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Paris
Rich in history and culture, Paris is the capital of France and a popular tourist destination.
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Which is taller the Eiffel Tower or big ben?
The Eiffel tower is taller than the statue of Liberty. It is three and a half times as big as Liberty, pedestal included, or six times as big as the statue itself.
The Eiffel tower is 1,063 ft (324 m) tall, whereas the statue is 305 ft or 93 m (pedestal included) or 151 ft (46 meters) for the statue proper (still huge for a statue).
A common point is that Gustave Eiffel designed and built the Statue of Liberty's internal frame.
What is the official name for the computer tower?
Tower: That is the name for a computer that would be too big to fit on a desk, and therefore has to stand on its own.
Desktop: can fit on a desk, or can stand depending on where the user wants to put it, a tower is much sturdier and larger than a desktop box.
What was the world's greatest engineering marvel in 1889 when it was built.?
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was completed in 1889 as the entrance to that year's World's Fair. It was built by the Compagnie des Etablissements Eiffel; its design was initially criticized by intellectuals and artists as a "hateful column of bolted sheet metal," but 125 years later, it has become one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is the most visited paid monument in the world and globally recognized as a symbol of Paris and of France. It is 1,063 feet tall and held the title for the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years.
The tower was named after French engineer Gustave Eiffel. In 1885, he said that the tower would symbolize "not only the art of the modern engineer, but also the century of Industry and Science in which we are living, and for which the way was prepared by the great scientific movement of the eighteenth century and by the Revolution of 1789, to which this monument will be built as an expression of France's gratitude."
What parts of Paris does the river seine separate?
The city of Paris is formed of 20 Arrondisement (Districts).
The city is divided into two by the Seine river, The Left bank (South) and the Right Bank (North). There are 14 Arrondisement on the Right bank and 6 Arrondisement on the Left bank.
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What does Paris France celebrate?
Most people in France are catholic so they celebrate the same kind of hoildays as in Italy. But in France, they celebrate Marti Gras. In Marti Gras, people wears masks and get drunk.
Why the height of the Eiffel Tower changes by 7.5m between summer and winter?
The height of the Eiffel tower changes by 7.5 centimeters (not meters, that would be a huge change). This is about 3 inches. The Eiffel tower is made of iron and the change is due to the metal dilatation and contraction as the temperature changes. During the course of an hot summer day, as the sun goes round, the tip of the Eiffel tower moves in an ellipse of less than 20 centimeters (the length of an adult's hand). Even before the tower was built in 1889, engineers had already made an accurate calculation of that phenomenon.
If you live in Paris France what are you called?
the inhabitants of Paris are called 'parisien, parisienne' (Parisian)
Is there another tower like the Eiffel Tower?
Yes There Is, The Blackpool Tower
Designed By The Same Architect as the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel
Where is the best place to stay in Paris?
You need to decide how much your budget will allow, whether you want to stay in a chain hotel or an independently-run family hotel, what part of the city you'll want to be in for access to nearby sights (and sites), whether you need an English-speaking staff, and so on.
If you want to do the legwork yourself there are lots of websites that offer guidance. Type something like HOTELS PARIS or PARIS HOTELS into a site such as Google or Ask and you'll be inundated with links. There are also loads of guidebooks with associated websites for people who want some help but can do most of the setup by themselves. Two that I use are www.ricksteves.com and www.lonelyplanet.com.
If you haven't travelled overseas before and/or do not speak French, you may be better served by talking to a travel agent. They do charge a small fee but offer loads of insights and connections that you wouldn't be able to obtain on your own. HE IS RIGHT you must do this
Alternatively, an increasingly popular method of accomodations in Paris is short term rentals (also known as self catering apartments). Just type in something like "paris short term apartments" in Google and you will see lots of options. The site I used when I was there was TripsEurope.com and they provided good service.
Who was the main architect Versailles Palace?
Jules Hardouin Mansart, King Louis XIV's principal architect.
Why is the Eiffel Tower romantic?
This is a matter of personal appreciation, but Paris certainly is a favorite destination for couples wishing to enjoy their honeymoon. You can visit historical, dramatic places and minutes after watch the Seine river going by while quietly sitting on a bench.
Paris, as any other exotic location, dazzles a person's eyes with the aforesaid reasons. Also, the beauty of Paris and the contrast of it from one's own city brings a feeling of excitement and experience that one has not felt before. Great place to rekindle romance and fall in love again because its spontaneous rather than routine.
Depends how you look at it. It's the capital city and the economic centre, for a start. If you draw a line from the westernmost point of France to the Easternmost, and another from the northernmost to the southernmost, they cross near Paris. But it's not the geographical centre, which is a point disputed by a couple of villages near Bourges.
What is at the mouth of the seine river?
the mouth of the Seine river is called in French the 'estuaire' (masc.). The name delta is used in French but refers to a river flowing into the sea, by multiple streams at once, as does the Rhône.
Where do people park at the Eiffel Tower?
Actually, no.
The Eiffel Tower is eriged on a piedestrian park.
Roads along it are not equipped with parking places and it is forbidden to park from 9 am to 7 pm. An exception is made in August when parking is free (expected in some very touristic areas).
Generaly, it is not easy to park a car in Paris (neither to drive, actually). You have to pay for most of places. And the nearest from touristic spots are very expensive (if you have the chance to get a legal one). It can be more than 3 € per hour and the parking can not exceed two hours.
You can be penalized with a 11 € fine fot not paying a parking place, with a 35 € for cumbersome or abusing parking.
There are two. First, the one in the gallery at the West end: Built by Thierry in 1733, amended by Clicuot in 1788. Completely rebuilt by Cavaillée-Coll in 1867, it was renovated and updated by Hermann (1959) and by the Boisseau firm in 1992. * 5 manuals and pedal board * 110 stops, 153 ranks, 7,000 pipes * Electric and electronic action
Secondarily, the Chancel Organ by Boisseau (1968). * 2 manuals and pedal * 30 stops, 38 ranks * Mechanical key action * Electric stop action
Why was the palace of Versailles made?
Louis XIV, who reigned longer than any other King in history, had big ideas. One of them was that the whole of the nobility ought to live with him in his palace, where he could keep an eye on them. He came to the throne as a very small child, and the Nobility had revolted off and on all the way through his childhood and youth. he needed the great nobles constan tly under his eye. As the Louvre was too small, he began a new palace at Versailles, ten miles out of Paris to the South-West. 2000 rooms, and a garden with a pond a mile long. Room for everybody, if a bit cramped. If you were a Duke you might get three rooms to live in and the supreme honour of holding the King's shirt when he got dressed. Everything the King did, he did in public. Often twice, to fit in all the spectators. Going to bed he did three times, because once the public ceremony was over, he was up and off again on, er, unofficial business. It worked, though. With the building of Versailles, the era of civil wars ended.
How many steps are their in Le mont saint Michel?
I believe I counted 225 up the hill (where the funicular runs). There are additional steps up to the building.
What river divides Paris into 2 parts?
The Loire river, French longest river with 1.013 km, is often the popular geographic reference. You will hear "au sud / au nord de la Loire" (South / north of the Loire river) in weather bulletins for instance. It is a bit of a simplification as the Loire has its source in south central France, flows north and turns west before the town of Orléans, then goes on west until it reaches the Atlantic.
Where in France does the river Seine start?
The Seine river takes its course at Source-Seine in the area of Dijon (Eastern-central France), and runs into the English channel near Le Havre. It is the second-longest river (entirely) in France with a length of 777 km (482 miles).
Who built the Eiffel Tower for kids?
The Eiffel Tower was made to be an opening arch and point of interest for the 1889 World Fair in Paris.
Where in France is the seine river located?
Well, it starts in the English Channel and goes through Paris, Rouen, and Troyes. It ends near Dijon.
No it doesn't.
The source of the River Seine is at Sainte-Seine-L'Abbaye in the Côte d'Or, it flows down through Troyes, Melun, Paris, Rouen and flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Le Havre
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seine
Is the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the Left Bank or Right Bank of the Seine?
The Eiffel tower is located Quai Branly on the left bank of the Seine River.
How long does it take on the train from central of Paris to marne le vallee?
the trip from Paris Saint-Lazare to Le Havre is 2 hours long.
