Transcript Monuments of Paris - Stratford Academy

Monuments of Paris
Replicas of famous places
Original Constructions done
by French l students
Le Louvre
-16th century palace for the kings
-currently the second largest art museum in the world
Ile de la Cité
-island located on the Seine River
-The Romans conquered the Parisii tribe in 52 A.D., dubbing
the city Lutèce
Le Moulin Rouge
-located in the Montmartre district
-Cabaret style entertainment complex
L’Obélisk de Luxor
13th century B.C. structure built for the Temple of Luxor
Le Panthéon
-18th century church built on the left bank
-known for its beautiful architecture and dome features
Les Deux Margots
-originally a novelty store founded in 1812
-café famous because
Le Métro
-built in the early 1900’s
-convenient transportation
Notre Dame
-12th century Gothic Cathedral
Le Centre Pompidou
-located in the 4th district
-outside mechanical systems distinguished by colors
L’Arc de Triomphe
-built to celebrate Napoleon’s victories
La Madeleine
-majestic church in the form of a Greek temple
Le Pont Neuf
-oldest bridge in Paris
La Tour Eiffel
-built for the World’s Fair in 1889
-stands 324 meters tall
-has 1,710 total steps
French l students organizing
themselves for pictures with their
monuments
French l students striking a pose
Quoi?
Déjà vu
Voilà!