Places Flashcards
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La Tour Eiffel
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- named after the engeneer
- symbol of paris
- built for the 1889 world’s fair
2
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La Cathedrale de Notre-Dame
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Built on an island in the heart of paris
3
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Le Quartier Latin
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- Home to many French Universities and colleges
- People used to walk around and speak latin
- A lot of cafes
- Student neighborhood
4
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La Sacre Coeur
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- Bascillica built on a hill (overlooks paris)
- In honor of the Heart of Jesus
- HILL IS CALLED MONTMARTRE
5
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L’Arc de Triomphe
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- Many militaries have marched through this
- Tomb of the unknown soldier here
6
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Les Champs-Elysees
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- Most famous avenue of the world
- Very expensive and fancy shops
- Cafes and eating restaurants
- Movie theaters
7
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Le Louvre
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- Former Palace
- 4 Miles worth of art (10% of art shown)
- MONA LISA
- Glass pyramids (terrariums)
8
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Le Centre Pompidou
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- Modern Art
- Named after formal President
- Building structure is considered art
9
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Le Musee d’Orsay
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- Built in a former train station
- Along the Seine
- Impressionists art (Van Gogh, Monet)
10
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Le Palais Omnisports de Bercy
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-On the Seine
-Home to a concert hall and indoor sports arena
(south France)
11
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Le Parc de la Villette
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-Europe’s largest science museum
-Three concert halls
-Famous music/dance school
(North East France)
12
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La Grande Arche de la Defense
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- Modern structure in the middle of the business district
- Big mall by the arc
- Straight Road from the Louvre
13
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Les Invalides
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- Orginally a millitary hospital
- Now a building that houses famous dead people’s bodies
- ~~~Napolians Tomb~~~
14
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Le Grand Palais
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-Exhibition hall/convention center
15
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La Place de la Concorde
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- Largest public square in Paris
- Where the gulitin used to be
- Oblisque
