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2021, the polar summer: a cultural season throughout France

venings and a Polar Night Other highlights of this cultural season are Polar Summer Evenings, screenings that feature special programming that puts the North and South Poles in the spotlight. These evenings are more specifically aimed at raising awareness among a wide audience through the screeni ...

06
Sep
2021

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

pt for the flame which is covered with gold leaf. Copyright: skeeze She is wearing a crown whose seven points symbolize the 'Seven Continents' (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica) and the seven oceans of the globe (Arctic, Antarctic, North and South ...

25
Sep
2008

Cold snap in France: what causes the phenomenon?

beginning of next week, the cold will arrive in France. The drop in temperatures will first be seen on Sunday 21 November on the Channel coast and north of the Loire. This cold snap will then descend rapidly southwards on Sunday evening and Monday 22 November. What are the causes of the ph ...

19
Nov
2021

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 5 things to do on site

Admire the angels of the Collegiate Church. The Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is best known as one of the top destinations for antique hunting and ranks third in the European flea market, just after London and Saint-Ouen! But it also houses another treasure from the past: the Notre-Dame-des-Anges Collegiate ...

30
June
2010

Fair Trade Fortnight: events throughout France.

vents throughout France. For two weeks, actors in responsible consumption organize fair meals, specialized markets, meetings with producers from the North and South, ethical fashion shows as well as cultural activities, film screenings and exhibitions... Committing to fairer trade. The Fair Trade F ...

12
May
2011

The Lille Christmas Market: A Cosmopolitan Market

Festive and cosmopolitan atmosphere With its garlands, lights, and wooden chalets, the Lille Christmas market spreads the magic of Christmas in the heart of the city. A must-see attraction at the end of the year, the Ferris wheel set up on the Grand Place soars to a height of 50 meters and offers ...

14
Dec
2015

5 Good Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in Iceland

s a very good chance the island will be covered in its snowy blanket, although it's not 100% guaranteed. You might also be lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights when the sky is clear. To experience Christmas and its traditions in Iceland, note that it's not necessary to go there on December 25 ...

12
Dec
2018

Hokusai: 5 things to know about the famous Japanese artist

lendor of Spring) from 1779 to 1794 - Sôri II (name taken after the death of one of his masters, Tawaraya Sôri) from 1795 to 1798 - Hokusai (Northern Workshop) in homage to the Buddhist deity Myoken from 1799 to 1810 - Taitô (name also linked to the cult of the stars, referring to ...

06
Oct
2022

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

world, including Lyon, Paris and Bordeaux in France... 3- Gifts for children in Sicily In France, Halloween celebrations are very much inspired by North American traditions. One of them is for children dressed up to go trick-or-treating and knock on doors to ask for treats by uttering the phrase ...

20
Oct
2022

Weather: will winter be cold in 2022-2023?

o continue until the middle of December, has also led to the appearance of the first snowflakes as far as the plains. Strong contrasts between the North and the South of the country Although we cannot yet say with certainty that the winter of 2022-2023 will be colder than previous winters, we ar ...

05
Dec
2022

Travel to India: what are the formalities?

d a passport or e-visa to enter this country, regardless of your nationality (with the exception of Nepal and Bhutan) and whether your destination is North or South India. Tourist visas for travel to India (whether e-visa or sticker) that were issued before October 15, 2021 are usable if they are ...

10
Jan
2023

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

A flower that deserves to be known The chocolate drop or Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant native to North and Central America. The plant itself is not unusual as it forms a rather compact bush with spindly stems and gray-green leaves. On the other hand, its summer flowering is remarkab ...

13
Jan
2023

Harry Potter: a great immersive exhibition arrives in Paris

its European tour at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from April 21 to October 1, 2023, before exporting to Latin America, Asia and other European and North American cities. Everywhere it has already gone, it has raised the enthusiasm of Potterheads as it uses the latest innovations in immersive t ...

26
Jan
2023

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

much curiosity as greed how she concocts a new jam for Mother's Day in Japan and an unpublished recipe for her friend the pastry chef Pierre Hermé! North of Strasbourg, Christian Deichtmann is an art cabinetmaker who works for historical monuments and manages to reconcile tradition and modernity ...

21
Feb
2023

International Coffee Day: 5 ways to drink coffee around the world

te vary depending on the region and the local alcohol. To celebrate International Coffee Day, you can taste coffee-calva in Normandy and la bistouille in the North, but always in moderation, of course! 3- In Greece, you must specify the amount of sugar. For French tourists traveling in Greece, order ...

29
Sep
2023

How to take care of a tradescantia or wandering jew?

striped with yellow. Lastly, there is Tradescantia pallida, sometimes called "purple heart" for its violet foliage. In this plant family native to North and South America, choosing a variety is usually driven by a love for the plant's appearance. Choose the foliage that you like the most, without ...

25
Oct
2023

Walkability Barometer: Which are the pedestrian-friendly cities?

ipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants. • Acigné in Ille-et-Vilaine for municipalities with less than 20,000 inhabitants. • Coudekerque-Branche in the North for municipalities with less than 50,000 inhabitants. • Vincennes in Val-de-Marne for municipalities with less than 100, ...

15
Jan
2024

The Dynamite Tree: 5 Things to Know About the Species Hura crepitans

e Euphorbiaceae family, it produces a highly irritating latex for the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. This tree is native to the tropical regions of North and South America, and in the Amazon, fishermen use its yellow latex to sedate fish. Despite the tree's toxicity, monkeys and certain birds su ...

21
Mar
2024