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Official website for the president of France. Provides biographical material and speeches and documents from the current president, a picture gallery of presidents back to the Second Republic (1848), and a history of the president's Elysée Palace and othe
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May Day (May 1) in France. This national holiday, known as the "Fête du Travail" (worker's holiday), is commemorated by "the buying for oneself or one's loved ones or friends a pot or bouquet of lily of the valley (muguet des bois)."
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"... promotes the best of French arts, literature, and education to cultural and academic institutions across the United States, with a strong focus on the contemporary." Features art exhibits, books, cinema, educational opportunities, music, performing a
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Looks at 'why American artists were drawn to Paris, what they produced there, and how their art changed.' Includes an audio introduction and images and notes about paintings.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Gives the history behind first names from England, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Iran, Turkey, India, some parts of Africa, and a number of other countries. Also covers Arabic names, biblical names, and mythological names.
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Organized by countries, plus other information.
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'Most of the documents É are excerpts from a reference work entitled 'France', published for the Ministry by La Documentation francaise and available in English.' Information about foreign policy, current news in France, tourism, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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'Made to improve cross-cultural understanding and global awareness through information.... a portal of gateways to the countries, cultures and nations in this world, a reference directory ...' and more.
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Covers geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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Provides info on country's history, geography, business, culture, and government.
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This illustrated feature provides a history of the Channel Tunnel, the train tunnel connecting France and Britain under the English Channel, officially opened in 1994. Features photos, images, and diagrams of the tunnel.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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An overview of the country's political history, statistics, leader profiles, and more. Click on the Timeline link on the right side of the page for a chronology of events.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Principal dates and events related to the student protests in France in May 1968, during which Sorbonne students were involved in riots in the Latin Quarter in Paris, and which included strikes throughout France. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Images of approximately twenty posters from the student protests and related strikes in France in the spring of 1968. Includes translations of poster text. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Genealogical tables for European royalty, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Radio news stories about the 2005 rioting in France 'that has spread from the immigrant communities of the Paris suburbs to hundreds of towns across the country.' The riots 'began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted ... while apparently fleeing police.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A timeline of events starting with October 25, 2005, relating to rioting in Paris suburbs and other areas in France by disaffected youths in impoverished areas. Includes a video clip and links to related stories on topics such as issues that may have lead to the rioting.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Search or browse an online encyclopedia primarily covering the history of England and the United States. Also includes information about Russia, Germany, and France; timelines for World Wars I and II and the Spanish Civil War; and the weekly 'Teaching History Online' newsletter.
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Gives background information and any other types of violations or concerns. Documents in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
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An 1883 work expected to help 'in tracing the roots of families with origins in any part of the German empire' from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Has an index. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
