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Barcelona

of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal. The street layout as well as remnants of the ancient city walls are still visible today and part of the Roman city is now on display at the City History Museum. During the 20th century, Barcelona served as the setting for some international events such ...

02
May
2007

The Colosseum: an emblematic monument of Rome

t the building took its current name, in reference to a colossal statue of Nero located nearby. This amphitheatre is the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. Even if it is now partially destroyed, this witness of Roman power will not fail to impress you. A witness to Roman history The constr ...

08
Dec
2011

The man of our lives: a French mini-series to discover on M6

n a few words by a voiceover: 'Some people would call it abuse of weakness. Me, I call it love.' The character of Guillaume, aka Amaury, Nathan or Roman, is played by actor Jonathan Zaccaï. The actor, who recently made a name for himself on the silver screen in Downton Abbey Il: A New Era, is be ...

22
Nov
2022

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

historical and cultural heritage. The village of Gordes is very rich in exceptional places and monuments. There are several testimonies of significant Roman occupation, including the passage of the Roman road (going from Carpentras to the Apt valley) in the "Cousins" district, as well as the Gallo-R ...

09
Aug
2007

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

un activity that usually delights children. Where does this tradition come from? The origins of this tradition are said to date back to Greek and Roman antiquity where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of the harves ...

30
Nov
2007

Valentine's Day : history of the lovers' day

ady at that time, the middle of February was associated with love through festivals celebrating Wedding (in Greece) or fertility (in Rome). In the Roman calendar, the day of February 15 was the Lupercales, that is, the feast of Lupercus, the god of fertility. The priests of Lupercus sacrificed ...

31
Jan
2008

Money: New Year's Gifts in 5 Questions

What is the origin of New Year's gifts? The custom of giving New Year's gifts dates back to antiquity. Originally, the Romans presented figs, dates, and honey to their friends and relatives. Later on, they began exchanging more significant gifts at the beginning of the year, such as valuable objec ...

04
Jan
2010

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

on years where archaic tools made by "Homo erectus" and animal bones have been found. • The Tomb of Lumone: the only remains of the Lumone station, this Roman funerary monument was built a century before BC. • Sainte Marguerite Church: an ancient chapel built in the 13th century, restored severa ...

06
Dec
2010

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

the layout of this garden highlights two major ancient monuments of the city of Nîmes: the Temple of Diana and the Tour Magne (an imposing vestige of the Roman enclosure that dominates this garden from the top of Mount Cavalier). The 8 marble statues that dot this garden come from the Château ...

06
Oct
2021

Explore Quimper, the city of art and history of Brittany

Quimper history Quimper was founded in Roman times, but by 495 AD it had become a bishopric. Quimper takes its name from the Breton word kemper, which means 'confluence of two rivers', referring to the Steir and the Odet. Since the 17th century, Quimper has been known for its ceramics and ear ...

09
May
2022

Ascros : 5 good reasons to visit this village in the Alpes-Maritimes

torical heritage Despite its modest appearance as a perched village nestled high in the mountain, Ascros has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age. Roman inscriptions have also been found here, testifying to the occupation of the place during antiquity. The commune has preserved several te ...

30
Aug
2022