French cuisine and the Eiffel Tower in Paris invite you
France does not see itself as a Grande Nation. In media policy, one's own culture and language are promoted through quotas for films and music. France is vigorously pursuing its concept of defending cultural diversity (“diversité culturelle”) in the European Union, UNESCO and the World Trade Organization (WTO): culture is not a commodity that can be freely traded without restrictions. The cultural sector is therefore an exception to the rest of the economy (“exception culturelle”).
Nationwide care and preservation of the rich material cultural heritage is viewed as a task of national importance. This understanding is effectively conveyed to the public through government-organized or sponsored measures that contribute to the formation of national cultural awareness. Days of national heritage, music or cinema, for example, which are firmly anchored in the annual cultural calendar, are very well received by the population.
French cuisine (Cuisine française) has been considered the most influential national cuisine in Europe since the early modern period. It is world-famous for both its quality and its versatility and looks back on a long tradition. In France, food is an important part of daily life and the cultivation of cuisine is an indispensable part of the national culture. The French gastronomic meal was recognized as an intangible world heritage by UNESCO.
Calais - French migration port on the way to England
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After many years of abstinence we once again decided going to England, close to the like a sword of Damocles over the island hanging exit attempt from the EU, where no one finally really knows what will happen in this long lasting episode.
Ice skating on Rhine-Rhone Canal with Patrick
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Some inspirational images of the frozen Rhine-Rhone Canal south of Strasbourg in winter, sent to us by our friend and paraglider Patrick Andre from France, inspired us to write an article about ice skating, a still little practiced outdoor sport in Turkey.
Paragliding in South Africa - Porterville and Kleinkrantz
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We've known each other for a few years now, so it's not surprising that our friend Patrick from Strassbourg keeps telling us about the experiences and impressions he's had during his professional paragliding tours around the world.
Ochsenstein Castle near Reinhardsmunster
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Even today the view from the window shows a blue, cloudless sky and at the breakfast table we can already see the anticipation in Patrick: another wonderful day for paragliding. So breakfast is done quickly, the equipment is already in the vehicle anyway and off you go.
Bicycle Trip in Strasbourg and at Notre-Dame Cathedral
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We started our first day in Strasbourg early. One of us had to go to the bakery to buy croissants and warm baguette.
Strasbourg – another appointment in the EU Parliament
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After returning from our extensive first bike tour through Strasbourg, which ended with some shopping, we went along the canals back to Patrick's apartment.
Strasbourg – In the footsteps of the Romans
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During our stay in Strasbourg, we had already collected some information about the Roman era of Strasbourg due to the visit to the Palais Rohan Museum.
Notre-Dame de la Garde – “The Good Mother”
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Today began with a decision that, in retrospect, turned out to be quite the right one: taking the tourist train up to the La Garde hill, which is only 161 meters high, where there is said to be such a perfect view of Marseilles and of course the St. Mary's pilgrimage church Notre Dame de la Garde is worth visiting.
Street Art – Colourful Quartier du Panier
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The pure curiosity of discovery led us to explore the narrow side streets at the Vieuw Port, some of which lead quite steeply and narrowly up into the old town of Marseille.
Legends and founding myth about the city of Marseilles
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As already mentioned in our article “Short visit to the Tara”, we came to Marseille in Provence for a few days as part of our project work along the Roman roads in order to get to know the city in detail but also primarily to explore whether and which one ancient heritage is still visibly present in the city.
Marseille Commandery – opening of a Templar church?
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On the way to the port of Marseille via the fortress, we saw the church of St. Laurent and right at the entrance two gentlemen dressed like Templars (although without a sword like the Knights of the Templar Order) received the seemingly few visitors.
Short visit to the Tara – the French research schooner
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We were guests in Marseille for a few days and came across the Tara more or less by chance as we were heading towards the old port.
Savon de Marseille – the soap makers of Marseille
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In France, more precisely in Marseille, there is a so-called purity law that does not apply to beer like in Germany, but also to a very important product: soap made from olive oil.