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1.) Hotel De la Ville
2.) Le Louvre
3.) Le Pyramide de Louvre
4.) Il de la Cite
This is a clearer view of Il De La Cite
Town Hall
built in 17th century, but burned down in 1871
Rebuilt in the 19th century
Used to be the main site for hangings, burnings, etc.
There are exactly 136 statues on the four façades of the building.
Revoloutionaries like Danton and Marat used it as a headquarters during the French Revoloution
Inside there is a large
staircase, beautiful reception
halls, glittering chandeliers,
murals, and ornate woodwork.
Cool Fact-
There are seven different types of wood used in the interior of the town hall.
Timeline-
1400- became a royal residence where banquets, tournaments and state occasions were held
1415- English conquered the French and destroyed the Louvre. It was then neglected for 150 years.
During the reign of Henry IV it became the “artistic capital of the world”
Early 1700’s- there were about 2400 objects of art
1793- After the French Revolution, it became a public museum
In the museum, there are collections of art from many different cultures-Oriental AntiquitiesIslamic ArtEgyptian Antiquities Greek, Etruscan and Roman AntiquitiesSculpturesArts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the America’s, plus many more!
-Entrance to the Louvre museum
- Sits right in front of the museum
-Was built in 1989
-Made out of glass and metal rods
-75 feet high
- Located on the right bank on the Seine River.
Island
Located in the middle of the Seine River
It was where France began.
It was conquered 20 centuries ago. Julius Caesar conquered a small village called Lutece, which was inhabited by and ancient tribe, Parisii.
There are many places to visit…
Notre Dame
Memorial De La Deportation
Concierge- old dungeon
Lots of Restaraunts
Websites:
http://home.speed factory.net/psmith/Louvre/Louvre_history.html
http://www.smartweb.fr/visit/VisitSite.asp?back=ok&id=1543
http://www.louvre.fr/anglais/palais/pal_d.htm
http://paris.org
www.gallinsky.com
www.greatbuildings.com
http://www.tln.schulnetz.org
http://web.ccr.jussieu.fr/lrs/pagephotparis/hotelvillemarie.html
http://www.chezvous.com/paris/neighborhhods/islands/islands/html
http://www.mmsysgrp.com/Paris2001/MAPLQ.html
Books:
Eyewitness Travel Guide
The Michael’s New Guide To Paris