Paris

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Country “France”

France is a country located in Western Europe,

with several overseas islands and territories on

other continents.

The Metropolitan France extends from the

Mediterranean Sea to the English channel and the

North Sea, and from the Rhine River to the

Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as

L'hexagone ("the Hexagon") because of the

geometric shape of its territory. The nation is the

largest EU (European Union) country in area and

the third largest in Europe, behind only Russia

and Ukraine (including its extra-European

territories like French Guiana, the country

becomes greater than the Ukraine).

Capital “Paris”

Paris is the capital and most populous

city of France, as well as the capital of

the administrative region of Île-de-

France. The city is situated in one of

the meanders of the river Seine in

central Paris Basin, between the

confluent of the Marne and the Seine

River upstream, and the Oise and the

Seine River below. As the ancient

capital of an empire extended from five

continents, it’s today the capital of the

francophone world.

Flag of Paris

Background/History The Franks were a Germanic tribe, probably

originally from Pannonia, currently Hungary,

and who later moved to occupy the Friesland,

where currently are the Netherlands. In the

mid IV d.C., the Emperor Julian of Rome

gave them the Gaul to make them peaceful

and the Franks allied with the Empire as

Federated.

Napoleão Bonaparte

Govermment Type

Government: It is a semi-presidential unitary Republic. • President: François Hollande • Prime Minister: Jean-Marc Ayrault• President of the Senate: Jean-Pierre Bel

Location / Map

Area/Population/Nationality/

Language

Area Population Nationality

543 965 Km2 65 447 374 French

Area Population Nationality

105 40 Km2 2 211 297 French

France

Paris

- Latin and Germanic origin (the language of the Franks), Picardiano, Walloon, Gascon, Provençal, Breton, Basque, Catalan, low German, Reshma, outshone and others became the basis for the French as official language.

Religions

Several religions are practiced in France: 51% of the

population are Catholics, but only 10% practicing this credo.

There are also other as atheists with 31% of the population,

Muslims are 6%, 2% are Protestants, 1.5% jewish, 1% are

Buddhist, 0.5% are Orthodox and 7% are other.

Currency• In France, as well as most European Nations, is facing a

significant economic hardship. The crisis of 2008, which began in the U.S. and spread across the world, still affects the economic development of France. High unemployment and high public indebtedness are some of the main problems of the French economy at the present time.

• Currency: Euro € .

Climate

The climate is very mild all year round, France enjoys mild temperatures: neither too cold nor too hot. The rainfall is abundant and the generous Sun. Of course, all regions have their climatic particularities: cooler and humid to the North and West; more warm and dry along the Mediterranean.

Gastronomy

Wine and cuisine

• Born in Burgundy a few recipes recognized worldwide as typically French as the snails, bœuf bourguignon (beef stew) or even coq au vin (chicken in wine sauce). In regard to its wines, its prestige is great worldwide: Nuits-Saint-Georges, côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet ...

Guyéres de Fromage

BaguetteCrepes

Mille Feulle

Places to visit….

The Louvre museum in France was considered the best art museum in the world

Places to visit….

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower of the nineteenth century located on the Champ de Mars, in Paris, that has become a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is 324 meters tall

Places to visit….

The flagship store of Galeries Lafayette is located in Paris, it is known as Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and has 10 floors

Places to visit….

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument located in the city of Paris, built to commemorate the military victories of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ordered its construction in 1806. Opened in 1836, the monumental work holds recorded the names of 128 generals and 558 battles.

Places to visit….

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a temple of the Roman Catholic Church in Paris as well as being the symbol of Monte Martre neighborhood.

Places to visit….

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a prestigious avenue in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and chestnut-of-india trees. The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world

Information to Travel

• Ticket Price: 779,14€ p/person

• Reservation: Hôtel Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel **** 1855.00 € p/person all inclusive.

• Street: 61 Quai De Grenelle, Eiffel Tower-Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

• Total: 5268,28€ for 2 persons

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