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  Day 3251 (Sunday) 3 rd May 2026 This is the entrance to the citadel in Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is Eze Village.   Here are the rest of the fun facts about France… Environmental and Social Policies In 2016, France became the first country to pass a law banning supermarkets from discarding unsold food, requiring them to donate it to charities instead. This initiative has reduced food waste and hunger, inspiring similar laws in other countries. In the wild in France, there are an estimated 400–500 breeding pairs of golden eagles, 1,100 European grey wolves, and around 80 brown bears in the  Pyrénées . (2024). France is among Europe’s largest hydroelectric power producers, supplying approximately 10-12% of the country’s total electricity generation. Military and Political Influence French is the official language of 29 countries and is spoken on every continent. It is the primary language in France, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and several African nations. French is ...
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  Day 3250 (Saturday) 2 nd May 2026 This is Tourettes sur Loup, north of Saint-Paul de-Vence and this is Villefranche-sur-Mer. It was a lovely sunny day again today but that pesky cool wind is still blowing. We went to Le Phare where had a giggle with some of the locals and then went to Bobbie’s for lunch. The square was quite busy with lots of tourists. We are back to some more fun facts about France… More Amazing Inventions French hairstylist Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy invented the first mechanised hair dryer in 1888. Eugène Poubelle invented the trash can (a bin) in 1884, promoting better waste management and public sanitation. Antoine Redier’s adjustable alarm clock (1847) helped people start their days on time, becoming a bedside essential. Georges Claude invented neon lighting in 1910, illuminating cities and signs with vibrant colours. Dr François Merry Delabost introduced the shower in 1872, promoting better hygiene and becoming a daily essential. The septic tank, invent...