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1. Provence, France Provence is a popular region southwestern France, geographically diverse, yet with a mostly mild climate. Its scenery ranges from the marshy coastal plains of the Camargue to the towering mountains of the Alps. My own five day visit was all too brie...
2. Top 10 Things To Do in Paris Oui Oui Paree! You'll fall in love with this romantic city more and more the longer you stay to explore its sights and take in the French culture. Paris simply has a certain je ne sais quoi - that special something that you can't quite put your finge...
3. The French Revolution A series of revolutions have occured throughout the world during all of history. Groups of people seeing things differently have unfortunately ended in too much bloodshed. The French Revolutions is one of these wars that took a toll on many people ~...
4. USMC    Semper Fi!  This site is dedicated to all, who have   earned the title, "MARINE", Past, Present, and Future. WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM T...
5. Top 10 Chateaux of the Loire Valley The Loire River divides France into its Northern and Southern parts as the climate becomes much more temperate south of the river. The beautiful Loire Valley is known for its pastoral landscapes, historic villages, great architectural monuments, fine...
6. Louis XIV, The Sun King Born in September 1638 and named Louis Dieudonne (God given), Louis XIV was also known as the Sun King as, like with the Sun, everything in France was bond to the King, more than with any other King before him. He was considered as a God just before...
7. Fleur de Lis Ornaments, Cards and Gifts The fleur de lis (or fleur de lys, or fleur-de-lis) is a beautiful, decorative and meaningful symbol.  "Fleur" is French for "flower" and "lis" means "lily".  The fleur de lis symbol is used in herald...
8. Eiffel Tower I had once gone to a meeting where they were having an impromptu discussion about the seven wonders of the world and why you should visit a particular one. I remember thinking that the Eiffel Tower should be included. Although initially built in rec...
9. Four Days in Paris - The City of Lights Bonjour! There is nothing quite like a vacation in Paris, the City of Lights. The capital of France has probably more familiar landmarks than any other city. A trip to Paris, the most captivating city, has always been a dream for us that became a rea...
10. Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy On June 6, 1944, the allied invasion to liberate Europe from the grip of the Nazis was begun on the beaches in Normandy. Military leaders chose this area because it was within air strike distance of Britain and was less heavily defended than other ar...
11. Rene Gruau: the art of fashion illustration This lens is about legacy of Rene Gruau. His unique style shaped fashion illustration for decades and he represented the last gold period of fashion illustration before fashion photography and then digital art became the main tool visual expression i...
12. Claude Monet in Giverny In 1883, Claude Monet moved to Giverny with Alice Hoschede and the eight children (two from his first wife Camille). Monet and Alice lived as husband and wife even though she was still married to her first husband Ernest who deserted her and the kids...
13. Aubade Lingerie: Sexy Lingerie From France The Aubade brand evolved from a French corset manufacturing company and was brought into existance in 1958 by Claude Pasquier. Though it is still led by the Pasquier family and all manufacturing is entirely in France, Aubade was aquire...
14. Adolf Hitler | World War II | Chancellor, Fuhrer of Germany Third Reich Austrian-born founder of the German Nazi Party and chancellor of the Third Reich (1933-1945). His fascist philosophy, embodied in Mein Kampf (1925-1927), attracted widespread support, and after 1934 he ruled as an absolute dictator. Hitler's pursuit...
15. Zinedine Zidane Pictures - France Best Soccer Player | Zinedine Zidane Biography Zinedine Zidane! What a player. I love Zinedine Zidane's skills. So cool with the balls. He used to be a very commanding player in France soccer team. I wish I could write more about him here but I hope you still enjoy the rest of the stuff here. You...
16. Chantelle Lingerie Chantelle lingerie is not only one of the top brands of sexy lingerie in the world, Chantelle lingerie is the leading French lingerie retailer and exports to more than 50 countries. Though it is hugely popular in Europe, and...
17. Lady Oscar - The Rose of Versailles A tribute lens to the great classic cartoon series "The Lady Oscar / The Rose of Versailles". Lens includes information, history, pictures, photos, video clips, resources and additional links to DVDs, merchandize, Collectibles and more.
18. The Candy Bombers and the Berlin Airlift The Candy Bombers, also known as the Raisin Bombers, were a group of American pilots that dropped treats to children during the blockade of Berlin. It's an amazing and wonderful story!
19. Fleur-de-Lis The fluer-de-lis, also known as the fleur-de-lys and fleur-de-gras, is a stylized symbol of the "lily flower" dating back to early european heraldry. It can be found on coats-of-arms, flags, and even on modern corporate logos.
20. Camembert Cheese Camembert is a luscious, buttery cheese with a thin, edible, aromatic rind. Camembert is probably the most famous and the most popular soft French cheeses in the world. I just love Camembert on sliced baguette bread for a quick snack, or for somethi...