How long did it take to build mont st Michel?
It took about 358 years to build mostly because it was destroyed near the end of the hundred year war when the Romans were using it as a fort. After the war the french rebuilt it on a bigger scale.
How do you say I love you I need you and I wish we would have never broke up in french?
Je t'aime ; j'ai besoin de toi ; il aurait valu mieux ne pas se quitter. (zhuh tem ; zhay buh-zweh[n] duh twah ; eel oh-ray vah-lew myuh nuh pah suh kee-tay)
Is the Seine river navigable for ocean going vessels from the English Channel to Paris?
Seagoing rather than ocean-going; big ships can get as far as Rouen, but the bridges of Rouen and the locks higher up restrict vessels to a length of 180m, a beam of 11.4m and a height 5.25m - less at times of flood.
The first permanent European settlement?
The first permanent settlement by Europeans on North American was St. Augustine, FL in 1565. The first English settlement was Jamestown, VA in 1607.
Does a US citizen need a visa to travel to France?
A visa is automatically given, for 90 days, when you debark in France with your passport. It will be stamped in your passport. Yes. They need a US passport to enter France and a visa to travel within the country.
What city became the first to use neon signs to advertise shops and products back in 1912?
Paris was the first to use neon signs to advertise shops and products.
France is on the western part of Europe so according to this map yes yes it is.
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What is an arrondissement in Paris and what is the link to Paris?
An arrondissement is a municipal district (close to a borough). Paris is made of 20 arrondissements all of which is known after its number (from the 1rs to the 20th).
It is comparable to other big cities: for instance New York is made of 5 boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island)
How many lines does the Paris metro have?
The Paris Metro has 16 lines and 303 stations. It opened for service in July of 1900 and has 1.527 billions riders each year.
What is the average temperature at Christmas time in France?
The last time I went there for Christmas it was about 40 degrees F.
Why would you want to go to Paris?
One may want to go there to enjoy the shopping. Or to visit a historical town with great old buildings, gorgeous fountains and statues, and Le Louvre which is the world's most visited museum. To have a stroll on the banks of the Seine near the Notre-Dame cathedral, and visit the Eiffel tower.
What are facts about the sacre-coeur?
It is a white cathedral made of travertine stone that stands in the district of Montmarte on the only hill in Paris, France. From it you can see the whole of the city. The architect was Paul Abadie and the architectural style was Romano-Byzantine. It was completed in 1914. Its religious affiliation is Roman Catholic. The website is Basilica of the Sacre Cœur
Sorry that's all I know...
I also know that theres a special bell there...
What towns are 300 miles south of Paris?
Cahors, Rodez, Decazeville, Figeac are 300 miles south of Paris.
What is the condition of notre dame de Paris today?
As of October 2023, Notre-Dame de Paris is undergoing extensive restoration following the devastating fire in April 2019. The structure has been stabilized, and significant progress has been made in restoring its iconic features, including the spire and roof. The goal is to reopen the cathedral to the public by 2024, in time for the Olympics in Paris. However, the restoration is a complex process, and ongoing assessments are necessary to ensure the building's historical integrity.
How long gare du nord to latin quarter?
The journey from Gare du Nord to the Latin Quarter in Paris typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes by public transport, such as the RER B train or Metro lines. If you choose to walk, it would take approximately 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your pace. The distance is about 3 to 4 kilometers (1.9 to 2.5 miles). Overall, the travel time may vary based on traffic and transit schedules.
How long did it take to built the champs elysees?
The first avenue was created in 1670. The site underwent numerous changes, as in the late 1700s when the avenue was widened and new buildings appeared. Major works and embellishments happen (many due to the architect Jacques Hitorff who also arranged the Place de la Concorde) from 1830 to 1855. Under the Second Empire, the avenue is already a fashionable spot.
In 1938 it is the world's first asphalted road.