France Travel

The Euro € (European Money)
By April 17, 2009

The Euro has been the European currency since 1999 and put in circulation on January 1, 2002.  The Euro is now the currency for 16 European countries. which are part of the European Union (EU).  There are a total of 27 European countries belonging to the EU,  but only 14 ...

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The Rhône Alpes Valley
By April 2, 2009

The Rhône Alpes region got its name from its two most important geographical features which are the mountain Alps (Alpes) and the French river Rhône which flows all through that region. The Rhône river has been a vital conduit between the north and the south of France for thousands of ...

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The Extraordinary Journey Of A French Mailman
By March 9, 2009

Have you ever heard of the mailman Cheval from Hauterives in the department of Drôme in France? This man known all over France as “Facteur Cheval” (Mailman Cheval) was born in 1836 and became a mailman in 1867 in the towns of Anneyron and later Hauterives, some 50 kilometers from ...

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Some Facts About France
By February 24, 2009

France landscape ranges from high mountains plateaux, lush farmlands, traditional villages to modern cities. It’s a country of a variety of climates as well. Very hot and sunny in the south to much cooler and rainy in the north. Even though the country of size of France has nothing to ...

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Eploring Lyon, The Second City Of France
By February 20, 2009

Lyon is the second city of France and one of the oldest one of the country, it sites on two main French rivers, le Rhône and la Saône and it is where both rivers finally meet before falling into the Mediterranean sea. Lyon was founded by the Romans over 2,000 ...

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Valentine’s Day Home delivery
By February 5, 2009

Valentine’s day! Yes, Valentine’s day is right around the corner. The day on which lovers convey their love for one another can be a very emotional moment never to be forgotten. Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and you are probably already thinking about what you might want to ...

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The Beauty Of The French Riviera
By January 29, 2009

Ah! The French Riviera!  Located in the eastern-south of France, and boarded by the mediterrannean sea.  The French Riviera (Cote d’Azur) with its tropical island looks is one of the most visited site in the world.  thousands of tourists all over the world are flocking t the French Riviera every ...

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Victor Hugo, Famous French Writer
By January 28, 2009

Victor Hugo is probably the most famous writer of all time in France. As a matter of fact when Andre Gide, another famous French author himself, was asked who was the most famous French writer, his answer was, Victor Hugo. Victor Hugo’s works is HUGE and includes poetry, novels, political ...

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