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As many of you'll be travelling to Paris, here is a list of pages and articles with information about places to visit. Maps and more photos. Paris A-Z A collection of pages to help you get to know the city Information about the city Maps of the region Articles about our visits to Paris The magic of Paris in December
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Rimet Arnay-le-Duc

Arnay-le-Duc and man in his flying machine

Alister Aldridge's new publication takes us back in time, the true events take place in a small market town in the heart of Burgundy. Arnay-le-Duc 1912 In September 1912, the small town of Arnay-le-Duc, in Burgundy, was transformed into a magnificent artificial garden to welcome thousands of visitors. Among them were dozens of senators, members of Parliament, and mayors. The association of 5 agricultural unions organized a series of festivities for 3 days to honour farmers and the rural populations. Dances, concerts, an agricultural fair, gymnastics shows, fireworks, and an award ceremony for the veterans of the Franco-Prussian were on the program. (more…)
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Back to Paris

As many of you'll be travelling to Paris, here is a list of pages and articles with information about places to visit. Maps and more photos. Paris A-Z A collection of pages to help you get to know the city Information about the city Maps of the region Articles about our visits to Paris The magic of Paris in December
Read More
Rimet Arnay-le-Duc

Arnay-le-Duc and man in his flying machine

Alister Aldridge's new publication takes us back in time, the true events take place in a small market town in the heart of Burgundy. Arnay-le-Duc 1912 In September 1912, the small town of Arnay-le-Duc, in Burgundy, was transformed into a magnificent artificial garden to welcome thousands of visitors. Among them were dozens of senators, members of Parliament, and mayors. The association of 5 agricultural unions organized a series of festivities for 3 days to honour farmers and the rural populations. Dances, concerts, an agricultural fair, gymnastics shows, fireworks, and an award ceremony for the veterans of the Franco-Prussian were on the program. (more…)
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Back to Paris

As many of you'll be travelling to Paris, here is a list of pages and articles with information about places to visit. Maps and more photos. Paris A-Z A collection of pages to help you get to know the city Information about the city Maps of the region Articles about our visits to Paris The magic of Paris in December
Read More
Rimet Arnay-le-Duc

Arnay-le-Duc and man in his flying machine

Alister Aldridge's new publication takes us back in time, the true events take place in a small market town in the heart of Burgundy. Arnay-le-Duc 1912 In September 1912, the small town of Arnay-le-Duc, in Burgundy, was transformed into a magnificent artificial garden to welcome thousands of visitors. Among them were dozens of senators, members of Parliament, and mayors. The association of 5 agricultural unions organized a series of festivities for 3 days to honour farmers and the rural populations. Dances, concerts, an agricultural fair, gymnastics shows, fireworks, and an award ceremony for the veterans of the Franco-Prussian were on the program. (more…)
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Back to Paris

As many of you'll be travelling to Paris, here is a list of pages and articles with information about places to visit. Maps and more photos. Paris A-Z A collection of pages to help you get to know the city Information about the city Maps of the region Articles about our visits to Paris The magic of Paris in December
Read More
Rimet Arnay-le-Duc

Arnay-le-Duc and man in his flying machine

Alister Aldridge's new publication takes us back in time, the true events take place in a small market town in the heart of Burgundy. Arnay-le-Duc 1912 In September 1912, the small town of Arnay-le-Duc, in Burgundy, was transformed into a magnificent artificial garden to welcome thousands of visitors. Among them were dozens of senators, members of Parliament, and mayors. The association of 5 agricultural unions organized a series of festivities for 3 days to honour farmers and the rural populations. Dances, concerts, an agricultural fair, gymnastics shows, fireworks, and an award ceremony for the veterans of the Franco-Prussian were on the program. (more…)
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