�ݺ�ߣ

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PARIS
INDEX
 1.INTRODUCTION
 2.HISTORY
 3.NEIGHBORHOODS
 4.TOP ATTRACTIONS
 5.SHOPPING
 6.TOP MUSEUMS
 7.FRENCH DISHES
 8.PEOPLE
 9.NEGOTIATING
 10.THE ALBUM PHOTOS

LOCATION, FLAG AND COAT OF ARMS
Population (2007)
• Total 13,000,000 hab.

WHY VISIT PARIS?
Paris, capital of France, is one of the
most important and influential cities in the
world. In terms of tourism, Paris is the
second most visited city in Europe after
London.
The capital of France seems to have been
designed specifically for the enjoyment
of its visitors. Its streets, squares,
buildings, gardens and monuments beckon
tourists to return, and indeed, many do.

FOUNDATION
The history of Paris dates back to
approximately 259 BC, when the
Parisii, a Celtic tribe settled on
the banks of the Seine. In 52 BC,
the fishermen village
was conquered by the Romans,
founding a Gallo-Roman town
called Lutetia.

THE DECLINE OF THE MONARCHY
As a consequence of the
Fronde, poverty spread
throughout Paris. During
this period, there was an
explosion of the
Enlightenment philosophical
movement, whose principles
are based on reason,
equality and freedom.
Philosophers and
authors such as Voltaire,
Rousseau, Diderot and
Montesquieu fostered the
Enlightenment, creating a
need for a socio-economic
equality that lead to the
revolution and the decline of
the divine right monarchy.

PARIS DURING NAPOLEON
During the following fifteen years,
Napoleon enlarged the Place du
Carrousel, built two Arcs de Triomphe, a
column, several markets, the Paris
bourse and a few slaughter houses.
The Napoleonic Wars – and with it the
Empire of Napoleon – ended on 20
November, 1815, after Napoleon was
defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, and
the second Treaty of Paris of 1815 was
signed.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT
On the 28 January, 1871, Paris was
conquered by the Prussian troops and a
few years later (at the end of 1800), the
Third Republic was proclaimed. With
the new government, an era of
economic growth began for the city,
promoting the construction of the Eiffel
Tower in 1889, worldwide symbol of
Paris.

CONTEMPORARY PARIS
During World War I, the city
resisted the German offensives.
However, in 1940, Paris was
occupied by the Nazis, although
the Parisians resisted and freed
the capital on 25 August ,1944.
During the months of May and June
1968, a series of protests took place in
the capital of France, known as “May
68”. This was the largest student
protest in the history of France and,
possibly, the rest of Western Europe.

THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Île de la
Cité

Île Saint-Louis

Latin Quarter

Montmartre

THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN
PARIS
La Défense

Champ
s-
Élysées

Place de
la
Concorde

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Eiffel
Tower

Notre
Dame
Cathedral

Arc de
Triomphe

Sacré-Coeur
Basilica

Palace of
Versailles

SHOPPING IN PARIS
Paris is one of the top
destinations for
shopping, especially for
those who are looking for
high-end stores and
items by famous fashion
designers. In this section,
we’ll take a look at the
shops, high streets and
where to buy different
products
Galeries Lafayette (Boulevard
Haussmann 40): Declared historic
monument thanks to its spectacular
Neo-Byzantine dome, Galeries
Lafayette is one of the most visited
department stores in the world. It is
worthwhile visiting the building, even if
you don’t plan to buy anything.

TOP THREE MUSEUMS IN PARIS (1)
The Louvre

Musée
d’Orsay

Centre
Pompidou

TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
French cuisine is
considered to be one of
the best in the world,
making Paris one of the
top international
culinary capitals
worldwide.
French cooking is full-
flavored and varied
thanks to the fresh
ingredients and the
country’s cultural
diversity.

NATIONAL DISH
ONION SOUP

These are some of France’s most famous
and traditional dishes:
Foie gras: fattened duck or goose liver.
Boeuf Bourguignon: known in English as
Burgundy beef is beef stewed in red wine.
Escargots: snails.
Croque-monsieur: baked or fried ham
and cheese sandwich.
Quiche Lorraine: savoury open pie made
of eggs, cream and other ingredients such
as bacon, cheese or different varieties of
vegetables.

•Fromage: cheese.
•Coq au vin: chicken and vegetable casserole
cooked in wine.
•Pot-au-feu: beef stew with vegetables.
•Brioche: pastry made of eggs, baking powder,
milk and sugar.
•Tarte Tatin: thin caramelised apple pie.
•Ratatouille: stewed dish made of aubergines,
tomato, courgette, peppers and basil.
•Crepe: thin type of flour pancake that can be
filled with savoury or sweet ingredients.

Patisseries and pastries
One of the most exquisite French foods is the
bread, pastries and desserts. Paris has
thousands of boulangeries and patisseries
(bakeries) where visitors will be able to enjoy
some of the most delicious sweet goodies just
out of the oven.
We recommend all travellers to try the
brioche and the renowned pain au chocolat,
similar to a croissant, but with an oozing
chocolate center. A curious fact is that the
famous croissant is originally from Austria
not from France.

PEOPLE BORN IN PARIS
Cardenal Richelieu Georges Bizet Charles Perrault
Maurice Ravel Blaise Pascal Molière

PEOPLE BORN IN PARIS
Roman Polanski Edgar Degas Edouard Manet
Oscar Monet Paul Gauguin Maurice Chevalier

NEGOTIATE WITH FRANCE!
French character is attributed to a certain
arrogance and attitude of superiority: it is
what is known as the Grandeur. The reality
is that their contributions to history, culture,
art, philosophy, literature and gastronomy
are essential.

PROTOCOL STANDARDS
The form of greeting is the handshake, though not as
strong as in Germany or the United States. When women
are greeted it is not expect that they are offerred the
hand first. Kisses on the cheeks, known as encores,
actually consist on stroking the cheek against each other
and kiss the air three times.

• Treatment is
formal. Persons are presented by name, which precedes the titles of
Monsieur (Lord), Madame (Mrs.) and Mademoiselle (Miss) -this last only
used for young, unmarried girls. These titles are still used during
conversation to address people, sometimes without adding the name.
• It is essential to treat people of You (Vous), although they are known for
some time.
• Eye contact is very frequent and intense, so that foreigners who are not
accustomed to looking in the eye, may feel intimidated.
The exchange of cards is common. French card included in their academic
degrees, especially if they are prestigious schools.

• The French cuisine is famous worldwide for exquisiteness and variety of their
dishes. In a restaurant the most expensive dish should not be chosen nor forget to
praise the gastronomic delights..
Positive sample some of their favorites as
snails or oysters dishes. One of the most
typical dishes is the cassoulet, roast beef with
beans.

• In the table forms should be much beware. Do not eat or drink excessively.
Lettuce is not cut with the knife, folded into small pieces. At the end of the meal a
cheese tray passed: the rule is that you just have to serve once.
• There is no tradition of gifts between companies. In any case delivered once
agreement has been reached -the gifts with the company logo they are not very
prized-.
If you are invited to a house must not take wine or perfume (they are his
specialty). Chocolates, liquor or flowers (roses or chrysanthemums except)
can be a good choice.

WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
ALBERTO MARTI
ROMERO

�ݺ�ߣ

Paris definitivo projet English

Recommended

More Related Content

What's hot (20)

Similar to Paris definitivo projet English (20)

Recently uploaded (20)

Paris definitivo projet English