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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 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?
Only one person was killed by falling off the Eiffel Tower; he was not working but demonstrating to impress his fiancee. Technically there were no unsolved problems and the engineers calculations proved corect. There were also two periods during the construction in which the workers intended to strike for a better pay, but the tower was finished on time.
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.
What does blue white and red mean in France?
Actually, it's blue, white and red - reading from the flagpole outwards.
In the early days of the revolution, the people of Paris, fearful that the King was sending foreign mercenary soldiers to occupy the city, called out the local militia to defend them. This body needed some form of identification, so they made armbands and cockades in the colours of the city's coat of arms - blue and red. Later, when a brief accommodation was made between King and people, and the King had been forced to wear the cockade, a compromise was reached under which the new flag included the blue and red, with the addition of the white from the Bourbon family's royal flag. This proved popular and remained even after the execution of the King. Successive governments - the First republic, the Directory, the Consulate and Napoleon's Empire - adopted the tricolour, which disappeared for a time under the restoration, to return permanently in 1848.
A common interpretation is that the blue, white and red stand for the principles of the French Revolution - liberty, equality, and fraternity respectively - but this is a poetic re-interpretation, rather than based on any historical evidence.
I seem to answer this one on a regular basis.
The coat of arms of Paris is blue and red. At the storming of the Bastille, those attackers who had no uniform wore blue and red cockades. Later, when the KIng was a prisoner of the Parisians, it was Lafayette who suggested that a good new flag for the reformed French state would be the blue and red of Paris, enclosing the white of the old régime's Bourbon flag. This seemed a good idea at the time, and has proved most durable.
Note that the French flag is not red, white and blue, but blue, white and read (reading, as one does with flags, from the flagpole outwards).
The red also means blood from the french revalotion
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When was Notre Dame built in France?
Construction
In 1160, having become the "parish church of the kings of Europe", Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the current Parisian cathedral unworthy of its lofty role, and had it demolished shortly after he assumed the title of Bishop of Paris. According to legend, de Sully had a vision of a glorious new cathedral for Paris, and sketched it in the dirt outside of the original church. To begin the construction, the bishop had several houses demolished and had a new road built in order to transport materials for the new church.
Construction began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII, and opinion differs as to whether Bishop Maurice de Sully or Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone of the cathedral. However, both were at the ceremony in question. Bishop de Sully went on to devote most of his life and wealth to the cathedral's construction.
Construction of the west front, with its distinctive two towers, only began circa 1200, before the nave had been completed. Over the construction period, numerous architects worked on the site, as is evidenced by the differing styles at different heights of the west front and towers. Between 1210 and 1220, the fourth architect oversaw the construction of the level with the rose window and the great halls beneath the towers. The towers were completed around 1245, and the cathedral was completed around 1345.
Timeline of construction
1160. Bishop Maurice de Sully (named Bishop of Paris), orders the original cathedral to be demolished.
1163. Cornerstone laid for Notre Dame de Paris - construction begins
1182. Apse and choir completed.
1196. Nave completed. Bishop de Sully dies.
1200. Work begins on Western Façade.
1225. Western Façade completed.
1250. Western Towers and North Rose Window completed
1250–1345. Remaining elements completed
