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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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How old is the oldest building in Paris France?

About 2000 years; the Roman baths at Cluny and the Arena date from the early centuries AD.

Did the Eiffel tower had any unexpected effects on the city?

'Tall building syndrome' - where the other buildings became jealous of the height of the Eiffel tower.

What is the shape of the Paris?

Appearance of Parislooks like Paris, really. The principal distinguishing feature is that until the mid 20th century, no buildings above six stories in height were allowed within the walls; as a result, Paris is shaped like a saucer, with tall buildings on the outside and smaller ones at the centre. This effect is accentuated by the fact that Paris occupies a river basin. Gor a history of the town's building, and a guide book to its major features, see my own website, www.grenfell-banks.com/hedley, and click on BOOKS, then History of Paris and Miniguide to Paris.If ur wandering what Paris Hilton looks like, you'll have to find out yourself in some other manner.
Paris is a beautiful place

How long has the Eiffel tower been in Paris?

the Eiffel tower was built for the World Exhibition fair in 1889.

How many gardens are at Versailles?

The information on the Palace of Versailles doesn't give a number of individual gardens. The gardens cover 1,977 acres of land. There are 200,000 trees in the gardens, and each year around 210,000 flowers are planted.

Walking distance from Louvre to Notre-Dame?

From the Louvre Pyramid to Notre Dame cathedral, the walking distance is 1.7 km - about 20 to 25 minutes walking mostly on the banks of the Seine river.

How far is Charles de Gaulle airport and Orly airport?

The distance between the above mentioned places is 39.7 km approximately. The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.

How many square feet is the palace of VErsailles?

The gardens of Versailles is 800 hectares (977 acres).

What is the name of the large stone arch that stands as amonument in Paris?

There are three arches, on the same perspective. The first one is the arch du carousel, a rosy stone arch at the end of the Louvre palace. Up the Champs-Elysées avenue stands the Arc de Triomphe, which is the monumental arch you are certainly thinking of. And a newly-built monumental building, four kilometers up the same perspective in the business district, is the "Grande Arche de La Défense".

How long is the train ride from Paris to Toulouse?

There are three trains a day going from Paris to Toulouse (at 10.50, 12.41 and 12.50)

And they take 5h52, 7h30 or 6h57.

Is the pompidou center in the south of Paris?

Centre Georges Pompidou is located in Paris, France. It houses a public library, the largest museum for modern art in Europe, and a center for music and acoustic research.

What can you do in Paris?

Depends on what you want to do. There's tons of museums including the Louvre, L'orangerie, Rodin, D'Orsay, and more. Then there's the Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, Paris Disney, Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame Cathedral, Giverny, Mont Saint Michel, there is tons of history and beautiful architecture there. If you want to shop, there's tons of that too. There's good food. There's not much you cannot do in Paris. The night life is also very vibrant.

You could take a double-decker bus and get a tour of Paris, go to the Eiffel tower.

There are amazing things to discover everywhere in France! It is an amazing place to be, I went this summer and fell in-love with the culture and the fashion. I wish I was still there.

Who was Gustave Eiffel and how did he build the Eiffel tower?

Gustave Eiffel was an inventor, an

inventor of the Eiffel tower the biggest building in Paris.

The Eiffel Tower was made out of iron and is 1,063 ft. tall and the arch of it was the entrance for the World's Fair.Where they presented invention's for example Thomas Edison was there with his great invention the light-bulb.The Eiffel Tower has 1,665 stairs and gladly has an elevator and still today remains the tallest/biggest building in Paris.

What is the maximum capacity of the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower can hold 5,000 people at once. About 3,000 people can be on the first platform at one time. The second platform holds 1,600 people, and the summit of the tower can hold 400 people.

Where is Belgium located in relation to France?

France and Belgium were two of the founder members of the predecessors of the European Union. The two country co-operate closely and trade extensively.

What is the distance from Rome Italy to Paris France?

Distance between rome italy to paris france is 1424.4 km. The distance is a straight path with is covered by the means of air. The distance can be slightly different from the mentioned because of different routes.

When was the Eiffel tower the tallest structure in the world?

The Banks of the Seine, a 365 ha (~902ac) area including the Eiffel Tower, received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991.

How long does it take by Metro from Gare du Nord to TGV station at Montparnasse?

It's Metro line 4 and it takes 16 minutes. But add on about 5 minutes at each end for getting to and from the metro platform to the train and waiting. Add more if you are unfamiliar with the system and need time to get oriented.