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Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.

Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.

 


Chirac handling of Executive Life to be probed
January 15, 2004  By France.com 

The French parliament has bowed to pressure to launch a fact-finding mission into the way President Jacques Chirac’s centre-right government handled negotiations with US judicial authorities over the Executive Life affair.

However, the decision is likely to disappoint France’s Socialist opposition, which had called for a full parliamentary inquiry into the affair – a step up from the planned fact-finding mission, or “mission d’information”.

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je retrouve quelque un pour practiquer ma francaise
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

bonjue

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First lion mummy found in tomb near King Tut
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

For the first time, archaeologists have discovered a preserved lion skeleton in an ancient Egyptian tomb, demonstrating the exalted reputation enjoyed by the king of beasts more than 3,000 years ago.

A research team led by French archaeologist Alain Zivie found the lion’s remains in 2001 as they excavated the tomb of Maia, wet nurse to Tutankhamun, the “boy king” popular with museum visitors today for his opulent gold funeral relics. He ruled for 10 years and died around 1323 B.C.

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France PM, EU President Still Disagree On Euro Pact Court Case
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

BRUSSELS (AP)–French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and European Commission President Romano Prodi agreed to disagree Wednesday on the European Union’s head office decision to take finance ministers to court for letting Germany and France violate budget rules.

After holding talks during a working dinner, the two were no closer to bridging deep and bitter divisions over the controversial legal decision that threatens to sour relations between Prodi’s office and E.U. countries for months to come.

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Israeli journalists get first-hand look at France and problem of anti-Semitism
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

President Jacques Chirac told Israeli journalists on Tuesday that France is doing its utmost to combat anti-Semitism but that they, in turn, should treat France fairly, an organizer of the meeting said.

A group of some 30 journalists from Israel met Chirac at his Elysee Palace, along with their outlets’ Paris correspondents, in a visit organized to give the journalists a first-hand look at the situation of Jews in France.

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jazz pianist bids professional co-operation
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

Hallo,
I greet all friends and well-wishers of jazz and pop music.
I would like to offer professional co-operation with me.
You can find more information about me at my website:
www.dbach.iglu.cz

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would like a penpal
January 14, 2004  By France.com 

Hi my name is jo,
I would like a penpal who can help me improve my french.
I am in college and would like to travel to france sometime.

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ACN open French 31.1.2004 HOT NEWS
January 13, 2004  By France.com 

If you want to earn money join ACN now.
look out www.acneuro.com More information
sftfin@dnainternet.net.

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Train to Lyon/Vienne
January 12, 2004  By France.com 

Does anyone know how to take an inexpensive train to Lyon? A friend told us that he used to go for the day to eat at some great restaurants. When I looked into the train prices on the Internet, I couldn’t believe how expensive they were. Am I missing something? We had a wonderful meal at La Pyramide but hated the traffic on the highway, so wanted to train down from Paris on our next visit. Thanks! kmskeating@aol.com

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Health/fitness clubs w/day pass
January 12, 2004  By France.com 

Does anyone know of a health club or fitness center that allows one to pay for a day or week pass? We usually stay in St. Germaine de Pres so one in the 6th or even the 5th would be great but we’d be willing to Metro to a good facility. Thanks much. kmskeating@aol.com

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