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The Eiffel TowerThis international cultural icon has been repainted 19 times since it was built in 1889. Although it has been painted yellow and bronze, among other colours, Gustave Eiffel originally gave it a reddish-brown shade. The inspiration for the glow came from his family’s furry friends: his son was photographed with a dark puppy short before the tower was built. Arc de TriompheNapoleon commissioned the construction of the now-iconic Parisian monument in 1806 to celebrate his army’s victories. Names of generals are inscribed in the walls. Little did the Emperor know then that almost a decade later a newfoundland dog would also deserve recognition for rescuing Napoleon from drowning off the coast of Elba. CroissantWho hasn’t craved one of these crumbly, buttery miracles of Paris? The sweet temptation is not French by origin: it was invented by an Austrian soldier who opened a bakery in the city and re-created his nation’s kipferl for the French. Whatever its origins, whether a pastry or a dog, puffy and fluffy go well together: Snoopy, the cartoon beagle loooves croissants according to the Peanuts series. MacaronLegend has it that this glossy, colourful, elegant treat was introduced to the French by Queen Catherine de Medici in the 16th century. The recipe quickly spread among people with a sweet tooth. 200 million macarons are eaten in France every year. March 20 is international Macaron Day. Could it be a coincidence that this is also National Puppy Day in the US? |
The Eiffel Tower
This international cultural icon has been repainted 19 times since it was built in 1889. Although it has been painted yellow and bronze, among other colours, Gustave Eiffel originally gave it a reddish-brown shade. The inspiration for the glow came from his family’s furry friends: his son was photographed with a dark puppy short before the tower was built.
Arc de Triomphe
Napoleon commissioned the construction of the now-iconic Parisian monument in 1806 to celebrate his army’s victories. Names of generals are inscribed in the walls. Little did the Emperor know then that almost a decade later a newfoundland dog would also deserve recognition for rescuing Napoleon from drowning off the coast of Elba.
Croissant
Who hasn’t craved one of these crumbly, buttery miracles of Paris? The sweet temptation is not French by origin: it was invented by an Austrian soldier who opened a bakery in the city and re-created his nation’s kipferl for the French. Whatever its origins, whether a pastry or a dog, puffy and fluffy go well together: Snoopy, the cartoon beagle loooves croissants according to the Peanuts series.
Macaron
Legend has it that this glossy, colourful, elegant treat was introduced to the French by Queen Catherine de Medici in the 16th century. The recipe quickly spread among people with a sweet tooth. 200 million macarons are eaten in France every year. March 20 is international Macaron Day. Could it be a coincidence that this is also National Puppy Day in the US?