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2019 HEC Paris

Summer School Handbook

2019 HEC Paris Summer School Handbook

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Dear HEC Paris Summer Students,

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the HEC Paris 2019 Summer School!

The enclosed handbook will provide you with helpful details for your stay on campus.

The academic team, HEC Paris professors and students from around the world will come together

in this year’s summer on campus. We wish you a rich, learning experience together.

Sincerely,

The HEC Paris Summer Team

[email protected]

INDEX

Academics: Rules and Common Regulations…................................................. 3

Schedule………….………………….……………………………………………...... 5

Facilities and Accommodations……...……………………………………………... 6

Frequently Asked Questions……….……..……………………………………....... 7

Transportation……………..…………………………………………………………. 8

Suggested Activities………………………..…..…..…………………………….…. 9

CONTACT INFO:

Infirmary: 01 39 67 74 00 or 01 39 67 97 12

Located on ground floor of L building. If you have an emergency, call 100

Safety: 01 39 67 70 01

At any time of the day, for any issue relating to general safety, excessive noise or

disturbance, or urgent technical emergencies

Universal European emergency number: 112

mailto:[email protected]


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ACADEMICS: RULES & COMMON REGULATIONS

Summer School academic rules and common regulations are outlined below. All students are

asked to read them carefully and abide by them during their time on campus.

Attendance

Attendance is required for all required courses, workshops, and practical sessions. Professors

count on punctuality for all classes and meetings. 100% participation (other than justified

absences) is compulsory for successful program completion. Students are not permitted to sign

in for other students; doing so can result in suspension from the program.

Missing a class does not exempt students from preparation for the following session. All students

are expected to stay informed of work and assignments. The only acceptable reasons for absence

are illness (with documentary evidence from the campus infirmary or other doctor) or a

preapproved absence. In the case of an illness, please inform the summer team at

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


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Respect of Classroom Policy

No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in classrooms. Casual attire is welcome in the

classroom; however, students are encouraged to wear ‘business casual’ attire for presentations

or guest speaker visits.

Grading/ Credits

Student grading, detailed in each syllabus, can include the following elements:

• Attendance

• Active in-class participation

• Individual and/or group work

• Final exam / presentation

Students who successfully complete the HEC Paris Summer School Program will receive the HEC

Paris Summer School Certificate of Attendance (if they have attended all classes) at program

close. In September, students will receive the transcript electronically with a grade and indication

of successful completion. All students seeking transfer credit are encouraged to check with home

institutions to ensure that the credit earned will be applicable.

The electronic academic transcript will be sent to each student in September upon full and final

evaluation of student coursework. If you require the transcript earlier (given specific graduation

requirements), contact the Summer Office promptly at [email protected].

Students maintain their personal email addresses during the program and should expect to be

contacted at the primary email address that they communicated upon admissions. In the case of

any change, please let the Summer Team know.


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SCHEDULE

During the Week

Detailed class schedules will be provided upon arrival. While each day will differ, you should

anticipate reserving 9:30 am to 6:30 pm maximum daily for program work. Additionally, you

should plan for evening group work and individual readings.

The timeline of any extra-curricular activities such as sports or study breaks will be communicated

via the campus intranet, which is accessible upon arrival.

Each academic program will end the final Friday by 7 pm. If desired, all students are welcome to

reside on campus on that Friday evening. However, all campus residences should be vacated

and room keys returned by 10 am Saturday morning. After this time, an additional residential fee

will be incurred.

During the Weekends

You can explore Paris most easily on weekends. Transportation options to Paris can be found on

the campus intranet.

In addition to the myriad activities that Paris offers, you may wish to plan an organized visit.

If you are seeking to discover hidden secrets of Paris alongside Parisians, contact My Urban

Experience at www.myurbanexperience.com. Select your preferred language (French or

English).

On the other hand, if you are new to the region or to France, we recommend that you consult

Paris City Vision www.pariscityvision.com.

http://www.myurbanexperience.com/

http://www.myurbanexperience.com/

http://www.pariscityvision.com/




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FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATION

The S and T Buildings

Among the diverse buildings on campus, the S and T buildings are where summer students will

spend the majority of their time.

Useful room numbers follow:

• IT Service Desk (T 78 or S 111)

• Printing Room (S 113)

The HEC Paris Library

Also known as the Learning Center, the HEC Paris Library is open 24h/ daily by means of your

electronic student card. Learning Center staff are available to you during daytime hours to orient

you to the vast resources to which you have access. Library access is made fully available to you

during your time as a student at HEC Paris, both on site at the Center and by electronic access

should you prefer to work off the premises.

Housing

HEC Paris Summer School housing is on campus, less than 10 minutes from the S Building and

5 minutes from the gym and cafeteria. Bed linens are provided. There’s a well-equipped

supermarket just outside of campus for other needs. Uncapped WiFi/Internet is provided. There

are washers and dryers on the first (ground) floor of most residence buildings. You can buy

washing tokens from the reception desk.

Gym & Sports Facilities

You will have access to the gym and sports facilities on campus with your student card. HEC has

a complete gym facility with machines and sports equipment, excluding free weights. While

equipment (soccer balls, basketballs, etc.) will be available on loan, please bring your own tennis

rackets and balls if this is of interest to you. You can check out a soccer or basketball during the

supper program; please return the equipment promptly after use.

Student Restaurant

At the student restaurant, you can pay with your student card (given to you at your arrival), as

long as you have transferred funds to it with one of the machines on campus. Credit cards are

accepted. Depending on the meal you choose, the price varies and generally amounts to €5-7.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does my student card allow me to access?

As a summer school student, you will receive an electronic card, which gives you access to the

HEC library and online resources. With your card, you can also load money onto it and make

photocopies on campus.

Do I need a computer or calculator?

All students are encouraged to bring a laptop. Finance students should bring a calculator; this will

not be available for purchase at HEC.

How do I access the Internet?

You will receive a personal username and password upon arrival to gain access to the HEC

network.

Who do I call for IT help?

Once on campus, IT Services can be reached at x 7474 or 01.39.67.74.74. or email:

[email protected]. You can also find them in room S111. Please make sure you let IT know that

you are a summer school student. Contact them if you lose your username and/or password.

How can I print?

In order to print, you need to put money in your card. You can go to any student building to print

necessary materials. For more information, once on campus, connect to our online portal.

How do I receive regular mail?

All mail should be addressed as follows:

Your Name

care/of HEC PARIS Summer School

1, rue de la Libération

78351 Jouy en Josas FRANCE

Where can I buy an adaptor?

The reception desk sells a universal adaptor.


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TRANSPORTATION

In addition to bus services to Paris, which will be communicated to you upon arrival, there are

several other transportation options:

RER (regional train): there is a station in Jouy (15 – 20 min walk from campus). Great way

to get into different parts of Paris. RER C & RER B are the relevant train lines. Use

Citymapper app. EUR 3 – 6 to get anywhere in Paris.

Please consult the bus schedule from Jouy on the HEC Paris home page.

Uber: they come to the campus reception (most times and days of the week). Gets you

anywhere at a cost (EUR 30 – 50 one way to go to Paris). Uber is not an ideal option when

going into Paris during rush hour and every night of the week (hour and a half travel time

one way). It is a good option for coming back to campus from Paris late at night.

Your own car: not typical, but a viable option if you want to drive anywhere and are willing

to spend the time and money involved in owning a car. If you are not French, lake sure that

you understand all the costs involved insurance, licensing, maintenance, parking costs in

Paris etc. If you plan to bring a car with you, you will have access to the campus parking

lot with your student identification card/ pass.

Walking: can get you to Jouy, the supermarket, and various restaurants.

Train Applications

ViaNavigo is a great app that students recommend. Otherwise, both RATP and SNCF services

provide a mobile application on your smartphone including maps, route planners, timetables and

live information on traffic incidents. Two real must-haves! These are helpful when trying to take

the trains.


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ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED BY HEC PARIS STUDENTS

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Amélie Poulain: Walk down Rue Lepic, a great shopping street. You can visit the Brasserie, 15

rue Lepic, where the heroine in the move “Amelie” worked.

Arc de Triomphe: Climb the 284 steps to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. The views sweep in

geometric splendor between the arc of la Defense and the Louvre.

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Bagatelle: Stroll through the 18th-century Bagatelle gardens in the Bois de Boulogne and breath

in the sweet smell of breath-taking roses (best in early to mid June). Free.

Bal des Pompiers: Have fun and discover the “Bal des Pompiers” on the 13th of July and 14th of

July (French national day – Bastille Day). Parisians meet and dance in the main fire stations in

Paris.

Bal des Martine: Multi-generational dance floor with live music. It is an old fashion style dance

floor, waltz, salsa, French and Italian songs, swing and some old fashion slows. Every Thursday

of the month at the JAVA. 105 rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75010 Paris. Entrance: €5

Ballon de Paris: Have a picnic in the park Andre-Cirtoen, then take the hot air balloon to get a

great view of Paris. Get a drink at the guinguette La Javel right next to the Seine.

Bateaux Mouches: Jump on an open excursion boat that provides you with a view of Paris from

along the Seine.

Beaubourg Georges Pompidou Center: Take the escalators to the top of the Pompidou

Centre and admire the view. Free if you are under 26 years old. Visit the museum on Thursday

evening when the closing time is 11 pm. Entrance until 10 pm. Free every first Sunday of the

month for any exhibition.

Big Bus: Take a ride on the Big Bus (27,70 euro/pers) with a guided tour in 11 different languages.

Get on and off at your leisure. It leaves every 10 minutes and takes about 2h30 total to complete

the whole tour of Paris.


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Chocolate: Jean-Paul Hévin, Michel Chaudin…

Cemetery: Make a trip out to the famous cemetery of Père Lachaise. Buy a map and find the

graves of Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Colette, Jim Morrison and more. The cemetery of Montmartre is

the resting place of Beckett, Baudelaire, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Maupassant, Ionesco and Tristan

Tzara. There are also artists, including Brancusi, Frédéric Bartholdi (sculptor of the Statue of

Liberty) and Man Ray. The celebrity rollcall continues with Serge Gainsbourg, André Citroën and

actress Jean Seberg.

Comptoire General: Grab a drink at Le Comptoire General, in one of Paris’ most fashionable

neighborhoods near the Canal St Martin.

Cinéma: Paris is the city of cinemas and independent cinemas. 450 to 500 movies every week.

376 screens, 150 independents from which 89 classified as «Art theatre». Each Parisian district

has at least one independent movie theatre. The 5th and the 6th district have 70 independent

movie screen, in addition to La Géode. The IMAX cinema at the Cité des Sciences occupies a

shiny geodesic sphere. The vast hemispheric screen lets you experience 3D plunges through

natural scenery, and animated adventures where figures zoom out to grab you (Métro Porte de

la Villette). Visit the Mk2 Quai de Loire & Quai de Seine. The twin MK2 cinemas on either side of

the Canal de l’Ourcq offer an all-in-one night out: multi-screens, restaurants, waterside cafés. If

you find yourself on the wrong side of the canal, don’t worry: a boat called «Zéro de Conduite»

(after Jean Vigo’s 1933 lm) carries passengers across the canal between the sites, so you do not

have to walk back the way you came.

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Dance in Paris: In the summer, dancers gather on the Seine every evening from June through

mid-September. They dance tango, salsa, rock-swing, and folk dance. Free lessons start at 7:30

p.m. (a hat for tips is passed), followed by dancing until midnight. It all happens at Square Tino

Rossi at 9, quai St.-Bernard in front of the University of Paris at Jussieu just a few steps from the

Cathedral of Notre-Dame (“Paris Danses en Seine”).


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Eiffel Tower: Walk to the top of the Eiffel tower walking or watch the Eiffel Tower twinkle up at 10

pm to 1 am on the hour with all the Parisians at the Champs de Mars. Visit the Palais de Chaillot

and have a bite in the restaurant of the theatre with an astonishing view of the Eiffel Tour.

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Falafel: Strolling and shopping through the Marais district on Sunday, taste one of the best falafel

in Europe in the rue des Rosiers. Falafel is a deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas. Falafel is served

in a pita bread which acts as a pocket, the falafel balls are topped with salads, and pickle. To eat

your falafel, go the “hidden” garden of the Maison de l’Europe, 35/37 rue des Francs-Bourgeois.

Fête de la musique: Stroll around Paris on June 21st when it is light until 10:30 pm and every

street corner has music. All kinds of music is played, performances are indoors and outdoors, all

day long.

Free Concerts: In Église de la Madeleine, on Sunday at 4pm. In Notre-Dame Cathedral on

Saturday at 10pm.

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Guignol: Visit an authentic French Puppet show « Guignol » on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday

afternoons and experience the show surrounded by French kids screaming and yelling against

the « gendarme » at the Théâtre Guignol.

Good deals: See free admission in Parisian museums. Google “Liste des musées gratuits à Paris

et en Ile-de-France.”

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Hôtel Drouot: Attend an auction at Drouot, Paris’ main auction house, can be great fun, even if

you don’t have anything to spend. Anyone can take part; and you don’t have to sign up

beforehand. Nor do you have to worry about sneezing or scratching your head-- it’s the role of

Drouot’s commissaires des ventes (auctioneers) to distinguish a real bid from nose twitching.


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Ice Cream: Eat an ice cream on the Ile Saint-Louis (Maison Berthillon) and walk around the island

on the walkways down on the Seine.

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Jogging: In the Jardin du Luxembourg, in Parc Monceau, or in any other of Paris’ beautiful parks,

you can be active and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Jardin Shakespeare: From May to September open-air theatre hosts plays, and dance and

musical performances. The program is sometimes composed in English.

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Kissing on a Parisian Bridge: One of the most romantic spots is on the top of Pont SaintLouis.

Kiosque: Buy a theatre ticket for half price at the kiosque for the same-day performances. The

main Kiosque is found at Place de la Madeleine (Paris 2nd) Métro Madeleine or Kiosque Gare

Montparnasse (Paris 14th) Métro Montparnasse. Operation hours: Tuesday – Saturday from

12:30 to 8 pm and on Sunday from 12:30 to 4 pm.

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Lochs: Cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin (9 lochs) or the canal Saint-Denis (7 lochs) and discover

Parisian lochs. Visit the Comptoir Général close to the Canal Saint-Martin and Café de la maison

de l’Architecture ‘Café des récollets’.

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Macarons: Don’t leave Paris without trying the famous Macarons (Ladurée, Hermé...)

Marché: In the heart of Paris real Parisian life, markets are friendly and typical places of real

Parisian life. Here are some of them:

Marché Mouffetard: Close to the Great Mosque of Paris and the Jardin des Plantes.

Marché Mouffetard is one of the best markets in Paris. Every Sunday at noon, music and

dancing at the bottom of rue Mouffetard.

Marché des Enfants Rouges in the very fancy Marais. The place to be!

Marché d’Aligre. Open every morning except Mondays. It has a permanent covered market

that is interesting to see and is especially lively and fun to visit.


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Montmartre: Stroll around Montmartre before 10 am (before the touristic rush!).

Multicultural: Paris is multicultural. Here are a few quarters known for different nationalities. The

Indian quarter is the area around Métro La Chapelle, Gare du Nord and Gare de L’Est - dotted

with boutiques from the sub-continent, Indian restaurants, grocery and saree stores. The

Japanese and Korean quarter is the area located rue Saint Anne and rue des Petits-Champs,

75001 Paris. You can visit the Korean shop K-Mart (open on Sunday, 8 rue Saint-Anne 75002

Paris) and the Japanese grocery store KIOKO. The African quarter is the area located around

Château Rouge metro station. Marché Dejean is the heart of the mini Africa. Chinatown is located

in the 13e arrondissement of Paris between avenues de Choisy, d’Ivry et le boulevard Masséna,

niehgboring streets. Belleville is the most multicultural district in Paris located in rue de Belleville,

boulevard de Belleville, boulevard de Ménilmontant. Africans, Algerians, Tunisians, Polish,

Vietnamese, Chinese... Almost every nationality on the planet can be found residing in Belleville!

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Bus Number 69 or 42: Sit on these buses and go through all the lines to discover Parisian streets.

Bus Number 104: In “Le 104,” a former funeral parlour turned into an art space, Spread out over

a massive 39,000 sq metres, the complex is a hive of activity: a random wander through the public

areas will allow you to see breakdancers, wacky art installations and rehearsing actors.

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Oberkampf: It is a fun animated area for nightlife.

Œuf dur: Eat a hard-boiled egg at the counter of an authentic Parisian café.

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Picinic: Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy all the treats of Paris on the Pont du Arts, Passerelle

Simone de Beauvoir, the entire length of the Canal Saint Martin and even more the Bassin de la

Villette continuation after Stalingrad metro station.

Pétanque: Discover the typical “pétanque” on the Canal Saint-Martin, along Bassin de la Villette

(from late spring to end of summer).

Puces, Parisian Flea Market: Stroll on Saturday or Sunday in the flea market in Saint- Ouen and

stop for lunch at the restaurant “Chez Louisette” open in the 30s where the mythical Manuela


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sings typical French songs with accordion. Also Brasserie Biron has a singer and accordion on

Sundays. Have also a look at “Piccolo,” the oldest café in the Puces.

Passages Couverts: Passages couverts, Gallerie Vivienne, Passage Jouffroy, are shopping malls

that date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Second-hand bookshops, tea-rooms and gift boutiques

make fun alternatives to stores elsewhere in Paris. You will travel back in time. You can also visit

the nearby Musée Grévin, the waxwork museum of Paris.

Promenade Plantée: Daumesnil’s viaduct closed in 1969 and the train-line between Bastille and

Vincennes closed forever. The viaduct has been converted into glassfronted workshops and

boutiques for local artisans, the « Viaduct des Arts », and the old lines became La Coulée Verte

– a 5km long trail, made up of elevated gardens, the Jardin de Reuilly and tree lined cycling paths.

Start at the Bastille and ends on avenue Daumesnil. You will notice architectural features not

obvious from ground level. To make a day of it, pack a picnic and stop in the Jardin de Reuilly,

where you can drink sparkling water from Paris’s first public fizzy water fountain, or carry on to

the Bois de Vincennes where you can row on its lake. Created in 1988, the Parisian Promenade

Plantée inspired New York City for its High Line Walk opened in 2009.

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Quai: On Sundays and on Bank holidays form March to November. The best way to learn roller

skating! From Quai Anatole France to Quai Branly (left bank) and from Voie Georges Pompidou

to Pont Charles de Gaulle (right bank). Theses sectors are closed to traffic, but open to

pedestrians, rollers and bicycles from 9 am to 5 pm.

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Read… on the green chairs of the Jardin du Luxembourg in a sunny afternoon.

Roller Skating: On Friday evenings there is a skate tour around Paris with locals. This weekly ride

gathers the largest number of skaters in the world.

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Statue: Stand up and be a statue on the Buren columns (Jardindu Palais Royal).

Liberty Statue: The Statue of Liberty in Paris is near the Grenelle Bridge on the Île des Cygnes,

an island in the river Seine (37 feet 9 inches) high.


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Saint-Germain-des-Près: Eat in the renovated crous RU (Restaurant Universitaire-Mazet) in the

middle of the trendy “Saint-Germain des Près.” 4 floors with pizza and sandwiches on the first

floor, brasserie on the 2nd floor, self-service on the 3rd floor, grilled meat on the 4th floor. Closed

on Saturday. Brunch on Sunday from 10:30am to 3 pm.

Secret: Quiet and surprisingly peaceful places in the middle of the city! Le clos des Blancs-

Manteaux, 21 rue des Blancs-Manteaux, La Maison de l’architecture, Couvent des Récollets, 148

rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, Cité des Arts, 21 ave du Maine.

Shopping on Sunday:

Marais: Rue du Temple, rue des Rosiers, rue des Francs-Bourgeois. Métro St-Paul

Bercy village: Pedestrian allee with many restaurants and shops.

Cours Saint Emillion XII – Métro Cours Saint-Emillion

Canal Saint Martin: Between rue de Lancry and rue des Écluses St-Martin

Village St Paul: Antiques and design shops. Métro Saint Paul ou Sully Morland

Belleville: From rue de Belleville until rue du Faubourg du Temple. African and Asian

shops. Métro Belleville / République

Champs-Élysées and Carroussel du Louvre

Steak Frites: Enjoy a delicious and classic French dish at the Relay de l’Entrecote SaintGermain.

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Theatre: At the “petit bureau” of the Comédie Française (cash desk located under the arcades on

rue de Richelieu). 65 seats with limited visibility for every performance (except when theatre is

booked) for €5. Free seats are available from the “petit bureau” for under 28 on the first Monday

of every month, upon presentation of ID, without reservation and within availability seating (one

seat per person).

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Cité Universitaire: Parisian residences for students. 132 different nationalities reside in the Cité

Internationale Universitaire de Paris. Several structures have been designed by noteworthy

architects such as Le Corbusier.

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Fête des Vendanges in Montmartre: Paris has a vineyard located on the top of Montmartre.


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Versailles: Every Saturday night, watch fireworks explode over the beautiful fountains of

Versailles set to baroque music from 20h30 to 23h05. (about 30 euros/per—google Versailles

Night Outdoor Show). There are also ‘masked balls’ at Versailles during the summer.

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Le Zouave: Venice has the “Acqua alta” (is the term used in Venice for the exceptional tide peaks

that occur periodically in the northern Adriatic Sea). Paris has «Le Zouave». For decades, the

Parisians made a tradition of checking if the Zouave had his feet in water, the sign of flooding!

1910 is known as the year of the Flood of the Century as the waters rose by 8.62 m and reached

the shoulders of the Zouave.

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