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Abbey of le Mont Saint-Michel

The fascinating abbey of Mont Saint-Michel

2022-04-252022-04-28 Elisabeth Perotin

Fascinating discoveries await you in one of the greatest pilgrimages in France : Le Mont-Saint-Michel and Its beautiful abbe Continue reading The fascinating abbey of Mont Saint-Michel

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french toast history

The history of French toast

2022-03-262022-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

For dessert or even as a snack, French toast is easy to prepare and remains a delight for our taste buds. Discover Its history. Continue reading The history of French toast

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chateau d'if, the mythical fortress

Chateau d’If, the mythical fortress

2022-03-262022-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

Built by François 1er in 1524, Chateau d’If is immortalized by the legendary Comte de Monte Cristo, hero of the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Continue reading Chateau d’If, the mythical fortress

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Dom Perignon, the inventor of champagne ?

Dom Perignon, inventor of champagne ?

2022-03-25 Elisabeth Perotin

Dom Perignon has always been reputed to be the inventor of Champagne, but is that really the case ? Continue reading Dom Perignon, inventor of champagne ?

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Bibracte, gallic city

Bibracte, the splendid Gallic city

2022-03-242022-03-24 Elisabeth Perotin

Bibracte, this remarkable site in the Morvan was the capital of the Gallic people of the Eduens, the most powerful Gallic Continue reading Bibracte, the splendid Gallic city

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Camembert cheese

The history of Camembert cheese

2022-03-242022-03-24 Elisabeth Perotin

A national cultural and gastronomic heritage, Camembert is much more than a cheese, a true symbol of France, which resonates both on the territory and beyond its borders. Continue reading The history of Camembert cheese

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marie antoinette and her love for natural and organic cosmetics

Marie-Antoinette invented organic cosmetics !

2022-03-222024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

A French pharmacist has embarked on the manufacture of natural products inspired by those of Marie-Antoinette, from the gardens of Versailles Continue reading Marie-Antoinette invented organic cosmetics !

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what is napoleon complex

What is the Napoleon complex ?

2022-03-212024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Napoleon complex takes its name from the French Emperor Napoleon I. This is an inferiority complex that drives short men to be mean. Continue reading What is the Napoleon complex ?

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sarah bernhardt

Sarah Bernhardt has made a show of her life

2022-03-19 Elisabeth Perotin

Sarah Bernhardt was a very famous French actress who was the first to have toured the 5 continents and whose life was incredible ! Continue reading Sarah Bernhardt has made a show of her life

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marie antoinette's last days and death at concciergerie

The last days of Marie-Antoinette at the Conciergerie

2022-03-182024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Throughout its existence, the Conciergerie has welcomed many members of royalty, it is also where Marie-Antoinette spent her last days. Continue reading The last days of Marie-Antoinette at the Conciergerie

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