PARIS
PARIS
PARIS
Paris is the capital city of France and is very popular. It is regarded as the City of
Light. It is located on the Seine River which divides the city. Many tourists visit it
and have been fascinated towards its status of being one of the most appealing,
glamorous, and romantic of all the cities.
Foundation of Paris:-
As far as its foundation is concerned, it was originated by a Celtic people called
Parisii, in 3 rd century BC. In the 12 th Century, Paris emerged as the biggest and
leading city of the western world. It became very successful from the business point
of view. The University of Paris is the one of its types in the whole Europe. In the
18th Century, Paris was the focal point for French Revolution and after that, it had
emerged as the pivot for finance, commerce, science, fashion and arts. It has still
preserved its position today.
Museums of Paris:-
The city has been regarded as the most important hub of modernization and talent
for other countries. This legacy of the city is exposed in its unique museums and
galleries. One of the most famous museums of the world is situated in Paris which is
named as Louvre. It provides you with the historical paintings and different
monuments. In addition, the museum also offers a variety of art like Venis de Milo
and Mona Lisa paintings as well. At the outside of the museum, there located Pei’s
pyramids which are striking.
Photography in Paris:-
As we know that Paris produced many artists in different fields so it produces
photographers also. Its inventor named Nicephore Niepce generated the first
everlasting photograph on a refined and smooth pewter shield in Paris in 1825.
Moreover, several photographers gained a reputation for their photography in Paris
which includes the name of Eugene Atget also. He is well known for his portrayal of
street scenes. Other photographers include the names of Robert Doisneau and
Marcel Bovis. So Paris has made much progress in this field also.
Palace of Versailles:-
This is a wonderful palace where lived Louis the sixteenth who expanded it. Its
gardens are very large and attractive which provides superb sights.
Residence in Paris:-
In Paris, the residence is the most expensive thing. The research in 2012 shows
that the most expensive street of Paris is the Quai des oeuvres, the price of which is
20,665 Pounds per square meter.
Atmosphere of Paris:-
It possesses a usual Western European sea climate which has influenced of the
North Atlantic Current. On the whole, the city’s climate during the whole year is
pleasant and fairly moist. In summers, there is a bright sunshine. So the summers
are warm but cheerful. The temperature in the summer season goes between 15
and 25 C. every year, there are some days when the temperature increases to 32
degrees. In the winter season, the sunshine is meager and the days are colder with
the approximate temperature of 7 degrees. Here, snowfalls in winter every year.
We can say that Paris is an incredible city which grips the way to your heart. It is,
therefore, an excellent place that has directed itself in order to keep its conventional
techniques and meaning of the history.
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