guiana, the French gateway to the Amazonian forest

April 20, 2012 | 1 comment

French Guiana was discovered, like the destinations we’ve already written about in our Overseas coverage, by Christopher Columbus, quickly followed in 1500 by a French crew, dreaming of an Eldorado. Historically, French Guiana has been associated with being a penal colony from 1852 onwards, with famous convicts including Dreyfus, Papillon...