Edition of 1st May 2004
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Need for a few ideas for a weekend in France?

Markets and fairs, festivals, shows and plays... discover our French weekend ideas and get inspired!

Summer travel offers in South Tyrol
With an average of 300 sunny days each year, it's easy to enjoy a refreshing holiday in Südtirol as South Tyrol is known locally. In the north of Italy, on the southern side of the Alps across the border from Austria, South Tyrol offers beautiful scenery and both active and relaxing holiday activities.
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DESTINATION
Normandy
 
A Taste of Normandy
Say 'Normandy' to a Frenchman and three things usually spring to mind: cream, butter and cider. This green and bountiful region is famous for its content cows and apple orchards, supplying produce that has long inspired chefs to create some of the world's classic dishes.
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Bayeux: from the conquest of England to the Battle of Normandy
Bayeux was the first French town to be liberated in the evening of 7 June, 1944. Thanks to its parish priest who slipped out at night on his bike to warn the Allies, it was also, unlike Caen, spared from being bombed and its incomparable heritage has therefore survived the Battle of Normandy...a must-see!
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The Battle of Normandy: 60 years on
6 June 2004 will see the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the landing at the Arromanches cliffs - a unique opportunity to meet veterans from both sides and visit the main sites of history's most famous military operation.
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EVENTS
Vienna: Spring Weekends
Spring is in the air in the capital of Austria and whatever your interests, there is something to tempt everyone. There is the 21st Vienna Marathon and a new museum dedicated to the legendary Sisi, special exhibitions of Rembrandt and Giorgione, and the Life Ball, a hip charity event benefiting the fight against AIDs.
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Le Mans
No motor sport event captures the imagination like the Le Mans 24 hours race. Every June, the historic French city of Le Mans reverberates to the beat of racing engines being pushed to the limit...
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ON THE ROAD
Europe goes UMTS
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INTERVIEW
Interview with Jemima Parry-Jones
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EVENTS
London: Prisoners of the Tower 1100-1941
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Vivienne Westwood: 34 Years in Fashion
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