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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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Where is the famous steel tower?
U.S. Steel Tower, also known as the Steel Building(formerly the USX Tower), is the tallest skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, and the 37th tallest in the United States. Completed in 1970, the tower has 64 floors to 841 ft (256 m) and has 2,300,000 square feet (214,000 m2) of leasable space. Its original name was the U.S. Steel Building for many years before it was changed to USX Tower in 1988.
How far away is poitiers from Paris?
the road distance from Paris to Poitiers is 333 km (207 miles). The driving time is 3H10.
How many lanes are there in the Paris roundabout?
The Paris ring road has usually three lanes in each direction. In some sections it has four lanes instead of three.
When was Paris France founded?
The exact date is not known but Paris France was founded at the end of the 3rd century. It was originally called Parisii.
How did they build the English tunnel?
They started a special tunnel digging machine from each end. The two machines met in time to join the two bores into one tunnel. One of the digging machines was dismantled and removed from the tunnel, while the other one was turned so that it dug straight down from the tunnel. They just allowed the machine to bury itself and they built the tunnel over its final resting place.
What are the names of the major cities in Paris?
Paris is itself a city, so it does not have cities in it.
Originally the British did, the french perfected it. (no one person invented it)
What are the park names in Paris?
There are many parks, and many "jardins" which are considered to be "parcs" in Paris. Here is a list of what are considered to be the "parcs" of Paris: Parc Andre Citroen, Parc de Bagatelle, Parc de Belleville, Parc de Bercy, Parc de la Terlure, Parc de la Villette, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc des Expositions de Paris, Parc du Champ-de-Mars, Parc Monceau, Parc Georges Brassens, Parc Montsouris, Place des Vosges/Square Louis XIII, Square des Arenes de Lutece, Square du Vert-Galant.... If you want to know what the "gardens" are -- which are much more like what we consider to be "parks," here is a list: Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes, Jardin Atlantique, Jardin du Bassin de l'Arsenal, Jardin des Champs-Elysees, Jardin des Halles, Jardin du Palais Royal, Jardin des Plantes, Jardin des Tuileries, Jardin du Luxembourg.
What did franse lose under the treaty of paris?
All French territory on the mainland of North America was lost.
What is the largest Region in France by size?
Two answers; the one you expect, which is Midi-Pyrénées, and the one you don't expect (and technically the correct one) which is Guyane (French Guiana). Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in Metropolitan France.
Is the Court Of Miracles in Paris real?
Not any more. It was demolished and built over in the Haussmann era (1860s). The 'passages' (covered shopping arcades) between Rue Lafayette and the Palais-Royal are in its place.
