Why was the Eiffel Tower named after its designer Gustave Eiffel?
yes it was named after gustave Eiffel but gustave was the contractor not the designer.
Is Versailles or Napoleon's house closer to Paris?
Napoleon's often lived in Saint-Cloud, which is is rght next to Paris. Versailles is close to Paris but further away.
How tall is the water tower in Winthrop MA?
The Winthrop water tower is (according to a field trip scavenger hunt) 100ft (~30.48m) tall and 40ft (~12.19m) in diameter. It is capable of holding 1,000,000 gallons of water!
Which twelve avenues meet at which famous landmark in Paris?
Avenue de Wagram
Avenue Mac-Mahon
Avenue Carnot
Avenue de la Grande-Armée
Avenue Foch
Avenue Victor-Hugo
Avenue Kléber
Avenue d'Iéna
Avenue Marceau
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Avenue de Friedland
Avenue Hoche
Why do you think people called Eiffel tower as a awful tower?
Because the eiffel tower did not have lifts but just steps and it had an extention.
What Italian cities are nearest Paris?
Turin would be the nearest major Italian city to Paris, at about 480 miles or 773 kilometres away. Other major Italian cities that would be amongst the closest to Paris would be Milan and Genoa.
How far away is Paris from the channel coast?
it has been proven by scientists that Paris is exactly 100,000 miles from Lancing!
Why are there gargoyles on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris?
At first gargoyles were used as drain pipes because they did not want to building to suffer water damage. In the sixteenth century the lead drainpipe was invented and now the gargoyles are only used for decorative purposes.
HOWEVER, superstition says that gargoyles are meant to ward off evil spirits. but that's just a legend.
This would be the arccos(21/25), which is 32.859880378889108736588042568 degrees! lol
Are the catacombs open in Paris?
Yes they are! The Catacombs are a very popular tourist attraction here in Paris. They're open daily from 10am to 5pm except on Mondays and public holidays. The address is 1, avenue du Colonel Henri Roi-Tanguy, and be prepared for a line of around two hours in summer.
How do you convert dollars to euro?
As with most currencys, the conversion changes from day to day based on the stength of each currency. The only way to find out for sure is to compare their value based on the latest figures avalable. The easiest way to do this is to use the conversion tools on sites like http://www.xe.com which keep track of this data regularly.
There is no way to accuratly calculate this conversion long term. As an example, the US Dollar has recently plunged in value, so using a conversion rate from six months ago would be quite inaccurate.
How to get to Fontainebleau from Paris Gare du Nord?
Trains to Fontainebleau leave Paris Gare de Lyon every 30 minutes (journey time 38 minutes). To get from Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare du Lyon, take the RER (express metro) Line D (journey time 7 minutes). The best connections leave Paris Gare du Nord on the hour as follows (sample 10.00 departure from Nord):
Gare du Nord d. 10.00
Gare de Lyon a. 10.07
Gare de Lyon d. 10.19
Fontainebleau a. 10.57
Where is Paris France countary?
Paris is a city, in the country called France. France is in the west of Europe.
How many stations does the euro-star have?
Eurostar leaves London St Pancras and serves Paris, Lille and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel. There are also trains to the French Alps and Avignon.
In what years was the Eiffel Tower built?
The Eiffel Tower was started in 1887 and was finished in 1889. It was officially opened on the 31st of March 1889.
How many people visit bluewater shopping centre?
The web site for the new events venue at Bluewater says there are 28 million visitors to the mall per year.
Why do parisians live in apartments?
The population density in Paris is above 20,000 people by square kilometer. That implies living in flats, except for the privileged few who can afford a home of their own.
What is the famous mountains in France?
France is an amazing vacation spot, and a treat for nature lovers. The French Alps, The Massif Central, The Jura Mountains, Corsica, and The Mountains in Provence are just a few breathtaking mountains. Some of these mountains are actually famous all throughout Europe. As always proper guidance is highly recommended.