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Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

gned by Davioud and the Morris columns. Their dark green color was not chosen by chance: the City of Paris wanted to bring an air of nature to the capital after the bloody siege of the capital during the Franco-Prussian war and then the Commune in 1870 and 1871. To celebrate the 150 years of t ...

15
Dec
2022

30 km/h speed limits: what benefits for cities?

What are the new regulations in Paris? As of Monday August 30, 2021, the speed limit is 30 km/h on almost all streets in the capital. Until now, about 60% of the Parisian territory was already subject to this speed limit. From now on, it is almost the entire city, except for the ring road and ...

01
Sep
2021

5 good reasons to go to London in autumn

1- To walk in the Kew gardens Despite its 8 million inhabitants, the English capital is home to many green spaces that take on flamboyant colors in autumn. The Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is undoubtedly one of the city's most beautiful parks. A walk through these 120-hectare botan ...

18
Oct
2022

Tourism Jordan: 5 things to do in Amman

1- Visit the Citadel of Amman The country's capital and largest city, Amman is usually the starting point for any trip to Jordan. In this city at the crossroads of history and modernity, there is no shortage of tourist attractions. Among the 5 things to do there, you can start by visiting one of ...

20
Jan
2023

Vienna: visit the capital of Austria

Presentation Currently the capital of Austria, Vienna occupies a crossroads position in the heart of Central Europe. Crossed by the Vienna River, which gave it its name, and the Danube River, this beautiful city attracts millions of tourists every year. This city was the capital of the Holy Roma ...

20
Apr
2009

Madrid: monuments and places to see

Presentation The capital of Spain, Madrid is also the country's largest and most populous city. This contrasting destination combines the modern infrastructure of an economic, financial and administrative center with a rich architectural and artistic heritage. Having become the capital of Spain ...

23
Feb
2009

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

1- Discover the city from above at the KL Tower When you arrive in the Malaysian capital, you usually think of going to admire the famous Petronas Towers, the twin towers that are one of the city's emblems. And yet, one of the best ways to get an overview of this metropolis is to go to another t ...

23
Nov
2022

Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

1- Discover a city created from scratch About 20 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, the historic capital of Malaysia, is a much newer city called Putrajaya. This city, named after the very first Malaysian Prime Minister, was built from scratch starting in 1995 to become the country's new administ ...

12
Dec
2022

A Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées: an exceptional event

minations have been using new generation diodes that reduce the energy bill shared by merchants and the Paris City Hall by 70%. Christmas markets in the capital In addition to the Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées, several places in the capital organize their own Christmas market: Santa Cla ...

20
Nov
2008

The Techno Parade makes the capital dance

the initiative of the Technopol association. For more than ten years now, this event has been making electronic music resonate in the streets of the capital. Every year, the parade makes a different route in the city. It usually takes place on the third weekend of September and offers a unique o ...

26
Aug
2011

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

See this post on Instagram A post shared by Gina (@gina12468) on 4 Feb. 2019 at 5:51 PST 2- To visit Taipei Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is of course among the island's must-see attractions. As there is a lot to do and see there, dedicate at least four days of your ...

13
Mar
2019

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

tage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UNESCO's decision as a "historic event, unique in our history for its dimension and impac ...

28
July
2021

Christmas markets: 4 European cities famous for their markets

sitsalzburg) 3- Budapest During the Advent season, the Budapest Christmas Market brings together the best of Hungarian craftsmanship. In the capital, the main Christmas markets are found around Vörösmarty Square and in front of St Stephen's Basilica. They bring together more than a hun ...

08
Dec
2021

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Malaysia

beforehand such as tetanus and hepatitis A, you will never feel that you are putting your health at risk. The cities, especially Kuala Lumpur the capital, offer an amazing mix of traditional architecture and all-out modernity, noticeable especially in the many skyscrapers under construction. ...

16
Nov
2022

The Morris column: 5 unusual facts about this street furniture

it today was not born in Paris but in Berlin! This is the first of 5 unusual facts about this piece of street furniture. It appeared in the German capital in 1854 in order to inform the public about shows and to fight against illegal posting. 2- They succeeded a model that was also used as a ...

20
Dec
2022

Health: understanding osteopenia or bone fragility in 5 questions

r patients treated with hormone therapy to prevent breast cancer recurrence. 4- What are the risk factors for osteopenia? The degradation of bone capital is first related to age. Over time, bone density decreases and bones become more fragile. But aging is not the only risk factor for osteope ...

12
Jan
2023

Visit Los Angeles: the main monuments and museums

nd Melrose Avenue. Don't forget to take a trip to the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Beautiful museums Los Angeles isn't just the movie capital of the world. It also owes its cultural influence to its numerous and superb museums. The LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is one o ...

27
Jan
2009

Paris Face Cachée : discover the mysteries of Paris

Three very special days Paris is the most visited city in the world. But are you sure you really know our capital city? The Paris Face Cachée event created by the City of Paris for the past three years offers you the opportunity to discover the backstage during three very special days. This ann ...

27
Jan
2014

Expo Rose : an international rose exhibition in Grasse

An ode to the rose The Côte d'Azur capital of perfumes, Grasse is also the place where the delicate Centifolia rose is grown, used by the most prestigious perfumers. It was therefore only natural that the city of Grasse pay tribute to the rose by dedicating an annual event to it. Expo Rose has ...

07
May
2014

Bordeaux: a doubly rewarded tourist destination

Bordeaux, European capital of intelligent tourism 2022 It is nicknamed the Sleeping Beauty and yet the city of Bordeaux is more dynamic and forward-looking than ever! It has indeed been chosen as European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 (2022 European Capital of Smart Tourism) jointly with the cit ...

03
Nov
2021