Monthly Archives: June 2007

New China: New Tourism

Posted on June 3, 2007 by robhunt510

When asked on the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution his thoughts about its impact the Chinese leader, Zhou Enlai, said: “It is too early to make a decision”. They play a long game in China. A long game in … Continue reading →

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After Royalty (II)

Posted on June 2, 2007 by robhunt510

Fontainebleu is hardly a secret, but there have been better signs and symbols that a major tourist attraction exists. When Tom came this was one of the many residences of Henry IV, who would be assassinated two years later. He … Continue reading →

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After Royalty (I)

Posted on June 2, 2007 by robhunt510

Outside the Basilica of St.Denis there’s a building site followed by a shopping mall, and in the hinterland betwixt young guys skateboard for most of the day. For centuries, from the 10th century until the French Revolution, this was where … Continue reading →

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Fontainebleu

Posted on June 1, 2007 by robhunt510

Another View On Fontainebleu, why not: this is the You Tube World

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Cod History

Posted on June 1, 2007 by robhunt510

There is no sign of Kirsten Dunst or Sofia Coppola in the museum shop at Fontainebleu, the French don’t like the film Marie Antoinette: they booed during and after its debut at last year’s Cannes film festival. Coppola’s modern mis-en-scène, … Continue reading →

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