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1. Visiting Disneyland Paris December 25, 2008 One of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, Disneyland Paris is a fantastic place to visit for all the family. It is a small piece of Disney away from the United States of America, but still manages to bring a fantastic experience to every one of its millions of visitors each year. Opening its doors for the first time on 12 April 1992, Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallee, a town in the east of Paris, the French capital. It was decided to build a Disney Resort in Paris after the resounding success of both the Disneyland resorts in California and Florida as well the firs... (read more) Author: Rakesh Gaikwad

2. Early History Of The Marine Diesel Engine And Application September 10, 2008 The first mention of a fast running marine diesel is in 1903 on the Marne-Rhine canal when a French built canal barge named “Petit Pierre” sailed, producing 25bhp at 360 rpm. In 1904 two marine diesel engines combined were being used in a French submarine ‘Z’ 120bhp.Then in 1905 another French diesel submarine the ‘Aigrette’ with a more conventional 4 stroke engine produced 200 bhp was launched. The first sea going application in a commercial venture is when Swedish engine firm A.B. Motorer delivered the 120 bhp, 300 rpm reversible engines for the 350 dwt cargo ships “Rapp” and “Schna... (read more) Author: Neil Dennis

3. EDF-Supported Energy Research Center Opens in France March 07, 2008 French electricity utility EDF has announced the opening of a European energy efficiency research center at its Renardieres site in the department of Seine-et-Marne in France, in partnership with Ecole des Mines, Ecole Polytechnique Federale and EDF's Italian subsidiary Edison. EDF said that the center was set up to help reduce energy consumption and to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Research projects will be undertaken at the center to improve the energy efficiency of all electricity applications and to develop new alternatives to fossil fuels to supply electricity to the residential... (read more) Author: Velimir Lackovic

4. A Guide To Eurodisney: Facts And Information About Disneyland Near Paris, France December 21, 2007 You just visit some places, you just travel some cities, but you relish, remember, and ruminate a few destinations, such as Paris. Surely, the memories of Paris get eternally etched on the canvas of your mind. Paris certainly is the city having a number of unforgettable and wonderful sites, storing plenty of joys and amusements for you. Eurodisney is one the most fantastic places in Paris. It is a holiday & recreation resort, located in Marne-la-Vallée, a beautiful new town in the eastern suburbs of Paris. Situated 32 km (20 miles) from the centre of Paris, the resort is presently known a... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

5. 10 Things For Children To Do In The Fun City Of Paris September 12, 2007 Your kids can really have loads of fun in the “city of lights” – Paris! Located in the north of France, on the river Seine, Paris certainly is one of the most fantastic and romantic cities of the world. The French capital is a real wonderland for children. So, if you are planning for fun vacations for your kids, Paris is the perfect destination. Here are 10 fun things that your children can do in Paris. Your children can really have a great fun at Disneyland Paris. One of the major attractions of Paris, Disneyland Paris is a wonderful holiday and recreation resort in Marne-la-Vallée. Loca... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

6. The Champagne Wine Region Of France July 18, 2007 The Champagne region of France is the world's most famous wine growing region, or at least the region which produces the world's most famous wine. Lying some one hundred miles to the north-east of Paris, the Champagne region's 75,000 acres of vineyards are in fact divided into three main wine growing areas; the Côte des Blancs, the Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims. The largest of these three areas, the Vallée de la Marne, is a predominantly chalky area with a thin layer of topsoil which provides perfect drainage for the vines and also an excellent base which reflects the heat... (read more) Author: Donald Saunders

7. Disneyland Park March 22, 2007 Disneyland Park is a theme park which is a part of Disneyland Resort Paris. Owned by Euro Disney S.C.A., it is one of two theme parks in the complex just outside of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallée, France. The park is based on a formula pioneered by Disneyland in California and further employed at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. Occupying 650,000 m² (140 acres), it is the largest Disney park based on the original in California. The park opened as Euro Disneyland on 12 April 1992. Disneyland Park is the place where Disney stories and characters magically come to... (read more) Author: Vinay Choubey

8. US World War I Soldier Buried at Arlington Cemetery September 27, 2006 U.S. soldier Francis Lupo, who died 88 years ago in a World War I battle, has been buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. Several people, including family and French military officers, attended the ceremony for Lupo, who had been listed as "missing in action" following an attack on German forces near Soissons, France in 1918. It became known as the Second Battle of the Marne. In 2003, French archaeologists discovered some of Lupo's bone fragments while working on a conservation project. The remains were later identified by the Pentagon's POW-MIA (Prison... (read more)

9. French Champagne March 01, 2006 Champagne is a sparkling wine that originates from the Champagne region of France, approximately 100 miles off Paris. The region encompasses Marne, Haute-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, Aisne and Aube, and the towns of Reims and Epernay; this region has been producing wine for years, but it was only in the nineteenth century that sparkling wine became Champagne's key product.Today, by law, only sparkling wines made following the local appellation laws and originating in the viticultural region of Champagne are allowed to use that name. In fact, the "champenois" (wine producers) have been known to take ... (read more) Author: Damian Sofsian

10. Disneyland Paris September 16, 2005 Disneyland Paris is an entertainment resort located in Marne la Vallée about 30 kilometers from Paris. This place is one of the most visited spots of France, not only by children but by adults as well. Disneyland Paris is a complex resort, which counts with several different attractions and areas besides the Park itself. There is a variety of ways to access this area and tourists always find a convenient one. One of the most efficient ways to reach Disneyland Paris is by train, due to the fact that there are several train lines and combinations which go through this area, coming from seve... (read more) Author: Jakob Jelling

11. Chaumont September 15, 2005 Chaumont was originally called Calvus Mons, or Bald Mountain, and sits on the edge of a plateau where the Marne and Suize rivers come together in the upper Marne valley. Chaumont is built around a 10th century castle. It was first a stronghold for the counts of Bassigny, and later became the residence of the counts of Champagne until 1329, when the French crown took it. The alliance between Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia promising to push on with the Napoleonic War until they were victorious was signed here. Today, Chaumont is known as a glovemaking and shoemaking center, not as a... (read more) Author: Jakob Jelling

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