| France- Introduction
The French are well known for
their patronage of the arts, specially the Capital city
of Paris, as much as they are for their perfumes and
sophisticated chic. And more than anything else, they
are known for their
love of grace and romance! The French Republic covers
a total square area of 551,000 km and have a population
that is 59 million. The people are mostly French, with
a peppering of North Africans, Bretons, Provençals,
Catalan, and Basques.
Major Tourist Attractions
Some of the major tourist attractions
of France lie in Paris, the fashion capital of the world,
the trendsetter and a city of unparalleled chic. Also
known as the City of Lights, Paris is a patron of the
arts and artists
The Grand Louvre
The Grand Louvre in Paris is the
former royal palace that was opened to the public as
an art gallery when the French Revolution broke out.
It hosts five million visitors annually, and over 30,000
works spanning three millennia are on display. More
than anything else Vinci's Monalisa, Venus de Milo,
and Winged Victory of Samothrace are the major attractions.
Notre Dame Cathedral
This 12th-to-14th century cathedral
is a study of gothic beauty and gargoyles. It has been
remodelled, embellished, ransacked and restored so often
that many wonder how it has managed to retain its beauty
and architectural integrity.
Eiffel Tower
Gustave Alexandre Eiffel is the
man who had designed the backbone of the Statue of Liberty,
and the Eiffel Tower rises 1,056 feet above the banks
of the Seine. It is truly an amazing sight to behold.
Musee d'Orsay
Musee d'Orsay is famous for its
impressionist works by the likes of Ingres and Delacroix.
This place was actually an old converted train station
where Paris consolidated most of its collections of
French art from 1848 to World War I in 1986.
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum is the studio where
the great sculptor Rodin worked from 1908 until his
death. It houses some of the great works of Rodin including
The Thinker, The Burghes of Calais, Balzac, The Gate
of Hell, The Three Shades, Iris and more.
Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre Georges Pompidou is the best
place to appreciate the trends of art and creativity
in the last century. It has galleries of modern art,
exhibits in music research, industrial design, history
of film, and photography. Street performances are often
held on the sloping square out front. The Cafeteria
on the top floor offers a fantastic view.
Musée Picasso
This museum houses one of the best
collections of Picasso's masterpieces with 203 of his
paintings, 177 sculptures, and thousands of sketches
and engravings. Some of the masterpieces here include
Le Baiser, Pan Flute, Two Women Running Along the Beach,
Nude in a Red Armchair, and The Crucifixion.
The Palace at Versailles
An excursion to the extravagant
17th-century palace at Versailles is one opportunity
that anyone visiting Paris should not miss. The palace
is of truly monumental proportions. Tourists are permitted
to wander through the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors
and Royal Chapel.
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