Paris is the political center of France. Historically speaking, before July 14, 1789, Paris was the Kyoto of French dynasties. Since then, it has been the seat of the French authority. Today, the French Presidential Palace-Elysee Palace, National Assembly and Senate are also located here.

Introduction

Paris is the cultural center of France. There are many world-famous universities, colleges, libraries, museums, exhibition halls, theaters, theaters and the "Crystal Ball" panoramic cinema completed in May 1985. Paris is the cradle of writers and artists. If the life scene in Paris is the creative source of great writers such as Moliere, Hugo, Balzac and Dumas, then the Seine River is the mother of impressionism. In 1858, at the age of 17, Claude? Monet, under the guidance of painters Eun and Butan, began to sit quietly by the Seine River, carefully watching and depicting the changes of sunshine.

the city built radially from Chatelet Square

takes Chatelet Square as the base point, and it is surrounded by the Centre to the Champs Elysé es, that is, this downtown Paris is the oldest and most lively place in the city. The "center" of the city center is Notre-Dame de Paris and Conciergerie on Cite, which is surrounded by the Seine River. To the north of Xidi Island, the Pl. de Concorde, the Paris Opera House (Gagniere Opera House), the Sainte Marie Madeleine, the Louvre and the Parc des Tuileries are all located in the downtown area on the right bank. Starting from the Arc de Triumphe du Caroussel in caluso, it enters the Dolores Garden, passes through the obelisk of Concorde Square, goes straight to the majestic Arc de Triomphe along the Champs Elysé es, and then continues to the Grande Arche in La Defense. This central axis is a world-famous landscape.

If the Champs Elysé es is the dividing line, looking west, the symbols of Paris-the Eiffel Tower and Les Invallides are on the left bank. Farther north, the white spire of Basilique du Sacre Coeur on Montmartre stands like a landmark, which is the landmark scenery in Paris after the Eiffel Tower.

Lierke once said, "Paris is an unparalleled city."

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the top ten cities in the world. It is located in the center of the Paris basin in northern France, and the city spans the banks of the Seine River. Paris can be divided into Little Paris and Grand Paris. Little Paris refers to the city of Paris within the Great Ring Road, with an area of 15 square kilometers and a population of more than 2 million; Greater Paris includes seven provinces around the city, with an area of 12, square kilometers and a population of about 1 million, accounting for almost one-fifth of the national population. It is the largest city in France and one of the most populous metropolises in the world.

Paris has a history of more than 1,4 years, while the city itself has a history of more than 2, years. The most profound impression people leave when roaming this city is that it not only retains many world-famous historical sites, but also has many magnificent modern buildings, and is known as the "Flower Capital".

Paris is the political, economic and cultural center of France. The headquarters of the French government, major consortia and companies are almost all located in Paris. In terms of cultural facilities, Paris has built the world's largest modern art and culture center controlled by computers-Pompidou National Art and Culture Center, and also has many world-famous historical sites and art buildings. Like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, Place de la Concorde, Louvre, Palace of Versailles, etc., it is even more unforgettable. In terms of economic life, the old commercial center has been rebuilt and rebuilt, such as the 58-story skyscraper in manas, which is 21 meters high. The satellite cities around Paris were newly built and expanded, which made the citizens have a spacious and comfortable living environment.

Paris is not only the political, economic and cultural center of France, but also an important place for international activities. Various types of international conferences are held here; Various international competitions and performances are held here; Professional exhibitions from all walks of life are held here. There are also many permanent international organizations, such as the headquarters of UNESCO.

Today's Paris is not only the political, economic and cultural center of France, but also of Western Europe, attracting worldwide attention.

Palace of Versailles

Located in Versailles, 18 kilometers southwest of Paris, it is world-famous and a brilliant pearl in the treasure house of human art.

The Palace of Versailles was originally a small village. It was a hunting palace built by Louis XIII in the Woods of Versailles in 1624. In 1661, it was transformed into a luxurious palace by Louis XIV. It was carefully designed by the famous architects Le Wo Haldouan and Le Nother. The palace was completed in 1689 and has a history of more than 3 years. The whole palace covers an area of 1.11 million square meters. The palace is magnificent, with tight and coordinated layout. The main palace runs east-west, and its two ends are connected with Nangong and Bei Gong, forming a symmetrical geometric pattern. The palace roof architecture abandoned Baroque's dome and the traditional French spire architecture style, and adopted the flat roof form, which looked correct and vigorous. At the top of the outer wall of the palace, there are many marble figures, which are beautiful and lifelike.

The appearance of Versailles is magnificent, and the interior furnishings and decorations are more artistic. More than 5 halls and small halls are resplendent and luxurious everywhere. The decoration of the inner wall is mainly carved, huge oil paintings and tapestries, equipped with furniture with superb modeling and exquisite craftsmanship in the 17th and 18th centuries. There are also precious works of art from all over the world in the palace, including exquisite porcelain from ancient China.

In front of the main palace is a large French garden with unique style. Nearby are two pools of blue waves, and the bronze sculptures molded along the pool are rich and beautiful. When Louis XVI came to power in 1789, the magnificence and luxury of Versailles reached its peak. It finally aroused people's indignation. During the Great Revolution, Versailles was almost abandoned. It was not until 1837 that Louis-Philippe renovated it and turned it into the French Museum of History, which exhibited many works of art such as art and sculpture.

Today's Palace of Versailles has become a world-famous tourist attraction, with an endless stream of tourists from all over the world, with the number of visitors reaching more than 2 million every year. Louis-Philippe, the ground floor of the North and South Palace and the main palace, has been turned into a museum, with a large collection of precious portraits, sculptures, huge historical paintings and other artistic treasures. Apart from visiting Versailles, French presidents and other leaders often meet or entertain heads of state and diplomatic envoys here.

Notre Dame de Paris

is located on the island of Sidai in the middle of the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was built in 1163 and decided by the Archbishop of Paris, Maurice de Sully. The whole church was completed in 1345, which lasted more than 18 years.

Notre Dame de Paris is a typical Gothic church, which is famous in the world mainly because it is an epoch-making symbol in the history of European architecture. The facade of Notre Dame has a unique style and a rigorous structure, which looks very grand and solemn. It is vertically divided into three blocks by pilaster; Three decorative belts divide it into three parts horizontally, among which there are three concave doorways at the bottom. Above the doorway is the so-called "King Gallery", on which there are 28 sculptures representing the kings of Israel and the Jewish State respectively. In 1793, the people of Paris in the Great Revolution mistook them for the image of the French king they hated and destroyed them. But later, the statue was restored and put back in place. The center is dedicated to the virgin baby, and statues of angels stand on both sides. On both sides are statues of Adam and Eve.

The interior of the church is extremely simple, with little decoration. The hall can accommodate 9 people, of whom 15 can sit on the podium. The big organ in the hall is also very famous. There are 6, pipes in the hall, which are rich and loud, especially suitable for playing hymns and solemn and stirring music.

Notre Dame de Paris is a stone building, which is regarded as a first-class symphony composed of huge stones in the history of world architecture. It flashes the wisdom of the French people and reflects people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.

The Eiffel Tower

started construction on January 26th, 1887, and opened on May 15th, 1889, with a history of more than 1 years.

The Eiffel Tower covers an area of 1 hectare, and stands in the Ares Square on the Seine River in downtown Paris. Except the four legs are made of reinforced concrete, the whole body is made of steel, and the total weight of the tower is 7 tons. The tower is divided into three floors, the first floor is 57 meters high, the second floor is 115 meters, and the third floor is 274 meters. Except that there is no gap in the third platform, all the other parts are empty. There are 1711 steps from the tower base to the top of the tower. Now the elevator has been installed, which is very convenient. There are bars and restaurants on each floor for tourists to take a rest and enjoy the unique panoramic view of Paris: whenever Wan Li is clear, you can see the scenery as far as 7 kilometers. At the foot of the Eiffel Tower is the shady area of Champs-de-Mars. This used to be a training ground, but now it is a park. In ancient times and during the Great Revolution, many festivals were held here, such as the "Supreme Festival" celebrated on June 8, 1794 initiated by robespierre.

in modern times, large areas have been used as venues for holding several world expositions.

Today, this park, designed by Foer Merxat from 198 to 1928, is divided by several broad boulevards, and becomes several flower beds and a small water surface.

The Arc de Triomphe

is located in the wide star Charles de Gaulle Square. This is the end of Sai Lizhai Street and the highest point of Shayou Hill. Extending in all directions from Charles de Gaulle Square, there are 12 avenues. The magnificent Arc de Triomphe stands on the roundabout in the center of the square. This arch was built by Charles Glenn in 186 during the Napoleonic period and was used to commemorate the French army.

The Arc de Triomphe was built in 1836. It has only one arch with a barrel-shaped dome on it, which is larger than the Arc de Triomphe in Rome. It is 5 meters high and 45 meters wide, and there are huge reliefs on each side of the Arc de Triomphe. Among them, the most famous and exquisite one is the relief on the lower right side facing the village Selizhai Street, which depicts the scene of the volunteers' expedition in 1792. This masterpiece is named "La Marseillaise". The scene of the celebration ceremony of Napoleon's victory is carved in other positions above this relief, and the name of each battle is engraved on the shield ornament at the top. In 192, an "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" was built under the arch cave, and an immortal flame was lit here every evening. There is also a memorial hall with small expenses in the building, which records the history of this memorial building. There, visitors can see the names of 558 generals, some of whom are underlined because they were all killed in battle.

Paris cuisine

There are many romantic stories in French hotels, and its star rating depends largely on the hotel's history and brand.

The Don Juan of Paris Yacht Company, the favorite of British Prime Minister Churchill, is a luxury boat on the Seine River. This company also deals in both land and water catering. Its guests include movie stars, politicians and celebrities.

The Don Juan has only one voyage every day, and it embarks at 8: 3 on time every night, with each voyage lasting about 3 hours. Each voyage, including a set meal with foie gras and water wine, is only 79 francs. It also has two small boats for 1 people, which are only 25 francs per hour, including meals, but these meals are cold dishes, and hot dishes are extra.

The Old Craft Restaurant is located next to the busy Italian Plaza, close to China City in the 13th district, and only 1 minutes' walk from both places. It is all decorated with rough wood, which reveals the clumsy and natural taste of the ancient French countryside and captures the atmosphere of the ancient French family.

shopping in Paris

shopping in Paris is enjoyment. Among the fashion shops and cosmetics shops on the Champs Elysé es, the deepest impression is that these shops do not seem to sell goods, but are promoting ideas and guiding trends.

The goods in Paris are more expensive, but most of them are not outrageous. As long as you don't buy them blindly, they will generally be worth the money.

Be careful that in souvenir and handicraft shops that are densely packed beside famous scenic spots, the prices of the same goods in different shops will vary greatly, ranging from 3% to 5% to twice as much, and many souvenirs are actually made in China.

Paris traffic

In downtown Paris, there is at least one underground subway station within 5 meters, but it always goes on strike several times a year. During this period, METRO, RER and RATP are the main transportation companies. They provide almost endless services from 5: a.m. to 12: 3 a.m. every day, and they can be used by one ticket within the effective time and distance.