Tag: France

La semaine du goût, what is it?

During the week of October 11th to 17th, the 32nd edition of La semaine du goût will take place in France.This year’s theme: Le goût…

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Where Should We Have Dinner Tonight?

France is very well known for its fine cuisine, but have you ever wondered about the differences between all the different categories of establishments? If…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 7 FROM THE TRENTE GLORIEUSES UNTIL TODAY (1945-PRESENT)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 6 FROM THE BELLE ÉPOQUE THROUGH WORLD WAR II (1871-1945)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 5 THE GRANDS TRAVAUX OF NAPOLEON III AND BARON HAUSSMANN (1848-71)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 4 FROM THE REVOLUTION THROUGH THE JULY MONARCHY (1789-1848)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 3 FROM LOUIS XIII TO THE REVOLUTION (1610-1789)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 2 FROM FRANÇOIS 1ER TO HENRI IV (1515-1610)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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Monuments Historiques #4: La Tour Eiffel

Paris began the construction of the Eiffel Tower in January 1887, and finished it March 31st, 1889.  The purpose of this tower was to create…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 1 FROM ROMAN TIMES THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES (52 BC – 1515)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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