How did economic struggles contribute to the french revolution?
Some of the so called "woes" were the ones that brought the economy to a downfall. From Bad crops, all the way to worsening economic condition.
-Causes-
-Bad Crops
-Worsening Economic Condition
-Taxes
-Taxing the poor
-King in debt
These are the 5 main problems
I Hope this helps whoever is asking =D
Was Paris once called Lutetia?
The tribe living there was the Parisii( in Latin). Thus the place became known as Lutetia Parisiorum - Lutetia of the Parisii. There is a general tendency for people to use only the latter half of a two-word place name, and that's what happened here.
If it is 2pm in San Francisco what time is it in Paris?
If it is 2pm Pacific Time what time is it in Central time zone
Why does the Eiffel tower stay up now?
because it has 4 legs to stand on and it goes up to a pointlike a triangle andd what also helps is it is made of steel
It was intended to be dismantled after the 1889 exhibition, but was saved by the invention of radio. It is now a TV and communications mast.
Something that's unique is something of which there's no other example. So that's it for the Eiffel Tower.
Which capital of France was controlled by Germany?
Paris was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1940-1944. During that time, the Occupied French government was given limited autonomy and allowed to govern from the southern French city of VIchy.
Why did the Parisii tribe move to Paris?
Gauls of the Parisii tribe settled in the area that became Paris between 250 and 200 BC and founded a fishing village on an island in the river that is the present-day Ile de la Cité -- the center around which Paris developed. So Paris is an abbreviation of Parisii
What is the meaning of the name - Notre Dame?
It's French. Notre = Our, Dame = Lady. So it means "Our Lady" (of the Cross). The name Notre Dame means "Our Lady" in French. Notre Dame de Paris ('Our Lady of Paris' in French) is a Gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France.
What was the capital of France before Paris?
France did not exist as such in Roman times. Its territory was then divided in provinces, some extending over the borders we now have. For the Romans, Lyon (Lyons) was "la capitale des gaules" (the capital of the Gallic provinces)
What are facts about the Louvre?
Art museums are designed to collect and display significant pieces of art. Some art museums also collect information on artists. A museum owns many pieces of art, called a collection, and only displays a fraction of the collection.
The number of metro stations in Paris?
The number of stations vary in the Paris Metro system, but it numbers about 200. There are over 500 kilometers of rails on 27 different lines. About 1. 4 billion passengers use it each year.
Where is the louvre and why is it famous?
The Louvre is an art museum located in Paris,France. It is famous due to it's large collection of art. The most famous would probably be Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Hope this answer is enough.
What is a nice hotel in France?
Nice is a sunny town on the French riviera, between Cannes and Monaco. It is also at the end of the southern French Alps, and parts of the town are perched on the hilly background. Famous for its palm-lined seaside avenue, "la promenade des anglais", Nice is also known for its flower market in the old town, close to the cescent-shaped pebble beach.
Depends where you are. On the Atlantic side of France, the temperature dips below freezing on about one night in four during the winter, rarely during the day. In the mountains of the Massif Central, Alps, Vosges and Jura, it can get as low as -30 - sixty degrees of frost.
What is the closest town to Disneyland Paris?
That depends ... are you asking about Paris Hilton, or Paris, France?
Who are the people who built the Eiffel Tower?
Gustave Eiffel was the architect and gives his name to the tower ; but it's many workers of several corporations which have really built it !
How many lifts does the Eiffel tower have?
It has three floors and each floor is is the same distance between.
How long did it take for the le musee du Louvre to be built?
A two-part question this, as it was not built as a museum, but as a railway station for the 1900 Universal Exposition. It ceased to be a railway station during the secind world war, and served various temporary purposes until finally closing in 1973. The idea of a Museum came up in 1975, and it finally opened in 1986,
What district is Disneyland Paris in?
Paris is divided into Arrondissements.
They are numbered from 1 to 20, starting in the middle and working outwards in a clockwise spiral.
The Eiffel Tower is in the 7th Arrondissement.
What happened to the place de la Concorde?
Place de la Concorde is the site of the Bastille prison which was stormed by the revolutionaries on 14th July,1789.The obelisk which now stands there was originally from Egypt and 'stolen' by the French when they controlled Northern Africa in the 19th century.
The painting 'Le cafe de Paris' - setting?
The Jean Beraud painting is from the well-known Café de Paris in Paris.
Why did King Louis XVI build the palace of Versailles so far away from Paris?
Louis XIV had it built it on the place of his father's small hunting lodge. It was outside Paris, which was the main reason why he built it there. Louis XIV did not want to be so close to his subjects and wanted to have a palace closeby Paris, but not in it.
Who has been influenced by the Eiffel Tower?
people wear down the steps when they walk up and down them.
How do you get from la gare du nord station to orly airport?
- Take the RER: Line B to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, then change to RER line C (branch C2 towards MASSY-PALAISEAU) as far as Pont de Rungis Aéroport d'Orly. From there, there is an airport shuttle to Orly airport.
solution 2:
- take the RER line B (B2 towards Robinson or B4 towards Antony or Saint Rémy les Chevreuse)
- Step down at Denfert-Rochereau and get in the OrlyBus
- the first stop is Orly Ouest, the next is Orly Sud.
solution 2:
- take the RER line B (branch B4 towards Antony or Saint Rémy les Chevreuse)
- step down at Antony and get into the OrlyVal (an automatic metro system, a bit pricey)
- the first stop is Orly Ouest, the next is Orly Sud.