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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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What event was the Palace of Versailles's Hall of Mirrors designed to celebrate?
The end of six years of war with Holland
How much is a ticket to the ifel tower?
depending on which floor you wish to go to, we paid 12 euros each to go right to the top but you can visit the other floors on the way back down
What is the name of Napoleon's arch near the Champs Elysees?
The Arc De Triomphe. its a huge arch in the middle of a traffic circle and there's a museum inside it and you can stand on top of it. unfortunately i didn't get to go inside it but i still saw it in person :)
Where is one secret entrance to the catacombs in Paris?
its a secret hun. if we told every1 then it would get sealed up. u gotta look for them. they are litterally E VERY WHERE. but watch out.... the farther back u go from the turist entrance.... the more likely u are to find the vampires. (no joke either. b VERY VERY careful.)
Who was the king of France during the establishment of the catacombs?
Louis XV and Louis XVI were Kings at the time the human remains from the Cimetière des Innocents were taken to the old quarries at Denfert-Rocherau, now known as the Catacombs. Strangely enough, one of the carts employed in that grisly task peobably took Louis XVI to his execution.
Why was the palace de versaille designed?
Glory and politics; to show off the wealth and power of France to the world, and to collect the great nobles (who in the previous century had shown a tendency to make war on the King) in a single place where Louis XIV could keep an eye on them. The political aspect worked perfectly and gave the King absolute power. The display of wealth was less successful, since the building and the wars disposed between them of all the wealth.
Versailles is a small village near Paris in France. It is famous for the enormous castle that Louis XIV (France's greatest King ever, also called the Sun King) had build there (also called Versailles) and made Versailles the capital of France. He wanted a different castle outside Paris (the former Royal residence was in the centre of Paris, the Tuilerie castle). 3 generations of Kings and Queens lived there, until the monarchy got destroyed during the the French revolution and the last King and Queen of France ever, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, got killed. Especially Marie Antoinette made significant changes to the Versailles castle. She was the one that introduced bathrooms to the castle, which were highly unusual at that time (she liked to bath every day, when most people only bathed like once a month, tops! It was considered unhealthy to bath). She also decorated a lot of rooms beautifully and chose the furniture. Unfortunately, most of it got destroyed or stolen during the revolution. Today the castle is wonderfully restored and you can visit. It has an amazing historical value.
What are the special features of the Eiffel Tower?
A few special features of the eiffel tower include; bright lights throughout the tower,
it is made of 2.5 million rivets, 15,000 pieces of iron and 40 tons of paint. The main component of the Eiffel tower is iron.There are 1665 steps and 108 floors. The antenna is 24 meters long.
What are the 3 rules of the Paris catacombs?
never lean against the walls they are full of unsecured bones, they will fall. never roam off alone, the spirits of the dead are there and will get you. tourists come across fresh bones all time. DONOT take any of the bones!
What street is the Eiffel Tower on?
The Eiffel tower is located on a spot called le Champ de Mars. The nearest street is the Quai Branly.
What did the writer Guy De Maupassant think of the Eiffel tower?
Guy de Maupassant, the famed French writer, hated the Eiffel Tower. In fact, he was said to have eaten lunch in the tower's restaurant every day because it was the only place where he could not see the tower.
Did an elephant climb the stairs of the Eiffel tower?
No It Did Not. Its Impossible As An Elephants Joints Couldnt Take The Pressure
What can you do at the louvre?
Le Louvre is a gallery in France. So you'd be looking at artwork like scupltures, paintings etc.. I've seen it and it's amazing and beautiful! I'd say it's a MUST SEE you have to go there and explore it:)
What city is the palace of Versailles nearest to?
The palace of Versailles is located in Versailles, Franceand there are lots of cities next to it, the most famous being Paris, about 7 miles to the east at its nearest point.
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