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February 13, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: We'll Always Have Paris Packing Round 1. This river runs through Paris, a city for lovers on February 14 or any other day of the year. SEINE 2. This is the best known of the more than 100 museums in Paris. LOUVRE 3. A romantic stroll down this famous street is a must for visitors. CHAMPS-ELYSEES 4. This work by Leonardo Da Vinci is considered the most important piece housed at the Louvre. MONA LISA 5. This underground train system is an efficient and low-cost way to get around Paris. METRO 6. The three ROSE WINDOWS are one of the most famous features of Notre Dame Cathedral. Picture of arch Departure Round 1. Order this if you want to treat your sweetheart to lobster for dinner. HOMARD 2. As of January 1, 2002 the official currency in France is the EURO. 3. All of these romantic movies are set in Paris except LOVE AND SEX . 4. Ile De LA CITE is the larger and most visited of Paris's two islands. 5. Cycling fans swarm to Paris the last week of JULY to see the finish of the Tour De France. Picture of a basilica On Tour Round 1. Paris became France's national capitol with the ascension of this ruler in 987. HUGH CAPET 2. Paris is divided into 20 districts called ARRONDISSEMENTS. 3. This art museum housed in a former railroad station focuses on impressionist art. ORSAY 4. The famous Moulin Rouge theatrical production can be seen in this area of Paris. MONTMARTRE 5. You'll find this English language bookstore across the river from Notre Dame Cathedral. SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY 6. He wrote the song that begins, "I love Paris in the springtime, I love Paris in the fall..." COLE PORTER 7. The famous Paris building called the Pantheon is best described as a/an MAUSOLEUM. Picture of The Louvre 8. The Latin Quarter is known as a center for BOHEMIANISM. 9. The upper house of the French parliament meets in the LUXEMBOURG Palace built for Marie Dei Medici. 10. This famous university was founded in 1253 as a college for 16 poor theology students. SORBONNE 11. Go to a FROMAGERIE if you are looking for a selection of cheeses for that romantic picnic. 12. Many Americans visit the tomb of this rock star at Pere Lachaise Cemetery. JIM MORRISON Bonus question 1 A spectacular view of Paris can be seen from atop the Eiffel Tower which is named for a/an ENGINEER Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Paris is located. Area 1 Picture of street with a square Slide Show 1. An unknown World War I soldier is buried under this famous Paris landmark. ARC DE TRIOMPHE 2. This landmark basilica was built as a symbol of hope after the Franco-Prussian War. SACRE COEUR 3. This architect designed the glass pyramid entrance to Paris's landmark Louvre Museum. I. M. PEI 4. This landmark called Place de la CONCORDE is where Marie Antoinette lost her head. |