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VIEILLE VILLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Québec Winter Carnival
1, record 1, English, Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since the beginning of our French colony, the habitants of New France created a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. At this time, this intense period of revelry was already designated as the Carnival - a word of Italian origin meaning Mardi Gras. The custom of celebrating from the end of January until mid-February has long been popular. The first large winter Carnival in Québec City, the world's snow capital, took place in 1894. Often faced with winter's hardships, the city's population reinvented this popular tradition with a winter celebration that warmed up the hearts of all of it revellers. Interrupted by two wars, then the economic crisis of 1929, the Carnival was held sporadically until the second half of the century. In 1954, in the context of the economic development of the Old Capital, a group of business people relaunched the festivities. That year, Bonhomme was born and elected the event's representative. The first official edition of the Québec Winter Carnival took place in 1955. The Carnival snowballed into an undeniable manifestation for the entire Québec City population, and was an important vehicle for tourism and economical activity in the city. 1, record 1, English, - Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Carnaval de Québec
1, record 1, French, Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dès les débuts de la colonie française les habitants de la Nouvelle-France avaient pris l'habitude de se réunir pour fêter un bon coup, juste avant la période du carême. Déjà, à cette époque, le carnaval-un mot d’origine italienne qui signifie mardi gras-désignait cette période intense de célébrations. La tradition de fêter de la fin janvier jusqu'à la mi-février ne date pas d’hier. À Québec, dans la Capitale mondiale de la neige, le premier grand carnaval d’hiver est lancé en 1894. Ainsi, une population souvent éprouvée par les rigueurs hivernales, ranimait une tradition populaire et mettait sur pied une fête des neiges qui réchaufferait les cœurs. Interrompu par les deux guerres et la grande crise économique de 1929, le Carnaval resurgit sporadiquement jusqu'à la deuxième moitié du siècle. En 1954, dans une perspective de développement économique de la Vieille Capitale, un groupe de gens d’affaires relance la fête. Bonhomme naît en 1954 et est élu représentant de l'événement. La première édition du Carnaval d’hiver de Québec a lieu en 1955. Le Carnaval de Québec devient alors une manifestation incontournable pour la population de Québec, et un moteur de l'activité touristique hivernale de la ville. 1, record 1, French, - Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- historic center
1, record 2, English, historic%20center
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- historic centre 2, record 2, English, historic%20centre
correct
- historic city centre 3, record 2, English, historic%20city%20centre
correct
- historic city center 3, record 2, English, historic%20city%20center
correct
- historic town centre 3, record 2, English, historic%20town%20centre
correct
- historic town center 3, record 2, English, historic%20town%20center
correct
- historic core of a town 3, record 2, English, historic%20core%20of%20a%20town
correct
- historic core 4, record 2, English, historic%20core
correct
- historic nucleus 3, record 2, English, historic%20nucleus
- historic old town 5, record 2, English, historic%20old%20town
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wallace College is located in the heart of the historic "old town" of Edinburgh, close to the Royal Mile. 5, record 2, English, - historic%20center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Développement urbain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre historique
1, record 2, French, centre%20historique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- noyau historique 2, record 2, French, noyau%20historique
correct, masculine noun
- centre ancien 3, record 2, French, centre%20ancien
correct, masculine noun
- centre ancien historique 4, record 2, French, centre%20ancien%20historique
correct, masculine noun
- vieille ville historique 5, record 2, French, vieille%20ville%20%20historique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre d’une agglomération lors de sa création. 6, record 2, French, - centre%20historique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Partie la plus ancienne d’une ville, noyau à partir duquel s’est effectué le développement. 7, record 2, French, - centre%20historique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bazar principal est situé dans le centre ancien des grandes villes [...] 3, record 2, French, - centre%20historique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Wallace College se trouve au cœur de la vieille ville historique d’Edimbourg, à proximité du Royal Mile. 5, record 2, French, - centre%20historique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ordenación urbana
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco histórico
1, record 2, Spanish, casco%20hist%C3%B3rico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- old town
1, record 3, English, old%20town
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The old town of Menton is a picturesque view, as it has maintained much of its almost medieval character. Most of it is very difficult to reach by car, you will have to walk through its many stairways and narrow alleys to explore it. 2, record 3, English, - old%20town
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chinon is a town rich in both culture and history. The old town - la vieille ville - is nestled in between the Château on top of the hill and the river Vienne. For many generations, it was the home of kings and the seat of the government. 3, record 3, English, - old%20town
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
North entrance of old town. 4, record 3, English, - old%20town
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Hotel du Cygne. Only minutes away from the centre, in the vicinity of the picturesque areas of the old town. 5, record 3, English, - old%20town
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vieille ville
1, record 3, French, vieille%20ville
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le grand rénovateur de la forme urbaine est l’architecte viennois Camillo Sitte [...] Dans son «Art de bâtir les villes» (1889) [...] il montre comment les œuvres du passé révèlent les principes dont nous pouvons nous inspirer, tout en recommandant [...] de ne pas essayer d’adapter à des fins modernes les beautés pittoresques des vieilles villes. 2, record 3, French, - vieille%20ville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Entrée nord de la vieille ville. 3, record 3, French, - vieille%20ville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hôtel du Cygne. À deux pas du centre et à proximité des quartiers pittoresques de la vieille ville. 4, record 3, French, - vieille%20ville
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Emplazamientos urbanos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco viejo
1, record 3, Spanish, casco%20viejo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Elements
- Walls and Partitions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- arched wall
1, record 4, English, arched%20wall
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fort Henry was built between 1832 and 1837 ... . The entrance gate is situated on the left, with arched walls housing artillery casements and a powder magazine on the right ... 2, record 4, English, - arched%20wall
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Yaroslav's Courtyard Arcade Complex. ... The arches were the gateways into the inner yard where shops occupied the entire perimeter. In the 18th century it was decorated with the arcade on the outside. Today the remaining arched wall is one of the most expressive and recognizable elements of Novgorod's landscape. 3, record 4, English, - arched%20wall
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Éléments d'architecture
- Murs et cloisons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mur à arcades
1, record 4, French, mur%20%C3%A0%20arcades
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mur d’arcades 2, record 4, French, mur%20d%26rsquo%3Barcades
correct, masculine noun
- mur à voûtes 3, record 4, French, mur%20%C3%A0%20vo%C3%BBtes
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le château de Nègrepelisse. [...] Le deuxième type d’opérations consiste à restaurer les arcades situées sur la façade Nord du château. [...] pour que les arcades ne s’écroulent pas, il a fallu couper les arbres dont le poids aurait fait s’effondrer les arcades. Le mur à arcades a connu trois étapes de construction. La première phase est marquée par l’édification d’un long mur à quatre voûtes. Sa datation est estimée fin XVII ème grâce à un dessin de Fragonard. [...] D’autre part, il s’agit de créer des percées visuelles entre l’esplanade et l’espace au pied du mur. Ce lieu composé des murs d’arcades, du moulin et l’extrémité de la courtine deviendra un espace pour les représentations scéniques. 3, record 4, French, - mur%20%C3%A0%20arcades
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La grande mosquée [de Damas, Syrie] se trouve dans la vieille ville. C'est une des mosquées les plus sacrées de l'Islam. Sa construction débuta vers 700 après JC. Elle est constituée d’une grande cour de 120 m sur 50 entourée de murs d’arcades à deux étages. 4, record 4, French, - mur%20%C3%A0%20arcades
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Architectural Design
- Heritage
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Lunenburg Bump 1, record 5, English, Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From Halifax Chronicle-Herald photo caption: five-sided dormer (from photo: over a doorway). 2, record 5, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subdued, relaxed and refined, Lunenburg is a walking town of narrow, hilly streets that lead to the sea. Visitors enjoy the dozens of wonderful old wooden homes, gaily dressed in bright reds, whites, blues and yellows. A distinctive feature of many homes is the "Lunenburg Bump", a Scottish dormer that extends out from the roof to form an overhead protecting the front door. 3, record 5, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The homes, built on small compact lots with their characteristic "Lunenburg Bump" over the entrance, are quite unique in their design. Today the architecture of Old Town Lunenburg has given it status as a UNESCO world heritage site. 4, record 5, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Conception architecturale
- Patrimoine
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Lunenburg Bump
1, record 5, French, Lunenburg%20Bump
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grande lucarne (typique de Lunenburg) 2, record 5, French, grande%20lucarne%20%28typique%20de%20Lunenburg%29
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 1753 la ville de Lunenburg, Nouvelle-Écosse, était fondée par 2000 Allemands, Français, et Suisses recrutés pour leur talents par le gouvernement anglais. [...] Son plan quadrillé suit celui d’autres villes coloniales comme Halifax et Savannah. Construite sur un terrain petit, une maison caractéristique porte son «Lunenburg Bump» typique, un dessin assez unique. Aujourd’hui l'architecture de la vieille ville lui a gagné le statut de site héritage mondial d’UNESCO. 1, record 5, French, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 5, Key term(s)
- La grande lucarne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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