== == It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
What is the Sacre Coeur and what colour is it?
On top of the Butte Montmartre stands, like a huge white stone wedding-cake dominating the North of Paris, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. A basilica is an enormous church, usually a place of pilgrimage, which isn't actually a cathedral because no Bishop has his throne there. This one is newer than it looks. It was built as an 'Act of National Repentance' after France declared, fought and lost the Franco-Prussian war in 1870, and it was finished in 1919, when the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, taken into Germany in 1870, were returned to France. I think it's impressive but ugly; other people have other opinions. To reach the entrance you can spend a metro ticket on the Funicular railway that climbs the hill, or you can walk up the 400 steps. Once inside, another 300 steps will take you up to the dome, where you're nearly as high as the Eiffel Tower. This, however, is a fairly pointless activity, since even from the bottom step the view over Paris is stunning. Get there, if you can, at dusk; watch the sun set and the lights come on. You'll never forget it. Behind the church is the bell-tower, in which hangs La Savoyarde, one of the world's largest bells. It weighs 19 tonnes. Also at the top of the hill you'll find a reservoir for the drinking-water of Paris and the old village Church of Saint-Pierre, which is charming.
For pictures, see www,grenfell-banks.com/montmartre.htm
How much is a ticket to Paris France from Chicago Illinois?
Depends on what airline you're buying from and what class you want to be in.
Where did pavilion sully at the Louvre get its name?
The Sully Wing at the Louvre was named after Maurice de Sully. He was the Bishop of Paris around 1200 AD. He was responsible for the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral.
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== == In Paris, capitial of France, see http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gare_de_Lyon
Whose name is engraved on the sides of the Eiffel tower just beneath the first platform?
The names of 72 prominent French scientists and famous personalities are affixed on the sides of Eiffel Tower, just beneath the first platform - you can see 18 names per side, on each of the four sides.
What is the area of Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier?
The area of Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier is 8,380,000.000000001 square meters.
Why do people travel 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.
How is it difficult to drive around the arc de triomphe?
Not that much. You have to be careful as cars coming from your right have the right of way.
The first elevator was erected in 1743 in the Palace of Versailles?
Well if you eat the chicken and it accualy is yes
Where can I buy a portable room heater in Versailles or in Paris?
Any large hardware shop - or electrical retailer will have one or more models ! Simply look in the business phone-book for one near to you.
How can you get to a northern ferry port France from ParisCDG?
Train to gare du Nord, then train to Calais/Boulogne/Dieppe etc.
What are good local shopping centres in Paris?
Popular opinion suggests that some good local shopping centers in Paris are La Vallee Village Chic Outlet and Bercy Village. La Vallee Village Chic Outlet is home to 115 stores including Paul Smith, Carven and UGG while Bercy Village consists of 42 stores.
How did France establish a territorial claims in north America?
The French built trading posts in North America. They traded with the Native Americans, goods from France, in exchange for animal furs.
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Is there a train from Paris to Mont Saint Michel?
No. Currently you can catch a train to RENNES and a bus from there (about an hour and a quarter), or a train to PONTORSON and then a 15-minute bus ride. There are about 4 fast trains to Pontorson each day, and buses are timed to synchronise with them.
However, the approach to Mont Saint-Michel is being reorganised, and soon the monument will be approached only by a new bridge open only to residents (there are very few of those) and to public transport; when this happens the frequency of buses may well increase.
How do you travel from Prague to Paris by bus?
There is a direct coach service offered by Eurolines (www.eurolines.com) that departs Prague at around 1600hrs and arrives into Paris by around 0630 the following day.
Where are the major fashion designer headquarters located in Paris and who are they?
What is a noose is it used today?
A noose is the slip knot in the end of a rope used in Capital Punishment. Yes, they still hang people in various parts of the world. Saddam Hussein was executed by this means in Iraq.
How high is the first level of the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is 1,063-feet above sea level. The restaurant Altitude 95, located on the first floor, is so named because the altitude of the floor is 95-feet above sea level. At Altitude 95 you can view the Paris skyline and surrounding sites of Paris.