The French Corner http://centre-nature-brehal.org Blog about French culture, travel, and language. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:22:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Contribution to 'The Regions of France' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-337.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-337.html#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:22:24 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=337 The regions of France has only existed since 1955 and have since the year 1982 on the status of local authorities. 22 of the 26 regions are located in France itself, the other four are overseas regions.Regions of France: An Overview!1RegionsEach region of France has a certain unique position.This means that the Regional Council can make decisions that relate to the region. This mainly economic aspects. Within regions, there are again subdivisions in municipalities and departments. The municipalities also have some decision-making power. Other tasks that must be maintained by the respective region, education, culture and health care. In all areas there may be differences within each region.

2

Regions in France

The largest region of the country is the Ile-de-France. The main town is also the capital of the whole country. It is to Paris. Other regions are also known to Brittany, Burgundy and Alsace. All three regions are mainly in the cultivation of wine a major role. Champagne-Ardenne is the cradle of French Champagne and Brittany is one of the most popular holiday destinations.

3

The regions outside of France

The four regions that are not within Europe but also in overseas, Martinique, Reunion, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. Of all the regions in France has French Guiana, located in South America, the largest area. All regions, which are not located within the borders of the country have, however, the same rights and obligations as the other regions. Here again, the Regional Council is responsible for the smooth operation in economic, cultural and social terms.

.

]]> The regions of France has only existed since 1955 and have since the year 1982 on the status of local authorities. 22 of the 26 regions are located in France itself, the other four are overseas regions.Regions of France: An Overview!1RegionsEach region of France has a certain unique position.This means that the Regional Council can make decisions that relate to the region. This mainly economic aspects. Within regions, there are again subdivisions in municipalities and departments. The municipalities also have some decision-making power. Other tasks that must be maintained by the respective region, education, culture and health care. In all areas there may be differences within each region.

2

Regions in France

The largest region of the country is the Ile-de-France. The main town is also the capital of the whole country. It is to Paris. Other regions are also known to Brittany, Burgundy and Alsace. All three regions are mainly in the cultivation of wine a major role. Champagne-Ardenne is the cradle of French Champagne and Brittany is one of the most popular holiday destinations.

3

The regions outside of France

The four regions that are not within Europe but also in overseas, Martinique, Reunion, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. Of all the regions in France has French Guiana, located in South America, the largest area. All regions, which are not located within the borders of the country have, however, the same rights and obligations as the other regions. Here again, the Regional Council is responsible for the smooth operation in economic, cultural and social terms.

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-337.html/feed 0 To post 'The 10 most popular attractions in Paris' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-334.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-334.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:02:15 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=334 Attractions in Paris are to be found on almost every corner. The most famous places are also the most popular places in town.Attractions in Paris: The top 10!1Eiffel TowerThe landmark of the city is probably the most famous sights in Paris. The Eiffel Tower can be seen with its 300 meters from a distance and offers from all three platforms walkable an unobstructed view of the Seine and the City.

2

Notre Dame

Local attractions include Notre Dame in Paris. The Gothic cathedral is known for the mysterious story of the Hunchback, but also for the impressive gargoyles and stained-glass window.

3

Sacre Coeur

Sacre Coeur Basilica is a white, which stands in the middle of the hill of Montmartre. In the sanctuary there is a large mosaic from the forecourt and visitors can look down on Paris.

4

Champs Elysees

The broad avenue leading from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde and has a large number of cinemas where many films have their premiere. From the street, visitors can reach even the impressive Elysees Palace.

5

Place de la Concorde

In the middle of the Place de la Concorde is the famous obelisk, which was once brought from Luxor to Paris. Historically, this place plays more of a tragic role, since once the scaffold was erected, on which many people had lost their lives.

6

The Louvre

The museum is known mainly by two things: the great glass pyramid in the inner courtyard and the painting of the Mona Lisa, which here can be viewed strictly guarded. Next to the Eiffel Tower, the pyramids, one of the landmarks of Paris.

7

Pigalle

Around the Place Pigalle is home to countless small and large theaters, bars and nightclubs. The most famous theater is the Moulin Rouge.

8

Palais Royal

The Palais Royal is indeed the heart of Paris, but is surrounded by a large park, which makes the noise of the streets not enter.

9

Seine

The Seine winds its way through Paris, the banks offer a well-developed walking to the sights of the city. Visitors can also insert a pause at the river and enjoy the French atmosphere.

10

Catacombs

Not only on the ground but also below ground, Paris has to offer. A duct system that extends over a total length of 300 kilometers, is located in the city and can be visited on parts.

Difficulty:
.

]]> Attractions in Paris are to be found on almost every corner. The most famous places are also the most popular places in town.Attractions in Paris: The top 10!1Eiffel TowerThe landmark of the city is probably the most famous sights in Paris. The Eiffel Tower can be seen with its 300 meters from a distance and offers from all three platforms walkable an unobstructed view of the Seine and the City.

2

Notre Dame

Local attractions include Notre Dame in Paris. The Gothic cathedral is known for the mysterious story of the Hunchback, but also for the impressive gargoyles and stained-glass window.

3

Sacre Coeur

Sacre Coeur Basilica is a white, which stands in the middle of the hill of Montmartre. In the sanctuary there is a large mosaic from the forecourt and visitors can look down on Paris.

4

Champs Elysees

The broad avenue leading from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde and has a large number of cinemas where many films have their premiere. From the street, visitors can reach even the impressive Elysees Palace.

5

Place de la Concorde

In the middle of the Place de la Concorde is the famous obelisk, which was once brought from Luxor to Paris. Historically, this place plays more of a tragic role, since once the scaffold was erected, on which many people had lost their lives.

6

The Louvre

The museum is known mainly by two things: the great glass pyramid in the inner courtyard and the painting of the Mona Lisa, which here can be viewed strictly guarded. Next to the Eiffel Tower, the pyramids, one of the landmarks of Paris.

7

Pigalle

Around the Place Pigalle is home to countless small and large theaters, bars and nightclubs. The most famous theater is the Moulin Rouge.

8

Palais Royal

The Palais Royal is indeed the heart of Paris, but is surrounded by a large park, which makes the noise of the streets not enter.

9

Seine

The Seine winds its way through Paris, the banks offer a well-developed walking to the sights of the city. Visitors can also insert a pause at the river and enjoy the French atmosphere.

10

Catacombs

Not only on the ground but also below ground, Paris has to offer. A duct system that extends over a total length of 300 kilometers, is located in the city and can be visited on parts.

Difficulty:
.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-334.html/feed 0 To post 'biography of Talleyrand:' treachery, sire, is only a question of date!'' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-331.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-331.html#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:52:05 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=331 Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, Prince of Benevento, and “the daughter of his time”. Talleyrand's biography is shaped by the turmoil of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era and the many power struggles at that time.Fact in Talleyrand's biography that he was able, at a time and a country that voluntarily destroyed regimes and leaders and to build, under any regime to be successful and always on time to switch sides.He was at the forefront of the French Revolution, Napoleon helped to his promotion, he left early enough to save the “Napoleonic shipwreck” at the Vienna Congress can and was still in power, as the Bourbon kings were deposed and the second time ruled the people's king. These varied results in different career, mostly negative assessments of the man accused of opportunism countered diplomatically: “Opposition is the art to be sent, however, that you can be sure later”

Talleyrand's Biography:The teenage years

His childhood passes joyless. He is a child of an impoverished aristocratic family on 2 Born in February 1754 and is relatively indifferent to his parents. A military career was thwarted him because of his clubfoot. It is unclear whether he suffered from birth with the Marfan syndrome, or whether he was unhappy as a child fell and it was simply not discussed. He spent the first four years of his life in poverty with a nurse, while his parents took him, as the second child had forgotten. Only died when his brother, an uncle began to care for the child. His mother was a crippled child and smelly but not live together, and sent him first to a relative in Paris, who gave him love and sheltered him. Later he came to boarding school in Paris.

At 16 he entered the seminary of Saint-Sulpice, a few years later he began the study of theology at the Sorbonne and was ordained a priest in 1977. Shortly after, he became general agent of the French clergy. He performs his duties admirably because of his talent, but he is not fond of his career and happens only under pressure from his parents, Talleyrand is no pastor, no pastor, but an “enfant terrible” than at the Sorbonne and a man- Priests. He keeps company with, in the eyes of the Church and the Crown, “dodgy” people is doomed to play, speculates with his money, has numerous love affairs and a “marriage-like” relationship with a married woman and a child Adélaide de Flahaut, what delaying his appointment as Bishop of Autun.

Vorst riders in the French Revolution

In 1789, convened by the French king, to rehabilitate the ailing public finances, the Estates General. The Estates General were composed of the three estates of the country: clergy, nobles and peasants. However, the farmers, although they account for 98% of the population, the same vote share as the first two items, which leads to resentment. This dissatisfaction is reinforced by the rebellious ideas of the Enlightenment and of famine. These are the reasons for the proclamation of the Revolution in France, which is presented by the National Assembly, in the Talleyrand takes a leading role. For a noble cleric, he is surprisingly liberal, he advocated freedom of speech and press, post secret, the nationalization of church property to pay off the debt of France, and worked intensively with an improvement of the education system. But the politician is not a democrat, he hovers before a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral system, as one knows from the UK.

The end of the career-priest excommunicated!

In France the law is enacted, every cleric must swear an oath to the new constitution. The Pope speaks out against it and threatened with excommunication any, of the oath. Talleyrand, who has long fought on the side of the revolutionaries, swears, and an end to his clerical career.

Flight and return

.

]]> Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, Prince of Benevento, and “the daughter of his time”. Talleyrand's biography is shaped by the turmoil of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era and the many power struggles at that time.Fact in Talleyrand's biography that he was able, at a time and a country that voluntarily destroyed regimes and leaders and to build, under any regime to be successful and always on time to switch sides.He was at the forefront of the French Revolution, Napoleon helped to his promotion, he left early enough to save the “Napoleonic shipwreck” at the Vienna Congress can and was still in power, as the Bourbon kings were deposed and the second time ruled the people's king. These varied results in different career, mostly negative assessments of the man accused of opportunism countered diplomatically: “Opposition is the art to be sent, however, that you can be sure later”

Talleyrand's Biography:The teenage years

His childhood passes joyless. He is a child of an impoverished aristocratic family on 2 Born in February 1754 and is relatively indifferent to his parents. A military career was thwarted him because of his clubfoot. It is unclear whether he suffered from birth with the Marfan syndrome, or whether he was unhappy as a child fell and it was simply not discussed. He spent the first four years of his life in poverty with a nurse, while his parents took him, as the second child had forgotten. Only died when his brother, an uncle began to care for the child. His mother was a crippled child and smelly but not live together, and sent him first to a relative in Paris, who gave him love and sheltered him. Later he came to boarding school in Paris.

At 16 he entered the seminary of Saint-Sulpice, a few years later he began the study of theology at the Sorbonne and was ordained a priest in 1977. Shortly after, he became general agent of the French clergy. He performs his duties admirably because of his talent, but he is not fond of his career and happens only under pressure from his parents, Talleyrand is no pastor, no pastor, but an “enfant terrible” than at the Sorbonne and a man- Priests. He keeps company with, in the eyes of the Church and the Crown, “dodgy” people is doomed to play, speculates with his money, has numerous love affairs and a “marriage-like” relationship with a married woman and a child Adélaide de Flahaut, what delaying his appointment as Bishop of Autun.

Vorst riders in the French Revolution

In 1789, convened by the French king, to rehabilitate the ailing public finances, the Estates General. The Estates General were composed of the three estates of the country: clergy, nobles and peasants. However, the farmers, although they account for 98% of the population, the same vote share as the first two items, which leads to resentment. This dissatisfaction is reinforced by the rebellious ideas of the Enlightenment and of famine. These are the reasons for the proclamation of the Revolution in France, which is presented by the National Assembly, in the Talleyrand takes a leading role. For a noble cleric, he is surprisingly liberal, he advocated freedom of speech and press, post secret, the nationalization of church property to pay off the debt of France, and worked intensively with an improvement of the education system. But the politician is not a democrat, he hovers before a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral system, as one knows from the UK.

The end of the career-priest excommunicated!

In France the law is enacted, every cleric must swear an oath to the new constitution. The Pope speaks out against it and threatened with excommunication any, of the oath. Talleyrand, who has long fought on the side of the revolutionaries, swears, and an end to his clerical career.

Flight and return

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-331.html/feed 0 Contribution to 'The French film industry: Out of the Lumières to Nouvelle Vague' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-328.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-328.html#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:19:59 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=328 The film industry had its origins in Paris France. This took place in 1895, the first screenings. After the first public screening took place on 28.12.1895 in Paris, the camera crew to the Lumière brothers were soon traveling all over the world, to show their films.Everywhere in Europe have been established for distribution of films and cinemas subsidiaries.It was the first film for its inventor only one perfection to photography. The short films usually lasted one minute and showed in addition to commonplace events also from politics such as the film “L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat.” Was an actor, decorations or fictitious scenes, it is not.

France's film industry: overview of the history

1

The French film industry – the beginning of the commercialization

In 1902, the company Pathé Frères patents acquired by the brothers Lumiere. At the same time a group of companies invested in collaboration with a major bank, Crédit Lyonnais, one million francs in Pathé Frères. From now on, every day comedies, tragedies, or nature scenes were filmed and delivered.

2

The Pathé-Journal was created

During this time also the Pathé-Journal, one of the first newsreels of the world. In these early days of film were 80 percent of world production from the French film industry.

3

The big boom came with the introduction of the talkies

At the beginning of World War II took the productions until 1929, there were strong and the introduction of sound film a new lease. Even three years later 157 French films were shot.

4

Film Noir – a new genre was created

Once back in the '40s came with the film noir genre in a new movie industry of France in the late 50s, a new movement emerged within the French film. These were mainly directed against the predictable narrative style of most French films. Models for the new development have included films by Alfred Hitchcock and Howard Hawks.

5

First milestone of the Nouvelle Vague

One of the first milestones of the Nouvelle Vague was released in 1960 film “Breathless” with Jean-Paul Belmondo. The director also helped the film to break through as well as his leading man. The screenplay was by François Truffaut.

6

Godard created a sensation

The second film by Godard caused a great stir. In “The Little Soldier,” it focused on the brutality of the Algerian War. In addition to François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Chabrol, in particular the directors, Louis Malle and Jacques Rivette, is representative for this time. The remarkable thing is that these are not actually from the area of ​​the film. Rather, there were filmmakers who have acquired their knowledge of moviegoing and film from the models of Hitchcock, Renoir, Vigo and Hawks.

.

]]> The film industry had its origins in Paris France. This took place in 1895, the first screenings. After the first public screening took place on 28.12.1895 in Paris, the camera crew to the Lumière brothers were soon traveling all over the world, to show their films.Everywhere in Europe have been established for distribution of films and cinemas subsidiaries.It was the first film for its inventor only one perfection to photography. The short films usually lasted one minute and showed in addition to commonplace events also from politics such as the film “L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat.” Was an actor, decorations or fictitious scenes, it is not.

France's film industry: overview of the history

1

The French film industry – the beginning of the commercialization

In 1902, the company Pathé Frères patents acquired by the brothers Lumiere. At the same time a group of companies invested in collaboration with a major bank, Crédit Lyonnais, one million francs in Pathé Frères. From now on, every day comedies, tragedies, or nature scenes were filmed and delivered.

2

The Pathé-Journal was created

During this time also the Pathé-Journal, one of the first newsreels of the world. In these early days of film were 80 percent of world production from the French film industry.

3

The big boom came with the introduction of the talkies

At the beginning of World War II took the productions until 1929, there were strong and the introduction of sound film a new lease. Even three years later 157 French films were shot.

4

Film Noir – a new genre was created

Once back in the '40s came with the film noir genre in a new movie industry of France in the late 50s, a new movement emerged within the French film. These were mainly directed against the predictable narrative style of most French films. Models for the new development have included films by Alfred Hitchcock and Howard Hawks.

5

First milestone of the Nouvelle Vague

One of the first milestones of the Nouvelle Vague was released in 1960 film “Breathless” with Jean-Paul Belmondo. The director also helped the film to break through as well as his leading man. The screenplay was by François Truffaut.

6

Godard created a sensation

The second film by Godard caused a great stir. In “The Little Soldier,” it focused on the brutality of the Algerian War. In addition to François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Chabrol, in particular the directors, Louis Malle and Jacques Rivette, is representative for this time. The remarkable thing is that these are not actually from the area of ​​the film. Rather, there were filmmakers who have acquired their knowledge of moviegoing and film from the models of Hitchcock, Renoir, Vigo and Hawks.

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-328.html/feed 0 To post 'How to find an apartment in Paris' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-325.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-325.html#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:24:00 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=325 The apartment search is also in Germany and especially in big cities is not always easy.When searching for an apartment in Paris, you will have to adapt to new dimensions.Easiest way to get an apartment in Paris, if money is not the problem.Apartment in Paris: This is how it!1Cheaper housing away from the town centerParis is an expensive city.This applies to all general living expenses. The price for an apartment in Paris are partially staggering. Who, in a German city a whole apartment for 500 to 600 euros for rent occupied, will have to pay for a move to Paris the same amount for only one small room.Paris is also the rule of thumb: Center near residential areas are the most expensive, cheaper rents in the district in the metropolitan area of ​​Paris. One of the best residential areas include the 19th and 20 Arrondissement. Also because they are not crammed with skyscrapers. More housing developments that also offers affordable 13th Arrondissement.The selection of a dwelling site may well be secondary, if the transport links make the city easily accessible.

2

Internet and newspapers are good sources of information

The majority of apartments will be rented in Paris on relationships or sold. As a foreigner, you have such relationships usually do not. An initial step will lead to one of the many real estate agents or brokers. You go best in the desired district. Real estate offices are overlooked because of the prices barely hanging in the window.Everywhere in the city can be found in boxes free newspapers. It also lists lots of apartment offers. These offers usually run in the newspaper through an intermediary.Even before the trip to Paris can be found online provide an overview of the situation in the housing market. A good opportunity to provide the first information or websites www.avendrealouer.fr www.pap.fr dar. Under the name of a vendre you find sale prices. They are looking to rent under a louer. With Google Translate, this website can be easily translated into German.

3

Dormitory rooms for students

If you are a student looking for accommodation in Paris, you can apply for a place in one of the residences of the French Student Union. The quality of the dorms is very different. This is reflected in the prices ranging from € 180.Girls can rent a room in a dormitory with church-run.

4

Cash for the deposit on signing the contract

The month of August is regarded as the worst time to look for accommodation, because Paris is on holiday. Apart from the personal papers you take with enough cash.A bank guarantee may be helpful. Banks will issue a guarantee but only if you are permanently employed for some time and cause an appropriate account.Have a lease for the apartment you want to write the same, otherwise the house may be gone. The owner requires in return paying a deposit of three months' rent.

.

]]> The apartment search is also in Germany and especially in big cities is not always easy.When searching for an apartment in Paris, you will have to adapt to new dimensions.Easiest way to get an apartment in Paris, if money is not the problem.Apartment in Paris: This is how it!1Cheaper housing away from the town centerParis is an expensive city.This applies to all general living expenses. The price for an apartment in Paris are partially staggering. Who, in a German city a whole apartment for 500 to 600 euros for rent occupied, will have to pay for a move to Paris the same amount for only one small room.Paris is also the rule of thumb: Center near residential areas are the most expensive, cheaper rents in the district in the metropolitan area of ​​Paris. One of the best residential areas include the 19th and 20 Arrondissement. Also because they are not crammed with skyscrapers. More housing developments that also offers affordable 13th Arrondissement.The selection of a dwelling site may well be secondary, if the transport links make the city easily accessible.

2

Internet and newspapers are good sources of information

The majority of apartments will be rented in Paris on relationships or sold. As a foreigner, you have such relationships usually do not. An initial step will lead to one of the many real estate agents or brokers. You go best in the desired district. Real estate offices are overlooked because of the prices barely hanging in the window.Everywhere in the city can be found in boxes free newspapers. It also lists lots of apartment offers. These offers usually run in the newspaper through an intermediary.Even before the trip to Paris can be found online provide an overview of the situation in the housing market. A good opportunity to provide the first information or websites www.avendrealouer.fr www.pap.fr dar. Under the name of a vendre you find sale prices. They are looking to rent under a louer. With Google Translate, this website can be easily translated into German.

3

Dormitory rooms for students

If you are a student looking for accommodation in Paris, you can apply for a place in one of the residences of the French Student Union. The quality of the dorms is very different. This is reflected in the prices ranging from € 180.Girls can rent a room in a dormitory with church-run.

4

Cash for the deposit on signing the contract

The month of August is regarded as the worst time to look for accommodation, because Paris is on holiday. Apart from the personal papers you take with enough cash.A bank guarantee may be helpful. Banks will issue a guarantee but only if you are permanently employed for some time and cause an appropriate account.Have a lease for the apartment you want to write the same, otherwise the house may be gone. The owner requires in return paying a deposit of three months' rent.

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-325.html/feed 0 Contribution to the 'Rugby Union in France: One of the most popular sports in the country' http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-322.html http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-322.html#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:03:00 +0000 admin http://centre-nature-brehal.org/?p=322 The British are to blame for everythingSome were exiled Englishman namely, in the 1870s, the first rugby club in France – and the sport founded exported from their country – more precisely in Le Havre. However, should be played until a few years later, according to uniform rules of rugby, which the foundation stone was laid for today's popular sport in France.Turn of the century, almost thirty years after its formation, the sport became even temporarily, of course, and won Olympic gold France.

The battle for the title

Is played Rugby Union in France in various competitions. The highest division forms the so-called top 14, which was introduced in the 2001/2002 season as the top 16th In which, by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby organized league fight in round 14 teams playing for the championship. Determines the national champion at the end of each season through the play-offs in decision also instrumental, in which teams are allowed to participate in European competitions. Also increase the final two teams in the Top 14 in the next season starting in the Pro D2.

Second Master Class

Just now called Pro D2 is the rugby union in France, the second division. 16 teams play here – as formerly in the top 14 – the ascension. This will automatically end the first season of league granted – places two to five games to play in the decision the second ticket to the premier league. The last two teams – as already in the Top 14 – down from the next season and find themselves in the Fédérale 1 again.

Competition as the national sport football

While large parts of the country is the dominant sport as football, is characterized but primarily, but also not just the southwest by its particular passion for rugby. Nationwide, there are more than fifteen hundred clubs with over 200,000 players. Also, the viewing figures have risen during the past decade by a few percent up so that rugby union in France is a serious competitor to other popular sports now. Sports enthusiasts should, therefore, even if they stay in France, take the opportunity to admire this racy sport – even if only in a television broadcast on the state-owned channels France 2

.

]]> The British are to blame for everythingSome were exiled Englishman namely, in the 1870s, the first rugby club in France – and the sport founded exported from their country – more precisely in Le Havre. However, should be played until a few years later, according to uniform rules of rugby, which the foundation stone was laid for today's popular sport in France.Turn of the century, almost thirty years after its formation, the sport became even temporarily, of course, and won Olympic gold France.

The battle for the title

Is played Rugby Union in France in various competitions. The highest division forms the so-called top 14, which was introduced in the 2001/2002 season as the top 16th In which, by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby organized league fight in round 14 teams playing for the championship. Determines the national champion at the end of each season through the play-offs in decision also instrumental, in which teams are allowed to participate in European competitions. Also increase the final two teams in the Top 14 in the next season starting in the Pro D2.

Second Master Class

Just now called Pro D2 is the rugby union in France, the second division. 16 teams play here – as formerly in the top 14 – the ascension. This will automatically end the first season of league granted – places two to five games to play in the decision the second ticket to the premier league. The last two teams – as already in the Top 14 – down from the next season and find themselves in the Fédérale 1 again.

Competition as the national sport football

While large parts of the country is the dominant sport as football, is characterized but primarily, but also not just the southwest by its particular passion for rugby. Nationwide, there are more than fifteen hundred clubs with over 200,000 players. Also, the viewing figures have risen during the past decade by a few percent up so that rugby union in France is a serious competitor to other popular sports now. Sports enthusiasts should, therefore, even if they stay in France, take the opportunity to admire this racy sport – even if only in a television broadcast on the state-owned channels France 2

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-322.html/feed 0 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.

2

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.  

.

]]> 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.

2

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.  

.

]]> 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

.

]]> 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

.

]]> 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.

.

]]> 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.

.

]]> 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.

.

]]> 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.

.

]]> http://centre-nature-brehal.org/p-310.html/feed 0