Liberty articles Tag

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

Presentation The Statue of Liberty, located on the small island of Liberty Island south of Manhattan, was long the First image emigrants arriving at Ellis Island had of America. This statue representing Liberty Enlightening the World (Liberty Enlightening the World) was given to the United State ...

25
Sep
2008

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

hout a call for tenders, to build a monument to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution: the Eiffel Tower! 3- He worked on the Statue of Liberty Of course, Gustave Eiffel's name is forever associated with the Eiffel Tower in Paris... But did you know that the French engineer also partic ...

24
Jan
2023

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

yful for children. This trail will take you from Porte Gay Lussac (Luxembourg RER station) to the Luxembourg Museum via the Medici Fountain, the Statue of Liberty as well as the Orangery, orchards and beehives! Although it was designed for children, this itinerary is interesting if you want to visi ...

27
Mar
2023

Visiting New York: good plans

24 hours a day. The ride, which takes about 25 minutes, offers a beautiful view of the tip of Manhattan Island and a panoramic view of the Statue of Liberty. How can I get discounts? From July to September, the New York City Tourism Office offers discounts at certain hotels and on certain excursi ...

15
July
2008

The Eiffel Tower: presentation and history

Berthier in Paris, with Charles Garnier - the Souleuvre viaduct in Calvados. Gustave Eiffel is also famous for having contributed to the Statue of liberty in New york and for having participated in the construction of the Briare bridge-canal (1896). The Eiffel Tower in figures Originally 300 ...

01
Sep
2008

Cyberattack on Insurance Companies: What to Do If You're Affected?

erattack on Viamedis and Almerys mutual insurance companies, an investigation has been opened by the CNIL (the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty). According to the CNIL, the personal data that were stolen from policyholders and their families include: • full name • date of ...

12
Feb
2024