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Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)

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Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)

On 27th December 2012, we celebrated the 190th anniversary of the birth of Louis ...Pasteur. For this occasion, we looked back at the exceptional life of this famous French scientist who was a pioneer in microbiology and the creator of rabies vaccine.
Vacherin - Mont d'Or

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Vacherin - Mont d'Or

A really festive cheese, Vacherin was a favourite of Louis XV, and today it is ...one of the most popular winter cheeses. Originally made using leftovers from Gruyère or Comté fabrication, the tradition has been perpetuated, and Vacherin has evolved into an exceptional product.

The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans and The Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains

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The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans and ...The Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains

Situated close to Besançon in Franche-Comté, la saline royale d'Arc-et-Senans ...(the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans) is the most important piece of industrial architecture.

Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

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Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

Rouget de Lisle wrote La Marseillaise, declared France’s national anthem on ...14th July 1795. Banned under the First French Empire and the Bourbon Restoration, La Marseillaise once again became France’s national anthem under the Third Republic in 1879.