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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 one of the largest annual New Year's Eve celebrations?
Helsinki throws a huge celebration every year, with fireworks, snow shows, and the full works.
Why was Charles de Gaulle airport called Roissy?
It was originally known as Roissy because the largest part of it was built on the territory of the village of Roissy-en-France. Charles de Gaulle (after the late president of France) is its official name. In France it is frequently referred to as Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle.
How long is the flight from Paris to Orlando?
You can count on 6-8 hours in the air; however, a lot depends on the airline and your flight routing. Plus, you have to allow for security and boarding/luggage handling at each end of the flight. In any case I would suggest looking at a site such as Expedia, Orbis, Travelocity, etc. and making some sample flight plans so you can see how things work out.
What buildings are next to the river Seine?
The river Seine is 485 miles long from Dijon, France to the English Channel. The Notre Dame Cathedral and Musee de Louvre are a few of the buildings next to the Seine.
How can you preserve the Eiffel Tower?
You need to apply 50 tons of paint every 7 years to avoid it from rusting and breaking
How badly was the Notre Dame Cathedral damaged?
Notre-Dame de Paris was substantially damaged on April 15, 2019, but officials believe that a full reconstruction is possible.
While the church’s structure is mostly intact, its 300-foot spire was destroyed dramatically (this was actually the cathedral’s second spire, as its first was lost between 1786 and 1792). The building’s wood roof is completely lost, along with 13,000 oak beams dating back to the 12th century. The building likely sustained water damage during the rescue efforts, though the extent of the damage isn’t currently known (or, at least, hasn’t been publicly announced as of early June 2019).
But not all was lost. The church’s facade and twin bell towers survived, as did the three large, stained glass “rose windows,” which date back to the 13th century. Many of its most valuable relics survived, including a 13th-century tunic possibly worn by King Louis IX and the crown of thorns some believe Jesus wore at his crucifixion.
Many large paintings seemed intact but had signs of smoke damage; they will need to be repaired before they’re available for public viewing. Other recovered works will be taken to Louvre storage facilities, where they’ll be protected and restored. Officials haven’t revealed the fate of the numerous other artifacts in Notre Dame cathedral, and we probably won’t have a full estimate of the damage for several months.
The night of the disaster, French President Emmanuel Macron called for the cathedral to be rebuilt within five years, although there’s some question as to whether that will be possible. In early May, architectural experts urged Macron to reconsider that timeline.
"Let's take the time to find the right path and then, yes, set an ambitious deadline for an exemplary restoration," 1,170 experts wrote in an open letter to the President. "Let us not erase the complexity of the thought that must surround this site behind a display of efficiency."
Some French, including Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, suggested holding an architectural competition to find a new design for the next spire; however, France’s Senate passed a bill on May 27 that requires the spire to be replicated as closely as possible.
Funding the reconstruction won’t be a significant issue, as financial contributions poured in immediately after the fire, reaching about $670 million by the next night.
What are the different types of plaster?
There are several types of plaster on the market, suitable for different applicatons. Traditionaly, ' Browning' is applied direct to brickwork as an undercoat to the final 'skim' finish coat. Browning is applied up to 12 mm thick with a 2 to 3mm skim over the top. Use 'Multi Finish' as a skim over the Browning, and 'Board Finish as a skim over plaster board sheets. Ensure plaster board sheets are fully taped up prior to skimming, to avoid cracks at the seams.
What is the tallest naturally occurring landmark?
the tallest natural occurring landmark is the statue of liberty or the great wall of china
The Eiffel tower was the tallest building in the world until?
The Eiffel tower was the tallest building in the world until the completion in 1930 of the Chrysler building - a year before the Empire State building was completed.
Why is Paris famous for it's boulevards?
Paris kept on growing. At several stages in its history, the city walls had to be moved outwards. The opportunity was taken to use the space where tyhe old walls had been to make broad tree-lined streets. The word 'Boulevard' is from the same root as the English 'bulwark' - a wall. This gave Paris a series of ring roads which also served as places where people could stroll and socialise. Naturally, they were soon lined with shops.
How long before a check is invalid?
This will depend on the issuing bank and the country, but assume 3 - 6 months. In some cases, it is one year.
-- Wrong. In the USA the date on the check is a comment field. It can even be blank. If it's incorrect, then you could generally just tell the tellor the date was incorrect. However, if the other account is closed, then it might come back on you to pay the bounced check fee. This is diffrent from a date written above the signature line stating the check is void after X days. Remember a check is in fact a contract, and thus, that line just stated terms. (lol...I wrote code for the Federal Reserve Banks, for checks...yup..I know US checks.). Now, the bank branch might have their own policies, but you can go to another bank, or just deposit it into the deposit atm....lol. If however, you like the person who wrote you the check, this is a horrible thing to do to someone, hold a check for a year, then go cash it because no one balances a checkbook anymore.
Paris in Dovey Coe is Parnell Caraway's younger sister who is much like Caroline and wants to leave Indian Creek.
Where is the oldest monument in Paris Located?
On Concorde place, the oldest monument of Paris: Obelisk of Luxor 3300 years old.
What Paris train station do arrivals from Kaiserslautern Germany come in to?
Most train arrivals from Germany are at the East terminal (?Gare L'est?). I know that is where we arrive in Paris from Frankfurt.
The primary reason that France was attacked is that France is part of the US-led coalition bombing Islamic State. France is also the Western country with the largest number of Muslims, so Islamic State likely attacked Paris in a gambit to help convince French Muslims to join Islamic State.
Why are nongovernment organizations important?
they often fill gaps between governmet-funded services
they are private institutions that aid the work of government
Josh kanab class of 2011 :)
What famous Irish person is buried in Paris?
Oscar Wilde! Third Rail shoes in proper position before leaving Earth!
