France
Nice
Nice was likely founded around 350 B.C. by the Greeks of Massilia, and given the name of Nikaia in honor of the goddess Nike. Nice was under constant conflict between Savoy and France until 1792. In 1814, it was reverted to the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont. In 1860, the territory was ceded to France as a reward for French assistance in the Second Italian War of Independence against Austria.
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea, an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa. It has often been called the incubator of Western civilization. This ancient “sea between the lands” occupies a deep, elongated, and almost landlocked irregular depression lying between latitudes 30° and 46° N and longitudes 5°50′ W and 36° E. Its west-east extent—from the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco to the shores of the Gulf of Iskenderun on the southwestern coast of Turkey—is approximately 2,500 miles (4,000 km), and its average north-south extent, between Croatia’s southernmost shores and Libya, is about 500 miles (800 km). The Mediterranean Sea, including the Sea of Marmara, occupies an area of approximately 970,000 square miles (2,510,000 square km). |
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Fragonard Perfume Factory
The word “perfume” is derived from the Latin words “per” (through) and “fumare” (to smoke). Before modern techniques, burning woods, resins, and other mixtures created the first perfumes. In the Middle Ages, bathing was considered to be unhealthy, so the aristocracy used perfume to conceal their odor. In the 20th century, perfume began to be used not only for its fragrance but also to feature the attractiveness of the wearer. |
Florian Chocolate Shop
The Florian Confiserie is a candy shop. They are known for combining flowers and chocolate. They also make flower jams that are delicious. They also make candied fruit. One of the pictures is candied fruit that are drying. Another is of some samples of the different flower jams. My favorite was the purple (lavender) one. One of the pictures is some candied fruit that are ready to be eaten. They can sit at room temperature for up to a year. |
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French Resistance Memorial
Memorials like this one are erected all over France. These memorials commemorate and honor the French Resistance. The French Resistance was ordinary people who worked to save the Jews. They had everything to lose, and nothing to gain, but they still stood up for what is right. When a German was killed, they rounded up 10 random French people and shot them on the spot. |