Why are the streets of Paris lined with trees?
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Some people think Napoleon was responsible
The most widely held theory is that Napoleon ordered that French roads be lined with trees so that his troops would be able to march the length and breadth of the country in the shade.
When is sunset in Paris France on June 29 2010?
Sunset in Paris on Tuesday, 29th June 2010, is at 21:52 p.m. (Sunrise on the same day is 5:57 a.m.)
Who was the man who died while building the Eiffel tower?
We're not quite sure but he must have been very unfountunate and it must have been very painfull and very upseting for all his family and friends. so all our loveis given to them . love us X x x
What holds the Eiffel tower up?
To the best of my knowledge it is a self-supporting tower ( of Iron, not modern Steel) and the only cables would be those for radio and TV transmission ( from the top) and of course the elevators, which are open-frame commoner in Europe than in the US. Not for the Acrophobe- you see the ascent in full view- unlike opaque elevators in most office buildings in US.
How do you get from Gare de Nord to La Chapelle metro?
The problem here is that Montmartre (the hill itself) doesn't have a metro station. You need to walk down the hill to ANVERS. Then 2 stops on line 2 direction NATION brings you to LA CHAPELLE, from which station a moving pavement takes you through a tunnel to Gare du Nord. Actually, it's probably simpler to walk the whole way!
What bad things happen in Paris?
Paris sits in the middle of a area where twelve million persons are living. Road congestion, bloated public transportation may happen. It may also happen that thieves target tourists in the subway, or touristic spots; they most often will rob people who are blissfully unaware that their possessions are exposed in an open handbag. On the whole, the town of Paris proper has a great number of police officers, a number of whom in plainclothes, and is quite safe. The medics of the firemen brigade, the emergency services, hospitals are first-rate.
No, of course not. The people of Paris are primitive hunter-gatherers with bones through their noses. Heaven knows how they managed to be the powerhouse of western thought, philosophy and culture for a thousand years.
How many monuments are there in Paris?
There are countless monuments in Paris. The best known are the Notre-Dame cathedral, the Louvre musuem, the Arc de triomphe, the Eiffel tower, the Sacré-Coeur basilica, the Panthéon, the sainte-chapelle...
What are the names of the major stores on the Avenue of Champs Elysees?
about 90 shops of which the following are most important Louis Vuitton, House of Guerlin, Shopping at Le 66, H&M
What is located on the Seine River?
The Seine River is located in the Paris Basin or North France. The Seine River is a major commercial waterway and is very well known as a tourist attraction in Europe.
What is taller the Eiffel tower or Milad tower?
Notre dame is 96 metres, the Eiffel tower however is 324 metres.
What are the names of the two islands in Paris?
The two you are probably thinking of, are the Ile de la Cité, (the Island of the City), and the Ile St. Louis.
Due North of Notre Dame there is a maze of little streets with one or two restaurants and a garage for police cars. Just to the left of this, though (so NNW of Notre-Dame and north of Place du Parvis) is the Hôtel-Dieu, Paris' oldest hospital.
What are the bordering countries of Paris?
No countries border Paris. Paris is in France, but a long way from any of its borders.
How far is provins France from Paris?
The road distance from Marseille to Paris is 776 km (482 miles). The driving time is 6H45. The distance as the crow flies is 661 km or 411 miles.
Does the Eiffel Tower have any rooms?
There is a restaurant on the 1st level called 58 Tour Eiffel. I would imagine there would be a bathroom on that level. Whether or not it's open to the public in the viewing section is another matter. (I bet if you really had to go, and asked very nice; they might let you go. Most French people are very kind). On the top level when I was there in May 2009, I couldn't find a bathroom. I didn't need to go. I was simply curious. They did serve champagne though, for a heart stopping 10 Euros a glass...
How often do trains go between London and Paris?
There is approximately one train per hour in each direction.
The Eurostar takes 2 hours 15 minutes between London and Paris.
Eurostar is the brand name of the company running high speed trains London-Paris and London-Lille-Brussels through the Channel Tunnel.
Eurostar uses the stations: St. Pancras (London), Gare du Nord (Paris), Bruxelles Midi (Brussels) and Lille Europe.
Currently these are the only passenger trains operating through the tunnel.
What style of building is the Louvre?
Well, so far that I've learned (im doing a research project on this for school, and I've actually VISITED the Musee du louvre), la pryrimide inversee or the inverse pyramid was built by I. M. Pei. This stands in the "courtyard of the building in all its glory. It is actually aa amazing as it sounds, trust me. Also, it was built as a palace at first, so it has one larger end, with two long, skinny arms coming off. Also, I think (if i remember correctly), that the outside was completely made out of stone, or at least most of it was. It also has an underground, more modern area, were the "inverse" of the pyramid was located. It was so cool since it was completely made of glass. It was also in my favorite movie, The Da Vinci Code, which had Tom Hanks, I think, in it. The only thing that could've made the movie better was if Sandra Bullock was in in. Also, the Rose Line, the original meridian running from the North to South Poles, runs through La Pyramid Inversee. I also learned that from the movie. Yes, it's that awesome.
Why is Notre Dame de Paris special?
From an architectural point of view it is notable for its unity, having been built in a single continuous project (albeit lasting from 1172 to 1340) and to a single plan and in a single style. Most Cathedrals were built in stages, the style changing with the development of the Gothic, and restored, extended and amended in different styles down the centuries.
No . Paris is an inland city, on the river Seine. In France. Europe.