This is a long tradition to relate the taste and aroma of wine to the place where the grapes were grown and where it was produced. Actually, even within the same wine region such important natural factors as, for example, soil and climate can vary considerably.

It is significant that exactly the French introduced the world the concept of “terroir”, uniting all the conditions having an influence on the quality of grapes and, of course, the wine. Also French gave the majority of other wine terms.

Coteaux Bourguignons will replace in the French wine list of AOC (Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée) Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire. This decision has already been approved by the appropriate organization – the National Institute for origin and quality of goods (Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité).

The new wine region stretches from Auxerois to Beaujolais, and the name «Coteaux Bourguignons», according French winemakers, reflects characteristics of the area where “the wines with quality-price ratio are produced”.

“This new appellation will allow local wineries to correspond with expectations of new consumers category, exploring the universe of Burgundy wines” – the president of the Bureau of professional winemakers of Burgundy (Bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne, BIVB) Pierre-Henri Gagey spoke on appearance of Coteaux Bourguignons poetically.

This new appellation will produce monocepage (made from one grape variety) and blended (mixed) white, red and rose wines. Already familiar to lovers of Burgundy wines varieties of grapes Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, Aligote, Tresso and Cesar will be used for them.

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Entertaining complex, conceived in honor of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, will locate in a very symbolic place – in the town of Montereau near Paris. Exactly here Napoleon won a symbolic victory over Russian and Austrian armies in the distant 1814.

The author of an idea of this new park is the former French Minister for Overseas Territories and a great lover of history – Yves Jego. According Mr. Jego, Napoleonland «will be perfect for a family recreation”.

Program of the new French amusement park, of course, will be composed of various “military” performances.

One of the shows, which is sure to become a highlight of Napoleonland, – reconstruction of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 – the decisive naval battle of the Napoleonic wars times, when Admiral Nelson had defeated the Franco-Spanish navy.

Also the creators of the park will recreate the events of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Napoleon’s defeat in this battle led to the collapse of his Empire.

Construction of the park will begin in 2014, the cost of the project is 180 million euros. And if the works to be on schedule Napoleonland will open its doors to the first visitors in 2017.

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The double album of the most popular French artist of the first decade of the XXI century was released in August 2011 and had already won the world-wide success.

David Guetta is known primarily for his inflammatory remixes (many pop-stars have been successful largely due to his “adaptations”). However, almost all the music for two new disks, united under one name, was created by David Guetta himself.

“I’ve never worked as much as on this album. It’s good that my wonderful colleagues helped me,”- David Guetta commented the album «Nothing But The Beat».

On April 7 and 8 the famous DJ will concertize at Bercy Sports Palace (Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy) which to become “the biggest dance club in France” these days.

The concerts’ beginning – 21.30. The organizers advise to come earlier not to stand in line of the fans avid for energy of David Guetta. The doors of Bercy will open two hours before the show – at 19.30.

Ticket prices start from 45 euros.

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At the end of 2009 Soundgarden began its second life after the band’s frontman Chris Cornell and guitarist Kim Tayil decided to return to the common creative work. New members are also Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd. And a new studio album «Live On i5», published in 2011, became the result of this reunion. In addition, the band begins their world tour in support of their new album.

This spring Soundgarden plans to give dozens of concerts in Europe and one of them will take place in Paris at the concert complex «Zenith» on May 25. Ticket sales have already started, the price is from 56 euros.

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Perhaps, the best definition of their style is voiced by the author of Nightwish’s music and lyrics Tuomas Holopainen: “melodic heavy metal with female vocals”.

And let some fans to believe that after a former soloist Tarja Turunen departure the band is not the same, other fans like Nightwish with her successor Anette Olzon even more than before.

In 2012, after a slashing success of Nightwish’s album «Dark Passion Play» and magnificent concerts in 2008-2009 they are returning to Paris triumphantly.

This time the band will present in the French capital the new album – «Imaginaerum». Within the bounds of their world tour «Imaginaerum World Tour 2012-2013» Nightwish will do a concert on April, 17 at Bercy.

The performance will begin at 19.30. Tickets price – from 41 euros.

Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy is located in the 12th arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine. To get here you can by subway to the station «Bercy» (14th and 6th metro lines).

The hall, where the concert is planned, accommodates the audience of 17,000 spectators, the doors will open two hours before the show – at 17.30.

Enjoy the performance!

PS On April, 18 Nightwish will perform at Zenith in Nantes, and 20th – Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon.

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The salon will be opened by a Swiss company Bucherer which was founded in 1888 and now has 26 stores in France, Germany and Switzerland.

The area of ​​about two thousand square meters will offer chronometers of such famous brands like Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Chopard, Gucci, Longines, Piaget, Rolex, TAG Heuer and others.

Bucherer is preparing to open a new shop which undoubtedly will be very popular among buyers from around the world. And meantime, visitors of Paris can find on Boulevard des Capucines many other interesting sights. Each of the houses on this shady boulevard is a witness of the brightest pages in the history of the city.

For example, the first public cinema show in the world was organized by Lumiere brothers at the house number 14 in 1895.

In the building № 28 you’ll find the concert hall “Olympia” – the oldest concert hall in Paris and, of course, one of the most popular not only among the Parisians, but also among tourists.

Nearby there is the famous Parisian cafe – Cafe de la Paix – whose terrace remembers Oscar Wilde, Guy de Maupassant, Emile Zola.

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As you can guess already by the title, the album is a collection of the band’s best songs. However, fans of Rammstein will have chance not only to sing along their favorite songs, but also to hear the new work of the band – Mein Land.

Ticket prices start from 63.50 Euros.

The concerts will be held on March 6 and 7 at Sports Palace in Bercy (Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy), located in the 12th arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine.

Organizers of the concerts remind that the hall is designed for 17 000 spectators, so arrive early if you do not want to queue on. The doors of the concert hall will be opened in an hour and a half before the show.

By metro Bercy can be reached to the station «Bercy» (14th or 6th lines). Of course you can arrive by car, but it’s better to do it long before the show – in this case you will have a chance to find a parking space. Time before the show of Rammstein can be spent at a wonderful indoor skating rink.

Concerts of the most famous musicians of different styles take place in the main hall of the Palace of Sports. Tickets for many of them sell instantly, so hurry up. Otherwise, the Parisian concerts of Rammstein will be played without you!

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The famous Grand Rex has 2650 seats. The program of the movie theater includes not only film screenings and concerts of the world stars. Guide will lead you through the building of Grand Rex, built in 1932 in an elegant Art Deco style and included to the list of historical monuments of the French capital in the 1980′s.

After that you will become a participant of an interactive show Les Etoiles du Rex. For an hour you will get behind the scenes of filmmaking, learn how to create special effects and other interesting things.

Excursions are accessible every day from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. During the Christmas holidays Les Etoiles du Rex will be open daily.

Tours will be held on 18, 20-23, 27-29 of December.

And if you decide to go to Paris in the spring in April you will be able to get on the world’s largest festival of adventure and research films Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival, which also takes place at Grand Rex.

The Cinema is located at 1, Boulevard Poissonnière. Metro – Bonne Nouvelle.

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Naturally, we can find such things in any big city of the world. We all know that France, like most European countries, is experiencing an economic crisis. Accordingly, the number of beggars increases.

A few days ago the French Interior Minister Claude Guéant has signed several ordinances that ban beggars to appear in public tourist places. It is difficult to say about effectivity of arrests and fines in the fight against this category of citizens, but such a decision is made.

Champs Elysees became the first banned tourist area even in September, and now the Louvre, department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette, Tuileries Gardens had been added to the list.

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We work hard but also know how to rest well

That’s how we celebrated the beginning of the winter season of sales in Paris. Daniil, as a true gentleman, brought to our headquarters all purchases made by Alena, Julia, Olga and Elena, and played for the ladies the incorruptible song of Beatles “Yesterday” in the memory of “lost” salaries. The chief of GA security “rottweiler” Lilu (aka Zhuzha) has ensured an excellent mood for the company

Enjoy your holidays!