Paris was the backwater of the Roman Empire, known initially as Lutece. The inhabitants spoke a distinct dialect known as Argot, still spoken in parts of Paris. Examples: balle -> money, bouffer -> to have a meal.
This region in the south of France was formerly known as Provincia Roma. It boasts some of the best wines of France, including Chateauneuf-du-Pape (near Avignon), as well as the many vineyards of the Rhone river.
There is an old Arab legend that states that when the world was being formed, the inhabitants of Andalucia asked Allah for five favors: lots of sunlight, wonderful fruits, plentiful sea-food, beautiful women,, and a just form of government, to which Allah replied: I will grant you the first four, but cannot grant you the last wish, as you would then compete with Paris itself
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Paris, the city of lights, the city of love for some, is home to some of the most beautiful sites in the world.
Cortona is one of the jewels of Tuscany, made famous by the novelist Frances Mayes.
Cordoba is the heart of Moorish Spain. The architecture of its famous Cathedral is widely appreciated, particularly since the inhabitants were so careful in preserving its Islamic roots (including Koranic verses on the walls!!!)
The home to Vincent Van Gogh, who painted many of its hills and peoples, just prior to his untimely death up north.
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Soviet-Era Jokes Two Russian friends left Soviet Russia for good, they thought, and settled in Paris. After a long while, they began to yearn for their home country and contemplated going back. To assess the danger therein, they decided on a ploy. One of them would return to Moscow, and…