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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 are two famous monuments located in Paris?

In the town of Paris the cathedral Notre Dame is the first visited site and the basilica "du Sacré-Coeur" on the hill of Montmartre is the second most visited site. Then comes the Louvre museum and the Eiffel tower.

Who lived in Mont-Saint-Michel?

MSM is essentially a monastery on top of a village surrounded by a fortress. So - monks, traders, soldiers. Current population is about 50, of whom 6 are religious. there are no longer any military occupants.

What is the surface area of the Eiffel tower?

The surface area of the Eiffel Tower is 220,000 square meters. It is repainted every five years with 50 tons of paint. (:

What is the most famous city in France?

Paris at 2,176,243 in 1982 and growing

According to French census, in 2007 the city of Paris had 2,193,031 residents, making it one of the most densely populated cities in Europe, with 20,807 people per square kilometer (53,890 per square mile). However, the metro area (commuter belt) of Paris had nearly 11,837,000 inhabitants, with a density of 815 people per square kilometer (2,110 per square mile).

Is France about the size of Texas?

Yes. Texas is 268,581 sq mi (695,621 sq km) and France is 210,026 sq mi (543965 sq km).

What is built in place of where the guillotine once was in Paris?

there is no more any guillotine kept in Paris. You can see an impressive blade of the guillotine at the police museum:

Musée de la préfecture de police

Hôtel de police du 5e arrondissement

4, rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève

75005 Paris

Open Monday through Friday from 9: to 17:00, Saturdays from 10: to 17:00

The entrance is free and the museum also presents a number of curiosities, such as the imprisonment order of the murderer of the king Henry IV (1610) or famous criminal cases.

How far driving from deauville to Paris?

the road distance from Paris to Deauville is 200 km and the driving time is 2 hours via the A13 motorway.

Is France part of any region?

No France is a independent country.

It belongs to the European Community which a supranational body composed by 27 European nation.

So, France is a nation, not a region.

What is the terrain like in Paris?

The underlying terrain in Paris is that of a river basin; a saucer with a few lumps in it. Originally, the lower ground, especially North of the river, was essentially marshy (one quarter is still called 'le Marais'). The town grew up between the islands (where the river crossing was the reason for the place's existence) and the most prominent of the hills to the South. For more infor, see my History of Paris at http://www.grenfell-banks.com/WEBSITE2/parihist.htm The underlying terrain in Paris is that of a river basin; a saucer with a few lumps in it. Originally, the lower ground, especially North of the river, was essentially marshy (one quarter is still called 'le Marais'). The town grew up between the islands (where the river crossing was the reason for the place's existence) and the most prominent of the hills to the South. For more infor, see my History of Paris at http://www.grenfell-banks.com/WEBSITE2/parihist.htm The underlying terrain in Paris is that of a river basin; a saucer with a few lumps in it. Originally, the lower ground, especially North of the river, was essentially marshy (one quarter is still called 'le Marais'). The town grew up between the islands (where the river crossing was the reason for the place's existence) and the most prominent of the hills to the South. For more infor, see my History of Paris at http://www.grenfell-banks.com/WEBSITE2/parihist.htm The underlying terrain in Paris is that of a river basin; a saucer with a few lumps in it. Originally, the lower ground, especially North of the river, was essentially marshy (one quarter is still called 'le Marais'). The town grew up between the islands (where the river crossing was the reason for the place's existence) and the most prominent of the hills to the South. For more infor, see my History of Paris at http://www.grenfell-banks.com/WEBSITE2/parihist.htm

Why did gustave Eiffel want to built Eiffel tower?

Gustave Eiffel was a French engineer who worked on the Eiffel tower. The project was criticized mainly by those who saw it as impossible, and by others who did not like it for artistic and aesthetic reasons.

How do you get to Notre Dame from Eiffel Tower?

- follow the bank of the Seine river upstream, it wil be a 4.5 km walk (45 min to an hour) or by bus: cross the bridge opposite the Eiffel tower and take the bus 72 towards "Cité"

or by underground RER C, from station Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel, take the direction "Pont de Rungis Aéroport d'Orly" or "DOURDAN-MASSY PALAISEAU" - Get out at station "Saint-Michel Notre-Dame"

Are french people happy with tourists visiting France?

Most of the other countries in the world view France as a cowardly nation. After Napolean was removed from office it seems that the French people are always asking for help or just surrendering. During World War Two, France was one of the first countries to surrender. Yes, at the time it was a good idea to avoid the destruction that Germany would have caused but it was left up for the Allied forces to save France. Canada, Great Britain, the United States, and even Australia sacrificed their soldiers to save France.

When was the seine built?

the seine is a natural river it wasnt 'built'

How did nobles live at the palace of Versailles of Louis XIV?

They had to do tasks that were asked to do by Louis XIV. The tasks included helping him dress in the morning, going hunting with him, perfoming the ceremonies of the coury and handing him his nightshirt when he went to bed.

Why are there gargoyles on top of Notre-Dame de Paris?

Gargoyles are said to ward off evil. Logically they would be used on this cathedral to ward of evil spirits from the church. They are used to direct rain water away from the building preventing deterioration. In older times, thy were thought to ward off evil spirits.

How do you get to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower?

There are large elevators to go up the first two floors of the Eiffel tower, but you have to climb the third floor using the stairs. Or you could go up from the stairs starting from ground level, but there are 1665 steps to climb.

What train station is near Notre Dame?

The George V station and the Franklin D. Roosevelt station are both directly on the Champs-Elysées avenue.

The Charles de Gaulle - étoile is located at the upper end of the avenue (the Arc de triomphe end). The Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau station is near the bottom end, closer to the Concorde.

What is the latitude and longitude of Paris France?

Latlongs of paris, France :

Latitude of paris, France = 48.818684

Longitude of paris, France= 2.43614


49 North, 2.5 East

How did the man die who died while building the Eiffel tower?

Only one man, an Italian worker, died while the Eiffel tower was built. He wasn't working there for it was Sunday, and had come with his fiancee. He wanted to impress her and display his skills, but he lost his balance and fell down to the ground.

What is the biggest airport in Paris?

Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (also known as Paris-Roissy or Paris-Charles de Gaulle) is the biggest international airport just north of Paris. The second-largest international airport is Orly, south of Paris.

Ans 2 - Roissy- Charles De Gaulle is in fact the largest airport in Europe.

How many rose window's are in the notre dame de Paris?

There wasn't any specific person who made stained glass windows, only the people that helped out in loony town

What is the money in Paris France called?

Money in Paris looks the same as the money anywhere else. Except french.

Where is La Place De La Bastille?

The Bastille {bah-steel'} was a prison in Paris, France. The four-and-a-half-story building, surrounded by its own moat, was located at the eastern main entrance to medieval Paris