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Segonzac, first French municipality to "go slow"
The municipality of Segonzac is the first in France to become capital of 'slowness", having adhered to the Cittaslow movement.
Cittaslow is an international movement of 'slow cities", its symbol being a snail. The movement was first launched in Italy in 1999 and, based on a charter of 70 obligations, pushes cities and municipalities to develop actions revolving around improving quality of life, encouraging local businesses and economies, and respecting the surrounding landscape.
Segonzac is currently undertaking a number of 'slow city"-worthy actions, such as opening up a ...
Cittaslow is an international movement of 'slow cities", its symbol being a snail. The movement was first launched in Italy in 1999 and, based on a charter of 70 obligations, pushes cities and municipalities to develop actions revolving around improving quality of life, encouraging local businesses and economies, and respecting the surrounding landscape.
Segonzac is currently undertaking a number of 'slow city"-worthy actions, such as opening up a ...
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