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Tourist information Provence.
The most loved region in the Provence starts at Avignon and stretches into the east. Here you wil find famous places like Gordes, or Roussillon with its worl
damous Ockerfelsen. Not to forget Bonnieux or Lacoste with the castle of Marquis de Sade [ open to the public ].
Departments in the Provence : Alpes de Haute-Provence [ 04 ], Hautes-Alpes [ 05 ], Bouches-du-Rhône [ 13 ], Vaucluse [ 84 ]
Departments in the Cote d'Azur - French Riviera : Var [ 83 ] and Alps Maritime [ 06 ]
Destinations in the Provence : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Bouches-du-Rhone
[ departement ], Camargue, Cannes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Draguignan [ gate of the Verdon], Haute-Provence, Les Arcs, Marseille, Mont Ventoux, Nice, Orange, Saint-Tropez, Salernes, Seillans, Toulon, Vaucluse [ departement ],
Verdon [ valley ]
Capital City of the Provence : Marseille
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Bike Rentals
Provence Bike [ 52, bd Saint Roch, 84000 Avignon ]
Rental of motorcycles, bicycles, scooters. Motorcycles 125 cc to 1100cc, all types. Scooters: 50cc, 125cc,
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Holiday Bikes
Rental agencies for motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, quads. Number 1 for rental of motorcycles, quads and
mountain bikes. Rental of deluxe convertibles and cars. From 50cc motorbike to a 1450 Harley Davidson Heritage
Campsites & Caravanning
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Holiday Rentals / Cottages / Apartments

Intercontinental Carlton Cannes - Palace of stars, stars of the palaces.
This 5 star Hotel is situated on the Boulevard Croisette, a short walk from the Palais des Festivals, in central
Cannes. It has a private beach and an extensive massage and beauty centre. Just a 25-minute drive from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and 5 minutes from Cannes railway station.
Royal Riviera Cap Ferrat
Perched on the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, this five-star 96-room hotel provides the intimacy of a private villa with the luxury and glamour of a palace.
The Royal Riviera Hotel has a gourmet restaurant with terrace and panoramic view on the sea, 4 meeting and
banqueting rooms, pool snack and poolside grill in high season. It has its own private beach, heated pool, fitness centre and wellness spa.
Hôtel l'Oursin - Cap Ferrat
Between Nice And Monaco in a very prestigious natural setting, in the heart of the village at 50 metres from
the beach, on the tourist port, the Hotêl l'Oursin will be happy to welcome you in its 15 rooms all the year round in a warm atmosphere.France
Two of the largest rooms face the harbor, with its bobbing sailboats. Waterfront promenade nearby and numerous outdoor cafés for bouillabaisse.
National Parks / Regional Park
Parc National des Ecrins
Parc Régional du Queyras
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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France has ski holidays to suit everyone, from beginners and families to the seasoned pro, massive ski areas to small traditional villages, France has it all.
- holiday park, apartment or villa Cote d'Azur
Discover France from the comfort of your own holiday park, apartment or villa A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word
freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your
dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
- Picturesque Provence & Lyon Cruise A serene journey through glorious countryside visiting the beautiful medieval towns and natural wonders of Provence and its surrounds.
Trains Touristiques
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Centre d'Oxygenation Cippa - international centre for physical preparation at high altitude
Standing at an altitude of 1326 meters, Briançon a "Sous Préfecture"* of the Hautes Alpes region is the
highest town in Europe. Its climatic conditions allow for intensive and quality sports training to take place
Travel Guides Provence / Related books / Articles
Travel Guides Provence [ amazon.co.uk ]
The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur - 1848365020
Neville Walker (Author), Greg Ward (Author) The Rough Guide to Provence & The Côte d'Azur is the ideal travel guide to this magical region of southern
France. It provides full practical details, with up-to-the-minute listings of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs,
for fascinating towns such as Roman Arles, medieval Avignon, and laidback Aix; the vibrant cosmopolitan
port of Marseilles; dynamic modern metropolises like Nice and Cannes; and glamorous Riviera sunspots like St
Tropez and Antibes. You'll find full coverage of the region's stunning landscapes, ranging from classic
Provence scenes of lavender, vines and olive groves, along with dozens of sleepy villages where visitors
can relish the timeless pleasures and fine cuisine of rural France. Rely on insider advice for visiting the
regions ravishing beaches, beautiful islands, and countless galleries and expert background on everything
from Provençial cuisine to the Impresssionist painters. Explore very corner of this charming region with
superb photographs, handy language tips and clear maps. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Provence & The Côte d'Azur
Paperback: 424 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 7 edition (1 Jun 2010); ISBN-10: 1848365020; ISBN-13: 978-1848365025.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Provence & the Cote d'Azur
Robin Gauldie (Author), Anthony Peregrine (Author) Paperback: 160 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Mar 2010); ISBN-10: 1405348321; ISBN-13: 978-1405348324.
Provence & the Cote D'Azur (Lonely Planet) - 1740595440
Nicola Williams (Author) Paperback: 432 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6th edition edition (1 Jan 2010); ISBN-10: 1740595440; ISBN-13: 978-1740595445.
A star from the Sixties is still swinging
Peter Sarstedt immortalised Juan-les-Pins in his pop hit of 1969. Now upstaged by bigger, brasher Nice and
Cannes, the resort has old-time appeal [ By Sankha Guha, Travelling man, Sunday, 29 August 2010 ]
Youtube - Peter Sarstedt - Where do you go to
Transport / How do I travel to Provence
The region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is situated in the Southeast of France. With the region Languedoc
-Roussillon it forms the coast of the mediterranean and with the region Rhône-Alpes the French Alps. East of
the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur you will find Italy.
Airport Marseille - Marseilles-Provence [ MRS ] at Marignane [ 22 km ftom Marseille ]
Airport Nice - Aeroport de Nice [ NCE ]
Airport Aix-en-Provence [ Bouche du Rhone ] - See Les aéroports français
Airport Avignon - Avignon Airport - Caumont Airport -
Airport Montpellier - Aéroport de Montpellier Méditerranée - Terre d'Envol
1st airport in Languedoc Roussillon
Airport Toulon - see Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Var
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Airline Tickets Provence / Bargain Flights
Cheap flight tickets Provence, price comparison possible
- Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
For some thrilling mountain side adventures this winter, take Rail Europe's Snow Train down to the French
Alps, where every level of skier and boarder is taken care of. With an interesting mix of runs in the resorts,
you are bound to find a suitable selection. For more information on individual resorts and runs, please see our destination map.
The Snow Train is a great way to start your holiday, whether you'd like to get a good night's sleep or start the
party in the onboard bar/disco on the way, the Snow Train is the service to use. With one of our overnight
trains from Calais or Paris you can maximise the amount of time in the resort with up to eight days on the slopes. Whichever way you choose, make sure you corner like you're on rails!
There are two Snow Trains to choose from: ** The Blue Train: via Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais and then on to the French Alps.
** The White Train: via Eurostar to Paris and then on to the French Alps.
- fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports
- Dover - Calais / Portsmouth to Cherbourg / Portsmouth to Le Havre
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.
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Wander along the famous Croisette in glamourous Cannes. Visit the Old Town of Monte Carlo, or try your luck
in the casino. In Marseille, head for the Old Port with its fine old buildings. Beautiful Aix is rich in history with its Roman past still in evidence today.
Riviera Cote d'Azur [ ] - Regional government Riviera
Marseille - Capital City of the Provence
Alpes de Haute-Provence [ 04 ] - skiing in winter & water sports in summer
A land of contrasts between the Alps and Provence, bordered by Italy. In a few kilometres you can move
from a rocky plateau covered with lavender bushes and lulled by cicadas to the approaches of a larch forest
where marmots frolic. The altitude ranges from 260 to 3,450 m. Vegetation varies from typically Mediterranean holm oaks and olive trees to sub-alpine pitch pines, spruces and alpine meadows.
Destinations : Haute Provence [ Forcalquier Area / Lure Mountain, Durance and Bléone Valleys ], Alpines
Valleys [ Blanche Valley / Bès Valley, Ubaye Valley, Haut-Verdon Valley / Allos Valley ], Verdon / Verdon Area
Alpes Maritime [ 06 ] - Conseil Général Alpes Maritimes - Capital City Nice
The department is surrounded by the French departments of Var, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the principality
of Monaco, Italy on the east, and the Mediterranean on the south. Alpes-Maritimes includes the famous French Riviera coastline on the Mediterranean Sea.
Alpes Maritimes - Guide Riviera - Tourist Board Riviera Cote d'Azur
On the 120km coastline, a succession of famous resorts, 40km of beaches of sand or shingle, remarkable sites, promontories, islands.
Equipped for all water sports and boating, the coastal resorts of Cap d'Ail, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, St-Jean-Cap
-Ferrat, Villeneuve-Loubet, Cagnes-sur-Mer, St-Laurent-du-Var, Mandelieu-La Napoule, Villefranche-sur-Mer are wonderful places to stay in all seasons.
Bouches-du-Rhone [ 13 ]
Arles and the Camargue, The Alpilles & the Montagnette Hills, Marseille and region of Aubagne, Cassis and La
Ciotat, Martigues / The Blue Coast / Berre Lagoon [ West ], Region of Aix en Provence and Salon en Provence
Hautes-Alpes [ 05 ] - Conseil Général Hautes-Alpes - Tourist Board Hautes-Alpes Hiking : 1,800 km of long distance hiking trails and 5,000 km of other footpaths; Water sports : With over
500km of navigable rivers, the Hautes-Alpes is the venue for a wide range of European white-water sporting events; Mountain Biking; Mountaineering & refuges
Destinations : Briançon, Champsaur-Valgaudemar, Dévoluy, Gap, la Grave-la Meije, Les Orres, Montgenèvre,
Orcières-Merlette, Pays des Ecrins, Pays du Buëch, Pays du Guillestrois, Pelvoux-Vallouise, Puy St Vincent, Queyras, Réallon, Risoul, Serre-Chevalier, Serre-Ponçon, Tallard, Vallée de la Clarée, Vars
Var [ 83 ] - Conseil Général Var - Tourist Board Var
At the coast line of 300 kim you will find : Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Sainte-Maxime, Cavalaire, Bandol, Le Lavandou, Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer, Port-Grimaud, Cogolin
Vaucluse [ 84 ]
From the city of Avignon to the peak of Mont Ventoux, through the Luberon hills, discover the lands of
Vaucluse, the fields of lavender, the Côtes du Rhône wines. Visit the Palace of the Popes, the Pont d'Avignon
, the Roman theater in Orange, and the many museums. Delight in theater, in music, in the year-round festivals
. Here you will find everything you need to prepare your holiday in Vaucluse, Provence: hotels, campgrounds,
bed & breakfasts, restaurants, the festival programs, the calendar of local festivities. Learn also about all the
sports and leisure activities - hikes, horseback riding, cycling and mountain biking, and other …
Aix-en-Provence
Aix en Provence is a living history book. Rich and alive with a heritage thousands of years old, the Capital of Provence combines elements from all times.
Antibes [ Alpes-Maritimes ] - Ville d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes and is a popular tourist destination,
blending together as it does traditional customs and watersports, history and nightlife, architectural heritage
and festivals. The ancient Antipolis became Antibes, and the beach resort Juan-les-Pins which first achieved
fame in the 1920s. Discover the town in all seasons, and prepare your visit by visiting the Tourist Office site.
Arles - Ville d'Arles - Tourist Board Arles Arles, with its exceptional climate, is an important vacation destination : city of art and history, gateway to the
Camargue, capital of Provençal traditions and culture, city of festivals and festivities, but also city of the Rhone delta with its beautiful sandy Mediterranean beaches.
Arles is a strategic spot of varied landscapes. It is the gateway to the Camargue, one of the nicest natural
sites in Europe with an exceptionally rich Mapt and animal life. The Alpilles, dominated by the town of Les
Baux-de-Provence, stretch 25 kilometers to the Northeast. These limestone hills are surrounded by sunny
pleasant Provençal villages spread out among vineyards and olive orchards : Fontvieille, Paradou, Maussane, Saint-Rémy . ..
On the border between Provence and Languedoc, your stay in Arles will bring you close to Beaucaire and
Tarascon, Les Saintes-Maries de la Mer, Nîmes and the Pont-du-Gard, Avignon and the Papal Palace, Aix-en-Provence and the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Marseille the Greek city ...
Avignon [ Vaucluse ] - Tourist Board Avignon The Provencal way of life will come to light in Avignon. Strolling in the old streets in search of antic dealers
and art galleries, discover its local cuisine in the tea-rooms and the restaurants. Taste the flavours of
Provence, the "Papalines" the speciality of the city, a delicacy made of fine chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur. Taste the famous Cotes du Rhône wine of which Avignon is the Capital.
The region of Avignon offers a great variety of natural wonders wich give it an original physiognomy and
paticularly attractive. Within a few time, the tourist can visit the most various sites : Pont du Gard, Nîmes,
Arles, the Camargue, Lubéron and Ventoux, Baux de Provence, St Remy and the Alpilles are close to the town.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Tourist Board Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Briançon [ Hautes Alpes ] - Tourisme Brianco - Capital City Escartons
Cagnes-sur-Mer - Tourist Board An attractive destination at the heart of the French Riviera (between Nice and Cannes), Cagnes-sur-Mer
invites you to discover its authentic medieval village, but also its small picturesque fishing port and its Renoir Museum nestled in a magnificent estate planted with ancient olive trees.
Cannes [ Alpes-Maritimes ] - Tourist Board Cannes Wander along the famous Croisette in glamourous Cannes. Visit the Old Town of Monte Carlo, or try your luck
in the casino. In Marseille, head for the Old Port with its fine old buildings. Beautiful Aix is rich in history with its Roman past still in evidence today.
Cap d'Ail - Townhall of Cap Dail - Tourist Board Cap Dail A relaxed 3.6 km stretch of coastal walk adorned with Mediterranean flora, geological features and the
ancient millstone quarry. There are also many beautiful villas and gardens built between 1898 and 1927.
Between the mountains and the sea you will find several panoramic footpaths created by the National Forest
Office. They blend beautifully into the local scenery because the materials used to make them have been
taken from the area itself. The most magnificent scenery can be viewed from these footpaths.
Cap Ferrat / St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Located between Avignon and Orange, Châteauneuf-du-Pape spreads out at the foot of the remains of it's
fortress castle. The village looks over the plain of Comtat and the 3 000 hectares of vine fields. The village is
almost completely dedicated to its world famous wine "Châteaunef du Pape" which is also part of the similarly famous Côtes du Rhône.
Digne [ Haute-Provence ]
Draguignan / Coeur de Provence [ Provinz Haut-Var ]
Frejus [ Var ]
Gap [ Hautes Alpes ]
Hyères
Juan Les Pins - Ville d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes and is a popular tourist destination,
blending together as it does traditional customs and watersports, history and nightlife, architectural heritage
and festivals. The ancient Antipolis became Antibes, and the beach resort Juan-les-Pins which first achieved
fame in the 1920s. Discover the town in all seasons, and prepare your visit by visiting the Tourist Office site.
Les Arc - Summer
Les Arcs - Winter
Mandelieu-La Napoule
Marseille
Menton [ Alpes Maritimes ] - Ville de Menton
During the develoment of international tourism [ from 1880 onwards ], Menton became a popular "Winter
Resort" Up until 1914 hotels and villas welcomed rich guests from England, Russia and all over the world during the beautiful clement days of winter.
On this site you can find all information regarding : The Town Hall/Mayor's Office, Tourism; Hotels,
Restaurants, Administrative Services, The Botanical Gardens, The Lemon Festival, The Jean Cocteau Museum, The Casino, The Port...
Seven exceptional gardens, hectares of greenery, many urban parks and gardens, hundreds of exotic trees lining the streets and an abundance of floral arrangements, Menton is a pleasure to the eyes.
Monaco - see the page Monaco
Nice - Cote d'Azur
The Promenade des Anglais offers a delightful walk. In the Old Town the architecture dates back to the 15th
Century and for art lovers the Musée des Beaux Arts and the Musée Matisse are a must. For spectacular views of the Baie des Anges and the port take the lift to the top of the Château.
Orange [ Vaucluse ]
A city of art and history, Orange is outstanding for its exceptional historical heritage. As soon as you come
inside the gates you will find yourself in the midst of Roman civilization with the Arch of Triumph (three arches) standing majestically over the city.
Saint-Tropez [ Var ] - Tourist Board Saint Tropez
Pink and gold housefronts along the harbour reflected in deep-blue water, under an azure sky ; a brilliant red
sunset behind purple hills, viewed from a café terrace on the port – just postcard clichés, too good to be true. But they are true!
In Saint-Tropez and on the peninsular you will find truly exceptional luminosity and intensity of colour.
This very special quality of light derives from the unique and paradoxical location of Saint-Tropez on France's Mediterranean seaboard, as well as from its outstanding climate.
Saint Rafaël [ Var ]
Saintes Marie de la Mer - Capital City of the Camargue
Salernes - Ville de salernes
Seillans [ Var ] - Ville de Seillans
Toulon [ Var ] - Ville de Toulon - Tourist Board Toulon
With the Mont Faron(542m,) in the background, and opening out onto a magnificient arbour designed by Mother Nature, Toulon is a city of contrast.
Morillon, an area just minutes from the city center has 20ha, of well equipped beaches where all water sports
are available. Toulon ia also a large military port, which is the French Navy's war port for all of the
Mediterranean, is also a marina for private boats, and the embarkation for Corsica and Sardinia.
Villefranche sur Mer
Villeneuve-Loubet
25 largest cities / villages in the Provence
Marseille, Nice, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Antibes, Cannes, La Seyne-sur-Mer, Hyères, Arles, Fréjus
, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Grasse Martigues, Aubagne, Le Cannet, Istres, Salon-de-Provence, Vitrolles, Gap Marignane, Draguignan, Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Ciotat, Saint-Raphaël
Camargue - Wild and
World famous destination, magic cities / villages, a one of a kind world between land and sea.
Mont Ventoux / Mount Ventoux - see Lemontventoux.net - Departement of Vaucluse
The Mont Ventoux is the highest point of Provence, with its 1.912 meters. It is a remarkable natural site with
huge varieties of vegetal and animal species. Is has been classified "Réserve de Biosphère" by the U.N.E.S.C.O.
Located near Carpentras, the Mont Ventoux is 25 km long and 15km wide. It overlooks a plain situated at more
or less 100 to 300 meters. It stands out from the other mountains and encounters important climatic effects:
major variations of temperature that go from heatwaves to -30°C. During the summer, scorchers can be followed by snowstorms. The wind can reach 250 km/h, coming from all directions.
Tourist Board Serre Chevalier - winter & summer
Serre Chevalier is a unique resort in the heart of the Alps. Sixteen villages, all different, make up one of the
largest resorts in Europe. Serre Chevalier 1350 includes Saint Chaffrey, Chantemerle, and Villard Laté. Serre
Chevalier 1400 is made up of La Salle, Moulin Baron, La Chirouze, Les Pananches, le Bez , Villeneuve. Serre
Chevalier 1500 with the villages of Monêtier les Bains, le Freyssinet, Le Serre Barbin, Les Guibertes, Le casset, les Boussardes, le Lauzet.
But Serre Chevalier also includes Briançon where you can ski to the heart of the highest town in Europe, at he foot of Lautaret pass.
Verdon Valley Ramblers' routes in the Verdon Valley
Abbaye de Senanque - Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque [ in Gordes ]
Sitting at the bottom of a deep valley, Notre-Dame de Senanque remains one of the purest examples of
primitive Cistercian architecture. A community of Cistercian monks still lives here. The entire 12th Century
building is open for visits: the abbey church, cloister, dormitory, chapterhouse and calefactory.
Magazine - Le Cannois
Magazine - CToulon Magazine
Musée Matisse in Nice
Palais des Papes in Avignon [ The Popes' Palace ]
Overlooking the city and the Rhône river, the Rocher des Doms presents an exceptional set of monuments
including the Saint Bénezet Bridge, (the famous « Pont d'Avignon »), the Ramparts, the Petit Palais, the
Cathedral and the impressive walls of the Popes' Palace flanked by four mighty towers. This architectural group has been ranked by UNESCO: « world heritage for humanity ».
The Popes' Palace is the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe (15,000 m2 of floor space, which is the
equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals). The visitor can see over 20 rooms, scenes of historic events, in particular
the pope's private chambers and the frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.
Radio - Frequence Sud
University of Toulon - Université du Sud
Cuisine Provencal
Cooking in Provence: Over 70 Timeless and delicious Provençal Recipes - by Alex MacKay, Peter Knab (Photographer)
Written by a chef trained at the Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons, this book is a collection of timeless recipes from Le
Baou d'Infer, a cookery school in the heart of Provence. From Daube Nicoise to Gratin of Swiss Chard and
Wild Herbs to Chocolate Orange and Pinenut Torte, these are recipes that truly capture the spirit of the region.
This book is one born not just out of a passion for provencal cooking but also for the provencal lifestyle. Hardcover 192 pages (March 3, 2003); Publisher: Headline Book Publishing Ltd
Wine from the Provence
Chateauneuf du Pape - Wine
Wine cultivation, already known to the Gauls, was widely developed by the Romans. Monks were the first to
clear the land and cultivate these vineyards and Bishops were instrumental in extending vine cultivation. In
1157, in keeping with Roman tradition, Geoffrey, the Bishop of Avignon, planted vines and personally
managed his own estate and was most certainly the owner of a vineyard located in his fief in Châteauneuf.
History of the Provence
Memories of the Var
This site will help you to understand better the Var contemporary history throughout 5 periods which have
marked the Var region: 1851, 1870, 14-18, 39-45, Indochina. For each period you will discover a list of events
, sites to visit and different personalities that have marked the history of the department.
Socéiét des Amis du vieux Toulon et de sa région
Music, Arts & Culture Provence, Events
Cannes International Filmfestival
Magazine - Yaquoi - Agenda and cultural magazine, Toulon, Var
Nostradamus - Arts and prophet
Born on the 14th of December 1503 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence; died 2nf of July 1566 in Salon-de-Provence.
Michel de Notredame was a doctor and became famous during his lifetime because of his prophesies. See o.a. Michel de Notredame, Nostradamus Forschung or Gesellschaft zur wissenschaftlichen Untersuchung von Parawissenschaften e.V.
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