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Paris
Rich in history and culture, Paris is the capital of France and a popular tourist destination.
2,788 Questions
How many minutes in the tunnel crossing from London to Paris?
The trip from London to Paris by Eurostar train takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Of this, about 25 minutes is spent going through the Channel Tunnel.
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How many years did it take to build the Eiffel tower?
Two years and two months. Construction of the Eiffel tower began in 1887 and it was completed in 1889.
What is taller the lady liberty in new York or the tower in Paris?
Assuming that the question refers to The Statue of Liberty and the Eifful Tower, then the Tower wins by a long way.
The Statue of Liberty is 93 metres (305 ft 1 in) from the ground. The actual copper statue is 46m high but the plinth adds the rest.
The Eifful Tower is 324m (1063 ft) high, so any manipulation of figures relating to sea level or surface aberration would have no effect upon the answer.
What type of money do they use in Paris?
France is part of the European Union (EU) and uses the Euro. Although it fluctuates quite frequently, the exchange rate for the Euro is approximately 1.00US=.70E, give or take a few cents. For the most part, you will find that your expenses in Paris are similar to those in the U.S. While there are some things that cost considerably more, they are typically things that are somewhat more abundant in the U.S. and, therefore, probably not something that you would really want to buy there anyway. Wine is a good buy in France and champagne, comparative to what it typically costs in the U.S., is practically a steal.
What does the name Paris mean for a girl?
Paris is a name that developed from an ancient Celtic tribe known as the Parisii.
How was Gustave Eiffel's childhood?
During youth, the two strongest influences on Eiffel were both successful chemists, his uncle Jean-Baptiste Mollerat and Michel Perret. Both men spent a lot of time with young Eiffel, filling his head with everything from chemistry and mining to religion and philosophy. At school, Eiffel was extremely smart, but not very studious. While attending college at Lycee Royal, Eiffel was bored and felt that the classes were a waste of time. It was not until his last two years at school that Eiffel found his niche; not in engineering, but in history and literature. Eiffel's study habits improved and he graduated with a bachelor's degree in both science and humanities. Eiffel went on to attend college at Sainte Barbe College in Paris, in order to prepare for the difficult entrance exams into The Ecole Polytechnique. The Ecole Polytechnique was, and still is, the most prestigious engineering institution in France. Ultimately, Eiffel was denied admission to The Ecole Polytechnique, but instead attended the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris. Ecole Centrale was a liberal private school that is now known as one of the top engineering schools in Europe. His mother's coal business provided ample income for the family and provided the funds for Gustave to receive education at the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris, where he studied chemistry (the equivalent to a Master of Science). Eiffel graduated from Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in 1855, the same year that Paris hosted the first world's Fair, with a master's degree in chemistry.[1] After graduation, Eiffel's uncle offered him a job at his vinegar works in Dijon, France. However, a family dispute removed that opportunity, and Eiffel soon accepted entry-level employment with a company that designed railway bridges.
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What does the Bastille represent?
The Bastille was a prison in Paris. In 1789 it was seen as a symbol of all that was wrong with the Old Regime, so on June 14, 1789 a mob broke into it. There were only about a dozen inmates, but it was symbolic. The prison was soon torn down, and the French Revolution followed. The site is now a plaza (Place de la Bastille) at a street intersection, and a new opera house has been built on the corner. It is called Opera Bastille. June 14 became the national holiday of France.
The Invalides (please note that is French you'll say les Invalides, even if there is one building, the name is a plurial) is the current museum of the army, it faces the Grand Palais, near la Place de la Concorde. It is in Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower. It is called Hôtel des Invalides and is beautiful and very worth seeing.
What are the circumstances of Paris death?
Paris' goes to pay his last respects to Juliet when Romeo shows up. The two get into a fight and Romeo kills him and lays him next to Juliet.
What rock was Notre Dame made of?
The stones used in the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris are limestones of various types, from the local area. (link)
