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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 is Sacre Coeur called a basilica and not a cathedral?
A church may be called a basilica because of a particular event (miracle, pilgrimage) or because there are relics in it. The name is largely honorific and the right to be called basilica is given by the Pope. A church may be called a cathedral when it is the seat of the diocese (and hence headed by a bishop), which is not the case for the basilica of the Sacré-Coeur.
Which two monuments do you see at either end of the champs-élysées?
up the Champs-Elysées is the Arc de Triomphe, and at the bottom end there is the Concord Obelisk.
Why is New Years Eve celebrated?
To countdown and celebrate the end of a year and the beginning of a new one.
How long to drive from Paris to Marseille?
The distance from Paris to marseille is 770 km ; this is a driving time of about 7 hours.
How many miles is it from easton pa to johnstown pa?
262 miles taking this route:
- Take I-78 WEST from Easton to I-81 SOUTH to HARRISBURG off EXIT 1A.
- Take I-81 SOUTH to I-76 PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE (toll road) at EXIT 52 in Carlisle. Turn right off the exit ramp, then follow signs to the PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE. Once you are on the ramp and past the toll booth, follow signs to I-76 WEST to PITTSBURGH.
- Take I-76 WEST on the PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE (toll road) to U.S. 219 to JOHNSTOWN off EXIT 110 (SOMERSET exit). Follow signs to U.S. 219, then follow signs to U.S. 219 NORTH to JOHNSTOWN.
- Take U.S. 219 NORTH to Johnstown.
Where is the Eiffel tower how tall is it how long has it been there?
the Eiffel tower is in Paris, France, it is 1063 ft tall, and had been built for the 1889 world exhibition fair.
maps and some useful information (English version) in link.
How do you plan a trip to Paris?
First, go to a bookstore and purchase a travel guide and map, stop by a travel agency and see if they have a free brochure or two about Paris. Go home and study what you have and look up every thing that interests you on the internet. Create a must see and do list. Create a list of options and a that would fun or that would be nice list. Map it out, remembering that you only have X amount of time to execute your plan. The adequate time frame to get to know a city the size of Paris is a minimum of a month. Leave one day with nothing scheduled to do and just be lazy for each three spent playing the tourist. Schedule nothing for arrival and departure day.
Be prepared to tear up your lists and start all over again several times.
When is the ice skating ring at Disneyland Paris open?
The ice skating rink at the New York Hotel in Disneyland Paris is usually open from from 22nd October - 16th April. The ice skating rink at the New York Hotel in Disneyland Paris is usually open from from 22nd October - 16th April.
What is the Square Court of the Louvre?
See the link provided! You will see the plan of the building. The Square Court (La Cour Carrée) is the quadratic, enclosed area to the far right.
Why was the Eiffel Tower brought to America?
I think most Parisiennes would be quite surprised to hear the Tower was moved to America. It's still there, firmly attached to French soil. You MIGHT be thinking of the Statue of Liberty, which was a gift from the people of France to America.
From Paris to Disneyland on train how long does it take?
From the center of Paris, it takes 45 minutes using the RER (Réseau Express Régionnal) A.
You take the RER A at Auber to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy. Marne-la-vallée-Chessyarrives directly in front of the entrance of both Disneyland, Disneyland Studio and the Disney Village.
What is France's national day?
It is often called 'Bastille Day' in English-speaking countries, while the French simply name it by the date: "le quatorze juillet"
How should an American act in France?
Sensibly. Above all, TRY TO SPEAK FRENCH. When I ran a B&B Inn in France, I always told people that if the French are rude to you, it serves you right. Imagine someone going into a shop in New York and shouting at the assistants in French! Could they expect politeness? French people like foreigners to try to speak French. After all, it's our country, they say, so speak our language. IF you make the effort, and get into difficulties, they'll help. The French can be the most helpful people in the world. People in our area of Normandy would turn up with lost Americans they had convoyed to us for miles, just because the tourists tried to speak French and ask the way, but had trouble understanding the answer. For more help, see my website www.hgbservices.com
What did money look like in the past?
If you are referring to coins, you can find loads of photos at a site such as www.coinfacts.com
When was La mosquee de paris built?
The Paris Mosque (Grande Mosquée de Paris) was built between 1922 and 1926.
It is not the oldest mosque in France, as one in Mayotte is centuries old, and as one was in operation in Marseilles before the French revolution.
