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Paris Monuments Fact

Paris Monuments Facts

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How many people ride the metro per day? 4.5 million people
When did the first metro line open? 1900
How many metro lines are there? 16 lines
What is the difference between a regular metro line and the RER? Le Metro is in city, RER=suburban rail
In what year was the French Revolution? 1789
Which monument was built for the 200th celebration of the French Revolution? La Grande Arche de la Défense
Who is buried in Pere Lachaise? Jim Morrison, Chopin, Oscar Wilde
How big is Père Lachaise and what arrondissement is it located in? 119 acres, 20th arrondissement
Who's tomb is located in Les Invalides? Napoleon 1er aka Napoleon Bonaparte
Why was Les Invalides originally built? As a place for wounded soldiers/veterans to live
Where is Versailles and how do you get there? It is 30min. SW of Paris, get there by RER
Why was Versailles originally built? As a hunting lodge for Louis the 13th
Who made Versailles into a well known palace? Louis 14th, moved court and government there in 1682
Why was la Defense built? To celebrate 200th anniversary of French Rev. and to meet modern business needs.
Name two examples of gothic architecture? Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle
What is Sacré Coeur made of? Travertine a type of limestone
What famous story is set in the Opera Garnier? Phantom of the Opera
What is located under the Opera Garnier? a lake/water
What famous pieces of art are located in the Louvre? Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa
What was the Louvre originally? a fortress built in 1190, commissioned by King Philippe Auguste
Give two examples of modern architecture that the French hated when built. Be specific. Louvre Pyramide by I.M. Pei finished in 1989 and the Eiffel Tower which was to be dismantled in 1909
Where is Notre Dame located? What is the significance of this part of Paris? On Ile de la Cité, where Paris started
What famous monument was built to hold religious relics and which one was kept here? Sainte Chapelle; Crown of Thorns
Who is buried under the Arc de Triomphe? Unknown soldier
Where is the Arc de Triomphe and how do you get there? It is located in a large traffic circle called Place Charles de Gaulle or the Charles de Gaulle étoile. You must go through the underground tunnel to reach the arch.
What was the Musée d'Orsay originally? a train station
Why was the Eiffel Tower built and in what year? As an entrance for the World's Fair in 1889 which was being held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution
Which monument is famous for its stained glass windows of which 2/3 is still original? Sainte Chapelle
The stained glass of both Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle retell bible stories, why? most of the population was illiterate when it was built
If you wanted to see impressionist art you would go where? Musée d'Orsay
If you wanted to see modern art you would go where? Centre Pompidou
What is the prestigious university is located in the Latin Quarter? la Sorbonne
Rodin is famous for what sculpture? The Thinker (Le penseur)
What is the historical axis? a line of monuments, buildings and thoroughfares that extends from the centre of Paris to the west
Paris is made up of how many arrondissements? 20
What is the name of the river that cuts through Paris? La Seine
What is located in front of Notre Dame? Point Zero
What is one of the main differences between Roman architecture and Gothic architecture? Roman is rounded and Gothic is pointed
How many works of art are on display at the Louvre? more than 30,000
How many streets are located around the Charles de Gaulle Etoile? 12
Created by: Mme. Forberg
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