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France is a country
whose metropolitan
territory is located in Western
Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and
territories located in other continents.
Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean
Sea to the English
Channel and the North
Sea, and from the Rhine
to the Atlantic
Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone
(The "Hexagon")
because of the geometric shape of its territory. The name France
comes from Latin
Francia, which literally means "land of the Franks
or Frankland".
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A
day at Versailles Referring
to Louis XIV, the Duc de Saint-Simon wrote, 'with an almanac
and a watch, even at a distance of three hundred leagues, you
could say precisely what he was doing'.....more |
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An
evening at Eiffel Tower Eiffel climbed the 1710 steps
leading to the third level of the tower before unfurling the
French flag and hearing the 21 canon salute marking the
occasion.....more |
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An
afternoon at Louvre The origins of the Louvre date to 1200
when Philippe August began construction of a fortress on the
banks of the Seine. However this original edifice comprised
less than a quarter of the present....more |
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Visit
to Opera house The Paris Opera House has been the
storyline for many books, movies and theater productions that
are told about the story of the Phantom of the Opera....more |
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A
week at Bordeaux There is little in the
world more alluring than a glass of Bordeaux. Centuries of
Cabernet and Merlot blending mastery, combined with a unique
terrain and climate give birth to refinement ....more |
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A
week at
Châteaux Suduiraut. Blaise de Suduiraut builds
the castle in its present form. After his death his daughter
Marie-Anne owns it. As she does not have any heirs, she
donates the chateau to her nephew Joseph Duroy in 1747....more |
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A week at
Châteaux Cantenac Brown Chateau
Cantenac Brown, as its name suggest, is located in the county
of Cantenac, which neighbours Margaux, 30Kms north of
Bordeaux, in the center of a 54 hectare-vineyard.....more |
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Châteaux in Médoc Adding to the scenery of the
incomparable French countryside is a festive atmosphere where
costumes are encouraged and are an integral part of the fun. |
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