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Discover Basque Country (Pays Basque) – South Western France

By at August 30, 2012 | 8:28 pm

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  GEOGRAPHY Basque Country is located in the extreme South West of France, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. It’s part of a French region that most maintains its cultural traditions. Called Euskal-Herria in the regional language, the Basque Country was at one time the Kingdom of Navarre, an independent country. When invaded by Spanish kings in the

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Pétanque by the Hudson River Park’s Pier 54

By at July 19, 2012 | 9:06 pm

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In between savoring the different tastes of France, guests will get to enjoy friendly games of Pétanque*, a national French pastime. This year there will be two opportunities to learn and play the game, as Le Taste of France has collaborated with La Boule New Yorkaise to host the inaugural LBNY Pro-Am & Taste of France Pétanque Challenge. PLAYING PETANQUE

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