Patrimony Days 2018 in St Loup
2018 Patrimony Days (or European Heritage Days) were held on the 15th and 16th of September.
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European Heritage Days 2021 in St Loup
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The Maison Niépce hosts a day of meetings between the Maisons d’Illustres of Burgundy-Franche-Comté
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