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The Château d'If: 5 things to know about the prison of the Count of Monte Cristo

als wait each day to embark towards the Frioul Islands: it is in this archipelago, on an islet off the coast of the Phocaean city, that Edmond Dantès' prison is located in Alexandre Dumas' novel. Since the release of the adaptation directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, th ...

06
Aug
2024

Law: what are the penalties for lying?

, the usurpation of certain diplomas (of doctor or lawyer for example) exposes you to heavy penalties. For this type of lie, you risk up to 1 year in prison and a €15,000 fine. Driving with a false license In France, an estimated 3 million motorists drive with a fake license. Even if you do ...

16
Nov
2021

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

for clandestine love affairs between the daughter of the Count of Commarque and the son of a rival family. Mad with rage, the Count of Commarque imprisoned the young man in the dungeon of the castle to have him beheaded. Since then, it is said that this place is haunted by the young man's gho ...

20
Oct
2021

Bordeaux : 5 ideas for unusual visits

al, especially since the journey from Paris to Bordeaux now takes less than 4 hours. For more information, click on the link. 2- A Design Museum in a prison Another amazing cultural venue, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is located in a 17th century Bordeaux house. This private mansi ...

28
Sep
2022

Criminal record and employment: 5 things to know.

ual's criminal record. • bulletin number 2 lists the convictions contained in bulletin n°1, except for convictions applied to minors (up to 2 months imprisonment), foreign court decisions, fines and suspended sentences that have not been revoked. • bulletin number 3 exclusively mentions convi ...

28
Mar
2023

Sport: Pilates method in 4 questions

him a accomplished athlete. He worked as a boxer, self-defense instructor, and acrobat in a circus. During World War I, German Joseph Pilates was imprisoned in an internment camp in the United Kingdom. It was in the confinement of his prison that he began to develop a method of ground gymnastics r ...

08
Feb
2007

Gradual Retirement: What Changes in 2024?

to benefit from this scheme since August 12, 2023, for territorial and hospital civil servants. However, all active civil servants (police officers, prison guards, customs officers, nursing assistants, etc.), who can retire before the legal retirement age (62 years gradually raised to 64 years by 2 ...

09
Jan
2014

Ischia: a jewel to discover off the coast of Naples

and the Guevara Tower. This superb 15th-century castle has become the emblem of the island! A true citadel, the Castello aragonese houses churches, a prison, and a keep. The panorama of Capri and the Gulf of Naples from its terraced gardens is breathtaking. The municipality of Forio on the west co ...

09
Mar
2016

Cyberbullying: how to protect your children?

a complaint with the police station or the gendarmerie. Cyberbullying is punishable by law by fines or heavier penalties such as community service or prison. ...

01
Mar
2021

Boating: what are the rules to respect at sea?

onal purpose, which is used for minor offences - for more serious offences, offenders face fines of varying amounts up to €3750. In addition, a prison sentence ranging from 6 months to 3 years may be applied. - For an intermediate offence, such as a lack of a lifejacket, incomplete a ...

23
Aug
2021

Anglesey: 5 good reasons to visit this island in Wales

than 6 large towers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Your Drones (@your_drones) This fortress, which was a prison in the 19th century, is impressive from the outside. It is also possible to visit it and take refuge in it on a rainy day. 4- To discover a ...

09
Sep
2022

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

een had a palace built there inspired by Florentine residences. Throughout its history, the Palais du Luxembourg went from being a princely residence to a prison during the Revolution, from Chamber of Peers from 1814, to prefecture of the Seine and finally to the seat of the Senate. The palace, as ...

27
Mar
2023

Tourism: 5 royal visits to London.

be told by the Yeoman Warders who are its guards. This place, rich in more than nine centuries of history, has served in turn as a royal residence, prison and place of execution, armory, treasury and even zoo! 4- The Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace is one of the most underestimated royal resi ...

25
May
2023

Garden: When to Trim Hedges for the Birds?

y banned from trimming hedges across the French territory between the 1st of April and the 31st of July. Offenders face a penalty of up to 3 years in prison and a 500 € fine for “harm to the conservation of non-domestic animal species and destruction of their habitat”. Their support from the C ...

18
Mar
2024

Sherwood Forest in England: 5 Tourist Attractions to Visit

s the National Justice Museum in Nottingham. This museum, located in the Lace Market district, is housed in a building that once served as a courthouse, prison, and police station. In this listed historic site, you can see courtrooms dating back to the 14th century and dungeons constructed in 1449! ...

01
Aug
2024