The French Corner http://centre-nature-brehal.org Blog about French culture, travel, and language. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:05:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Contribution to the 'Study in France: How do you prepare' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-319.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-319.html#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:05:48 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=319 More than 90 universities in France and another 3,600 universities are the more than two million students. To the best educational institutions of the country's rigorous selection process will be carried out because the places are limited here.Studying in France:1Studying at public and private educational institutionsBefore beginning the study, you should get an overview of the very complex and confusing system of studies.You can record one program at a university or non-university higher education institution. It is further divided into public and private educational institutions.For a normal undergraduate, you can enroll directly in a French university.However you want to apply to study at the Sorbonne University in Paris, you must obtain special application forms from the French Embassy or French cultural institute.They need in each case, a cover letter, references and translated tests and an international birth certificate.

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Sufficient language skills and high school as important prerequisites

 To study abroad there are a number of prerequisites that must be met for admission to one of the universities and colleges. In addition to these mandatory conditions, you should familiarize yourself with the country, its people and its culture. A good preparation for a longer stay in a country is always a pleasure. Before studying in France for example, you could attend a language course. The basic prerequisite for higher education in France is a completed high school.  As a student, you must obviously have sufficient knowledge of the language. Although the official EU scheme allows studying in France without a voice detection, it is left to the universities to check your knowledge of French through a language test. Have you completed an approved French language course in Germany with the attainment of the diploma DELF or DALF language, you must demonstrate no further knowledge. Do you have during your school days ended French one-credit course with a good grade or you are in possession of a Franco-German Abitur, you are also allowed to test without studying. Would you do a master's degree after another in Germany or other EU Member State obtaining a bachelor's degree, which is possible due to the Bologna system.  

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]]> More than 90 universities in France and another 3,600 universities are the more than two million students. To the best educational institutions of the country's rigorous selection process will be carried out because the places are limited here.Studying in France:1Studying at public and private educational institutionsBefore beginning the study, you should get an overview of the very complex and confusing system of studies.You can record one program at a university or non-university higher education institution. It is further divided into public and private educational institutions.For a normal undergraduate, you can enroll directly in a French university.However you want to apply to study at the Sorbonne University in Paris, you must obtain special application forms from the French Embassy or French cultural institute.They need in each case, a cover letter, references and translated tests and an international birth certificate.

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Sufficient language skills and high school as important prerequisites

 To study abroad there are a number of prerequisites that must be met for admission to one of the universities and colleges. In addition to these mandatory conditions, you should familiarize yourself with the country, its people and its culture. A good preparation for a longer stay in a country is always a pleasure. Before studying in France for example, you could attend a language course. The basic prerequisite for higher education in France is a completed high school.  As a student, you must obviously have sufficient knowledge of the language. Although the official EU scheme allows studying in France without a voice detection, it is left to the universities to check your knowledge of French through a language test. Have you completed an approved French language course in Germany with the attainment of the diploma DELF or DALF language, you must demonstrate no further knowledge. Do you have during your school days ended French one-credit course with a good grade or you are in possession of a Franco-German Abitur, you are also allowed to test without studying. Would you do a master's degree after another in Germany or other EU Member State obtaining a bachelor's degree, which is possible due to the Bologna system.  

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-319.html/feed 0 Contribution to 'The French Revolution: History and People' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-316.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-316.html#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:13:42 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=316 The French Revolution was the introduction to the modern era, it was both the great achievements of our time such as democracy, human rights, separation of powers, equality before the law, voting rights, a constitution, in short, the end of feudalism and of absolutism, and the terror reign of a dictator with arbitrary convictions and “mechanized” killings, the worst excesses of the 20th Century dominated.

Causes and reasons for the French Revolution

The emergence and spread

Took the revolution of several factors. One was the antithesis of the stands, which led to great dissatisfaction: Of the estimated 25 million people who lived in France in 1789, 23 million belonged to the third level, ie They were mostly farmers and had to make a large portion of their income to landowners, the church and king, while clerics and nobles paid no taxes. Then, when another crop failure brought the people in dire straits, exacerbated this anger her.

Same time, the winds, due to the time of the Enlightenment, good for social change. Although the writings of Montesquieu, Rousseau and Voltaire were not accessible to normal people, but they put into question the legitimacy of the king and convinced some clergy and nobles, to fight on the side of the Third Estate.

In addition, the Ancien Régime

Was due to the fact that it had supported the American colonies against England, and the lavish lifestyle of the absolutist Bourbon kings, shortly before the bankruptcy.

Founding of the National Assembly

Attempts to rehabilitate the ailing financial system failed, after which Louis XVI. convened the Estates General, which had not met since 1614th The Third Estate demanded more rights while, was Louis XVI. but rejected. It declared on 17 June, the Third Estate and some well-wishers from the First and Second level, the National Assembly, ie they claimed to represent the entire French nation and give it a constitution. This was acknowledged by the king under pressure, at the same time he ordered troops to Paris.

Storming of the Bastille

The Constituent Assembly made only slow progress, while that of Louis XVI. ordered troops again drove the price of bread in the air. The stumbling block for the escalation of the situation, however, was the dismissal of the popular finance minister Necker, the people regarded as the Biotechnology Industry.

On 14

July, the people stormed the Bastille and the assassination of the commander Launay, there was the first prominent victim. . Louis XVI, who had not yet heard on the evening of the storming of the Bastille, noted in his diary: “Nothing, Necker left.” Shortly thereafter he was informed by a Duke and will probably have exclaimed: “But the . is indeed a revolt “What contradicted him was:” No, Your Majesty, this is a revolution “.

“Grande Peur”

It really was a revolution and the unrest spread to the country. The Third Estate in the province was harassed, excited and frightened by a revenge of the nobility. This triggered an outbreak of violence in the farmers who looted, pillaged and destroyed all archives of documents about Mr. Rights. To reassure them, the National Assembly abolished serfdom in the shortest possible time, tax exemption of the first two estates, and similar decrees from and written about human rights.

However

Was the principle of “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternity” only for white males. Although there were always women like Olympe de Gouges, in their treatise “Les Droit de la Femme et de la Citoyenne” demanded equal rights, but this idea was completely foreign to the revolutionaries, not to say “lä cherlich. “

Train the “Women of Paris' Versailles

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]]> The French Revolution was the introduction to the modern era, it was both the great achievements of our time such as democracy, human rights, separation of powers, equality before the law, voting rights, a constitution, in short, the end of feudalism and of absolutism, and the terror reign of a dictator with arbitrary convictions and “mechanized” killings, the worst excesses of the 20th Century dominated.

Causes and reasons for the French Revolution

The emergence and spread

Took the revolution of several factors. One was the antithesis of the stands, which led to great dissatisfaction: Of the estimated 25 million people who lived in France in 1789, 23 million belonged to the third level, ie They were mostly farmers and had to make a large portion of their income to landowners, the church and king, while clerics and nobles paid no taxes. Then, when another crop failure brought the people in dire straits, exacerbated this anger her.

Same time, the winds, due to the time of the Enlightenment, good for social change. Although the writings of Montesquieu, Rousseau and Voltaire were not accessible to normal people, but they put into question the legitimacy of the king and convinced some clergy and nobles, to fight on the side of the Third Estate.

In addition, the Ancien Régime

Was due to the fact that it had supported the American colonies against England, and the lavish lifestyle of the absolutist Bourbon kings, shortly before the bankruptcy.

Founding of the National Assembly

Attempts to rehabilitate the ailing financial system failed, after which Louis XVI. convened the Estates General, which had not met since 1614th The Third Estate demanded more rights while, was Louis XVI. but rejected. It declared on 17 June, the Third Estate and some well-wishers from the First and Second level, the National Assembly, ie they claimed to represent the entire French nation and give it a constitution. This was acknowledged by the king under pressure, at the same time he ordered troops to Paris.

Storming of the Bastille

The Constituent Assembly made only slow progress, while that of Louis XVI. ordered troops again drove the price of bread in the air. The stumbling block for the escalation of the situation, however, was the dismissal of the popular finance minister Necker, the people regarded as the Biotechnology Industry.

On 14

July, the people stormed the Bastille and the assassination of the commander Launay, there was the first prominent victim. . Louis XVI, who had not yet heard on the evening of the storming of the Bastille, noted in his diary: “Nothing, Necker left.” Shortly thereafter he was informed by a Duke and will probably have exclaimed: “But the . is indeed a revolt “What contradicted him was:” No, Your Majesty, this is a revolution “.

“Grande Peur”

It really was a revolution and the unrest spread to the country. The Third Estate in the province was harassed, excited and frightened by a revenge of the nobility. This triggered an outbreak of violence in the farmers who looted, pillaged and destroyed all archives of documents about Mr. Rights. To reassure them, the National Assembly abolished serfdom in the shortest possible time, tax exemption of the first two estates, and similar decrees from and written about human rights.

However

Was the principle of “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternity” only for white males. Although there were always women like Olympe de Gouges, in their treatise “Les Droit de la Femme et de la Citoyenne” demanded equal rights, but this idea was completely foreign to the revolutionaries, not to say “lä cherlich. “

Train the “Women of Paris' Versailles

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-316.html/feed 0 To post 'Dijon mustard more than just' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-313.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-313.html#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:59:06 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=313 One decides to use the TGV, one is from Paris after a half hour in Burgundy. Dijon is here an important transportation hub in France and is in addition to rail service and to achieve well by two highways and a private airport. Even in the history of the city was influenced by its favorable geographic location especially.

The most famous child of Dijon: a story with spice

Dijon was

Been mounting as the Roman camp at the crossroads of trade routes. Later joined by several, including a spice route. This was very early inhabitants of the city to confront with exceptional ingredients. In the 13th Century was the capital of Burgundy legally entrenched monopoly for the production of mustard. Soon after, settled numerous mustard manufacturer that produced the ingredient for centuries after a certain code of practice from either brown or black mustard seeds. Today these are only three left, and even the mustard seeds are grown in Canada but not here.

Cultural Center of Burgundy

From Louis XI

Mustard lovers. the Burgundian parliamentary seat and raised in the 18th Century to the university town appointed to Dijon has until now kept with about 25,000 students and 6,000 scientists as a spiritual center. The Musée des Beaux Arts in the City Hall is one of the most important art collections in France and the Gothic Cathedral from the 11th Bénigne Century, and the Notre Dame with its fascinating form of Burgundian Gothic has to offer the city so many tourist attraction and is always worth only because of the idyllic atmosphere of the many half-timbered houses a journey. In addition, numerous festivals, including jazz, theater or regional folklore devoted. And of course – with all love for mustard – even the Burgundy wine, here comes straight from the heart of the growing areas and can be enjoyed, not remain unmentioned.

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]]> One decides to use the TGV, one is from Paris after a half hour in Burgundy. Dijon is here an important transportation hub in France and is in addition to rail service and to achieve well by two highways and a private airport. Even in the history of the city was influenced by its favorable geographic location especially.

The most famous child of Dijon: a story with spice

Dijon was

Been mounting as the Roman camp at the crossroads of trade routes. Later joined by several, including a spice route. This was very early inhabitants of the city to confront with exceptional ingredients. In the 13th Century was the capital of Burgundy legally entrenched monopoly for the production of mustard. Soon after, settled numerous mustard manufacturer that produced the ingredient for centuries after a certain code of practice from either brown or black mustard seeds. Today these are only three left, and even the mustard seeds are grown in Canada but not here.

Cultural Center of Burgundy

From Louis XI

Mustard lovers. the Burgundian parliamentary seat and raised in the 18th Century to the university town appointed to Dijon has until now kept with about 25,000 students and 6,000 scientists as a spiritual center. The Musée des Beaux Arts in the City Hall is one of the most important art collections in France and the Gothic Cathedral from the 11th Bénigne Century, and the Notre Dame with its fascinating form of Burgundian Gothic has to offer the city so many tourist attraction and is always worth only because of the idyllic atmosphere of the many half-timbered houses a journey. In addition, numerous festivals, including jazz, theater or regional folklore devoted. And of course – with all love for mustard – even the Burgundy wine, here comes straight from the heart of the growing areas and can be enjoyed, not remain unmentioned.

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-313.html/feed 0 Contribution to the 'Mont St Michel Abbey in the English Channel' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-310.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-310.html#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:38:04 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=310 The Benedictine monastery has in its 1300-year anniversary so many experiences in history. So the church was converted into a fortress several times: in early records to protect against marauding Vikings, later, during the Hundred Years' War, when English siege site and as a prison at the time of the French Revolution.also can be architecturally in the abbey of Mont St. Michel, a stylistically varied development of the follow up to the Pre-Romanesque Gothic. Victor Hugo was the time at least as enthusiastic about the construction, as Goethe once in our country from the cathedral in Cologne. By the founder of French Romanticism, a national awareness of the cultural heritage of Mont St. Michel was created that allowed for the preservation and restoration until later.

Pilgrim towns on the Gulf of St. Malo – then and now

First time in the 12th Century, visited the abbey church of the first streams of pilgrims. The Way of St. James was certainly doing its part, also the founding legend of Mont St. Michel, an apparition of the Archangel Michael is based. This appeared to the Archbishop of Auverche and ordered no less than to build a chapel on a rock on the English Channel. It declined until use, the representative of the heavenly one brutal punishment had to move to the clergy attending the groundbreaking ceremony. Even today, these perforated skull of the bishop is to be seen as a relic. And this is also admired today. Distributed throughout the year to 3.6 million visitors jostle through the small town at the foot of the mountain up through the narrow streets of the Grande Rue in the monastery.

Floods fast as galloping horses

The statement should have said Victor Hugo, as he watched the swift tides of Mont St. Michel. Since then, the building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this spectacle has waned, however indirectly, the rocky island is now more watts in the dry and the sea roars a few miles away. Since 2006 the French government is taking costly precautions in order to insulate the silting of the bay literally. Thus provides, among other things since 2008, a tidal causeway for a continuous rise in water level at the St. Michel to the rocky island in a few years back is a real island, surrounded the picturesque as to Hugo's on the tide times can be.

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]]> The Benedictine monastery has in its 1300-year anniversary so many experiences in history. So the church was converted into a fortress several times: in early records to protect against marauding Vikings, later, during the Hundred Years' War, when English siege site and as a prison at the time of the French Revolution.also can be architecturally in the abbey of Mont St. Michel, a stylistically varied development of the follow up to the Pre-Romanesque Gothic. Victor Hugo was the time at least as enthusiastic about the construction, as Goethe once in our country from the cathedral in Cologne. By the founder of French Romanticism, a national awareness of the cultural heritage of Mont St. Michel was created that allowed for the preservation and restoration until later.

Pilgrim towns on the Gulf of St. Malo – then and now

First time in the 12th Century, visited the abbey church of the first streams of pilgrims. The Way of St. James was certainly doing its part, also the founding legend of Mont St. Michel, an apparition of the Archangel Michael is based. This appeared to the Archbishop of Auverche and ordered no less than to build a chapel on a rock on the English Channel. It declined until use, the representative of the heavenly one brutal punishment had to move to the clergy attending the groundbreaking ceremony. Even today, these perforated skull of the bishop is to be seen as a relic. And this is also admired today. Distributed throughout the year to 3.6 million visitors jostle through the small town at the foot of the mountain up through the narrow streets of the Grande Rue in the monastery.

Floods fast as galloping horses

The statement should have said Victor Hugo, as he watched the swift tides of Mont St. Michel. Since then, the building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this spectacle has waned, however indirectly, the rocky island is now more watts in the dry and the sea roars a few miles away. Since 2006 the French government is taking costly precautions in order to insulate the silting of the bay literally. Thus provides, among other things since 2008, a tidal causeway for a continuous rise in water level at the St. Michel to the rocky island in a few years back is a real island, surrounded the picturesque as to Hugo's on the tide times can be.

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-310.html/feed 0 To post 'The 10 largest cities in France' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-307.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-307.html#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:08 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=307 The list of cities with a population over 30,000 is a long one in France. But these ten cities topped everything.Cities in France: The Top 101ParisThe capital of the country is simultaneously the largest of the cities in France. With a population totaling 2,233,818 Paris has a large distance to all other cities.Famous sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre attract thousands of tourists every year, in addition to the capital.For more information click here.

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Marseille

In the second place in the biggest cities in France is Marseille. The port city in France takes on an important meaning, because the port, ships are operating daily to Corsica and North Africa. Thus, the port is mainly an important contact point for travelers. The population of Marseille is about 852 000 inhabitants.For more information click here.

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Lyons

With about 475,000 inhabitants, Lyon is on the list of the ten largest cities in France in third place. Lyon is primarily a cultural center with an impressive opera house and several universities, which are known beyond the country borders. Lyon was the first city in France, which came into force a lighting master plan. Since the end of the 80s are always illuminated important buildings in the city conspicuous.For more information click here.

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Toulouse

A population of around 439 553 inhabitants, Toulouse makes it the fourth largest city in the country. Here is one of the oldest universities of Europe, its headquarters and the Basilica of St. Sernin is one of the most famous churches in the south of France.For more information click here.

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Nice

Around 344 875 people living in the port city of Nice in southern France. The city's location near the border with Italy and on the Côte d'Azur, makes them one of the most popular destinations in France.For more information click here.

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Nantes

Nantes is located in the west of France and has a population of 283 288. The University of Nantes has a very good reputation. Buildings such as the Ducal Palace and the Saint-Pierre cathedral are the landmarks of the city.For more information click here.

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Strasbourg

In Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace. The population is 272 116. Known for its impressive buildings is especially the old town of Strasbourg. The cathedral square and the tanners' quarter are for the main entry points with tourists.For more information click here.

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Montpellier

Montpellier is located on the Mediterranean coast and is one of the most popular places for students. A total of about 252 998 people live in the city on the River Lez.For more information click here.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the most famous university towns of France and is also an important economic center of the country. The population is 235 891.For more information click here.

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Lille

Lille is a city near the Belgian border, which became in 2004 the title of European Capital of Culture. A total of about 226,000 people live in Lille. Particularly impressive buildings in the city are the Old Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce.For more information click here.

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]]> The list of cities with a population over 30,000 is a long one in France. But these ten cities topped everything.Cities in France: The Top 101ParisThe capital of the country is simultaneously the largest of the cities in France. With a population totaling 2,233,818 Paris has a large distance to all other cities.Famous sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre attract thousands of tourists every year, in addition to the capital.For more information click here.

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Marseille

In the second place in the biggest cities in France is Marseille. The port city in France takes on an important meaning, because the port, ships are operating daily to Corsica and North Africa. Thus, the port is mainly an important contact point for travelers. The population of Marseille is about 852 000 inhabitants.For more information click here.

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Lyons

With about 475,000 inhabitants, Lyon is on the list of the ten largest cities in France in third place. Lyon is primarily a cultural center with an impressive opera house and several universities, which are known beyond the country borders. Lyon was the first city in France, which came into force a lighting master plan. Since the end of the 80s are always illuminated important buildings in the city conspicuous.For more information click here.

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Toulouse

A population of around 439 553 inhabitants, Toulouse makes it the fourth largest city in the country. Here is one of the oldest universities of Europe, its headquarters and the Basilica of St. Sernin is one of the most famous churches in the south of France.For more information click here.

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Nice

Around 344 875 people living in the port city of Nice in southern France. The city's location near the border with Italy and on the Côte d'Azur, makes them one of the most popular destinations in France.For more information click here.

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Nantes

Nantes is located in the west of France and has a population of 283 288. The University of Nantes has a very good reputation. Buildings such as the Ducal Palace and the Saint-Pierre cathedral are the landmarks of the city.For more information click here.

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Strasbourg

In Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace. The population is 272 116. Known for its impressive buildings is especially the old town of Strasbourg. The cathedral square and the tanners' quarter are for the main entry points with tourists.For more information click here.

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Montpellier

Montpellier is located on the Mediterranean coast and is one of the most popular places for students. A total of about 252 998 people live in the city on the River Lez.For more information click here.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the most famous university towns of France and is also an important economic center of the country. The population is 235 891.For more information click here.

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Lille

Lille is a city near the Belgian border, which became in 2004 the title of European Capital of Culture. A total of about 226,000 people live in Lille. Particularly impressive buildings in the city are the Old Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce.For more information click here.

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-307.html/feed 0 Contribution to 'The Eiffel Tower: The emblem of Paris' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-304.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-304.html#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:01:12 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=304 As the symbol of Paris has been more than 120 years of the Eiffel Tower. The most famous and most widely known Parisian landmark was built in the years 1887 to 1889. Today he is regarded throughout the world as a symbol that is associated not only with the city of love but in conjunction with all of France.

The Eiffel Tower: From eyesore to the landmark

Although the population of the project was not thrilled, Gustave Eiffel began construction of the steel tower, which was in Parisian society, and in artistic and literary circles as an eyesore in the city. In the population there were especially concerned that the tower could fall over.

When completed the 10 000 ton and 300-meter high tower was only a temporary state permit for the next twenty years. The subsequent radio technology made the tower but soon became indispensable. With his help, the first radio link was established across the Atlantic. Since 1916, the tower carries an antenna mast. Its original height was prolonged by at 329.75 meters. Up to the time when he was replaced in 1932 as the tallest building in the world from the Empire State Building in New York, the steel tower was still more than 40 years the number one.

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Paris without the Eiffel Tower

Today is the capital of France without the steel structure is no longer conceivable. The museum also exhibits a significant cornerstone of French history, the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. The Eiffel Tower was a project on the occasion of the time in the world exhibition in Paris guest performers. For the tourism importance of the Eiffel Tower, thanks to the public three platforms in 57, 115 and 276 meters. Elevators and steel stairs lead to the first two platforms, where each is also a restaurant. A separate elevator and a spiral staircase leading from the second to the third platform.

Way: Gustave Eiffel was indeed the builder of the tower that bears his name, was conceived and designed the building, however, by Stephen Sauvestre.

Info:

Eiffel Tower, the Parc du Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

Tel: +33 892 70 12 39

To the homepage, click here.

Opening times:

01.01.-16.06. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock

17.06.-28.08. elevator 09:00 bis 00:45 clock / Walk 09:00 bis 00:45 clock

29.08.-31.12. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock

Admission:

Children under 12 years: 3.20 € Stairs / 4,10 € floor 2 / 9,30 € floor

Teenagers: 3.70 € Stairs / 6,60 € floor 2 / 11,80 € floor

Adults: 4,70 € Stairs / 8,20 € floor 2 / € 13.40 floor

Group rates for adults and students require pre-booked reservations.

LINKS:

Eiffel Tower webcam

Eiffel tower restaurant

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]]> As the symbol of Paris has been more than 120 years of the Eiffel Tower. The most famous and most widely known Parisian landmark was built in the years 1887 to 1889. Today he is regarded throughout the world as a symbol that is associated not only with the city of love but in conjunction with all of France.

The Eiffel Tower: From eyesore to the landmark

Although the population of the project was not thrilled, Gustave Eiffel began construction of the steel tower, which was in Parisian society, and in artistic and literary circles as an eyesore in the city. In the population there were especially concerned that the tower could fall over.

When completed the 10 000 ton and 300-meter high tower was only a temporary state permit for the next twenty years. The subsequent radio technology made the tower but soon became indispensable. With his help, the first radio link was established across the Atlantic. Since 1916, the tower carries an antenna mast. Its original height was prolonged by at 329.75 meters. Up to the time when he was replaced in 1932 as the tallest building in the world from the Empire State Building in New York, the steel tower was still more than 40 years the number one.

No

Paris without the Eiffel Tower

Today is the capital of France without the steel structure is no longer conceivable. The museum also exhibits a significant cornerstone of French history, the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. The Eiffel Tower was a project on the occasion of the time in the world exhibition in Paris guest performers. For the tourism importance of the Eiffel Tower, thanks to the public three platforms in 57, 115 and 276 meters. Elevators and steel stairs lead to the first two platforms, where each is also a restaurant. A separate elevator and a spiral staircase leading from the second to the third platform.

Way: Gustave Eiffel was indeed the builder of the tower that bears his name, was conceived and designed the building, however, by Stephen Sauvestre.

Info:

Eiffel Tower, the Parc du Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

Tel: +33 892 70 12 39

To the homepage, click here.

Opening times:

01.01.-16.06. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock

17.06.-28.08. elevator 09:00 bis 00:45 clock / Walk 09:00 bis 00:45 clock

29.08.-31.12. elevator 09:30 bis 23:45 clock / Walk 09:30 bis 18:30 clock

Admission:

Children under 12 years: 3.20 € Stairs / 4,10 € floor 2 / 9,30 € floor

Teenagers: 3.70 € Stairs / 6,60 € floor 2 / 11,80 € floor

Adults: 4,70 € Stairs / 8,20 € floor 2 / € 13.40 floor

Group rates for adults and students require pre-booked reservations.

LINKS:

Eiffel Tower webcam

Eiffel tower restaurant

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-304.html/feed 0 Contribution to the 'Holidays in France: This you should know' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-301.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-301.html#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:35:29 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=301 The neighboring state of Germany, France commits, some religious and national holidays.Since the holidays fall Both states in part on different dates, use one of the inhabitants of the country like their day off to shop and to visit the neighboring country.We show, in which holidays to France and Germany is different from what expected by a traveler to France at this time.

Holidays in France: This is the data

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Holidays in France – Celebrate with obstacles

Who wants a trip to France Book should become familiar with the customary holidays. To arrive at one of the holidays in France at an airport or train station, may discourage further travel. Holiday surcharges also more expensive then a possibly favorable to arrival. In addition, public transport Mitel drive far less frequently than on weekdays. To experience such as the National Day of Paris, you travel better one to two days before.One of the most important holidays in France Is the 14th of each year July. On that day France celebrates its National Day. Many will combine this date with the storming of the Bastille in 1789. But that is not quite the truth. Instead, the French Republic celebrated on 14 July 1790, the so-called Federation Festival. This festival, however, had its direct relation to the previous year's popular uprising.Today is the 14th JulyAs a symbol of French victories in the past. Throughout the country, military parades are held. The largest of these parades, the Parisian experience on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Not only the parades give this day even more special. Rather, the day a popular festival, which is widely celebrated with fireworks and fire balls. Celebrations begin for the night for a national holiday. In many other places, the night is the 15th July, the actual start of the celebration.

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Other countries – other hard times

Who wants to spend Christmas in France will notice that they are working on Christmas Eve as usual. Moreover, it is only the 25th December, which is a day off as Christmas Day. The Frenchman is just the opinion that the birthday of the Christ Child on the 25th December falls.Christmas in FranceIs especially enjoying a Christmas menus. Is extensively eaten turkey with chestnuts, among other things, scallops, foie gras or duck.additional holidays in France, which are different from German holidays: 8th May- Victory Day 1945

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]]> The neighboring state of Germany, France commits, some religious and national holidays.Since the holidays fall Both states in part on different dates, use one of the inhabitants of the country like their day off to shop and to visit the neighboring country.We show, in which holidays to France and Germany is different from what expected by a traveler to France at this time.

Holidays in France: This is the data

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Holidays in France – Celebrate with obstacles

Who wants a trip to France Book should become familiar with the customary holidays. To arrive at one of the holidays in France at an airport or train station, may discourage further travel. Holiday surcharges also more expensive then a possibly favorable to arrival. In addition, public transport Mitel drive far less frequently than on weekdays. To experience such as the National Day of Paris, you travel better one to two days before.One of the most important holidays in France Is the 14th of each year July. On that day France celebrates its National Day. Many will combine this date with the storming of the Bastille in 1789. But that is not quite the truth. Instead, the French Republic celebrated on 14 July 1790, the so-called Federation Festival. This festival, however, had its direct relation to the previous year's popular uprising.Today is the 14th JulyAs a symbol of French victories in the past. Throughout the country, military parades are held. The largest of these parades, the Parisian experience on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Not only the parades give this day even more special. Rather, the day a popular festival, which is widely celebrated with fireworks and fire balls. Celebrations begin for the night for a national holiday. In many other places, the night is the 15th July, the actual start of the celebration.

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Other countries – other hard times

Who wants to spend Christmas in France will notice that they are working on Christmas Eve as usual. Moreover, it is only the 25th December, which is a day off as Christmas Day. The Frenchman is just the opinion that the birthday of the Christ Child on the 25th December falls.Christmas in FranceIs especially enjoying a Christmas menus. Is extensively eaten turkey with chestnuts, among other things, scallops, foie gras or duck.additional holidays in France, which are different from German holidays: 8th May- Victory Day 1945

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-301.html/feed 0 To post 'Beaune: the wine capital of Burgundy' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-298.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-298.html#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:37:57 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=298 In France, after the first parts of the country regions, divided eg Burgundy, which can turn into departments, in this arrondissment and finally divides into cantons.Capital Beaune is one of the three arrondissment of Burgundy – Dijon and Montbard next. Dijon is located in the prefecture of the department, which has 43 cantons and 706 municipalities.The population density is 60 inhabitants per km ², in total live in Côte d'Or good 521 000 inhabitants.

Beaune – a new target of the TGV

Since 2007, it being the new TGV Rhine-Rhone line, which, starting with Germany, is to bring the passengers of the Rhone valley much faster to Marseille. From December 2011 to perform even one more new TGV route from Frankfurt to Marseille via Lyon. That means for the region around the capital of Burgundy, that also be targeted places in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Provence, which you can then apply accordingly. The specified path contains a strong discovery potential in this regard for the wine-producing town of Beaune.

Côte d'Or – a golden hillside, a golden pitch

Côte d'Or has her name certainly not only by the sun, which spoils the landscape but also the golden wine that is grown on their land lines and refined by winemakers. The growing area, which lies to the east of Burgundy and its outlines look like a small towel is aligned southeast and consists of steep slopes of limestone and marl, on foot and partly of clay. Thus, in the higher elevations and white wines at the foot of the slopes rather grown red wines. The vineyard is Côte d'or three sub regions of Côte de Nuits, in the most expensive wines in the world are offered, and further south in the Cote de Beaune and Cote Chalonnaise. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most widely cultivated varieties. Besides wines are more fine products such as mustard, liquors, and of spirits produced.

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]]> In France, after the first parts of the country regions, divided eg Burgundy, which can turn into departments, in this arrondissment and finally divides into cantons.Capital Beaune is one of the three arrondissment of Burgundy – Dijon and Montbard next. Dijon is located in the prefecture of the department, which has 43 cantons and 706 municipalities.The population density is 60 inhabitants per km ², in total live in Côte d'Or good 521 000 inhabitants.

Beaune – a new target of the TGV

Since 2007, it being the new TGV Rhine-Rhone line, which, starting with Germany, is to bring the passengers of the Rhone valley much faster to Marseille. From December 2011 to perform even one more new TGV route from Frankfurt to Marseille via Lyon. That means for the region around the capital of Burgundy, that also be targeted places in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Provence, which you can then apply accordingly. The specified path contains a strong discovery potential in this regard for the wine-producing town of Beaune.

Côte d'Or – a golden hillside, a golden pitch

Côte d'Or has her name certainly not only by the sun, which spoils the landscape but also the golden wine that is grown on their land lines and refined by winemakers. The growing area, which lies to the east of Burgundy and its outlines look like a small towel is aligned southeast and consists of steep slopes of limestone and marl, on foot and partly of clay. Thus, in the higher elevations and white wines at the foot of the slopes rather grown red wines. The vineyard is Côte d'or three sub regions of Côte de Nuits, in the most expensive wines in the world are offered, and further south in the Cote de Beaune and Cote Chalonnaise. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most widely cultivated varieties. Besides wines are more fine products such as mustard, liquors, and of spirits produced.

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-298.html/feed 0 To post 'Gites de France: authentic living on holiday in France' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-295.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-295.html#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:01:48 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=295 House for family or friends to visit from anywhere and at any time of year. Each house is like a real house with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and a bathroom. House groups are also for rent. For field trips or meetings here 12 to 100 people can be accommodated. Gites de France Ardeche is recommended as holiday resorts, where in November, the chestnut festival takes place and therefore the houses are decorated with chestnut, Martinique, where you can jump directly from a sun deck into the water or Correze, where the rural life of the 18 .and 19 Can relive century with chickens, goats, cows, cats and dogs.

French Breakfast

Gites de France Bed & Breakfast is also offered in French. For every night there is a breakfast that is offered with specialties. These include both regional breads and jams and cheeses, meats and dairy products. Especially emfohlen houses here are in Correze, Indre and Gers. In the Gers, the hotel features a quiet, friendly atmosphere to its guests. A pool and a steam room to help you relax. In a second house there are also a swimming pool and a fitness center. Indre in a mansion offers the 16th Century an authentic stay in Provence and a tree house in Correze waiting on an eight-acre grove to its guests. For all offers, there is an apartment with a private bathroom.

Gites de France time and again on special offers, which have for example three nights for the price of two, or special introductory offers a new house.

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]]> House for family or friends to visit from anywhere and at any time of year. Each house is like a real house with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and a bathroom. House groups are also for rent. For field trips or meetings here 12 to 100 people can be accommodated. Gites de France Ardeche is recommended as holiday resorts, where in November, the chestnut festival takes place and therefore the houses are decorated with chestnut, Martinique, where you can jump directly from a sun deck into the water or Correze, where the rural life of the 18 .and 19 Can relive century with chickens, goats, cows, cats and dogs.

French Breakfast

Gites de France Bed & Breakfast is also offered in French. For every night there is a breakfast that is offered with specialties. These include both regional breads and jams and cheeses, meats and dairy products. Especially emfohlen houses here are in Correze, Indre and Gers. In the Gers, the hotel features a quiet, friendly atmosphere to its guests. A pool and a steam room to help you relax. In a second house there are also a swimming pool and a fitness center. Indre in a mansion offers the 16th Century an authentic stay in Provence and a tree house in Correze waiting on an eight-acre grove to its guests. For all offers, there is an apartment with a private bathroom.

Gites de France time and again on special offers, which have for example three nights for the price of two, or special introductory offers a new house.

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]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-295.html/feed 0 Contribution to the 'Tour de France 2012: start in Liège' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-292.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-292.html#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:51:03 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=292 The route map of the Tour de France 2012 has been officially unveiled on Tuesday. On 30 June starts the tour in Belgium and Liege Liège with an individual time trial over 6.1 km. For the second time the city Ausgangspunt the “Great Loop” is the fourth time in Belgium.The first stage over 198km Leads the field, then a day later from Liège to Seraing.In the Pyrenees it is feared at the 16th a total of 20 stages over 3479.1 km, including a prologue and two individual time trial, two summit finishes, four medium-sized, five-and nine flat stages mountains.

Tour de France 2012: riders before time

This year's circuit, unlike other years seems rather time-trial specialists such as Alberto Contador or Tony Martin to come forward. Two long stages against the clock over almost 100 km could be both for the three-time Tour winner and for the time trial world champion from Cottbus advantage. A new addition to an increase of 18% slope, not on the plan are L'Alpe d'Huez and Mont Ventoux, and a team time trial.

AUx Champs-Elysées

Ends of the Tour de France 2012 in Paris, traditionally, when the peloton on 22 July the riders in yellow headed to the Champs-Elysees. Whether the winner of the 99th Course at the end, however, could actually be called Contador, remains to be seen, because at the time the Spaniard is under suspicion of doping. A ruling by the International Court of Sport CAS is in November. That are to start in summer next year, other drivers suspected or convicted is not excluded. The tour will come anyway – not with all excluded drivers.

More information, visit the official website of the Tour de France.

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]]> The route map of the Tour de France 2012 has been officially unveiled on Tuesday. On 30 June starts the tour in Belgium and Liege Liège with an individual time trial over 6.1 km. For the second time the city Ausgangspunt the “Great Loop” is the fourth time in Belgium.The first stage over 198km Leads the field, then a day later from Liège to Seraing.In the Pyrenees it is feared at the 16th a total of 20 stages over 3479.1 km, including a prologue and two individual time trial, two summit finishes, four medium-sized, five-and nine flat stages mountains.

Tour de France 2012: riders before time

This year's circuit, unlike other years seems rather time-trial specialists such as Alberto Contador or Tony Martin to come forward. Two long stages against the clock over almost 100 km could be both for the three-time Tour winner and for the time trial world champion from Cottbus advantage. A new addition to an increase of 18% slope, not on the plan are L'Alpe d'Huez and Mont Ventoux, and a team time trial.

AUx Champs-Elysées

Ends of the Tour de France 2012 in Paris, traditionally, when the peloton on 22 July the riders in yellow headed to the Champs-Elysees. Whether the winner of the 99th Course at the end, however, could actually be called Contador, remains to be seen, because at the time the Spaniard is under suspicion of doping. A ruling by the International Court of Sport CAS is in November. That are to start in summer next year, other drivers suspected or convicted is not excluded. The tour will come anyway – not with all excluded drivers.

More information, visit the official website of the Tour de France.

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