people are looked after. The first meaning of the word home would not apply to me as I only have lived in Dubai, The United Arab Emirates for four years as compared to the seven years in Marseille, France. Although I hail from Algeria, a country in the North of Africa, yet I yearn for my home in Marseille. The last characterization of the word home is not relevant either. So only the second definition is the most adapted for me because I spent a very memorable and enjoyable time in France with
But soon after his discovery scientists using modern procedures performed datings that confirmed Cosquer’s discovery. Henri Cosquer had discovered and important archeological site! The cave is located at Cape Morgiou in the Calanques, near Marseilles. Underwater access to the cave is extremely treacherous, taking explorers through a tunnel 175 meters in length and 37 meters under sea level. As a safety precaution and in order to preserve the site, the entry passage to the cave has now been
Introduction Marseille is the oldest city in France. Its current architecture and its people reflect 2600 years of history closely linked with its port. In the 1st century BC, Marseille lays the foundation for its port, a pool of 2 ha and 4 m deep is dug in the North East of its current well known “Vieux Port” (Old Port). The Edge of this port is an extensive basin for navigation. The city quickly builds an important fighting fleet and will colonize territories in Spain, in the Languedoc, Antibes
treasures. This ancient landmark is now known as Cosquer Cave. It is a unique cave not only for the images found there, but also because of its unusual entrance. The cave is located on Cape Morgiou, in the Calanques, which is near Marseilles (“The Cosquer Cave”). Marseilles is in the south of France along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The only entrance to the cave is through a tunnel that is 125 feet below the water and 575 feet long (“Cosquer Grotto”). This long, sloping tunnel leads to the
firmly dated one of the Paleolithic painted caves in the world. The entrance to this cave is thirty-seven meters under sea level in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located by Cape Morgiou, in the Calanques, about twelve kilometers southeast of Marseilles. It is possible to enter the cave by slithering through water on the stomach through a one hundred and seventy five meter tunnel, after diving to the entrance. Though access to the Cosquer cave is now difficult because of the rise in the sea level
Cosquer Cave In 1985, while scuba diving in Cape Morgiou, near Marseilles, France, Henri Cosquer discovered a narrow 175-meter, air-filled tunnel 37 meters below the sea (“The Cosquer Cave”). The tunnel, unbeknownst to him, lead to one of the world’s most treasured Paleolithic art-filled caves. During the Paleolithic age, Cosquer cave was much more accessible than it is today. Researchers say that at the times the art was created, the cave was probably only 11 kilometers from the coast
York City) went to Marseilles, France, as the representative of a "newly propounded" community. When there Varian offered aid and advice to the anti-Fastest people who were later found themselves threatened by Nazi Germany in article 1940, emerged from college in the 1930s.However few months prior to his death, France presented him with the Legion of Honor for his heroic work in Marseille from 1940 to1941. Despite being under constant surveillance
2) The Three Main Fashion Centres Within France Paris, Lyon and Marseille are not only the three largest cities in France, but they are also the main fashion centres in the country. Each city has played a unique role in shaping France as a fashion mecca. France has been called the world fashion capital for many decades. France’s capital and largest city, Paris is home some of the world’s most elite French fashion houses. The Golden Triangle is a name given to Avenue Champs- Élysées, Avenue Marceau
who scored the winning goal for France in the World Cup in 1998. Zinedine Zidane was born on the 23rd of june 1972. He was born in the beautiful french town of Marseille. His father was a Algerian watchman and his mother of French origin. He enjoyed playing football and had made a habit of breaking the chandeliers in his home in marseille. He spent all his time playing with a ball and would never stop. He went to school in the Castellane area. Whenever he came back from school, he would throw his
Hire the Luxury Car and Discover the Versatility of France From Bayeux in the north, best known for the eponymous tapestry that depicts the 11th-century Norman Conquest, to fashionable Nice and seductive Cannes in the south, the home of one of the most famous movie festivals in the world, the entire country of France is characterized by the landscape versatility, variety of cultural legacy and multitude of monuments that are certainly on a bucket list of every traveller. There’s no wonder why Tour
Children’s Crusade of 1212 A lot of people wonder what part children played in the Children's Crusade against the Muslims. Hundreds upon thousands of young children left their work, no matter what it was, to march to the city of Jerusalem. In their fantasy of fighting for their Holy City, many did not realize the dangers of the journey. In fact, so many young people died, that the returning group seemed minuscule. It could have been easily avoided if not for the aggressiveness that was displayed
of romance” and receives thirty million foreign visitors per year. The most famous tourist attractions are the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame de Paris. Although Paris is the most populous, Marseille comes in second place with over 852,395 residents. Marseille is the oldest commune in France, with d... ... middle of paper ... ...er between Spain and France. They extend an enormous 430 kilometers from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the Bay of Biscay in the northwest
conspiring enemies. He eventually escapes with hatred and a vengeance that calculatingly dictates the kind of man he develops into. In this novel the Count of Monte Cristo, in secret Dantès, seeks nearly unrelenting revenge when he returns to Marseilles looking for his enemies. Acting under the self proclamation of divine providence, Dantès spends the first ten years of freedom, a prisoner of no emotion other then vengeful hatred. During Dantès’ time in the prison Château d’If, he becomes good
All of our various boating excursions in and around the Mekong Delta had thrown up and involved some dynamic, interesting, larger than life individuals. One of these was the Cabaret Club owning, petit and slender, Mademoiselle Béatrice de Funès. Who, due to her socialite connections, and a working relationship with the Diem administration, had been recruited by the “Agency” in Saigon as an intelligence gathering “Ear”. Being a natural linguist blessed with a phenomenal eye for detail made her an
(Name) (Course Name) (Instructors Name) (Date) PernodRicardCompany Introduction PernodRicard is an association created in 1975 through the partnership of two French anise-based spirits parties, the two parties include; Pernod, which was built in 1805, and Ricard, secured by Paul Ricard in 1932. This was undoubtedly a historical thought of an amplification controlled by entrepreneurial, excited and visionary people. The two social affairs saw the need of business and decided to partner and start
Antonin’s parents, Euphrasia Nalpas and Antoine-Roi Artaud were wealthy residents of Marseille and came from a Greek/Turkish background. At the young age of four years old Antonin was diagnosed with a deadly case of spinal meningitis, a disease affecting the protective cells around the brain and spinal cord. A year later at age five, Artaud
Travel is not Fatal to Prejudice Mark twain said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one 's lifetime” (498). However, He shows a lot of bigotry throughout The Innocents Abroad reading. There was many significant issues and reflections that Mark Twain mentioned. The novel shows that Twain is
Artists with foreign roots also draw on anecdotes to address the frustration felt as a result of being alienated and marginalised from society. Being situated on the southern coast, Marseille has a large African immigrant population, as well as immigrants from Italy and Turkey. The sentiment of being classed as "sous-blanc" is often expressed by these rappers, particularly those of African descent. Artists tend to draw on their own personal experiences in this situation to show how they are perceived
it. The Continental System led to economic recession in many port towns such as Marseille, ruined many French industries and created an anti-Napoleon feeling. In addition the British issued the Orders of Council that created their own blockade. This British blockade created even worse economic problems for France. It also caused caused Napoleon to go far beyond what he was capable of. . The port cities of Marseille suffered greatly and the people there became impoverished. This created discontent
appearance for them in the Champions League where he had scored the goal that had brought Chelsea the trophy. Although he played for top teams like Chelsea and Galatasaray, he began his professional career with Le Mans, Guingamp, and Marseille. The time he played for Marseille put him in an athletic state that made him favorable to many clubs, and the team that signed him in 2006 was Chelsea. His best season was his third when he had received the Golden Boot Award after scoring 33 goals and winning the