FranceBy: Logan Dewey

History of France• The year that France was founded is

unknown• France is currently in its 5th Republic,

since 1959• France’s first republic started in 1789,

during the French Revolution• All of the failed Republics became a

Democracy with someone who took control

Location of France• Boarded by English channel to North• Germany and Switzerland to the East• Mediterranean to the South• Atlantic ocean to the West

Interesting Facts about France•Illegal to kiss on railways in France•French men have the lowest level of Obesity in the European Union, and women are second after Denmark•France has the highest number of ski resorts•Most famous inventions are the hot air balloon, the submarine, and the parachute•The French created the metric system during the French Revolution•France was originally named Lutetia

Eiffel Tower • The tower is the tallest building in Paris

and the most visited paid monument in the world

• Painted every seven years• Started January 28, 1887• Finished May 15th, 1889

Mont St. Michel• Most visited and famous site in Normandy,

France• Its Pyramid-like outline is famous all over the

world • Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island 247

acres in size• Population under 100 people

Versailles Palace• Palace was built when Louis XIV ruled • French name of the palace is Le

Chateau de Versailles• Consists of hundreds of rooms and is

famous for its luxurious furnishings• Gardens of the palace are amongst the most famous gardens in the world

Arc de Triomphe • Built in honor of soldiers who fought

for France during World War I• Great display of the architectural

heritage of France• Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to

commemorate his victories• Completed in 1836 during the reign of Louis-Philippe

Museum Louvre• One of the most well known Art

Museums across the world • The museum is a must-visit for all

art lovers and history enthusiasts.• Hosts the grand painting of Mona

Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci• A pyramid made of glass was a new entrance to the building

Flight informationfrom Detroit to Paris

• Departure date October 2, 2013 at 6:20 p.m.• Arrival date October 3, 2013 at 8:00 a.m• Nonstop from DTW to CDG• Flight time 7 hr 40min• Total cost 1,235.60 for economy• Plane number Airbus A330-300• Delta Airline

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