Paris!

Paris Webquest

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:

• • 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