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The Old Nice and its history

evertheless, the Old City has no historical evidence prior to the year 975. From the 10th century, Nice was a small medieval town that belonged to the County of Provence. In the 12th century, the population, which had settled on the hill defended by fortifications built by the Count of Provence A ...

16
Oct
2008

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

val fortress located not far from Sarlat. According to legend, this castle was the setting for clandestine love affairs between the daughter of the Count of Commarque and the son of a rival family. Mad with rage, the Count of Commarque imprisoned the young man in the dungeon of the castle to h ...

20
Oct
2021

Carnival of Nice

ind masks, protected by disguises, and this until Mardi Gras. The First mention of the Carnival of nice dates back to 1294, when Charles of Anjou, Count of Provence, reports that he spent in Nice 'the joyous days of Carnival'. Until the 18th century, the festivities were punctuated by masked bal ...

23
Jan
2007

Candlemas: origins and traditions

ipes are the buckwheat pancake (buckwheat flour) usually salted and the pancake with Wheat flour. The recipe for the pancake batter is very simple. Count 100 g of flour, a pinch of salt, 2 eggs and about 25 cl of milk. Add a knob of Butter melted and a little sugar (for Sweetened Pancakes only). ...

25
Jan
2007

Barcelona

hrough which one entered the Exposition grounds and the current Museum of Zoology. The Parc Güell, located on the heights of Barcelona, was commissioned by Count Güell to Gaudí and blends nature and architecture. The Palacio Güell, the Casa Milà (nicknamed la Perdrera) and the Parc Güell bel ...

02
May
2007

Lourdes in France: 5 Things to Know About This Pilgrimage Site

n also discover: • The Lourdes Castle, a Historic Monument. This monument houses the Pyrenean Museum, labeled Museum of France. It has served as the residence of the Count of Bigorre, a medieval fortress, a royal prison, and a garrison. • The old Lourdes between Rue Saint-Pierre and the castle. ...

05
July
2010

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

habitants during the plague epidemic in 1467. Interior frescoes. • The Medieval Castle: this fortification built at the end of the 10th century by Conrad 1st, Count of Vintimille, has the oldest keep in France (castle open daily, admission fee). • A Millennial Olive tree which is part of the Rem ...

06
Dec
2010

Pot-roasted Chicken: A Local Specialty Recipe

s meat falls off the bone. Note: if you're short on time, you can also prepare this recipe in a pressure cooker which cuts the cooking time in half. Count 45 to 50 minutes of cooking time from when the valve starts to rotate. Tasting Tips Chicken in a pot is enjoyed in two stages. The chicken broth ...

09
Dec
2011

Christmas Stollen: The Recipe in Pictures

with a cloth and let the yeast activate in a warm place for about 15 minutes. 5- Then add the soft butter cut into small pieces and start kneading. Count 5 minutes of kneading. Your dough is ready when it detaches from your fingers and the sides of the container. 6- Form a ball, cover it with a c ...

29
Nov
2017

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

ep your eyes open because it is not uncommon to see marmots along the railway! At the end of this spectacular journey, another wonder awaits you... Count 20 minutes of Walking to reach the lake of Artouste. You will have 1h20 of free time by the lake with the Discovery ticket or the whole day wit ...

08
July
2021

Cheese: 5 golden rules for composing a cheese board

ave a lot of guests. It's up to you to see how many you're going to offer depending on your guests' appetites and their taste for cheese... 2- Count 70 to 90 grams of cheese per person If you want to spoil your guests for a festive meal, the best thing to do is to go to the cheesemonger as th ...

23
Dec
2021

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Cassel in the Hauts de France

n better, even if you don't have your driver's license or a vehicle, you can get there by train thanks to the TER that connects the town to Lille. Count 30 minutes of travel time approximately to reach your destination by regional train from Lille. View this post on Instagram ...

20
Apr
2022

The stars of Saint Vincent: 5 things to know about these exceptional jewels

artisan jeweler from the department, Mr. Norbert Mille (see link below), so that its visitors can leave with one of these rare pieces of jewelry. Count between 90€ the Silver pendant and 150€ the pair of earrings, a price that may seem high but is justified by the presence of a real pentacri ...

28
Apr
2022

Barbecued pork belly: an easy recipe

rigerator or more if you have time. Cooking 1- You can cook the marinated pork belly slices on a plancha or in a frying pan over high heat. 2- Count about 10 to 15 minutes of cooking depending on the thickness of the slices. 3- Turn them over halfway through cooking, lacquering them with t ...

22
June
2022

10 Chinese Dramas for Beginners

ect if you're feeling a little under the weather and out of shape, every episode of this series will put a smile on your face. Nirvana In Fire, The Count of Monte Christo Chinese Copyright @Dragon TV Genre: Revenge Number of Episodes : 54 Year : 2015 Multi-competed, multi-screened (Nearl ...

26
June
2022

Salmon poke bowl: an easy recipe

em in a soup plate filled with sesame seeds to bread them. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 4- Cook them in a very hot pan without adding fat. Count 1 minute on one side and 30 seconds on the other side so that the salmon tataki is seared on the outside and pink on the inside. 5- Slice the ...

05
Aug
2022

Detox infusion: 5 essential plants for a post-holiday cure

ties. A tea of these aniseed-flavored seeds can particularly help you in case of dyspepsia with the feeling of having a weight on your stomach. Count a teaspoon of seeds for 15 cl of water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 minutes before turning off the heat. Infuse for 10 minutes covered ...

26
Dec
2022

Orange blossom: benefits and use

the skin, by misting this floral water directly on the face before passing a cotton pad. To calm anxiety, you can also use this plant in infusion. Count 4 flower buds or a teaspoon of petals per cup of boiling water and let infuse for 10 minutes before straining. Taken in the evening before bedti ...

02
Jan
2023

How to make children love reading?

between the ages of 6 and 10, it is essential to continue to encourage pleasure reading. In this sometimes complicated period, when students may encounter difficulties in acquiring the basics of reading and writing, the best way to make children love reading is to associate this activity with enj ...

09
Jan
2023

Spinach Shakshuka: An Easy Recipe

f breadcrumbs. 2- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3- Add a whole egg and mix well until you get a stuffing with a uniform texture. 4- Count two meatballs per person. Divide the stuffing into 8 equal parts to prepare 8 meatballs. 5- Shape each portion between your hands, adding a bit ...

08
Nov
2023