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POINT INTERET [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
- Urban Studies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- landmark
1, record 1, English, landmark
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- point of interest 2, record 1, English, point%20of%20interest
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure (as a building) of unusual historical and usu. aesthetic interest; especially one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation. 3, record 1, English, - landmark
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Urbanisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- curiosité
1, record 1, French, curiosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point d'intérêt 2, record 1, French, point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
- lieu d'intérêt 3, record 1, French, lieu%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immeuble, site ou lieu spécialement aménagé qui présentent un caractère original ou attrayant pour une ville ou une région. 2, record 1, French, - curiosit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «haut lieu» peut parfois rendre «landmark» lorsqu'il s'agit surtout d'un endroit immortalisé par un exploit héroïque ou une œuvre d'art illustre : Le mont Valérien est un haut lieu de la Résistance. Florence est un haut lieu de l'art italien. Voir le Grand Larousse de la langue française, 1971, vol. 4, p. 3044. 4, record 1, French, - curiosit%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- curiosité marquante
- endroit d'intérêt touristique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- point of interest
1, record 2, English, point%20of%20interest
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used by Parks Canada. 2, record 2, English, - point%20of%20interest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'intérêt
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- endroit intéressant 2, record 2, French, endroit%20int%C3%A9ressant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 2, French, - point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- focal point
1, record 3, English, focal%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Focal points, including unusual or favoured plants, sculpture, or some other dramatic feature such as a pool, waterfall, entryway, etc. 2, record 3, English, - focal%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ornamental trees are logically used as focal points in places where the landscape architect desires to attract attention (near an entrance, at the terminus to a space, on a projecting point, etc.). 3, record 3, English, - focal%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point d'intérêt
1, record 3, French, point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- point d'attraction 2, record 3, French, point%20d%27attraction
correct, masculine noun
- point attractif 3, record 3, French, point%20attractif
correct, masculine noun
- pôle d'attraction 4, record 3, French, p%C3%B4le%20d%27attraction
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout comme une pièce d'habitation, ces décors de jardins privés doivent comporter des points d'intérêt plus ou moins brillants (fleurs, eau, céramique, architecture...) et des zones de repos visuel (gazon, fonds d'arbres et d'arbustes). 1, record 3, French, - point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'éclairage des monuments (...) contribue à la mise en place de points d'attraction dans une ville. 2, record 3, French, - point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les abris ne devraient pas être uniquement des "parapluies", mais constituer des pôles d'attraction pour des activités calmes, au prix de quelques bancs. 5, record 3, French, - point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- point of attraction 1, record 4, English, point%20of%20attraction
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point d'intérêt
1, record 4, French, point%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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