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Paris
Rich in history and culture, Paris is the capital of France and a popular tourist destination.
2,788 Questions
What clolor the Paris flag have?
One blue stripe, one red.
(Add a central white stripe - the old royal flag - and you have the tricolore.)
No here is the Paris flag. Blue, red and a ship in the middle "Fluctuat nec mergitur"
How old is Notre Dame cathedral in Paris?
Every year around 13 million people visit the cathedral notre dame.
How many people does it take to paint the Eiffel tower?
the Eiffel tower uses up 60 tonnes of paint altogether
Is it allowed to take photos of Monet's Waterlilies in the Orangerie in Paris?
Generally: YES. Flash is not allowed anywhere (and in most cases, would be a bad idea anyway), and you're generally not allowed to use a tripod (in some places, like the Palace at Versailles, they actually require that you check any tripods; not sure about the Louvre, but you might as well not bring one, because you won't be allowed to use it).
Having visited a couple national museums in and around Paris(the Louvre, Orsay, the Palace at Versailles), these seem to be the general rules (as of November, 2009).
Contrary to some old reports you might see on the web, photos are currently allowed in the room with the Mona Lisa (not to mention Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo). Everyone visiting there is taking photos, plus I asked one of the staff just to make sure.
Temporary exhibitions tend to not allow photos. Look for the signs carefully. There are usually two types of signs: one for no flash photography (for the permanent exhibitions) and one for no photography at all (temporary exhibitions). You should assume no photography at temporary exhibitions. Whenever you're not sure, ask a staff member.
How far is Frankfurt Germany to Paris France?
The total distance from Beijing, China to Frankfurt, Germany is 4,845 miles as the crow flies. This is equivalent to 7,798 kilometers or 4,211 nautical miles.
Why are France's regions important?
the importance of france is very simple when ur in my sittuation it is so wives can blow ur money flying there and the making u go bankrupt by buying everything they have there mostly 300$ shoes or 1200$ dresses like the parasitic money leachs they are
How many people travel to France each year?
nearly 80 million tourists visited France in 2008 according to the ministry in charge of tourism.
How many tiles are there in the Louvre pyramid?
The Musee D'Orsay is always acquiring new pieces, a total number is difficult to say. There are 3 floors with many wings, it is an extensive collection. There is a catalogue of the works, available in French only. See the link below.
How long did it take to build Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland took exactly 1 year and 1 day to be built.
Was anyone killed while building the Eiffel tower?
No, there were no reported deaths of workers during the construction of the Eiffel Tower. This iconic structure was built between 1887 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel's company. Stringent safety precautions were implemented during the construction process to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of the workers involved.
What is the width of the Seine in Paris?
The Seine is in Paris then if you want to know the size it depends which way you're going because the different parts of the seine lead to different locations and suburbs of Paris.
Where is Mona Lisa on the picture?
yes, Mona Lisa is the worlds most famous painting with over 6 million visitor per year.
What surrounds the Eiffel Tower?
There are several restaurants that are on the first and second floor of the Eiffel Tower. The third level is an observatory that is 906 feet above the ground.
What does blue white and red mean in France?
Actually, it's blue, white and red - reading from the flagpole outwards.
In the early days of the revolution, the people of Paris, fearful that the King was sending foreign mercenary soldiers to occupy the city, called out the local militia to defend them. This body needed some form of identification, so they made armbands and cockades in the colours of the city's coat of arms - blue and red. Later, when a brief accommodation was made between King and people, and the King had been forced to wear the cockade, a compromise was reached under which the new flag included the blue and red, with the addition of the white from the Bourbon family's royal flag. This proved popular and remained even after the execution of the King. Successive governments - the First republic, the Directory, the Consulate and Napoleon's Empire - adopted the tricolour, which disappeared for a time under the restoration, to return permanently in 1848.
A common interpretation is that the blue, white and red stand for the principles of the French Revolution - liberty, equality, and fraternity respectively - but this is a poetic re-interpretation, rather than based on any historical evidence.
I seem to answer this one on a regular basis.
The coat of arms of Paris is blue and red. At the storming of the Bastille, those attackers who had no uniform wore blue and red cockades. Later, when the KIng was a prisoner of the Parisians, it was Lafayette who suggested that a good new flag for the reformed French state would be the blue and red of Paris, enclosing the white of the old régime's Bourbon flag. This seemed a good idea at the time, and has proved most durable.
Note that the French flag is not red, white and blue, but blue, white and read (reading, as one does with flags, from the flagpole outwards).
The red also means blood from the french revalotion
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When was Notre Dame built in France?
Construction
In 1160, having become the "parish church of the kings of Europe", Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the current Parisian cathedral unworthy of its lofty role, and had it demolished shortly after he assumed the title of Bishop of Paris. According to legend, de Sully had a vision of a glorious new cathedral for Paris, and sketched it in the dirt outside of the original church. To begin the construction, the bishop had several houses demolished and had a new road built in order to transport materials for the new church.
Construction began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII, and opinion differs as to whether Bishop Maurice de Sully or Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone of the cathedral. However, both were at the ceremony in question. Bishop de Sully went on to devote most of his life and wealth to the cathedral's construction.
Construction of the west front, with its distinctive two towers, only began circa 1200, before the nave had been completed. Over the construction period, numerous architects worked on the site, as is evidenced by the differing styles at different heights of the west front and towers. Between 1210 and 1220, the fourth architect oversaw the construction of the level with the rose window and the great halls beneath the towers. The towers were completed around 1245, and the cathedral was completed around 1345.
Timeline of construction
1160. Bishop Maurice de Sully (named Bishop of Paris), orders the original cathedral to be demolished.
1163. Cornerstone laid for Notre Dame de Paris - construction begins
1182. Apse and choir completed.
1196. Nave completed. Bishop de Sully dies.
1200. Work begins on Western Façade.
1225. Western Façade completed.
1250. Western Towers and North Rose Window completed
1250–1345. Remaining elements completed
When was the first Eiffel Tower invented?
I don't know about events in history, but I do know something regarding it..
The French people absolutely hated it when it was built. They wanted it gone after the festival thing it was built for was over. But since it drew so many tourists, they decided to keep it.
How far is Lorraine France from Paris in km?
distance for two main cities in Lorraine region:
Nancy is at 347 km and Metz is at 332 km from Paris...
No, Paris is not a country. It is the Capital City of France, which is a country.
What is the best way to travel from Paris to Italy?
Depends on your budget and time. Drive the French autobahns heading to Strasbourg near the border with Germany. Stay in Baden-Baden Germany for the mineral hot springs. Take autobahn 5 to Heidelberg Castle. Head NE to autobahn 8 to the Porsche and Mercedes factories near Stuttgart and take a tour. Continue on to Ulm and see the Ulm M
What was the population of Paris in 1830?
The population of Paris, France in 1830 was 785,862 people. Currently the population of Paris, France is 2.2 million people.
