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Paris The City of Lights

Paris The City of Lights. Stephanie V. Roach MCTE 645 Dr. Lipton. Look for these things: The Name of the French flag Parisian landmarks Historical facts. Le Drapeau Tricolore. Sometimes called the bleu, blanc, et rouge Parisian coat of arms – red and blue Royal color – white Lafayette

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Paris The City of Lights

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  1. ParisThe City of Lights Stephanie V. Roach MCTE 645 Dr. Lipton

  2. Look for these things: The Name of the French flag Parisian landmarks Historical facts

  3. Le Drapeau Tricolore Sometimes called the bleu, blanc, et rouge Parisian coat of arms – red and blue Royal color – white Lafayette Revolutionists vs. People over royalty

  4. La Tour Eiffel • Most well-known monument in Europe • Exhibits • Shops • Dining • Beacon is visible for 80 Km

  5. La Cathédrale Notre Dame • Gothic masterpiece • Construction began in 12th century • Completed in 14th century • Operates as a full-functioning religious entity • Available for tours

  6. La CathédraleNotre Dame • Gargoyles • Hideous looking • Actual water spouts • Rose Window • North Rose Window dates between 1250-1260 • Almost all original

  7. Place de la Concorde Largest square in Paris Separates Tuilerie Gardens from Champs-Elysées Guillotine location during French Revolution Obélisque de Luxor

  8. Le Louvre • Contains some of the most well-known artistic pieces in the world • Venus de Milo • La Jaconde • Islamic art • Archaeological artifacts

  9. Le Sacré Cœur • Romano-Byzantine style • Located on Montmartre • 129m above sea level • Always white • Front portal arches • Joan of Arc statue • Saint Louis IX statue

  10. Les Bateaux Mouches • Dinner Cruises • Gives a splendid view of city along the Seine River • Local Statue of Liberty • Eiffel Tower • Notre Dame • Pont Neuf (oldest bridge)

  11. L’Arc de Triomphe • Focal point of Champs-Elysées • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Built by Napoleon to honor his armies and himself

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  17. Guess What? Notre Dame de Paris

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  26. Guess What? Le Louvre

  27. Activity 1 • Instructional Video – Complete the accompanying worksheet as we view the instructional video.

  28. Activity 2 Give the coordinates (x,y) of the following Parisian sites on your worksheet: L’Arc de Triomphe La Tour Eiffel Le Drapeau Tricolore Le Sacré Cœur La Seine Notre Dame de Paris

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  30. ParisThe City of Lights Once just a small fishing village, Paris has become known as the cultural capital of the world. There is so much more to do and to see than what we have experienced so far. Whether you explore this marvelous city in person or by means of a virtual field trip, find out all that you can to see how Paris has triumphed despite many defeats to better itself and to rise up as one of the world’s wonders.

  31. Photos courtesy of: Eric Rougier - L’Arc de Triomphe - City of Paris - Place de la Concorde Earthlore - North Rose Window of Notre Dame City Photos - La Tour Eiffel - Paris along the Seine - Notre Dame - Le Louvre - Le Sacré Cœur SXC - Les Bateaux Mouches FG-A - French flag Merci Beaucoup!

  32. References • Arc de Triomphe. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Monuments-Paris/Arc-CDG.shtml • Bateaux Mouches. (n.d.). Retrieved June18, 2007, from http://discoverparis.com/ArticleSite.cfm/PageID/94949107 • Drapeau Tricolore. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_France • Louvre. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home_flash.jsp • Notre Dame. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.paris.org/Monuments/NDame/info.html • Place de la Concorde. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.paris.org/Monument/Concorde/concorde.f.html • Sacré Cœur. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com • Tour Eiffel. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2007, from http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/fr/

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