My name is Michelle Garey and I am an MBA student majoring in International Studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
Places I have traveled before: most Western and Southwestern states of US, San Juan Islands, New England, Michigan, Florida, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, Brazil, China.
In this trip, we will visit Angers and Paris France.
The Château d'Angers is a castle in the city of Angers in the Loire Valley, in France. Founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, the castle was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located on a rocky ridge overhanging the river Maine. Now open to the public, the Château d'Angers is home of the Apocalypse Tapestry.
The Apocalypse Tapestry is a medieval French tapestry commissioned by Louis I, the Duke of Anjou, and produced between 1377 and 1382. It depicts the story of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation by Saint John the Divine in rich and colourful images, spread over a number of sections. Despite being lost and mistreated in the late 18th century, the tapestry was recovered and restored in the 19th and is now on display at the Chateau D'Angers. It is the oldest French medieval tapestry to have survived, and historian Jean Mesqui considers it "one of the great artistic interpretations of the revelation of Saint John, and one of the masterpieces of French cultural heritage.
Tips for doing business in France:
1. While is France, attempt to speak French. The French will appreciate the attempt. Also, apologize for not speaking French well.
2. Understand there are seven courses in a Parisian restaurant: soup, fish, sorbet, meat or fowl, salad, dessert and coffee.
France is a multiparty republic. The head of government is the prime minister; the president is the shief of state. French people elect the president and the two houses of Parliament. The president, appoints the prime minister. The president has a large share of power, including the right to dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call for a new election.
France is a member of the European Union and has adopted the euro as its currency. Beginning on January 1, 1999, the value exchange rate of the French franc against the euro was set at a fixed parity of 1 EUR=6.55957 FRF. Euro coins and notes replaced the franc entirely between January 1 - February 17, 2002.
French vocabulary:
Bonjour- good morning/ afternoon
Comment allez-vous- How are you?
Ca va bien- I am well.
Au revoir- good bye
Je parle anglais- I speak english
Je ne comprends pas- I don't understand
French foods:
pomme frites- french fries
soupe à l'oignon- french onion soup
Foie gras - goose or duck liver
baguette- bread
Crème brûlée - cream dessert
Vin bovin- beef from cows which have been fed wine daily
Château d'Angers is the historic castle in Angers which I am sure we will visit.
