Garde Républicaine, Paris’ iconic Gendarmerie force
Garde Républicaine, Paris’ iconic Gendarmerie force and prestigious Calvary regiment ensure the security and safety of the city of Paris and the public
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The stork that delivers babies in Alsace folklore
The folklore of the stork delivering babies, a beloved Alsatian tradition, has its origins in ancient myths that are woven into the tapestry of European culture
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Coq Gaulois – Gallic Rooster, a French symbol
Coq Gaulois, the Gallic rooster, an animal known for its pugnacity and courage, is the uncontested symbol of France throughout the world
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Saut de la Mounine in Saujac
Saut de la Mounine in Saujac, a spectacular viewpoint along the Lot and the origin of a medieval legend involving a hermit, a monkey and the local lord’s daughter
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Abri du Poisson – Rock shelter
Abri du Poisson in the Vézère Valley, a prehistoric rock shelter engraved with a salmon, the oldest representation of a fish known to this day in the world
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Château de Pompadour and the Marquise
Château de Pompadour, the castle of the Marquise de Pompadour, Louis XV’s favourite, and a national stud farm where the renown Anglo-Arab breed was created
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Cimetière des Chiens – Dogs Cemetery
Cimetière des Chiens – Cemetery of Dogs and Other Domestic Animals in Asnières-sur-Seine, the sole animal necropolis in the world
