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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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Why was the palace of Versailles made?
Louis XIV, who reigned longer than any other King in history, had big ideas. One of them was that the whole of the nobility ought to live with him in his palace, where he could keep an eye on them. He came to the throne as a very small child, and the Nobility had revolted off and on all the way through his childhood and youth. he needed the great nobles constan tly under his eye. As the Louvre was too small, he began a new palace at Versailles, ten miles out of Paris to the South-West. 2000 rooms, and a garden with a pond a mile long. Room for everybody, if a bit cramped. If you were a Duke you might get three rooms to live in and the supreme honour of holding the King's shirt when he got dressed. Everything the King did, he did in public. Often twice, to fit in all the spectators. Going to bed he did three times, because once the public ceremony was over, he was up and off again on, er, unofficial business. It worked, though. With the building of Versailles, the era of civil wars ended.
How many steps are their in Le mont saint Michel?
I believe I counted 225 up the hill (where the funicular runs). There are additional steps up to the building.
What river divides Paris into 2 parts?
The Loire river, French longest river with 1.013 km, is often the popular geographic reference. You will hear "au sud / au nord de la Loire" (South / north of the Loire river) in weather bulletins for instance. It is a bit of a simplification as the Loire has its source in south central France, flows north and turns west before the town of Orléans, then goes on west until it reaches the Atlantic.
Where in France does the river Seine start?
The Seine river takes its course at Source-Seine in the area of Dijon (Eastern-central France), and runs into the English channel near Le Havre. It is the second-longest river (entirely) in France with a length of 777 km (482 miles).
Who built the Eiffel Tower for kids?
The Eiffel Tower was made to be an opening arch and point of interest for the 1889 World Fair in Paris.
Where in France is the seine river located?
Well, it starts in the English Channel and goes through Paris, Rouen, and Troyes. It ends near Dijon.
No it doesn't.
The source of the River Seine is at Sainte-Seine-L'Abbaye in the Côte d'Or, it flows down through Troyes, Melun, Paris, Rouen and flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Le Havre
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seine
Is the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the Left Bank or Right Bank of the Seine?
The Eiffel tower is located Quai Branly on the left bank of the Seine River.
How long does it take on the train from central of Paris to marne le vallee?
the trip from Paris Saint-Lazare to Le Havre is 2 hours long.
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.
