Located in North Africa, between Algeria and Libya, Tunisia is known for its mild climate and sandy beaches. But this country, where a sweet scent of jasmine fleet corona harissa and mint tea, has numerous other advantages.

A glass of tea on the terrace of a cafe, two or three delicious pastries taste of honey and orange blossom, and you will find yourself that happiness does not take much.
As you walk through the souks and the narrow streets of the medina, you fall under the spell of Tunisian cities: Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse ...

Tataouine Tunis, Tunisia reserve surprising and varied landscapes. Earth stride by various civilizations (Punic, Roman, Christian ...), Tunisia is full of exceptional archaeological sites including the famous Carthage. But these are by far the Muslim Arabs who forged the cultural heritage of Tunisia. The galleries feature mosaics and old objects of almost two thousand years.

Finally, most athletes will be able to sporting activities in a beautiful setting. Adventurers will be tempted to take a trip to the impressive Sahara desert.

Tunisia was the filming location for many films like "The English Patient" by Anthony Minghella with Juliette Binoche, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Defoe. Some scenes of the famous saga of George Lucas "Star Wars" were filmed in the region of Tozeur and the far south of Tunisia. This is also the case of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" by Steven Spielberg with Harrison Ford, the film by Alain Berberian "Dead Weight" with Benoit Poelvoorde and Gerard Lanvin.

[Updated January 16, 2013] Note: given the current climate in the Sahel and in Mali, travel in Tunisia are not discouraged. Nevertheless, it may be wise to check before departure, the site of the Quai d'Orsay and the latest recommendations on hotels.

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