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Robert Plant arrived in Paris! The concert originally scheduled on October 21 was postponed to October 24, 2010 but tickets remain valid. The appointments to the Sports Palace was exceptional: the singer and harmonica player UK, spirit always innovative, conveys not only the image of the famous Led Zeppelin but he seduces his sublime voice and his music very rich. At 62, the freshness of his lyrics and his musical universe has few equals.

Ex-singer of Led Zeppelin, he distinguished himself by a personal contribution that has permeated multicultural style hard rock group, then routes it will operate solo. It is no coincidence that Planet Rock's listeners voted him "best voice in rock history" in 2008.

Early in his career he was influenced by the Blues and Rock'n Roll U.S. (Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent), before joining Jimmy Page in 1968 in the group that later became Led Zeppelin. The cult held on top of the bill until 1980, when Robert Plant leaves. Two years later, started a solo career with a regular series of albums, until 1993. In 1994, he released the album with Jimmy Page and Unledded the duo began an international tour in 1998 he reiterated. Robert Plant then withdrew from the front of the stage and will not reappear until 2002 with Dreamland. 2005 is the year of a new success with Mighty Rearranger, electronic music of African inspiration.

Year 2007, new glory and great revelation for me, it saves times with Alison Krauss, bluegrass singer violinist country, with innovative talent renewed. Raising sand is supported by a world tour that led to the consecration with 5 awards Grammy Awards.

On the occasion of a charity concert, the band Led Zeppelin is reuniting with Jimmy Page and over again, but Robert Plant refuses to develop the adventure, even going so far as to reject a proposed $ 100 million. He says a solo career that is expected today newborn. A new formation, Band of Joy, and a new album due out September 13, 2010, still influences Americana (already brilliantly exploited with Alison Krauss), but with the subtle touch of Robert Plant, the singer is constantly creating and recreating.

So, yes, the concert on October 24, 2010 at the Palais des Sports is awaited eagerly awaited.

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Why an Egyptian monument on the Place de la Concorde?

King Louis-Philippe, King of the French from 1830 to 1848, wants to forget the history of France, its warlike kings, the horror of successive wars and the Revolution, but also his own journey. His past Jacobin revolutionary ideas, his treachery when he went to the enemy, his many exiles should not reappear when in 1830 the business class carrier to power. He wants to erect a monument to "arouse no passions. Fashion is in Egypt. So naturally he turned to the obelisk offered by the Viceroy of Egypt. Totally free exotic connotations with France. On top of that huge block of pink granite head Pharaoh Ramses II, represented four times, four sides adorned with hieroglyphs honoring the Egyptian god Horus. The company was insane, this king had no scale, but the monument is the magnificent shine Place de la Concorde.

Who created Notre Dame de Paris?

The question remains relevant. The project is driven in 1163 by Maurice de Sully, bishop of Paris. The masterpiece must be built on the grounds of an old church in ruins, its realization lasted two centuries. Who was the architect who designed the plans? Perhaps Pierre de Montreuil, who also worked at the Sainte-Chapelle. But no certainty or evidence does confirm. It also said that a subordinate was the author and his sublime concept was robbed by a master more powerful. The mystery remains. What a shame that the creative genius can be recognized: it has left visitors stunned one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.

The Mona Lisa from the Louvre, original or copy?

The Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911 by an Italian who wanted to return to his country. Found 2 years later, it was secured maximum bulletproof glass and vigil seriously. But the incident marked the memories. And still circulates a rumor alleging that the Mona Lisa is protected in reserves from the Louvre and a perfect copy is exposed. True or false? No answer

History of potatoes for the Disabled

In the 18th century, the Invalides was the place of residence of many scholars. Among them was Antoine Augustin Parmentier, who worked as a pharmacist. Grand researcher in plant food, he elaborated that the Invalides a document extolling the virtues of the potato and popularizing the consumption of this vegetable in itself very plain and not very nutritious for the body. In the excitement of his discoveries, he even went so far as to transform the lawn of the Invalides in crop fields of potatoes. Pretty funny now as when seen today! To close this chapter Parmentier, recall that also published studies on food preservation. Parmentier is also the father of the current deterioration of the food. It certainly was not his intention or the direction he had taken, he tried more to improve living conditions, but now the consequences are disastrous.

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The International Day of Peace was declared in 1981 and the final date to 21 September each year, in 2001. It is not only a cease-fire and nonviolence during the day, addressed to all countries. It is also an opportunity for the UN to initiate several programs to educate all peoples to peace issues, invite the world to restore values such as equality, respect, tolerance, justice and solidarity and promote educational activities for a new system of global relations. Several organizations and individuals join on topics renewed each year to further the achievement of the goal of a world without weapons and without war, where confidence and peace prevail.

This year, a campaign was launched on the theme of youth, peace and development. Peace and allows development and ensures the future of youth. The repeated slogan is: "Peace = future is mathematical," "Peace = future. Currently, the United Nations brings together stories of young people around the world involved in this struggle for peace and acting in one way or another so that human rights are respected and genuine solidarity unites generations, cultures, religions and civilizations.

To celebrate this great movement and stand a few days before its official date, the Zenith in Paris met a few famous artists on stage for a concert event called "Peace One Day": Charlie Winston, Patti Smith - "M-, Youssou Ndour , Yodelice, and the participation of Jude Law and Sharon Stone. The rates range from 49.90 to 117.00 euros.

Zenith of Paris

Parc de la Villette

211 Avenue Jean Jaures

75019 Paris

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The pyramid of the Louvre opens the various entries of the museum or take you to the Carrousel du Louvre. 45 shops in this parade mall lively crowd where Parisians and tourists to discover the latest in the capital, engage in shopping as diverse aesthetic, diving into the high-tech Apple recently opened, or to taste a break at the restaurants of the world. Fast course, but the signs are varied and the dishes of traditional cuisine is tasty and quite correct. On the mezzanine spacious guests enjoy typical Moroccan, Mediterranean, Spanish, Asian, Italian or French. Everyone eats according to his preferences and on its culture, friendly and picturesque. The service is any time between 00 and 11 h 20 h 00.

And what a special place near the arcades of the Rue de Rivoli! For besides the famous Louvre museum, we are at the center of Parisian culture, beautiful monuments and a rich heritage: the Tuileries gardens, the Orangerie, the Palais Royal gardens, and a few not the museum d'Orsay, the Place de la Concorde, the Parisian palaces and so romantic river Seine ... Not to mention the French comedy, opposite a metro diverse and colorful, unique, central place where you Colette can hear lovely improvised concerts, sitting in the cafe de Nemours.
Shopping, culture, tourism, recreation, beautiful view of Paris, this place is a pure joy!

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Until September 26, 2010, all weekends, the Delta Area hosts concerts and classical recitals in the beautiful Parc Floral on the esplanade of the Castle of Vincennes.
The park itself is already quite a show. Built in 1969, he deployed with his large lawns lush flowers, its themed gardens, its valleys and basins of water. The tulip garden is a marvel, one of the "Four Seasons" blooms all year, and how troubling emotion in the 'valley of flowers "which reproduces the flora of the landscapes painted by the impressionists. Flags exhale the perfume of tropical plants, Mediterranean or medicinal. Trees grow, rising, grouped into the sky, or bonsai extraordinary touching the ground. The various animations can accompany this bucolic walk.

What a perfect setting to celebrate the romantic music of the 19th century. What time of music through listening to famous artists and young talents playing Chopin, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Schubert, Berlioz and Brahms (and some other delightful surprises). Enchanting moments that attract more and more people both the quality and diversity of programming honored the pastoral setting. 1500 seats are waiting or relaxing in deckchairs free rental.

The concerts take place every Saturday and Sunday from 16 am 00. Once the initial fee paid to the park (5 euros per day, reduced rates for 7-25 years and free for children), you have access to all concerts. Floral Park is open from 9 am to 20 pm 30 00. Feel free to visit before you go to the concert. Its natural wealth, such as exhibitions, workshops and other activities for young and old alike, will seduce you. Then let yourself be carried away by the music of the great romantic composers. Everything contributes to making this special moment.

Parc Floral de Paris
Esplanade St. Louis
Before the Castle of Vincennes
Bois de Vincennes
Avenue de la Pyramide
75012 Paris

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The great singer with a hoarse voice, he was nicknamed the Woodstock survivor, is back for another tour in France. Joe Cocker who sailed between excess and disappearances is the great victory of alcohol and drugs who had broken a meteoric career. A true survivor who has fought against addiction and its devastating effects on his immense talent, he has since recovered all its artistic dimension.

The British singer's career had started early due to an interpretation very strong, intense vibration, of With a Little help From My Friends Beatles: Now immortalized success. His performance at Woodstock in 1969 propelled his career, to American, became international. In 1970 he produced a tour de force, a tour in the United States in 48 cities in only 56 days. A documentary film and a double live album Mad Dogs and Englishmen spend Engineering in 1972. The awards follow. Then it will fall. 10 years of depression that a rehab will end. The album Sheffield style famous comeback in 1982: he returned with his unique style original. The successes are linked and it is with happiness that is found on the compositions of Ray Charles in 1986 with the album Unchain My Heart, memorable album that will set the international pinnacle. He has lived on a ranch in Colorado, cultivating his art and his sublime voice. Absent from the scene since 2007, his tour in France is an exceptional character which brings about the upcoming release of his new album "Hard Knocks. The legend of the international pop-rock, the white singer with the voice of black soul man, will give a concert at the Zenith in Paris October 10, 2010, a mixture of emotional intelligence and its standards and new songs. Bookings are open.

For nostalgic look forward, re-watch his video Never forget where shines Catherine Deneuve.

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Exposure

Until September 6, 2010, an impressive exhibition is devoted to Meroe, the capital of a powerful empire located on the banks of the Nile. Meroe is an ancient city of Nubia, the Sudan today, which reached its heyday in the 1st century BC The Meroitic kingdom extends from the third century BC to 4th century AD -C. Even if the final state of a culture much older, it remains the first known civilization of black Africa, a brilliant civilization, noted for its efficient administration and its army, the beauty of temples and artwork, the subtlety of its language and its writing, its economic prosperity through agriculture and trade, which monopolizes the means of communication between the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa. Its steep ridges where the pyramids were buried its kings and queens are still relatively intact, and many remains are still unknown despite the looting successive whose royal tombs have been. One feature of this ethnic group was the accession to power of women, then known as Candace. The kingdom will disappear in mysterious circumstances that does not solve the difficulty of deciphering the Meroitic script. The city of Meroe was exhumed in 1822 by Frederick Cailliaud, French explorer which the Louvre exhibition also pays tribute.

This is the first exhibition ever devoted to Meroe. 200 works trace the history of this ancient civilization, daily life, handicrafts, social systems, the kings and their symbols of power, the role of queens, cults and design of the beyond. You can be guided during your visit or discover for yourself the wealth of this empire. The most famous pieces to admire is the gilded bronze statue of a king archer. Truly magnificent, one of the most beautiful museums of Paris, if not the most beautiful, the Louvre.

Some dates declining the history of the Louvre

In 1190, King Philip Augustus ordered the construction of a fortress to protect in his absence, the right bank of the city. The king then left on a crusade. 1200 saw the birth of the building to the tower surrounded by a moat (now the Cour Carree du Louvre).

In the fourteenth century, Charles V is revising the architecture of the Louvre to make it his residence.

Francois was the first decisive action. He tore down the tower and some walls to build a palace of Italian renaissance.

In 1559, Catherine de Medici built a second palace that it wants to connect to the Louvre, the Tuileries, a project completed much later by Napoleon III.

Henry IV in 1594, raises the Louvre to the rank of a symbol of the monarchy and gave him an artistic dimension in 1608 by outsourcing a part of the palace to artists.
Louis XIII and Louis XIV continued to improve and extend the Louvre. Louis XIV finally decided to install the power and the court at Versailles and the Louvre leaves artists and academies.
On August 10, 1793, the Republic inaugurated the Museum Central des Arts in the Louvre.

Napoleon and Napoleon III first complete the work and give full scope to the Louvre's art and its purpose.

In 1871 the Tuileries Palace was burned during the Commune and will then be destroyed. Fortunately, the collections were preserved.

1981, President François Mitterand Impulse project "Grand Louvre". Restructuring and restoration ... The Louvre barrier then the famous pyramid glass Leoh Ming Pei, opened in 1989, which incorporates a new form, contemporary. The magnificent Louvre museum is ready to enhance all its wonderful collections ...

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Since July 20, Paris opened its sandy beaches, offering multiple entertainment that are intended for both children and adults, Parisians and tourists. A seaside resort in the capital until 21 August 2010! A real base with water sports activities, cultural events and excursions.

Palm trees, sun loungers and pedal create the atmosphere. We can let off steam by practicing basketball, tennis, wrestling, fencing, table tennis, mountain biking or tai chi, relax with a game of bowls or on ballroom dancing, fitness and enjoy spaces immersed in the culture and music with workshops, performances and concerts. You can even participate in dancing on the water! The above list is not exhaustive. And children are not forgotten, they live out new adventures.

To crown this holiday feeling every weekend until August 14, Fridays and Saturdays from 17 am 00 FNAC Indétendances organizes his now famous free concerts with artists from independent labels, within walking distance of beaches on in front of City Hall. Come discover an open-air concerts of the thirty different musical trends, pop, rock, rap, electro, etc.. : Arno, Tricky, Nada Surf, Beat Assailant, the Plasticines, Gush, and many other talented artists always recognized.
Some dates to remember: an evening of hip-hop Friday, July 30th, an evening of rock Friday, August 6, an evening of Breton music, traditional and contemporary, "Breizh Touch" with bagpipes, harps and electronic music ...

And as a bonus, a shuttle takes you back 1 euro over the water every weekend until Bondy and Aulnay-sous-Bois, with some tours, especially locks. Charming!

Paris Plage
Until August 21, 2010
Ways of the George Pompidou Berges / Bassin de la Villette
Free
Open from 9 am 00-21 h00, according to places and disciplines

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Sting on a world tour and will be in Paris Bercy, September 30, 2010, the largest room in Paris that is shared between performing arts and sports competitions, a room the size of the star.

Sting, a former schoolteacher, began his career as a bassist and vocalist of a jazz band and took off in 1977 with The Police, the flagship of the wave post-funk of the late 70s. Their first title Roxane is immediately a worldwide success. The group will stay at the top of the charts throughout his career and bind him triumph on triumph. In 1985, Sting left the band for a solo career. His first album where he proves also as author and composer is a complete success, as each of the albums that follow. Sting also recorded with some big names in the 80's Miles Davis or Frank Zappa. The singer, musician and songwriter, is from the front of the stage, with a repertoire that enrich the sounds of jazz and world music. Each album released is a big event. The character fascinates plurality art (he composes music for films and plays a few roles as an actor), spirituality (Sting is a follower of Tantra), positions and humanitarian activities (in his writings, through his charity concerts , its contribution to the tour for Amnesty International and its fight to save the Amazon forest). It is the subject of admiration, faithful, very well deserved. His distinctive voice vibrates with emotion very communicative and it is difficult to detach.

Sting means "stinger," a nickname that was given to him when he came on stage with The Police, dressed in all black with yellow stripes of bees as a nickname that will keep forever in this amazing career representing not less than 100 million albums sold and 16 Grammy Awards.

The unique concert in Paris back on this journey with some of the tubes of The Police (Roxanne, Next To You, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic ...) and those that have marked his solo career (Englishman in New York, Fragile, Russians, If I Ever Lose My Faith in You, Fields Of God, Desert Rose ...) Sting will be joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Paris Bercy 30/09/10

8 Boulevard de Bercy, Paris 12 ^th

Tel. 01 40 February 1960

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