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French History: Introduction
The Fleur de Lys,the royal emblem History can be relived all throughout France. Prehistoric paintings decorate the walls of caves in the Southwest, whereas the Southeast is filled with bridges, acqueducts and amphitheaters built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. The soaring spires of the great cathedrals are expressions of the religious faith [...]
Jules Verne
(February 8, 1828
Mona Lisa – La Joconde
[img]312|left|Mona Lisa[/img]Mona Lisa (also known as the Monna Lisa; Italian La Gioconda; French La Joconde), is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci showing a woman with an introspective expression-perhaps smiling would be the wrong word. It is the most famous painting in the world, going so far as to be iconic of painting, art, and [...]
Vaux-le-Vicomte
[img]274|left|Vaux-le-Vicomte[/img]Once a small castle located between the royal residences of Vincennes and Fontainebleau in France, the estate of Vaux-le-Vicomte was purchased by a 26 year-old parliamentarian, Nicolas Fouquet in 1641. Fifteen years later, construction began on what was then the finest chateau and garden in France. This achievement was brought about through the collaboration of [...]
France unveils national rival to Google Earth
A clear view of your favorite French beach or monument is only a click away
The Eiffel Tower
[img]303|left|Eiffel Tower[/img]The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable landmark in Paris and is known worldwide as a symbol of France. Named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel, it is a premier tourist destination, with over 5.5 million visitors per year. The tower received its 200,000,000th guest on November 28, 2002. The structure was built from 1887-1889 [...]
Paris-Plage
For the third year in a row, a section of the expressway on the Right Bank of the Seine has been turned into a sandy beach in the heart of Paris, complete with palm trees, umbrellas, hammocks and deck chairs.
Barge cruising aboard luxury boats
We offer a very special service. Just ask for our FREE BROCHURES From 14 up to 30 passengers, boats cruise along the main and the tranquil waterways of France. It meanders through the Provence and the Langudoc-Roussillon regions, or Midi, or Burgundy, or Loire Valley with thousands of years of culture, world-renowned wines, gastronomic food, [...]