Why Should People Visit France ?

1. Why Should People Visit France? By Miranda Mason

2. Question & L.T. • Learning Target: I can explain why people should visit France. • Question: Why should people visit France?

3. the Tourist Attractions THE EIFFEL TOWER: Why Was It Built? • The main reason why the Eiffel Tower was built was for the World Exhibition commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution in Europe. • Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower, and it was completed in 1889. From then until 1930, it was the highest monument in the world until construction of New York’s Chrysler Building. • The Eiffel Tower was also built was for its promising use for scientific research. The Eiffel Tower, with its great height, could be great for experiments in pressure, temperature and radio telegraphy. Some say that the main reason the Eiffel Tower is here today is because of its use as a radio transmission tower. • The Eiffel Tower welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year (75% are foreigners), making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world.

4. the Tourist Attractions THE LOUVRE: Why Was It Built? • Originally, the Louvre was built as a fortress during the 12th century by Philip II Augustus to defend Paris, the capital, against the Anglo-Norman threat. • Several kings throughout history continued to build on to the Louvre and used it as a residence, making it one of the largest palaces in the world. • In the late 1700’s, it was used as a museum and has since become the national art museum of France. • The 5 must-see art pieces in the Louvre are The Mona Lisa, The Venus di Milo, The Coronation of Napoleon, The Raft of the Medusa, and Liberty Leading People. There are many others to see, but these seem to be the most famous ones. The Salle Basse (Lower Hall)- This is all that remains of the original medieval interior

5. the Tourist Attractions The Arc de Triomphe: Why Was It Built? • Napoleon I had an ambition to make the capital of his empire the most beautiful city in the world. In 1806, Napoleon authorized a triumphal arch at the entry to the boulevard by the site of the former Bastille prison. • Napoleon entrusted Jean-Francois-Therese Chalgrin and Jean-Arnaud Raymond to build this monument. On August 15th, 1806, the first stone was laid to coincide with Napoleon’s birthday. • The arc has become a symbol of the victories of the French armies. There are 30 shields engraved on it with the names of major revolutionary and Napoleonic military victories. • The inside walls of the monument lists the names of 558 French generals, and the names of those who died in battle are underlined.  Also inscribed on the shorter sides of the four supporting columns, you can see the names of the major battles of the Napoleonic wars.  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I rests beneath the Arc. • Every year, on November 11th, Armistice Day, a ceremony is held in commemoration of the anniversary of the treaty signed between France and Germany in 1918. 

6. Definitely the Food • There are many French foods. Some of the most notable ones include croissants, snails, also known as escargot, quiche, crepes, baguettes, soufflé, and nut tarts. • The French are HUGE fans of bread, wine and cheese. • Some common ingredients in French foods are herbs, butter, eggs, and locally grown fruits and veggies. • French foods taste natural and fresh because they eat many things that come from nature. French food is often very buttery, and it can sometimes even be fancy! • Through these last few years, French and American foods have been as similar as ever. • Just about every city and village in France has street bistros where you can eat outside in front of the shop, people watch, and enjoy their wonderful coffee (café au lait) and pastries.

7. The Language • French is the official language of France, and it is most widely spoken throughout the country by 88% of the people of France. Due to immigration, though, other languages have become more common, including German and Italian. • There are many minor languages of France. Some include Flemish, Catalan, the Celtic language, Breton, Occitan, Corsu and Arabic. • French originated in France, of course. German originated in Germany, Italian originated in Italy, Flemish originated in the Dutch-speaking section of Belgium, and Catalan originated in southern Spain.

8. The Fashion • Fashion has been an important industry and cultural export of France since the seventeenth century. In fact, modern haute couture originated in Paris in the 1860s, • The association of France with fashion and style dates largely to the reign of Louis XIV, when the luxury goods industries in France became increasingly under royal control, and the French royal court became the icon of style in Europe. • Paris is considered one of the world's fashion capitals, and the city is home or headquarters to many of the premier fashion houses. • The Paris Fashion Week takes place twice a year and is considered the last and most anticipated city of fashion month.

9. Citations • Greenspan, Dorie. “French Food? American Food? How Different Are They?” http://doriegreenspan.com/2010/12/i-was-on-my-way.html. In the Kitchen and On the Road With Dorie, 2012. 24 February 2012. • “French Nut Tart.” Photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/internationalculinarycenter/4728340330/. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “Louvre.jpg.” Photo. http://paristouristattractions.net/wp-content/uploads/louvre.jpg. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “French‑Foods‑Escargot‑Photo.jpg.” Photo. http://images.channelone.com/img/news/french-foods-escargot-photos.jpg. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “Eiffel‑Tower‑At‑Night‑Paris‑France.jpg.” Photo. http://www.wallpapers-free.co.uk/. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “1577croissant.jpg.” Photo. http://photo-dictionary.com/photofiles/list/1112/1577croissant.jpg. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “French Fashion.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_fashion. Wikipedia. Web. 26 February 2012.

10. More Citations • “Why Was the Eiffel Tower Built?” http://www.eiffel-tower.us/Eiffel-Tower-Why-Was-the-Eiffel-Tower-Built.html. Eiffel Tower, 2008. Web. 26 February 2012. • “The Louvre.” http://library.thinkquest.org/20176/louvre.htm. ThinkQuest. Web. 26 February 2012. • “Musee du Louvre.” http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Museums-Paris/Louvre.shtml#. Discover France. Web. 26 February 2012. • Vaux, Robert. “The Most Famous Paintings in the Louvre.” http://www.ehow.com/facts_5143353_famous-paintings-louvre.html. eHow, 1999. Web. 26 February 2012. • “Louvre Museum Official Website.” http://www.louvre.fr/en. Collection and Louvre Palace. Web. 26 February 2012. • “Languages Across Europe: France.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/european_languages/countries/france.shtml. BBC. Web. 26 February 2012. • “french-inspired-wedding-” Photo. http://w-weddinggowns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/french-inspired-wedding-gowns.jpg. n.d. 28 February 2012.

11. Even More Citations • “img 3470.jpg.” Photo. http://tapirtantrum.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_3470.jpg. 2009. 26 February 2012. • “FlagInformation: Spanish Flag Flying” Photo. http://uk.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20110414&t=2&i=387261289&w=460&fh=&fw=&ll=&pl=&r=2011-04-14T181840Z_01_BTRE73D1EV700_RTROPTP_0_SPAIN. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “807 31 1707---French-Flag web.jpg” Photo. http://www.freefoto.com/images/807/31/807_31_1707---French-Flag_web.jpg?&k=French+Flag. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “1933German flag.jpg” Photo. http://photo-dictionary.com/photofiles/list/1421/1933German_flag.jpg. n.d. 26 February 2012. • “Quiche-Lorraine.jpg” Photo. http://www.marions-kochbuch.com/food-pic/quiche-lorraine.jpg. n.d. 28 February 2012. • “Eiffel-Tower-paris-215498_1024_683” Photo.http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Eiffel-Tower-paris-215498_1024_683.jpg 2004. 28 February 2012.

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