To see Tunisia :

Archaeological sites :

A Carthage, there are Punic vestiges at Antonio's bathes, Roman villas at the theatre and archaeological museum. The Park extends from the hill to the shore, offering visitors a green path. You can also admire the Roman temple of Dugga, the Punic Necropolis of Utic, the Roman temple of Sbeitla, the underground Roman villas of Bulla Regia, the Coliseum of El Jem or the archaeological museum of Sousse. A hop from Tunis, the Bardo museum, where Tunisian history is evoked through numerous artefacts or artworks, host the largest Roman mosaic collection in the world.
The Chemtou museum offers a magnificent collection of yellow marble, a Punic department with a modern room with audiovisual equipment. The Mahdia museum presents, besides Punic vestiges, the history of the Fatimide capital. It is also an opportunity to discover the traditional dress of the region.

Tunisian architecture :

The Arab Muslim art expressed through sumptuous buildings particularly catches the attention of visitors. Amongst monuments, you can visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, one of the greatest cities in the Muslim world, the Great Mosque of Ezzitouna as well as the Medina of Tunis which presents a typical configuration.
On the way to the Great South, you will see many constructions called « Ksars », kind of quadrangles formed by a set of superposed alveoli. In Matmata, we will discover the famous « troglodyte » habitations, which are underground homes or homes carved in the valleys.

Fauna :

Natural parks are relatively rich: you can discover otters, gazelles, snakes, hyenas, lynx, porcupines, boars, mongooses, foxes, jackals, turtles, different species of prey birds, migratory birds, and even buffalos. The Tunisian Society for the Protection of Animals has set up a programme for the protection and breeding of endangered species. Unfortunately, wildcats (lions, panthers, leopards...) have disappeared for about a century. The village of El-Haouaria, capital of falconry, close to the cap Bon, offers a beautiful sight: in spring, falcons and sparrow hawks are caught then trained for hunting. In the South of the country, desert animals can be observed. Finally, the Gulf of Gabes is a real sanctuary for birds.

Flora :

Varied, it comprises in the North, cork-oaks, eucalyptus and thuyas (fragrant wood largely used in Morocco to create artefacts). In the Sahel region, olive trees and orange trees. In the South, you will find palm tree groves as well as some cactus, thistle and thorn trees. And everywhere, North to South, the prickly pear tree. If the countryside is not really concerned with environmental issues, the surroundings of large cities, such as Tunis or Sfax, are highly concerned by pollution. The olive tree, king of the Mediterranean, is obviously very present in Tunisia. We also find a lot of cork-oaks. Orange trees, lemon trees, mandarin trees, carob trees, pomegranate trees and oleanders make up the panorama of the country which also produces numerous aromatic herbs. A visit to the oases is a must to admire numerous fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, squash, figs, apricots, peppers, onions. Finally, what strikes in Tunisia are the omnipresent flowers (jasmine, roses, mimosas, bougainvilleas, lilies).

Le Sahara :

The great Tunisian south offers fairy panoramas and numerous oases. In Matmata, for example there is an unusual landscape of craters. The American moviemaker Georges Lucas shot « Star War » here, as well as the movie « the English Patient », produced by Anthony Minghella with Juliette Binoche.

Beaches :

With its 130 kilometres of coast, Tunisia does not lack beaches. You can swim until October, or even November. Several activities are generally offered: pedal-boat, parakite, sea fishing, windsurfing, water skiing. And don't forget the traditional football or volley games that you can easily join.

Souks :

In the countryside, the market often attracts neighbouring farmers. It occurs once or twice a week. More visited by tourists, city « souks » are often more permanent. In these markets, handicraft products are grouped by trades: jewellers, carpet dealers, tanners, potters, etc. It's practical. Don't hesitate to compare and discuss prices. To get an idea of average prices, go first to the stores of the National Office for Tunisian Handicraft, as prices are fixed.

Festivals Tunisia:

Tunisia organises several international cultural festivals renowned in the world. Some of these festivals have a general orientation such as the festival of Carthage, Dugga or Hammamet and welcomes the most famous international artistes. On the contrary, others are specialised..

FESTIVALS