ASPECTS OF LOVE - Part One

by Helen Borel, PhD The Illusion of Love...The Elusiveness of Love Do you want a man or a woman in your life you can connect with on many levels? Are you feeling left out when your friends or colleagues...

Enjoying Paris

Paris is my favourite city in the World. No, I am not a Parisian, I actually live in Melbourne Australia but try to incorporate Paris in as many trips as I can when passing through Europe. How you enjoy the...

Major Events in French History

“The history of France can be used as a blueprint defining the historical, cultural and social development of what we now recognise as modern European States....” Er..., I guess. Alternatively,...

Celebrating Bastille Day

Bastille Day is a National Holiday of France celebrated on July 14thevery year. Bastille Day commemorates the anniversary of the day the French people stormed the Bastille Fortress in 1789. This event serves...

A Day out in Carcassonne - South of France

La Cite La Cite Up Close La Cite Up Close View over new Carcassonne View over new Carcassonne The start point for this day out sightseeing Carcassonne is the little village of Issel which sits approximately...

Student Holidays, BASTILLE DAY

VIVE LA FRANCE It seems to have arrived even quicker than ever this year, but once again Summer is upon us. Exams are drawing to an end and the party season is in full bloom. After the initial festivities...

Why They Couldn't Storm The Bastille in Gaza

As one who follows Israel's attempts to free its soldier, Gilad Shalit with mounting anger and frustration, I am pleased to report the following: Israeli officials on Tuesday took a step forward on behalf...

Bastille Day in New York City

Bastille Day is the French National Holiday, celebrated every year on the 14th of July. Bastille Day is a tradition that's been going on since 1790, when it was held on the first anniversary of the storming...

My Grenoble

Avenue des Champs d'Elysees

Avenue des Champs d'Elysees on Bastille Day The Avenue des Champs d'Elysees is one of the most famous streets in the world. Located in Paris, France, this street begins at the Arc de Triomphe and runs east,...