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Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

1- They have been delivering drinking water in Paris since 1872 Wallace fountains have just celebrated their 150th anniversary. The first of them was indeed installed on boulevard de la Villette in Paris on July 30, 1872. The installation of these fountains is in line with the great changes want ...

15
Dec
2022

Mardi Gras: origins and traditions

ing powder 120 g of sugar 3 large eggs 6 caps of Orange blossom water diluted in 1/2 glass of tempered water frying oil powdered sugar Make a fountain with the flour, a pinch of salt, yeast and sugar. Pour in the middle the 3 eggs and the water scented with Orange blossom. Mix until you obta ...

06
Feb
2007

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

ck, such as the chapel Notre-Dame-sous-Terre or the parish church Saint-Pierre presenting some remains of the 11th century, as well as the chapel and fountain Saint-Aubert. In addition, the commune is one of the few French towns to have preserved all of its medieval fortifications, an entirely clas ...

23
Apr
2007

Marrakech

dersa Ben Youssef (16th century), the Almoravid qoubba (12th century), the Saadian Tombs (16th century), the El Mouassine Mosque (12th century) and its fountain, and the Golden Apples Mosque. You can also admire the Bahia Palace and the El Badi Palace, as well as gardens Dating from the 12th centur ...

11
May
2007

The Christmas markets in Colmar: a magical atmosphere

t mailbox (with a daily prize draw). The Market at Place de l'Ancienne Douane brings together about fifty little houses arranged around the Schwendi fountain and leaning against the Koïfhus, a majestic building from the 14th and 15th centuries. The Indoor Market of the Koïfhus invites you to com ...

20
Nov
2009

The Lavandou: a more than century-old seaside resort.

med "The City of Dolphins". What to do in Lavandou? The Lavandou is a destination with multiple attractions, including: • the port and its fishermen • the 12 fountain trail • the "château" or "villa Louise" which houses the tourist office • the Saint-Louis Church (1855) • the coastal pat ...

29
Mar
2010

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

st public parks in Europe. It consists of an 18th century French garden and a Mediterranean-style landscape garden. The formal garden is centred on the Fountain Spring which gave the park its name. It should also be noted that the layout of this garden highlights two major ancient monuments of ...

06
Oct
2021

Pop Air: a playful and colorful exhibition at La Villette

eat Hall, which for the occasion takes on the appearance of Wonderland. The inflatable structures impress by their dimensions (like a 6-meter high fountain), their bright colors and their immersive character. You will be able to dive into a huge ball Pool from which lights, movements and sound ...

21
Apr
2022

The Promenade Museum in Digne: a walk for the whole family

l be lulled by the sound of running water flowing down from the top of the hill. Your walk will be lined with contemporary artworks like The Teapot Fountain pictured below. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot But the highlight of the show was not created by human hands. It is the Great Cascad ...

22
Apr
2022

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

9 and has always been renewed since that date because of the wonderful flowering of the commune. From spring, a profusion of flowers highlights the fountains and squares of the village. A competition for houses, gardens and balconies in bloom is also organized every year in the commune. ...

20
July
2022

Visit the French Riviera: 5 secret places in Antibes

aut Castelet and the rue du Bas Castelet. Among the little-known treasures of this district, don't miss admiring the old Tourraque washhouse and a fountain in the shadow of the Laverie ramparts. This tiny neighborhood is very peaceful, but it has such cultural importance that it has declared i ...

12
Aug
2022

Malacca or Melaka in Malaysia: 6 things to do there

th a lot of decoration and music), can be recognized by the red color of its buildings. Visitors come to take pictures in front of the church, the fountain and the museum whose facade has the same red color, with the only regret that the church can not be visited ... 2- Admire the Porta de Sa ...

12
Jan
2023

Dog and cat: how to design a garden for a pet?

with shade in the summer, by choosing a corner of the garden with a tree or shrub - provide him with water ideally by installing a small garden fountain as some cats prefer to drink water on the move - provide him with games, for example logs of wood where your cat can scratch his claws. ...

09
Mar
2023

Emily in Paris' Paris: 5 picturesque places to discover.

t number 1 on the beautiful place de l'Estrapade. On this square in the 5th arrondissement of Paris located not far from the Sorbonne, you can see a fountain and some benches where you can sit down to enjoy a freshly bought pain au chocolat from la Boulangerie Moderne, the very same one where the h ...

22
Mar
2023

Taurine: the new secret to living longer and healthier?

"What is taurine?" When we talk about taurine, it especially evokes in the minds of the general public one of the key ingredients in energy drinks such as Red Bull or Dark Dog. It is a derivative of a sulfur-containing amino acid naturally present in animal tissues. In food, it can be found in mea ...

16
June
2023

Garden: how to create a cool oasis?

n • the creation of shaded spaces • the choice of materials that do not accumulate heat • the addition of a garden pond or a closed circuit fountain What plants to plant in a cool island? If your garden is scorched by the sun and it is not possible to stay there because the heat is ...

21
July
2023

What to Do in Ljubljana: 5 Must-See Attractions in the Slovenian Capital

ese Secession. The Italian influence is noticeable in the baroque-style architecture of the Town Hall, with its 18th-century clock tower, and in the Fountain of the Three Rivers of Carniola. This monument is also known as the Robba Fountain, named after the Venetian sculptor who created it in the m ...

15
Feb
2024

Brocéliande: 5 things to know about the series with Nolwenn Leroy

a police investigation set against the backdrop of Breton legends. The Paimpont forest is known for housing Merlin's tomb, the Valley of No Return, the Barenton fountain, and Viviane's Hotié. Even though the character of Fanny Legoff, played by Nolwenn Leroy, is a very Cartesian scientist, her rat ...

05
Sep
2024

Sainte-Enimie: 3 good reasons to visit this village in the Gorges du Tarn

fe to God. To escape a forced marriage, she asked God to take away her beauty and contracted leprosy. An angel then instructed her to go to the Burle fountain, and the princess was cured of leprosy after bathing in the waters of this spring located in the heart of the village. The saint settled in ...

10
Sep
2024