As early as 2000 years ago, there was no such country as "France" on the earth, but ancient Paris. However, at that time, Paris was just a small fishing village on Dai Xi Island in the middle of the Seine River, and the owner of the island was a Parisian from the ancient Gaul tribe. In the first century BC, the Romans began to settle here, and gradually developed into a city called "Luders" (French means "swamp"). In the 4th century AD, the city was named "Paris" to commemorate its earliest owner.
Paris is the center of French culture and education, and also a world famous cultural city. France's famous French Academy, Paris University, comprehensive engineering school, higher normal school, National Bridge School and National Scientific Research Center are all located in Paris. Founded in 1253, the University of Paris is one of the oldest universities in the world. There are also many academic research institutions, libraries, museums and theaters in Paris.
There are 50 theaters, 200 cinemas and 15 concert halls in Paris. Paris Opera House is the largest opera house in the world, located on Osman Street in the center of the city, covering an area of 1 1 10,000 square meters. The whole building has both Gothic and Romanesque styles. The French National Conservatory of Music and Dance School are also located here.
"Street art" in Paris is very active. Thetel Art Square in the northwest of the city is a world-famous open-air gallery, where many painters improvise and sell it every day. Check streeter Square and St.? 6? In places like 1 Germand 'Urberville Square, young students and citizens often bring their own musical instruments to hold concerts and perform various programs.
Paris is a famous historical city in the world, and places of interest abound, such as Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Elysee Palace, Palace of Versailles, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame de Paris, Georges? 6? 1 pompidou national culture and art center, etc. It is a place where domestic and foreign tourists linger. On both sides of the beautiful Seine River, parks and green spaces are dotted with 32 bridges across the river, making the scenery on the river more charming and colorful. The city island in the center of the river is the cradle and birthplace of Paris. There is a second-hand book market on St. Michel Avenue on the Seine River, which stretches for several kilometers. Every day, many domestic and foreign scholars and tourists come here to buy their beloved ancient books, which has formed a major feature of the Latin district, an ancient cultural area on the Seine River.
Paris is also a "world conference city". Beautiful scenery, rich historical sites, colorful cultural activities and modern service facilities have ushered in many international conferences. According to statistics, 1987 held 365 international conferences in Paris, surpassing new york, London, Brussels and Geneva, ranking first in the world. International organizations such as UNESCO and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have their headquarters in Paris.
There is a well-known French proverb: "Paris was not built in a day." Subdivided, Paris has 20 districts and more than 5,000 streets, roads and boulevards. The buildings in the east, west, south and north of the city have distinct levels, which is convenient for passers-by to correctly judge their position in the city.
Paris is the center of France with its domed churches, the Arc de Triomphe, magnificent palaces, magnificent squares, royal parks and millions of flashlights every night. The 300-meter-high Eiffel Tower was dismissed as a "regrettable useless thing" more than 100 years ago, and was accepted in a friendly way and became a symbol of Paris.
There are ten scenic spots in Paris that every tourist can't miss: Eiffel Tower, La Coupole (Bar), Sacred Heart Church, picasso museum, Montmartre Heights, Vosges Square and Marais, Lapp Street, Victory Square Fashion, and Versailles.
When you arrive in Paris, you must like to overlook the beautiful city of Paris. From Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the terrace of the picturesque LaSamaritsine store and Montmartre Heights, the beautiful scenery of Paris is really panoramic. Of course, the most pleasant thing is to see Paris from the Eiffel Tower, which stands as high as a steel giant on the Seine River in the center of Paris.
There are 70 museums in Paris, each of which is wonderful and unique. Located on the right bank of the Seine River, the largest Louvre in the world is famous for its rich classical paintings and sculptures. It is one of the most precious buildings in the French Renaissance. There is also the Ossetia Art Museum, which collects works of art from the end of 18 to the beginning of 19, which also makes people stop for a long time, although it was originally converted from a railway station; Musee de l'Orangerie has a collection of1impressionist works in the late 9th century, as well as picasso museum, cluny Museum and Rodin Art Museum. Coming to Paris really makes people feel that they have entered an art country!