Paris!
Your French teacher, Mme. Amanda lived in Paris, the “City of Lights”, for a whole semester (4/5 months) in college, and I feel I just barely started to discover the beautiful, historic city!
Let’s learn about Paris!
Fun Fact: Did you know the Romans called Paris “Lutèce” originally? It was later named “Parisii” for the fisherman that lived there. There is a lot of rich history in Paris.
Here are some links to learn more about these popular attractions in Paris:
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- 1. Eiffel Tower
- 2. Arc de Triomphe
- 3. Louvre Museum
- 4. Notre Dame Cathedral
- 5. Sacré-Coeur
- 6. Champs-Elysées
- 7. La Défense
- 8. Jardin du Luxembourg
- 9. Place de la Concorde
- 10. Jardin des Tuileries
- 11. Musée d’Orsay
- 12. Centre Pompidou
- 13. Opéra de Paris Garnier
- 14. Hôtel des Invalides
- 15. Pont Neuf
Whether or not you actually ever have the pleasure of visiting Paris, the city of lights, everyone can enjoy learning about this culturally-rich filled city!
Interesting links:
-Listen to the song “Champs Elysees” by Joe Dassin
–Interactive panoramic tour of Paris and its monuments
-official website of Paris