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Everything you ever wanted to know about Nice and the French Riviera MORE FACTS ABOUT NICE Tourist Economy - top French airport after Paris with nearly 10 million passengers, 57% from abroad, - top French airport for low cost traffic with 20 airlines. - top tourist destination in France after Paris with nearly 4 million visitors a year, representing 1% of worldwide turnover in the sector of tourism and 1,5 billion euros in economic impact. - 1 visitor to Europe in 100 spends at least one night in Nice. - top convention city in France after Paris with Acropolis, several times voted best European Convention Centre and certified ISO 9001, - top French cruise port with 365,000 passengers in 2005 (plus ferry traffic), - top hotel facilities in France after Paris, accounting for one-third of accommodation capacity with nearly 200 hotels offering more than 10,000 rooms, - top concentration of municipal museums after Paris with 19 museums and galleries, Historical background From prehistory to modern days The key periods in the city’s history have left their mark on its long rich existence. The remains of occupation at Terra Amata, the ‘beloved land’, include prehistoric hearths over 380,000 years old, while the Lazaret Cave has preserved traces of human life some 150,000 years ago. Nice is descended from a Greek city; in the 4th century BC, Phoceans from Marseille established a trading post called Nikaïa (‘victory’) at the foot of what is now the Castle Hill. Three centuries later, the Romans, desirous of establishing surveillance on the passage of the Alps between Italy and Spain, became interested in the strategic position of Nice. They founded Cemenelum, headquarters of the military government of the Alpes Maritimae, today’s district of Cimiez. In 813, the Saracens ravaged the town as they extended their influence throughout Provence whence Count Guillaume the Liberator ousted them in 972. Nice entered a period of profound change in which today’s fêtes and traditions are rooted. In 1388, the city sought the protection of the House of Savoy, becoming their privileged maritime outlet. In 1706, in the reign of French King Louis XIV, Nice was annexed to France. But in 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht returned Nice to Victor-Amédée of Savoy, newly crowned King of Sicily, and subsequently King of Sardinia. In 1792, the French Revolutionary troops again invaded the city, which was returned to the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1814. In 1860, the people of Nice voted massively to join the Second French Empire in a plebiscite. This date marks the starting point of unprecedented economic development: new roads, railway in 1864, spectacular demographic growth and construction of all sorts, etc. The Louis Nucéra Library Located on Promenade des Arts with its entrance under the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC), the Louis Nucéra Library is a fine example of daring creativity. This library is a vast 10,000 m2 area all on a single level decorated in warm mahogany, red and ochre hues, presided over by the huge ‘square head’ designed by Sacha Sosno. The University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis The University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, founded in 1965, offers departments in all sectors of higher learning, except Pharmacy. There are nearly 35,000 students and 1,300 teachers in the Medical and Law Schools and the Economics, Social Science and Science Divisions, as well as over 200 related structures and research centres. Religious architecture also expresses all this variety, forming an exceptional architectural complex. The Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate), Gésu church, Saint Rita’s church and the Penitents’ chapels, especially Chapelle de la Miséricorde - a veritable jewel - all attest to the highly specific baroque art developed in Nice from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Colourful markets Cours Saleya is one of the liveliest parts of Old Nice. A ‘must’ for all tourists, it is above all a major meeting point for the local population. The Flower Market is held there every day except Monday, from 6am to 5:30pm. The subtle fragrances of the flowers and plants, many from the greenhouses on the hills surrounding Nice, are dominated by that of the mimosa in winter. The Fruit and Vegetable Market was selected by the National Council of Culinary Arts as one of the most exceptional markets in France. The Antiques Market (Marché à la Brocante) replaces the fruit and vegetables under their striped awnings on Mondays from 7:30am to 6pm, except on holiday eves. From June to September, an Arts and Crafts Market livens up Cours Saleya every evening, along with painters displaying their works. Place du Palais de Justice, a wonderful example of successful renovation, is host to theme markets: the Antique and Used Book Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am to 6pm and the Old Postcard Market on the 4th Saturday of each month. The Fish Market is held at Place Saint-François every morning except Monday, from 6am to 1pm. Bogue, red mullet, sea bass, sardine, forkbeard and even poutine (tiny fry caught for only one month in the year), can be admired in stalls with regional products offered with the fishermen’s cheeky humour. The Observatory The city of astrology, in all 15 buildings which are particularly representative of 19th century architecture and science on 35-hectare grounds, was built in 1881 by Charles Garnier -Opera of Paris- with the engineer Gustave Eiffel -of Eiffel Tower fame- for the dome. All the buidlings are listed historical monuments. Currently, you can visit on Wednesday and Saturday for a two hour tour. The tour begins at 2:45. Take the Nice bus 84. A jewel of local heritage, the Observatory is famous on several counts : scientific, techniocal, architectural, historical and also ecological. It also houses an impressive collection of instruments from the 19th and 20th centuries. The great lense, the largest working-model in the world in diameter, fourth in length, led to discoveries in astronomy and space, as well as in optical instrumentation, and generated considerable activity. Constantly forward-looking in research, the team is working on numerous international collaboration programmes, in particular with Colombia University, Boston OCA or theSmithsonian Institution. Promenade des Anglais In the 19th century, the English (Anglais) made Baie des Anges their favourite winter haunt, offering their name to the world’s most famous ‘Promenade’, cleared at the instigation of the Reverend Lewis Way. It provides Nice with its identity as an aesthetic seaside resort between the sea and palm trees. Here and there, pergolas, built in the spirit of the Belle Époque, provide welcome shade in the shelter of which it is possible to contemplate the sea seated on the legendary ‘blue chairs’ redesigned by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. From spring to autumn, fifteen private beaches greet holidaymakers with a wide range of services including relaxation with parasol and lounge chair, restaurants, a lot of sports... In summer, monumental sculptures are exhibited on the Promenade. One Sunday a month, Promenade des Anglais is reserved for strollers, roller skaters, cyclists and horse-drawn carriages. Antique shops near the Port The concentration of antique shops between the Port and Rue Ségurane provides a wealth of rare or original objects... The Flea Market (Marché aux Puces) on Quai Lunel, though less luxurious, is just as exciting for tracking down antiques. The Opera House The programmation is an harmonious blend of the world premiere of contemporary works and the rediscovery of operatic gems. A lot of international collaborations existe with others Opera houses. The Philharmonic Orchestra with its 120 musicians, the choirs, ballet corps and “Diacosmie”, unique in Europe, a facility where some sixty craftsmen create sets and costumes to provide the Opera House with the means for its creative ambitions. Destroyed in a fire in 1881, the Opera house was rebuilt, inspired by the style of Charles Garnier. It is now a listed historic building. The red and gold Italianate decoration of both houses received the most illustrious personalities: Napoleon III, Tsar Alexander II, Ludwig II of Bavaria. “La Cuisine niçoise” is unique Nice enjoys cultivating the charm of its distinctiveness and particularism. Often compared to the cuisine of Provence and Italy, the cuisine of Nice is unique, with Lyon, in being labelled by the name of its city. The cooking of Nice reflects the art of living and respect for regional products always accompanied with its famous olive oil and many local herbs: basil, fennel, rosemary, thyme, savory, sage, marjoram, mint, coriander, farigoulette and garlic. A few specialities - La salade niçoise, is prepared with fine tomatoes in season (still slightly green on top), tender young fava beans, green peppers, green onions, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, anchovy fillets, black olives and olive oil. - Le pan-bagnat, cut a small round loaf of bread widthwise, rub the inside with a clove of garlic and pour on olive oil. Arrange slices of tomato, bell pepper, green onion, tuna or anchovy, hard-boiled egg, black olives, close the loaf and wait an hour before eating. - La pissaladière, onion tart with anchovy filets and black olives. - La socca, a huge, very thin pancake cooked in a very hot wood-burning stove on a sheet of tin-plated copper coated with olive oil. - La ratatouille, the cooking of Nice inevitably evokes the famous ratatouille than can be served hot, or cold and the stuffed vegetable that are far more subtle and refined than they first appear. - Les beignets de fleurs de courgette, stuffed squash blossoms - Le mesclun, is a mixture of young shoots of various plants, such a s chicory ( bitter), roquette (pungent) and standard garden lettuce, escarole - Les farcis, tomatoes,, aubergines, bell peppers and various squash cannot easily be mastered by just any would-be chef. Each vegetable has its own stuffing. Farcis are served hot or cold. - Le stockfish, the Nissart name is estocaficada, it must be soaked for 5 or 6 days in running water, and it weight triples. It is then simmered with onions, tomatoes, garlic, black and green olives, bell pepers, olive oil and few potatoes. - La poutine, the smallest fish of all, is one of Nice’s most famous delicacies, tiny fish fry caught in February and march from Cap d’Antibes to the Italian border is served in salad or cooked in omelettes or fritters. - La tourte de blettes, Chard pie, chard is present in all vegetable gardens and the people of Nice prepare it in every possible way, for starters, in casseroles or omelettes, and for dessert, with apple and pine nuts. - Les ganses, fritters made during the Carnival. Carnival This popular fête has acquired international renown since the late 19th century for the quality of its events, the daring of its themes and their treatment and the originality of its celebrations. Ever a symbol of imagination and burlesque, Carnival attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world, each year around Mardi Gras. For a fortnight, all the city’s neighbourhoods come alive, around such highlights as the Carnival Processions, Parades of Light and the famous Flower Parades. The parades, burlesque or poetic, are the realm of pasteboard or flower-decked floats with the antics of troupes of street performers or orchestras. Special links existe with others carnivals as the New-Orleans’s carnival. The Mercantour Park Created in 1979, the Park covers 68,500 hectares in two départements: Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its mission is to promote this exceptional mountain environment, as well as enrich and protect its amazing variety of fauna and flora. Trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers, over 2,000 plant species have been identified out of the 4,200 known in France. Wolves, chamois, mountain sheep and ibex, golden eagles, falcons, marmots share a domain protected by strict regulations. Neighbouring towns and villages Whether for a cultural escapade or simply the pleasure of an improvised excursion, there are many sties just a few kilometres from Nice well worth the detour: - Menton and the Citrus Festival; - Monaco, the Princely Palace, its luxury and casinos; - Èze and its exotic garden overlooking the sea; - Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villa Kérylos and its casino; - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the Ephrussi de Rothschild Museum and coastal path; - Villefranche-sur-Mer, its citadel and the chapel decorated by Cocteau; - Grasse, its flowers and perfumes; - Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, its galleries and famous square; - Biot and its potteries and glassworks; - Vallauris and its potteries; - Sophia-Antipolis and its avant-garde science and technology park; - Juan-les-Pins, its shops and the Jazz Festival pine grove; - Antibes, its Fort Carré, its ramparts, the Marineland Sea Park; - Cannes, La Croisette and the Film Festival. 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Summary of Museums in Nice |
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Musée Chagall A very complete collection of Chagall paintings, gouaches, engravings, sketches, lithographs and stained-glass windows. Address: Ave du Docteur Ménard (just outside the Voie Rapide, where the Bvd de Cimiez starts up the hill; across from the Conservatoire de Musique). Cimiez Museum of Archeology Musée et Site Archeologiques de Cimiez At the site of Roman Cemenelum at Cimiez, this museum presents the tools, sculptures, pottery, engravings, jewelry and coins found here, and includes the outside excavations of the ancient baths and other buildings. Address: 160 avenue des Arènes; in the lovely red building with trompe-l'oeil facades inside the park area. Cimiez Monastery and Franciscan Museum Address: Place du Monastère (Cimiez, past the east end of the park) In a 17th-century convent, still an active monastery. The museum shows the Franciscan way of life from the 18th century. The 15th-17th century church contains documents and artwork, including three paintings by Louis Brea. The park and flower gardens are beautiful and peaceful, and have a nice view of the Paillon valley. Fine Arts Museum Musée des Beaux-Arts (Musée J. Chéret) Italian 17th-century and French 18th-century paintings, and 19th-century paintings and sculptures. Address: 33 ave. des Baumettes (west of Bvd Gambetta and Bvd Franço;is Grosso, between the Promenade des Anglais and the Voie Rapide) This museum now houses the Dufy collection and the Alexis and Gustav Adolf Mossa collections, previously in the Dufy Museum-Gallery and the Mossa Museum-Gallery. Lascaris Palace Museum Musée des Arts Decoratifs Baroque This "museum" is in the 17th-century Genovan-style palace residence of the Lascaris-Ventimille family. The palace itself, with its monumental staircase, is worth the visit, and the old furnishings and collections are an extra. A new addition (2005) of ancient musical instruments of Nice. Address: 15 rue Droite (in the middle of the old town, off Rue Rossetti) Massena Art and History Museum Musée d'Art et d'Histoire The Musée Massena has an excellent collection of paintings, furniture, decorations, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts that give a good feeling for the history of the Nice-Piémont region. Address: 35 Promenade des Anglais; 65 rue de France (between rue de Rivoli and rue Meyerbeer) Entry: Grand reopening March 1, 2008! Matisse Museum Includes Matisse's personal collection. Matisse lived in Nice from 1917 until his death in 1954. Address: 164 ave des Arénes de Cimiez, in the Cimiez park, just to the right of the red Archeology museum building, "below ground". The nr 15 bus is free between the museums Chagall, Matisse, and Cimiez-Archeology; get a bus pass at any of these three museums. Modern and Contemporary Art Museum Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain American and European avant-garde art from the 1960s to the present. Address: Promenade des Arts (in the "promenade" between the bus station and the modern Acropolis center) Naive Art Museum Anatole Jakovsky A wonderful collection of naive art in an old manor house on park-like grounds. The collection, donated to the city in 1982 by Mr. and Mrs. Anatole Jakovsky, shows the progression of naive art from the 18th century. Address: Chàteau Sainte-Hélène, avenue Val-Marie (about half way out the Promenade des Anglais towards the airport, and on the north side of the Voie Rapide) Natural History Museum Museum d'Histoire Naturelle Presents the natural history of our earth from the beginning. Four separate rooms are dedicated to birds, fungi, geology and mineralogy. Includes a natural-science library (free entry, by request). Address: 60 bis, bvd Risso; Entry via the archaeological site, ave Monte Croce (between Place Garibaldi and Rue Barla) Naval Museum Galerie de la Marine A spacious museum with wood parquet floors and beautiful ship models, period-piece nautical instruments, arms, engravings and paintings. There's a great view of the sea and the beaches of Nice, from the roof-top terrace or the portholes of the museum. A powerful telescope provides an amusing view of the beach. Address: Tour Bellanda, up 214 steps (or by elevator) at the Port end of the seaside (Colline du Chateau) Prehistoric Museum of Terra Amata Musée de Terra Amata - Prehistoire This museum displays an "in situ" exhibition of prehistoric man. The elephant hunter's camp displayed here, actually discovered in the center of Nice, is so life-like it makes you feel like you are there with them. Address: 25 Bvd Carnot; just off the Bvd. Carnot, a couple of blocks past the port in the direction of Villefranche-Menton. Prieuré du Vieux Logis An old manor house built in the exact style of a rural Dominician priory. The contents on display include 14th-16th century furniture and regional items. Address: 59 ave Saint Barthélémy (the north part of Nice, a couple of blocks west of Bvd Gorbella; near the Villa Arson) Russian Church - L'Eglise Russe This Russian Orthodox Cathedral (1903-1912) is one of the most beautiful ever built outside of Russia, similar to St. Basel's in Moscow. The interior is ornate and exotic, and includes items commemorating the Grand Duke Nicolas Alexandrovitch who died in Nice in 1865 Address: Bvd Tzarewitch Villa Arson This lovely red 18th century villa is an international art school (with artists in residence) and center for contemporary art. This lovely red 18th century villa is an international art school (with artists in residence) and center for contemporary art. Address: 20 ave Stephen Liégard (the north part of Nice, a couple of blocks west of Bvd Gorbella; near the Prieuré du Vieux Logis) Asiatique Art Museum Musée des Arts Asiatiques Contains ancient and modern items from the Chinese, Japanese, Cambodian and Indian civilizations; housed in the only European building by Kenzo Tange. Photography and Image Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image Charles Nègre Opened in this permanent site in 1999. Address: 27 Bvd Dubouchage (3 blocks east of Bvd Jean Médecin, at the corner or Rue Alberti) Ponchettes Gallery-Museum Galerie des Ponchettes Temporary exhibits of paintings, drawings, ceramics, etc. Heritage Center Centre du Patrimoine A site of patrimonial information about Nice and the local region, open to the public. Address: 75 quai des Etats-Unis (in the terraced buildings between the sea-side and the Cours Saleya of the old town) |
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LE PALAIS NIKAIA
Nikaïa, the zénith of Nice The region’s largest multipurpose hall, the glass structure of Nikaïa has brought international stars back to the French Riviera to give world-class concerts. It has seen the return of the likes of Elton John, Supertramp, Peter Gabriel, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Charles Aznavour, Patrick Bruel and many more. Indoor concerts can have up to 8,000 spectators, but it is possible to hold outdoor events with 25,000 seats, thanks to the reversible stage, for fabulous performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Johnny Hallyday, U2 (53.000 people) or more recently the Rolling Stones (50,000 spectators), but also organize far more grandiose shows. |
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Lascaris Palais
The Old Town Wandering through the narrow shaded streets of Old Nice to steep oneself in its soul is an internationally recognized imperative. This neighbourhood with its tangle of streets and brightly coloured façades reflects the style and hues of the architecture of the days of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The daunting task of restoring the buildings has succeeded in preserving the city’s unique character. The 17th-century Palais Lascaris, today a museum of folk art and tradition, the Courthouse (Palais de Justice), built in 1892, and completely modified internally in 2000, the old Prefecture, formerly the Sardinian Kings’ palace, the former Town Hall (Palais Communal) and former Senate illustrate the diversity and wealth of the Old Town’s architecture. |
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Veterans Memorial in Nice The cities of Mediterranean France all have very large, artistic memorials -- it seemed almost like a contest of sorts to produce the best one. Of those, I must give the node to Nice for its massive bullet-shaped memorial built into the cliffs over Nice's old harbor. Made of mostly white marble, this bright memorial can be seen from far across the harbor. See some pictures from Armistice Day November 11 2007 Rocher du Chateau: This rock rises 300 ft. above the port and the old town. It gets its name from a ruined Savoyard fortress of which nothing remains. There is an impressive war memorial on the quai to the 4,000 Niçois killed in WW I. It was dedicated by Maréchal Foch. In free time, you can have a superb view from the top of the rock, reached on foot or by a lift. |
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Marina at Nice: Pilotene Turns a Sailing Ship It's amazing to watch this relatively small boat turn/push a bigger one. It also goes out into the open sea with relative ease. Find out more about the Port of Nice. |
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Tramway Nice Côte d’Azur You will like Tramway de Nice History of the tram in Nice Open House at the Tramway Maintenance Center Startup of the Tram Extension of the tram Tramway Inauguration November 24, 2007 archeological sites Other sites you will like are Nice, Côte d’Azur Communauté d'Agglomération Nice Côte d'Azur and Gare SNCF Nice Ville |
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FRANCE: NICE WILL OPEN TRAMWAY LINE 2 in YEAR 2016!
In a surprise move, Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi changed his mind about running Line 2 up the Promenade des Anglais and instead went with a plan that provides an 8.6 kilometer "tram/metro" with 3.6 kilometers below ground. It will cost €'450,000,000 and carry 110,000 - 140,000 daily passengers. It will run between Gare de Riquier and new? Gare Multimodal Saint-Augustin. Boulevard Rene Cassin / Avenue Californie at the Champion/Carrefour food market has a tramway in its future. Fifty-three years after the closure of the Tramway de Nice et du Littoral, the Tramway de Nice began to serve its Northern and Eastern sections. 2007 saw the completion of Line 1 serving the North-South needs of the city. Line 2 now addresses the East-West needs. This WebSite will be updated continuously until completion of Line 2 in Year 2016. |
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| Penitent Chapels in Nice: Rouge/Red (left) and Noir (Black) right | |
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Archfraternity of the Holy Cross (White Penitents) Holy Cross Chapel 2, rue Saint-Joseph, Vieux-Nice Completed and dedicated in 1767. The Baroque facade was perhaps added in 1875, during the most important restoration of the chapel. The White Penitents were founded in Nice in 1306, specifically in charge of bringing relief to the sick. The Black Penitents (Archfraternity of Mercy) was founded in 1329 and has their chapel on Saleya. Their chapel was started in 1740, completed in 1831 and improved in 1876. The Blue Penitents (Archfraternity of the Very Holy Sepulchre) was founded in 1431 and has been in their chapel on Garabaldi Square since 1785. The Red Penitents (Archfraternity of the Very Holy Trinity) was founded in 1824 from a merger of three organizations dating from 1579, 1583 and 1620. |
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| Military Bands parade in Nice: At left: France's elite 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade. At Right, Fanfare Des Carabiniers Du Prince Monaco. | |
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| Military Bands parade in Nice: At left: French Navy Band From Toulon. At Right, leaderOfThe Parade from the artillery museum in Draguignan | |
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| Military Bands parade in Nice: At left: French '75' Artillerie, probably the most famous artillery ever developed (. developed in 1897, used into WW2, improved versions still in use). At Right, bringing up the rear (as they historically do), the famous French Foreign Legion | |
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Traveling in Europe? You will probably need to make a FERRY RESERVATION. Stop by and see our Reservations Center. |
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| Green Bug on the Promenade in Nice; freighter in Port of Nice; baie des Anges at sunset; official boats in Port of Nice (police, etc) | |||
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| Old Mercedes riding on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice; an original VW on the Promenade des Anglais; The Pilotene Triton and other boats at rest in the Port of Nice; Volkswagen The Thing on Promenade des Anglais | |||
Garbage Trucks, the environment needs them!!! |
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We sell temporary portable housing.. JWH Rapid Response Temporary Housing offers a superb temporary housing product. Our buildings become residential accommodation, offices and much more. The market for our shelters include: military training camps; recreational camping facilities; disaster-related (weather, etc); homeless persons; single mothers; ex-offenders; work forces (a la Job Corps); outdoor entertainment events. Some other uses for our shelters are: office complexes; dormitory complexes with internal laundromat, kitchen and dining room areas; hospitals, medical centres and clinics; warehouses, stores and workshops; factories and industrial buildings; garages; gymnasiums. Some of the services we provide are: transportation to your site; site preparation for your portable shelter; assembly of your portable shelter; subsequent enhancements or moving of your portable shelter. We have the ability to vary the styles of our shelters. For instance we can build single or double floor units. Our building can have ensuite or shared bathrooms. Several units can be "clustered" ("horseshoe" arrangement for example). Our units are ideally suited for installation of solar panels. Our units provide comfortable residential or office accomodations. The units can be fitted with lavatory and/or washing facilities.Efficient thermal insulation is ensured (through our unique construction techniques) and complemented by internal wood-laminated paneling and PVC windows.The units are assembled to meet local electrical specifiations with wiring concealed using internal paneling. Unit size or function can be increased or changed, according to your future needs, by simply adding units.Number and placement of doors and windows an be varied by simply replacing individual panels. Additional accessories, such as furniture, air conditioning unit or electric heaters can be supplied on request. |
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Railroads On The Rebound |
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Over the last 50+ years, railroads have changed a lot. Now they are about to change again.
It is all about a combination of economic factors and climate factors. Since 1950 , railroads have consolidated. Freight moved from a "box car mentality" to a "unit train,mentality". Passenger went from a robust business to a "caretaker" arrangement called AMTRAK. This happened as everybody could drive for free on the Interstate Highway System or fly on an airline system where the government subsidized both airlines and airports. In the meantime, railroad express and railroad post offices went "down the tubes". The old Post Office Department and the Railway Express Agency could not adjust to the new way. UPS and Fex Ex could. |
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Carbon Calculator
What's the most environmentally-friendly way to transport goods? The answer is freight rail. The EPA estimates that every ton-mile of freight that moves by rail instead of by highway reduces greenhouse emissions by two-thirds. But what does that really mean? Our easy-to-use carbon calculator will estimate the amount of carbon dioxide that can be prevented from entering our environment just by using freight rail instead of trucks. We'll even tell you how many seedlings you'd need to plant to have the same effect. |
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The Three Graces statue in Nice, France
Beauty, Mirth, and Good Cheer |
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| Merry-Go-Round in Nice, France |
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| Quai des États-Unis, Cours Saleya |
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| Animal statue in Nice, France |
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| Musée d'art et d'histoire Masséna (from Rue de Rivoli) |
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| Musée d'art et d'histoire Masséna (from Promenade des Anglais) |
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Greenland's ice caps are melting! Find out more about Global Warming at our Ominous Ecology WebSite. |
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