Place de la Concorde is located in the center of Paris, on the north bank of the Seine. It is the most famous square in France and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. This square was built in 1757 according to the design of the famous architect Cabriel.
Because there is a statue of Louis XV riding in the center of the square, it was named "Louis XV Square" in 1763. During the Great Revolution, it was renamed "Revolutionary Square". 1795 was renamed as "Concorde Square", which was renovated by the famous architect Hitofer, and finally 1840 formed its present scale.
In the center of the square stands an Egyptian obelisk, which is 23 meters high and has a history of more than 3,400 years. This is a famous cultural relic that Louis Philippe moved from Luxor, Egypt in 183 1. The ancient words on the monument recorded the deeds of Pharaoh Ramses II. There is a fountain on each side of the stone tablet. The exquisite carving in the pool is also the work of Hittopher. There are eight statues around the square, symbolizing eight cities that have played an important role in French history: Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rouen, Brewster, Lille and Strasbourg. In the Great Revolution of 1793, the people of Paris rose up, destroyed the bronze statue of Louis XV and sent Louis XVI to the guillotine.
The Bastille Square is located in the east of Paris, on the right bank of the Seine. It was once a military fortress built in 1369- 1382. The French original meaning of the word "Bastille" is "castle". This ancient castle has eight towering and strong fortresses, which were originally built to resist the British invasion. During 1380- 1422, the castle was changed into a royal prison. The whole castle covers an area of 2670 square meters, surrounded by tall and thick stone walls and eight towers more than 30 meters high, surrounded by a deep ditch with a width of 24 meters, and a suspension bridge is set up to enter and exit. As early as16th century, political prisoners were imprisoned here, and Voltaire, a French enlightenment thinker, was imprisoned here twice. In the eyes of the French people, the Bastille has become a symbol of French feudal autocracy. 1789 On July 3rd, the people of Paris revolted, and on July 4th, the Bastille was captured, which started the French Revolution. 179 1 year, the people of Paris demolished the Bastille, built the Bastille Square on the old site, and laid the removed stones on the Concorde Bridge on the Seine River for passers-by to trample on. 1830, the French people set up a martyr monument in the center of the square to commemorate the July Revolution. This monument to the martyrs is 52 meters high. Its body is a cylinder made of bronze, and it is called "July Column". At the top of the column is a statue of freedom with golden wings and a torch in the right hand. The broken chain in its left hand symbolizes freedom. There is a sign in front of the prison ruins, which says, "Let's dance here!" " "1June, 880, France designated July 14, when the people of Paris occupied the Bastille, as the French National Day.
The Louvre is one of the largest palace buildings in France, located on the right bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris and on the south side of the Paris Opera Square. Originally a medieval castle, it was rebuilt and expanded many times in16th century, and reached its present scale in18th century. It covers an area of about 45 hectares. As early as 1546, French King Francois I decided to build a new palace on the basis of the original castle. Since then, after the continuous expansion of nine monarchs, it has lasted for more than 300 years, forming a magnificent U-shaped palace complex. 1August 793 10, on the anniversary of the overthrow of the monarchy, the French "National Association" decided to turn the former imperial palace into the National Museum of Fine Arts; In the same year 1 1 month 18, the Louvre Museum was officially opened to the public. The whole project was completed in 1857. On the west side of the main hall of the Louvre, there are two side halls, and the open space in the middle forms caruso Yi Square. There is a long colonnade on the east side of the palace, and the building is magnificent. Its gallery is 900 feet long and contains a large number of works by many artists from the17th century and the European Renaissance. The collection reached 400,000 pieces. The Louvre art museum is divided into six parts: the Greek and Roman art museums; Oriental Art Museum; Egyptian Museum of Art; European medieval, Renaissance and modern statue halls; Gallery of past dynasties. The exhibition is divided into different schools, different schools and different times. The sculpture is on display on the first floor. The second floor is oil painting, and the third floor is sketch and pastel. In the early 1980s, the French government implemented the "Grand Louvre Plan" to expand and repair the Louvre.
The Eiffel Tower is located on the south bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris. It is the first steel tower in the world and is regarded as the symbol of Paris. Named after the design and construction of the famous French architect Staffer Eiffel. It was built in 1887- 1889. This tower is more than 300 meters high and weighs 9000 tons. It is divided into three layers. The first floor platform is 57 meters from the ground, with shops and restaurants; The second platform is 1 15 meters high and has a coffee shop. The platform on the third floor is 276 meters high for tourists to overlook, with a bottom area of 10000 square meters. On the third floor, the building structure suddenly contracted and pointed to the sky. From one side, it looks like the letter "Y" is written backwards. This tower consists of more than 18000 parts and more than 2.5 million rivets. There is an elevator or walking to the top of the tower. At night, the top of the tower emits rotating color searchlights to prevent planes from colliding. A rectangular white marble column stands beside the tower, and the gold-plated head of the Eiffel Tower is placed on the top of the column.
It is said that only by walking on the Champs Elysé es can we really understand Paris. It is also a world-famous business district. This avenue extends from Concorde Square in the east to the Arc de Triomphe in the west. It is about 2.5 kilometers long and has two 8-lane main roads. National Day is celebrated in this street every year. First-class clothing stores, perfume shops and Moulin Rouge are also concentrated here. There are the most shops near the Arc de Triomphe.
Transportation: It is suggested to walk from Place de la Concorde for one hour to the Arc de Triomphe, which is a scenic spot in Paris.
Sacred heart cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral stands tall on Montmartre in the north of Paris. Looking through the trees, it is holy and beautiful, like a paradise in a fairy tale world. The cathedral is the latest cathedral in Paris, with unique styles, such as Romanesque and Byzantine. Its four domes and one big dome are typical Byzantine architectural styles. Sacred Heart Church is not only a famous church, but also a tourist attraction. Because of the high terrain, people like to come here and stand at the door of the church overlooking the panoramic view of Paris. The church is surrounded by ancient narrow streets, and the famous "Montmartre" highland in French history refers to this. At that time, many writers and artists once lived here. Up to now, traditional habits have been maintained, and many painters come here to paint and sell their works publicly.
Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau is located in the outer suburb 60 kilometers southeast of Paris, which can be reached by train. The forest area here is 16855 hectares, mainly oak and beech. Fontainebleau Palace in the forest is a famous historical site in France. It used to be a hunting place for the king, but it was gradually expanded and built into a palace.
As early as 1 137 years ago, in Louis VI, a palace was built beside the Millennium Spring for the king to hunt and rest.
/kloc-in the 6th century, Francois I built Fontainebleau School, Henry II built another castle, and the Palace of Henry IV was built in the 7th century. Louis XIV, XV and XVI often went hunting in Fontainebleau and made many adjustments to some architectural decorations. In the French bourgeois revolution, the castle remained, but the furniture was taken away. Napoleon liked coming here very much and called it the "Century Hall". He also tidied it up. In the Republic of China, the castle was transformed into a museum.
Here you can visit the bedrooms, old things, gardens, big forests and carp ponds where the king and queen of France lived. And the Castle History Museum. There is a China Pavilion here, which was built by Wang Jian of Eugénie during the Second Empire. The museum displays some paintings, sculptures and porcelains from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China.
Legend has it that the pavilion in the pond is where the old king and his lover met. The king was afraid of being seen, so he had to walk through the underwater passage.
When visiting Fontainebleau, don't forget to take a look at the famous barbizon Painting Village nearby, or go to see the stone mountain on the roadside.
Opening hours: 9: 30-12: 30; 14:00- 17:00
Transportation: Take the A6 or N7 Expressway by train or bus from Lyon Railway Station.
Tel: 0 1-60-7 1-50-70
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame de Paris was built from 12 to14th century (1 163 to 1345). Designed by mauricedesully, it is a classic of French Gothic church, and has always been a historical stage in France, holding important national celebrations, such as 1804 Napoleon's accession to the throne. The work Les Miserables by Hugo, a great French writer, was once adapted into the hunchback of Notre Dame and made into a movie. People who have seen it can still hear the bells ringing in their ears-the bells of Notre Dame de Paris.
Notre Dame de Paris is beautiful from any angle, especially from the bridge on the Seine River. Magnificence and elegance coexist, which is even more beautiful.
From the tower of Notre Dame de Paris, you can see the scenery of the Seine River and Pompeii Holiday Center. There is also an organ performance at Notre Dame on Sunday evening.