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French small business owners have marched in Paris and Toulouse in a protest against red tape.
From tobacconists to construction industry bosses, they complained of being restricted by high taxes and social charges, health and safety rules and other bureaucracy.
“Even our padlocks are Chinese”, read one banner.
Critics say President Hollande’s labour reforms don’t go far enough.
Take a tour of French Village of Gourdon in Gourdon, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The sheer, forested cliffs of Provence, France give way to the sky-high village of Gourdon.
Also called the Eagle’s Nest, Gourdon sits 500 meters above the river Loup and gives sprawling views of rolling hills and the Mediterranean Sea.
The town has gained a reputation for its incredible vistas and its visitor friendly atmosphere.
The beautiful medieval Town Hall, decorated with a small but stately French insignia, is a testament to the steadfast nature of this ancient town.
The small medieval streets contain many beautiful architectural treasures.
To catch a glimpse of this town, travel north from Nice or watch Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief.”
Take a tour of French Village of Olargues in Olargues, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Dwelling amidst the Herault department’s fresh rolling hills, in the southern part of France is Olargues.
Perched upon mountainous terrain, the town is a pure delight for rock climbers who can marvel at lovely rock faces found in the vicinity.
Listed among the ”Most Beautiful Villages of France”, its natural and architectural splendor is overwhelming.
Although a small and quiet place, there are ample cultural activities year round like Flower & Garden Fete, Music Festival among others.
The prominent so-called Devil’s Bridge and Tower, stand out against the verdant countryside and above the medieval residences.
From adventure sports to secluded spots, carnivals to pleasurable cuisine, the quaint town of Olargues, has almost everything to offer.
The traditional defence-minded Ligue 1 has evolved. Now the French league seems to embrace attacking football.
The traditional defence-minded Ligue 1 has evolved. Now the French league seems to embrace attacking football.
These are enough to make you say ‘ooh la la.’ Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 French Tourist Attractions and Destinations.
French music and French cafe. 1 Hour of best of French cafe music and French cafe accordion traditional music. Collection 1 with beautiful video of French music playing in french cafe is here: \r
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Hear the Modern French Music collection here: \r
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Bal-musette is a style of French music and dance that first became popular in Paris in the 1880s. Auvergnats settled in large numbers in the 5th, 11th, and 12th districts (arrondissements) of Paris during the 19th century, opening cafés and bars where patrons danced the bourrée to the accompaniment of the cabrette (a bellows-blown bagpipe locally called a musette) and often the vielle à roue (hurdy-gurdy).\r
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Parisian and Italian musicians who played the accordion adopted the style and established themselves in Auvergnat bars especially in the 19th arrondissement.\r
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When Italians began introducing new rhythms like the waltz and polka into the traditional musical form and began playing it on recently introduced hybrid accordion, conflicts arose, and the Italian and Auvergnat styles split. By the end of 19th century, there were three kinds of bals-musette establishments:\r
• bal des familles – Auvergnat\r
• bal musette populaire – Italian\r
• grinch or bal de barrière – seedy hangouts frequented by low-lifes and so-called bohemians.\r
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These places often were frequented by members of the French upper-class looking for excitement among the poor and downtrodden. Some establishments even staged mock police raids for their patrons benefit. Performers of this era include Antoine Bouscatel, Émile Vacher, Martin Cayla, Charles Péguri, and Gus Viseur.\r
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Musette dance forms arose from people looking for easier, faster and more sensual dance steps, as well as forms that did not require a large hall. Musette-forms that established themselves as variations to popular dances of the day include:\r
• tango-musette\r
• paso-musette\r
• valse-musette, with a special variation called la toupie (the top), where dancers are very close and turn around themselves very regularly.\r
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An original musette dance also appeared, known as java.\r
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Admission to most bals was free, but dancers bought dance tokens at the cash-desk. These tokens were made of metal in various shapes with the name of the hall stamped on one side. In the middle of the dance, the bal director walked between the couples with a bag and the dancers turned-in a token\r
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By 1945, the bal-musette became the most popular style of dance in France and its biggest stars were widely known across the country. Its popularity declined drastically beginning around 1960. A revival of bals has begun, especially in larger cities, and a modern form of the musette is establishing itself.\r
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Refer here for more information:\r
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This french music collection is compiled for your enjoyment by SensualMusic4all. Subscribe to this channel to hear hours of original sensual music for lovers.
French music and French cafe. 1 Hour of best of French cafe music and French cafe accordion traditional music. Collection 1 with beautiful video of French music playing in french cafe is here: \r
\r
Hear the Modern French Music collection here: \r
\r
Bal-musette is a style of French music and dance that first became popular in Paris in the 1880s. Auvergnats settled in large numbers in the 5th, 11th, and 12th districts (arrondissements) of Paris during the 19th century, opening cafés and bars where patrons danced the bourrée to the accompaniment of the cabrette (a bellows-blown bagpipe locally called a musette) and often the vielle à roue (hurdy-gurdy).\r
\r
Parisian and Italian musicians who played the accordion adopted the style and established themselves in Auvergnat bars especially in the 19th arrondissement.\r
\r
When Italians began introducing new rhythms like the waltz and polka into the traditional musical form and began playing it on recently introduced hybrid accordion, conflicts arose, and the Italian and Auvergnat styles split. By the end of 19th century, there were three kinds of bals-musette establishments:\r
• bal des familles – Auvergnat\r
• bal musette populaire – Italian\r
• grinch or bal de barrière – seedy hangouts frequented by low-lifes and so-called bohemians.\r
\r
These places often were frequented by members of the French upper-class looking for excitement among the poor and downtrodden. Some establishments even staged mock police raids for their patrons benefit. Performers of this era include Antoine Bouscatel, Émile Vacher, Martin Cayla, Charles Péguri, and Gus Viseur.\r
\r
Musette dance forms arose from people looking for easier, faster and more sensual dance steps, as well as forms that did not require a large hall. Musette-forms that established themselves as variations to popular dances of the day include:\r
• tango-musette\r
• paso-musette\r
• valse-musette, with a special variation called la toupie (the top), where dancers are very close and turn around themselves very regularly.\r
\r
An original musette dance also appeared, known as java.\r
\r
Admission to most bals was free, but dancers bought dance tokens at the cash-desk. These tokens were made of metal in various shapes with the name of the hall stamped on one side. In the middle of the dance, the bal director walked between the couples with a bag and the dancers turned-in a token\r
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By 1945, the bal-musette became the most popular style of dance in France and its biggest stars were widely known across the country. Its popularity declined drastically beginning around 1960. A revival of bals has begun, especially in larger cities, and a modern form of the musette is establishing itself.\r
\r
Refer here for more information:\r
\r
\r
This french music collection is compiled for your enjoyment by SensualMusic4all. Subscribe to this channel to hear hours of original sensual music for lovers.