France

Experience the Allure of France: A Journey Through Time and Beauty

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Step into the enchanting realm of France, a country that has captivated the hearts of travelers for centuries. With its roots reaching deep into the annals of history, France's narrative weaves through the eras of the Gauls, the might of the Roman Empire, the opulence of the French monarchy, and the revolutionary spirit that reshaped its destiny. This land of elegance and diversity invites you to explore its rich culture, iconic landmarks, and exquisite cuisine.

The Saga of France: A Legacy of Civilization

France's story is painted with the brushstrokes of time, from the prehistoric Lascaux caves to the grandeur of the Renaissance, and beyond to the modern-day Republic. It's a history filled with artists, warriors, and visionaries, all of whom have left indelible marks on the fabric of French society.

Paris: The Heartbeat of France

The City of Light beckons with its timeless charm. Paris, France's capital, is an anthology of artistic and architectural masterpieces, with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum as its crowning jewels.

The Riviera: Azure Shores and Glitzy Glamour

Delve into the chic allure of the French Riviera. Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez are synonyms for sun-drenched beaches, cultural festivals, and the sparkling Mediterranean.

Provence: A Tapestry of Lavender Fields and Ancient Ruins

Provence enchants with its rolling vineyards, fragrant lavender fields, and Roman heritage, epitomized by the well-preserved Pont du Gard and the historic city of Avignon.

The Loire Valley: A Castle-Studded Dreamscape

Travel back in time in the Loire Valley, a region dotted with fairy-tale châteaux and verdant, vineyard-laced landscapes that inspired generations of royalty and artists alike.

From the windswept coasts of Normandy, rich with history from medieval times to World War II, to the gastronomic pleasures of Lyon and the snowy peaks of the French Alps, France offers a tapestry of experiences. Join us at travel.frogsfolly.com as we guide you through the cobbled streets, into the heart of French culture, and through the doorways of history. Embark on a French adventure that will leave you with memories as rich as a Bordeaux wine and as vivid as a Cézanne painting.

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<p>Stade Villeneuvois Lille Métropole</p>
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<p>Stade Villeneuvois Lille Métropole</p>
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<p>I chose the panoramic format not to embrace the landscape, but to let the range stretch to its own limits — and let the peak emerge alone, inevitable, at the center of all that unfolding. What I was looking for was not the mountain as destination or as achievement, but as permanent presence: something that was there before the forest grew, before the roads were cut into the valley below. Black and white felt like the only honest answer — stripping the color meant stripping away everything that could still be picturesque, leaving only raw structure, tonal values, weight. In the Pyrenees, the Pic du Midi doesn't ask to be admired — it asks to be acknowledged.</p>
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<p>FR – Le 36 mai 1974 au dépôt de Villeneuve Saint Georges<br />
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Au début des années 70, la rotonde de Villeneuve St Georges voyait défiler une extraordinaire diversité d’engins moteurs. <br />
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Sur la photo on peut voir (ou apercevoir un petit morceau) de 9 locomotives appartenant à 7 séries différentes, toutes mono-courant 1500 volts continu : BB 9300, BB 1600, BB 8100, BB 9400, 2D2 9100, BB 9200, CC 7100. De nos jours, le nombre de types différents qui fréquentent encore cette belle rotonde est bien plus réduit et toutes sont bicourant (ou plus).<br />
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Et en dehors de la photographie, il y avait encore d’autres types de machines présentes dans le dépôt ce jour-là : électriques BB 1-80 et diesels BB 63000, 63500, 66000, 67000, locotracteurs de divers types, soit en tout 54 engins autour de la plaque tournante ou à proximité immédiate.<br />
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Les BB 8100 étaient les machines les plus nombreuses avec 15 unités autour de la plaque tournante.<br />
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D’autres types de locomotives électriques circulant habituellement dans le secteur, sur l’axe Paris-Lyon-Marseille ou sur la grande ceinture, manquaient à l’appel mais elles n’étaient pas de passage dans ce dépôt à ce moment-là, ou le fréquentaient rarement : CC 6500, CC 21000, BB 8500, BB 25500 et CC 1100.<br />
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Les mouvements d’entrée – sortie du dépôt et sur la plaque tournante étaient intenses. 1974 est l’année où le trafic marchandises sur le réseau SNCF a atteint son record de tous les temps.<br />
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EN – May 26, 1974, at the Villeneuve St Georges roundhouse<br />
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In the early 1970s, the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges roundhouse saw an extraordinary variety of locomotive classes.<br />
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In this photograph one can see (or at least glimpse a small portion of) nine locomotives belonging to seven different classes, all operating on the 1,500-volt DC system: BB 9300, BB 1600, BB 8100, BB 9400, 2D2 9100, BB 9200 and CC 7100. <br />
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Today, the number of different types still using this fine roundhouse is far smaller, and all are dual-voltage (or more).<br />
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In addition, beyond what appears in the photograph, other types of locomotives were also present in the depot that day: electric BB 1–80 and diesel BB 63000, 63500, 66000 and 67000, as well as small two-axle shunting tractors of various types, making a total of 54 engines around the turntable or in its immediate vicinity.<br />
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The BB 8100s were the most numerous, with 15 units present around the turntable at that time on that day.<br />
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Other classes of electric locomotives usually operating in the area — on the Paris–Lyon–Marseille main line or on the Grande Ceinture — were absent, as none happened to be passing through the depot at that moment: CC 6500, CC 21000, BB 8500, BB 25500 and CC 1100.<br />
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Movements in and out of the depot and on the turntable were intense. 1974 was the year in which freight traffic on the SNCF network reached its all-time record.<br />
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<p>Estimated : € 6.000 - 8.000<br />
Sold for € 102.340<br />
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The Renault Icons<br />
Auction - Artcurial<br />
Renault Manufacture<br />
Flins-sur-Seine<br />
Aubergenville - France<br />
December 2025<br />
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- Chassis no. VF1122100E0004722<br />
- One of the last Renault 5s built<br />
- Good condition, inside and out<br />
- Amusing police-style livery (a simple wrap)<br />
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This Renault 5 was donated to the collection, but as the bodywork had suffered a few bumps, it was restored by the team at the collection before they had the idea of decking it out as a police car. The black panels are simply a wrap, a plastic film which can be easily removed. The interior is in very good condition throughout, including the near-new seats, headlining, door cards and dashboard.<br />
This Renault 5 was one of the last examples built, just before the Superfive was introduced, with its engine now transversely mounted. The original Renault 5 was a tremendous success, with 5.7 million cars sold from 1972–1984: for 10 years, it was the bestselling car in France. An excellent all-rounder, it stood out with its compact and attractive styling, plastic bumpers, practical rear hatchback and supple suspension, which provided an ideal compromise between ride comfort and roadholding.<br />
This car, which will need to be serviced before being used again, represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an example of this sought-after model in good condition, well-preserved survivors having become particularly rare.</p>
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<p>Estimated : € 6.000 - 8.000<br />
Sold for € 102.340<br />
<br />
The Renault Icons<br />
Auction - Artcurial<br />
Renault Manufacture<br />
Flins-sur-Seine<br />
Aubergenville - France<br />
December 2025<br />
<br />
- Chassis no. VF1122100E0004722<br />
- One of the last Renault 5s built<br />
- Good condition, inside and out<br />
- Amusing police-style livery (a simple wrap)<br />
<br />
This Renault 5 was donated to the collection, but as the bodywork had suffered a few bumps, it was restored by the team at the collection before they had the idea of decking it out as a police car. The black panels are simply a wrap, a plastic film which can be easily removed. The interior is in very good condition throughout, including the near-new seats, headlining, door cards and dashboard.<br />
This Renault 5 was one of the last examples built, just before the Superfive was introduced, with its engine now transversely mounted. The original Renault 5 was a tremendous success, with 5.7 million cars sold from 1972–1984: for 10 years, it was the bestselling car in France. An excellent all-rounder, it stood out with its compact and attractive styling, plastic bumpers, practical rear hatchback and supple suspension, which provided an ideal compromise between ride comfort and roadholding.<br />
This car, which will need to be serviced before being used again, represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an example of this sought-after model in good condition, well-preserved survivors having become particularly rare.</p>
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<p>Portrait à Normannia 2026, le salon médiéval fantastique<br />
Rouen, Normandie, France</p>
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<p>Portrait à Normannia 2026, le salon médiéval fantastique<br />
Rouen, Normandie, France</p>
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<p>Portrait à Normannia 2026, le salon médiéval fantastique<br />
Rouen, Normandie, France</p>
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