As proof that there is no freedom of speech in France, former pinup girl and movie star turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has been fined $23,160 for remarks insulting Muslims. The actual charges were “provoking discrimination and racial hatred for comments she made in a letter to Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy.

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Alain Robert is the 46 year old native of France, also known as the French Spiderman. He spends his time climbing buildings around the world to promote his various causes. He climbs freehand without ropes, harnesses, or a parachute much to the dismay of his onlookers and ultimate rescuers as the top of the building. Alain Ro

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Dolce Vita is a beachfront villa in a gated community in St. Tropez, France. The red painted plant jars in the garden and the splash of reds in the living area gives the impression of the sweet life one can experience in this villa. Although the furniture and appliances are modern and contemporary, the charm of a relaxed villa is still intac

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This is the Chopin Apartment, located very near the Louvre Museum and the Palais Royale in Paris, France. Paris is still one of the most popular destination among tourists, it is on top of the list last year of the world's favorite travel destination. Most likely, this Apartment was named after Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest Piano comp

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I don’t know what is it with Christmas and snow, but they look good together. Maybe we are just programmed by the many Christmas Hollywood movies we saw growing up, and the Christmas cards we see and receive through the years, and the many famous Christmas songs with snows on its lyrics.
The French Alpes Region is popular for its ski resort

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This clarifies some possible confusions caused by the previous, rather terse post (which has also since been revised based on reader feedback).

The term "French Chernobyl" was coined by the World Wildlife Fund to indicate the magnitude of the PCB pollution problem in France's Rhone river, but, of course, no problem like t

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This fairytale chalet commands one of the finest views in Europe: snow-covered wonderland of Courchevel 1850. It is located in the pristine mountains of the Trois Vall’es, Courchevel, French Alpes, France. After a day on the slopes, the chalet's timeless all-wood interior provides a comfortable, cozy and relaxed atmosphere that will give any

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For your travel and vacation in the city of Paris, Elysees will be a perfect place to stay if you really want to experience and feel how the Paris’ upper crust lives. This place is also sought after by wealthy and famous visitors of Paris. This eye-catching 19th century abode is in the heart of the District Champs-Elysees, one of the most fam

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Staying in a Bed and Breakfast place is a good and logical option when you are traveling or vacationing in Paris if staying in a villa or hotel is out of your budget. Paris is on top of the list of tourist destinations in the world and the price of staying in a Paris hotel would be very costly. If you just want to experience Paris but armed w

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St. Tropez is one of the places in the French Riviera, France that is frequented by rich tourists especially during the summer months. They do not mind the heavy traffic and the numerous crowds wherever they go. Many consider this city as one of the world’s best place for travel and vacation. This remarkable place has also been a favorite gat

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Now that it is time for skiing once again.  Take a visua ltrip to Courchevel 1850, in France.  This place is considered to be the most elegant skiing resort in the world.  Often frequented by the Royal Family, Movie and Music stars, and Business Tycoons and their families. 

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St. Tropez is one of the most popular and sophisticated travel and vacation destinations in France and the whole of Europe. And when the jet set crowd is there, one of their most sought after place to stay is in Villa Katarina. The rich can enjoy the beauty of the pristine St. Tropez beach in this villa without the usual crowd and traffic. Th

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News about years of PCB pollution associated with French chemical plants and the recently discovered PCB levels in fish from the Rhone river. The levels of toxic PCB's in fish are ten-fold higher than what is considered safe. This has been called "the French Chernobyl" by the World Wildlife fund. PCBs are toxic components

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The Montana is one of the finest chalets in the area, with an indoor pool, with sauna and relaxation area. Montana is located on the Face de Bellevarde piste in the resort’s most exclusive zone, Les Carats. The chalet is ski-in, ski-out, and only a short distance from the village’s shops, bars and restaurants.
The French Alpes Region is popu

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Chamonix Valley in France has many attractions aside from its magnificent view. The Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), the largest glacier in France, which is 7kms long and 200m deep is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Thousands of skiers go down the glacier to the Montenvers Railway station after passing through the “Vallee Blanche”. A h

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Chamonix Valley in France is the top destination for skiing.  In this spectacular Valley is located the  luxurious Chalets de Philippe, a perfect place to stay in Chamonix if you want to have  your vacation in style and luxury.  Chalet de Philippe is facing the spectacular Mont Blanc, and is made of Alpine w

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A rubber duck, or rubber ducky, is a toy shaped like a duck that is made of rubber or rubber-like material such as vinyl plastic. Almost all modern rubber ducks are made out of vinyl plastic rather than rubber. Most commonly, rubber ducks are designed to be used as floating bathtub toys. Not all rubber ducks are bath toys. Some

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