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Transcript of PARIS THE CITY OF LIGHTS By: Annika Nyman. Attractions.
PARISTHE CITY OF LIGHTS
By: Annika Nyman
Attractions
Cathedrals La Saint-Chapelle, famous for its
enormous amount of exquisite stained glass
Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris, a great Gothic architectural achievement
La Sacre-Coeur (The Sacred Heart)
Source: http://sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372127http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-sacre-coeur
La Tour Eiffel
Designed by Gustave Eiffel
Built in 1889 for the International Exhibition of Paris
Controversial at first, now an iconic symbol of France itself
Most visited paid monument in the world
Gorgeous views from the 3 decks
Altitude 95 and Jules Verne
Sources: http://www.paris.org/Monuments/Eiffel/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower#Tourism
Arc de Triomphe andChamps-Elysees
One of most famous and beautiful streets in the world
Home to many luxury shops, cafes and cinemas
Beautiful architecture and greenery
Culminates in the Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned by Napoleon Largest traffic roundabout in the world 284 steps to viewing platform at the top
Sources: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372159http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es
P. Lemaître / © CMN Paris
Districts
Le Marais
Charming and lively district
Very diverse – something for everyone!
Highlights:
18th Century Mansions Maison de Victor Hugo Place des Vosges L’As Du Fallafel
Sources: http://www.parismarais.com/place-des-vosges.htmhttp://www.chiff.com/articles/paris-marais.htm
Montmatre
Charming, romantic village
Home of many 19th Century artists
Moulin de Radet
Vineyards
Moulin Rouge
Sources: http://www.montmatre-paris-france.comhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montmartrehttp://www.montmartre-site.com/articles/home.htm
Museums
Centre Pompidou
Center for Modern and 20th Century art
Innovative architecture
Musee National d’Art Moderne
Most visited cultural site in Paris
Musee de Louvre
Most visited museum in the world
Louvre Palace – opened 1793
380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art in 8 departments
Louvre Pyramid
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvrehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_Pyramid