Paris is a beautiful city during the day, but at night, it changes. The lights from the shops, buildings, and streetlights are the first things we see. These lights brighten up Paris and give it a different, but just as beautiful perspective at night. The Eiffel Tower, one of the top attractions in Paris that tourists come to see can be described as an iron, lace work of art, and the most recognized structure in the world, and at night with the glow of its lights, it stands out like a guiding lighthouse.
My choir group was invited to sing in some of the cathedrals in Paris. One night after we had a concert and had dinner, one of the two tour guides gave us an option of either staying on the bus or getting off and taking a boat ride down the Seine River. If we should choose this option, we needed to find a different way back to the hotel as the bus driver was not going to come back for us. My family and a few others chose to take the tour down the river.
On the boat, we could see different buildings, museums and the Eiffel Tower. On the tour, we also passed under some of the famous bridges in Paris. Two of the buildings I remember viewing were the Louvre, and Norte Dame. From the boat, I could also see the Louvre pyramid which sits in the courtyard of the Louvre Palace. The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid, surrounded by three smaller pyramids. The larger pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. At night, the pyramid lights up, the glass panels reflex the light and lights up the area so bright as if it were sunset. The Louvre Museum is a beautiful old looking building that is huge; it is the size of about seven and a half football fields. The outside looks like a castle, and ha...
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In our group, we had our choir teacher who thought it would be a good idea for the children to sing to keep us moving and motivated. After another hour of walking and singing, we finally turned a corner and discovered that we had reached our hotel. We were so excited to get to the hotel and in bed that we ran up the stairs and into the elevators to our floors. Finally, we could rest and sleep.
The next morning at our early breakfast, Tim stood up and asked the entire group if they had read the headlines of the morning paper after asking we said no, he said that there was an article of an American choir group singing in the early morning streets of Paris. In the end, he was joking with us but this trip and being lost is something I will never forget and now know that some subway stops in Paris have a closing time.
While Paris at the surface has a rich culture and its own intriguing history, the city below holds the souls of millions, many of which are still present today. The catacombs of Paris play a major part in Paris’s history, contribute horrifying myths and legends to the Parisian culture, and continue to be relevant and offer stories and adventures to the modern day explorer. If you ever find yourself in the “City of Light” always remember you are standing over the empire of the
The facility was smaller than expected by many on the tour group. However, the tour guide had a very nice explanation to each of the artworks. By visiting the museum to gain the aesthetic experience it has open many people point of views to how they can express his or her self through art.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is located in Paris, France on the Champ de Mars. Construction was completed in 1889, just in time for the 1889 Universal Exposition. At the time of completion, it was the tallest structure in the world and held the title for forty-one years. It was the first man made structure to surpass one thousand feet. Today it is the second tallest structure in France after the Millau Viaduct. This project which seems to have followed a design-build approach was managed by head engineer and company owner, Gustave Eiffel.
Unfortunately, Marion consideration of allowing him his daughter is postponed. In end of the book it says “But he wanted his child, and nothing was much good now, beside that fact. He wasn’t young anymore, with a lot of nice thoughts and dreams to have by himself” (Fitzgerald 400). Charlie wanted to make changes in his life, but the people around him do not accept that he is a better man and his alcoholic past will continue to hold him back from living the future he wants with his daughter.
I truly enjoyed this museum trip with my family! My first impression as I got out of the parking lot was the massiveness of that place. When I looked around, I saw nothing but huge mountains covered in yellow grass and an eagle flying circles in the sky. The location of this museum was a great choice and definitely attracts many people. As I walked towards the main entrance, I saw an opened huge gate with the fountain and titanic boat inside. I immediately ran inside to take lots of pictures. Then, I walked inside of the museum to purchase the tickets for my family and I.
When I was in the seventh grade, our class went on a field trip to Cherokee, North Carolina. The trip lasted four days and three nights, but the adventure would last a lifetime. The experience allowed me to learn many things about myself and to reflect on the beauty that was all around me. We departed at six-thirty in the morning, and I was so excited. I had never been away on a school trip for longer than a few hours. I tossed my purple duffel bag into the storage compartment, found my seat by the window, and prepared for what I knew would surely be an unforgettable adventure.
An American in Paris took place in Paris, France, and embodied the color, atmosphere, and spirit of Paris. At the beginning of the musical, it showed the streets of Paris, which were beautiful and elegant, even almost mesmerizing. As I watched the musical, it seemed like we were in the streets of Paris. There was huge architecture and buildings and a lot of the musical took place at a café or their homes. Everything was elegant. This set definitely enhanced the musical. Everything including props and the set, helped bring it all together. For instance, in the café, there were tables with chairs set around them, there was a basket with food set on the table. Also, the production was in color, but what stood out to me was that the clothes seemed
My youth pastor pulled out of our church parking lot at three am in the morning loaded down with a bus full of twenty four teenagers including me. We were off at last head to Colorado Spring Colorado, little did I know, our bus was going to fall apart this very day.
Today, the people of France, view Versailles has a cherished, historical monument, and a part of the French culture that reflects the past. To the rest of the world, visitors view Versailles as a peek at the excessive and luxurious lifestyle of the French aristocrats and royalty. Regardless of the perspective, there is no question that the construction of the palace and the grounds are an amazing architectural accomplishment. The Palace of Versailles, one of the most well-known landmarks in the world today, sets an example for people all over the world. It is one of France's many national monuments. Playing some of the biggest roles in governmental and historical functions, Versailles has maintained to keep its elaborate construction with beautiful designs and a key influence on French culture.
For this book report, I was assigned to read the book titled “How Paris Became Paris, The Invention of the Modern City”. Published in 2014 by former professor and well-known writer Joan DeJean. DeJean has written eleven books in her life consisting of several different topics. She’s written about French literature, history, and culture from the eighteenth century. She is a dynamic writer and perhaps has written her most iconic and dynamic piece in her latest entry “How Paris Became Paris”. In her book, she goes in-depth and details regarding the rise of Paris’ built environment and its effect on the nation of France and the entire global community as a whole. In this book report, I will describe and highlight the tipping point on the evolution
Consumer culture plays a key role in the economy. Today, the ways in which urban spaces are arranged facilitate the consumption of goods. One only needs to look to modern cities such as New York, London or Tokyo in order to recognise the countless forms of advertisement intended to lure the mass population into spending money on various merchandises, from novelty items to luxury products. The use of built structures to facilitate the display of retail products for the consumption of the masses is nothing new. After its renovation, Paris became a model innovative city planning and construction for a lot of modern cities that exist today. The wide boulevards and open spaces engaged the mass population and encouraged consumerism.
...survived public lashings and invasions since its erection in 1889. Even though some thought it would detract from the gloriousness of Paris, it brought in millions upon millions of people from every nation who had the desire to see the breath taking monument that is the Eiffel Tower. Thousands, if not millions, spend their lives dreaming and wishing they can one day visit the Tower, jars are labeled ‘Eiffel Tower Fund’ and spend years filling up. The Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, has brought delight and bliss to many with its income and the addition to science around the world.
Undoubtedly, Eiffel Tower is one of the greatest monuments of the world. It was built for the 1889 International Exposition and was created to mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution While the Eiffel Tower has welcomed 32,250,297 people to L'exposition de Paris, Parisians did not welcome the tower at first. Many famous artists and writers protested against the construction of the tower claiming that it will change the image of Paris and will put other monuments in shade. Also, many felt that it was dangerous because of its height it might fall, ugly, and did not reflect their city's culture. In ...
Beautiful scenery. Love. New experiences. Finding these things in two very popular cities. The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower both are very popular tourist attractions, maybe for their beauty or perhaps their archeological structure. Who knows really but here’s a few similarities and difference between the two. Although the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty are different as well as similar the facts are clear.
Have you ever thought about going on vacation this summer? If you are, you should go to the wonderful Eiffel Tower located in Paris, France. There are many reasons as of two why you should consider going there, but these are the important ones; the life of Gustave Eiffel, description of the Eiffel Tower, and the tourist attraction.