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"built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution"

history of the eiffel tower.

"Brief History The town of Versailles sits about 20 kilometers outside of Paris. The first mention of the town and estate was in 1038, when the name appeared in a charter of the Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres. By the end of the 11th century, Versailles was a country village Statue of Louis XIV at Versailles Statue of Louis XIV enveloping a castle and the church of Saint-Julien, remaining prosperous until well into the 13th century. After the Hundred Years War, however, only a handful of people lived there. Royal Presence In the 16th century, the Gondi family became the rulers of Versailles and the town began to gain acclaim when future King Louis XIII visited and became enamored with the site. He purchased land in the area and proceeded to build a small brick and stone lodge there in 1622. Ten years later, he became the lord of Versailles and began enlarging his lodge. Soon, he purchased more land as well as Gondi's estate. Louis XIII dies in 1643. The Sun King In 1662, the new king - Louis XIV - took an earnest interest in Versailles. Louis XIV, also known as The Sun King, distrusted the Parisians and wanted to move his Royal Residence away from the Louvre Palace, which was at the heart of constant political turbulence. The Sun King was largely responsible for the expansion that resulted in the building that still stands today. He hired architect Louis Le Vau along with artist Versailles Royal Chapel Royal Chapel Charles Le Brun to carry out the work on this Baroque masterpiece, which became the quintessential model for all palaces in Europe. Famed gardener André le Nôtre was responsible for the unequalled Versailles Garden. After Le Vau's death, Jules Hardouin- Mansart was commissioned to triple the size of the palace. Under his watchful eye, the northern and southern wings, the Orangerie, the Grand Trianon (a chateau) and the Royal Chapel were constructed. Later additions included the Opera and the Petit Trianon (a small chateau), which was built bet

"Culinary enthusiasts now have the unique opportunity to take one-of-a-kind, Michelin-themed trips in France. Michelin, creator of the trusted hotel and restaurant guides of the same name, is now working with niche tour operator Roadtrips Inc. to create Michelin Food & Travel experiences. Michelin Food & Travel tours feature unique experiences with chefs and establishments that have received the coveted Michelin star-rating. Michelin Food & Travel experiences offer globe-trotting gastronomes behind-the-scenes access to Michelin-starred restaurants and their world-renowned chefs. Travelers will have the chance to participate in private kitchen experiences and demonstrations, sample the wares of local food artisans, and engage in wine tastings, truffle hunts, and dozens of other carefully selected experiences designed to bring out the full flavor of the world's culinary hotspots. Each custom-made itinerary will be crafted to cater to individual travelers' tastes in food, regions and seasons and will provide intimate contact with local traditions and personalities offered only to those in the know. While the trips will eventually operate throughout Europe, the initial program is launching with culinary experiences in France. Travelers to France will learn about the country's history and heritage through its legendary food and drink. The trips explore time-treasured techniques passed down through generations, as well as how these traditions and techniques inspire chefs today. These wholly customizable itineraries introduce guests to some of the world's most celebrated gourmands, bringing them up close and personal to see where the lines cross between generations of culinary traditions and innovation."

"France is one of the major tourist destinations of the world. One can find a large number of tourist attractions in France, which are symbols of the country's rich culture and history and which attracts millions and millions of tourists to this country every year.

"First level: 57.63 meters (189 feet). Observatory from which to study the movements of the Eiffel Tower's summit. Kiosk presentation about the mythic painting of the Eiffel Tower. Space CINEIFFEL: offers an exceptional panorama of sights from the Tower. Souvenir shops (yes, every tourist MUST have a miniature replica). Restaurant "Altitude 95" (phone 01-45-55-20-04). Post office, with special stamps "Paris Eiffel Tower ". Panoramic gallery displaying the Monuments of Paris. Second level: 115.73 meters (379 feet, 8 inches). Panorama of Paris. Telescopes, shops. Animated displays on the operation of the elevators. Jules Verne Restaurant (extremely expensive, reservations absolutely necessary; phone 01-45-55-61-44). Third level: 276.13 meters (905 feet, 11 inches). Exceptional panoramic views, day or night, of Paris and its surroundings. Recently restored office, featuring wax reproductions of Gustave Eiffel and Thomas Edison in conversation (see photo. Panoramic guide displays to aid orientation. Dioramas presenting the history of this platform."

"The Gothic loftiness of Notre-Dame dominates the Seine and the Ile-de-la-Cité as well as the history of Paris. On the spot where this majestic cathedral now stands, the Romans had built a temple to Jupiter, which was followed by a Christian basilica and then a Romanesque church (the Cathedral of St. Etienne, founded by Childebert in 528)."

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"The Arc de Triomphe is a famous monument in Paris that honours those who fought for France, in particular, during the Napoleonic Wars and it also includes the tomb of the unknown soldier."

This is really good if you are doing arc de triomphe

this is a very good site that tells info about the famous eiffel tower