
French History Trivia: How France got its name?
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to…
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to…
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You may hate him or love him… but you can’t ignore Napoleon Bonaparte, the former…
The glittering golden roof of the Dome church is an unmissable landmark in the Parisian landscape.…
Whether liked or hated, Napoleon Bonaparte still fascinates today. Since its exile to the remote island…
Enter in the historic Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris and head to the…
At the entrance of the Jardin d’Acclimatation is a commemorative plaque which does not draw…
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“I have also to announce to the House that during the night and the early…
Annecy has a long history linked to the strategic position of the city on the…
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The Public holiday commemorates the Fête de la Victoire when the Armistice after World War…
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The Sundgau’s touristic appeal is closely linked to its history. This territory was once a…
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The attractive city of Bordeaux has a rich history spanning at least two thousand years.…
Sarlat is a medieval town which developed around a prosperous Benedictine abbey whose origins are…
Today, no visitors in the peaceful city would believe how turbulent Metz history has been over…
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