PowerPoint sobre la ciudad de Paris en ingles.

1. ALBERTO MARTÍ ROMERO

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PARIS
INDEX
 1.INTRODUCTION
 2.HISTORY
 3.NEIGHBORHOODS
 4.TOP ATTRACTIONS
 5.SHOPPING
 6.TOP MUSEUMS
 7.FRENCH DISHES
 8.PEOPLE
 9.NEGOTIATING
 10.THE ALBUM PHOTOS

3. LOCATION, FLAG AND COAT OF ARMS
Population (2007)
• Total 13,000,000 hab.

4. WHY VISIT PARIS?
Paris, capital of France, is one of the
most important and influential cities in the
world. In terms of tourism, Paris is the
second most visited city in Europe after
London.
The capital of France seems to have been
designed specifically for the enjoyment
of its visitors. Its streets, squares,
buildings, gardens and monuments beckon
tourists to return, and indeed, many do.

5. HISTORY OF PARIS

6. FOUNDATION
The history of Paris dates back to
approximately 259 BC, when the
Parisii, a Celtic tribe settled on
the banks of the Seine. In 52 BC,
the fishermen village
was conquered by the Romans,
founding a Gallo-Roman town
called Lutetia.
The city changed its name to Paris
during the fourth century. During this
period, the city was threatened by
Attila the Hun and his army, and
according to the legend, the
inhabitants of Paris resisted the
attacks thanks to the providential
intervention of Saint Geneviève
(patron saint of the city).
In 508, the first king of the Franks,
Clovis I made Paris the capital of his
empire. In 987, the Capetian dynasty
came to power until 1328.
During the eleventh century, Paris
gradually became more prosper
thanks to its trade in silver and
because it was a strategic route for
pilgrims and traders.

7. THE DECLINE OF THE MONARCHY
As a consequence of the
Fronde, poverty spread
throughout Paris. During
this period, there was an
explosion of the
Enlightenment philosophical
movement, whose principles
are based on reason,
equality and freedom.
Philosophers and
authors such as Voltaire,
Rousseau, Diderot and
Montesquieu fostered the
Enlightenment, creating a
need for a socio-economic
equality that lead to the
revolution and the decline of
the divine right monarchy.

8. PARIS DURING NAPOLEON
During the following fifteen years,
Napoleon enlarged the Place du
Carrousel, built two Arcs de Triomphe, a
column, several markets, the Paris
bourse and a few slaughter houses.
The Napoleonic Wars – and with it the
Empire of Napoleon – ended on 20
November, 1815, after Napoleon was
defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, and
the second Treaty of Paris of 1815 was
signed.

9. URBAN DEVELOPMENT
On the 28 January, 1871, Paris was
conquered by the Prussian troops and a
few years later (at the end of 1800), the
Third Republic was proclaimed. With
the new government, an era of
economic growth began for the city,
promoting the construction of the Eiffel
Tower in 1889, worldwide symbol of
Paris.

10. CONTEMPORARY PARIS
During World War I, the city
resisted the German offensives.
However, in 1940, Paris was
occupied by the Nazis, although
the Parisians resisted and freed
the capital on 25 August ,1944.
During the months of May and June
1968, a series of protests took place in
the capital of France, known as “May
68”. This was the largest student
protest in the history of France and,
possibly, the rest of Western Europe.

11. PARIS NEIGHBORHOODS

12. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Île de la Cité
The Île de la Cité is one of the natural
islands found on the River Seine. This
is the heart of France’s capital and
where the city was founded.

13. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Île Saint-Louis
Smaller and cosier than its neighboring
Île de la Cité, the Île Saint-Louis is a
haven of peace and tranquility in the
heart of Paris.

14. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Latin Quarter
The “Quartier Latin” (Latin Quarter) is
one of the oldest districts in Paris. Full
of bars and restaurants, the Latin
Quarter is one of the top places to go
out at night.

15. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Montmartre
Known as the painter’s neighborhood,
Montmartre houses some of the oldest
cabarets in Paris and the Sacré-
Coeur Basilica (Sacred Heart).

16. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN
PARIS
La Défense
With hundreds of skyscrapers, La
Défense is one of the major business
districts in Europe

17. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Champs-Élysées
The Champs-Élysées
is 1.2 miles (1.9 km)
long and is the most
beautiful and well-
known avenue in
Paris. It is also one of
the world’s most
famous commercial
streets.

18. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
Place de la Concorde
Situated between the Champs-
Élysées and the Tuileries Garden,
the Place de la Concorde is one
of the major public squares in the
city. During the French
Revolution, the guillotine was
erected here.

19. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS
The Marais and Place des Vosges
The Marais is one of the trendiest
and most cosmopolitan
neighborhoods in Paris. The Place
des Vosges, one of the district’s
most famous squares, is also the
oldest in Paris.

20. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARIS

21. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Eiffel Tower
Over a century old, the Eiffel
Tower has become the city’s
icon and the most visited
monument in the world.

22. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is the
country’s most important
gothic cathedral. Designed
during the twelfth century, it
took nearly a hundred years
to finish building.

23. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Arc de Triomphe
The two-century-
old Arc de
Triomphe has
witnessed the
city’s most
relevant turning
points. It has
become, along with
the Eiffel Tower,
one of the symbols
of Paris.

24. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Sacré-Coeur Basilica
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart
of Paris is a popular landmark
in Paris and is situated at the
top of the Montmartre hill.

25. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Palace of Versailles
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the
Palace of Versailles is one of the world’s
most famous palaces. At the end of
World War I, the signing of Peace, the
Treaty of Versailles took place here.

26. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS
Disneyland Paris is
an entertainment
resort with two
amusement
parks: Disneyland
and Walt Disney
Studios. It also
includes several
hotels and
restaurants.

27. SHOPPING IN PARIS
Paris is one of the top
destinations for
shopping, especially for
those who are looking for
high-end stores and
items by famous fashion
designers. In this section,
we’ll take a look at the
shops, high streets and
where to buy different
products
Galeries Lafayette (Boulevard
Haussmann 40): Declared historic
monument thanks to its spectacular
Neo-Byzantine dome, Galeries
Lafayette is one of the most visited
department stores in the world. It is
worthwhile visiting the building, even if
you don’t plan to buy anything.

28. TOP THREE MUSEUMS IN PARIS (1)
The Louvre
The Louvre Museum is one
of the most visited museums
in the world. The Louvre
features paintings that have
had a deep impact on the
history of art and therefore,
it is a definite must-see.

29. TOP THREE MUSEUMS IN PARIS (2)
Musée d’Orsay
Housed in an old railway station and
specialized in the nineteenth century,
the Orsay Museum covers the artistic
period between the Louvre collection
and the Centre Pompidou collection.

30. TOP THREE MUSEUMS IN PARIS (3)
Centre Pompidou
Also known as Beaubourg or the
Pompidou Centre in English, this
museum houses one of the best
modern and contemporary art
collections in the world.

31. TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
French cuisine is
considered to be one of
the best in the world,
making Paris one of the
top international
culinary capitals
worldwide.
French cooking is full-
flavored and varied
thanks to the fresh
ingredients and the
country’s cultural
diversity.

32. TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
NATIONAL DISH
ONION SOUP

33. TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
These are some of France’s most famous
and traditional dishes:
Foie gras: fattened duck or goose liver.
Boeuf Bourguignon: known in English as
Burgundy beef is beef stewed in red wine.
Escargots: snails.
Croque-monsieur: baked or fried ham
and cheese sandwich.
Quiche Lorraine: savoury open pie made
of eggs, cream and other ingredients such
as bacon, cheese or different varieties of
vegetables.

34. TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
•Fromage: cheese.
•Coq au vin: chicken and vegetable casserole
cooked in wine.
•Pot-au-feu: beef stew with vegetables.
•Brioche: pastry made of eggs, baking powder,
milk and sugar.
•Tarte Tatin: thin caramelised apple pie.
•Ratatouille: stewed dish made of aubergines,
tomato, courgette, peppers and basil.
•Crepe: thin type of flour pancake that can be
filled with savoury or sweet ingredients.

35. TRADITIONAL FRENCH DISHES
Patisseries and pastries
One of the most exquisite French foods is the
bread, pastries and desserts. Paris has
thousands of boulangeries and patisseries
(bakeries) where visitors will be able to enjoy
some of the most delicious sweet goodies just
out of the oven.
We recommend all travellers to try the
brioche and the renowned pain au chocolat,
similar to a croissant, but with an oozing
chocolate center. A curious fact is that the
famous croissant is originally from Austria
not from France.

36. PEOPLE BORN IN PARIS
Cardenal Richelieu Georges Bizet Charles Perrault
Maurice Ravel Blaise Pascal Molière

37. PEOPLE BORN IN PARIS
Roman Polanski Edgar Degas Edouard Manet
Oscar Monet Paul Gauguin Maurice Chevalier

38. NEGOTIATE WITH FRANCE!
French character is attributed to a certain
arrogance and attitude of superiority: it is
what is known as the Grandeur. The reality
is that their contributions to history, culture,
art, philosophy, literature and gastronomy
are essential.

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PROTOCOL STANDARDS
The form of greeting is the handshake, though not as
strong as in Germany or the United States. When women
are greeted it is not expect that they are offerred the
hand first. Kisses on the cheeks, known as encores,
actually consist on stroking the cheek against each other
and kiss the air three times.
They are used in a context of family and friends. It would be very
impolite to use them with suppliers or customers.
• The expressions most commonly used as greetings are Comment
allez-vous? (How are you ?) and more informally bonjour ( "good
morning", which is also used how hello!) Or ça va? (What?)

40. NEGOTIATE WITH FRANCE!
• Treatment is
formal. Persons are presented by name, which precedes the titles of
Monsieur (Lord), Madame (Mrs.) and Mademoiselle (Miss) -this last only
used for young, unmarried girls. These titles are still used during
conversation to address people, sometimes without adding the name.
• It is essential to treat people of You (Vous), although they are known for
some time.
• Eye contact is very frequent and intense, so that foreigners who are not
accustomed to looking in the eye, may feel intimidated.
The exchange of cards is common. French card included in their academic
degrees, especially if they are prestigious schools.

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Sometimes, if it can be avoided it is better not to speak in English because of the great rivalry they have
with the Anglo-Saxon world. It is preferable to try to understand French or Spanish; on the other hand, if
you do not speak French it is desirable to apologize for it, as they have in high esteem their language.
Some topics that can be used as small talk. For example, on the favorable outcome of a local football
team. At the beginning of the conversation is frowned give compliments, ell it turned out the last order.
• It is also good to praise the country in general. Unlike the Germans who believe that "everything
German is good," the French consider that "everything good is French".
• Favorite topics of conversation are history, art, sports (football and cycling) and gastronomy. Should be
prepared to answer witty comments on wines from other countries in relation to the French. Avoid talking
about politics, money or people.
• The most common food business is at noon (déjeuner). It is preferable that the French host that start
business conversation, although it is not frowned upon it does the foreign visitor..

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• The French cuisine is famous worldwide for exquisiteness and variety of their
dishes. In a restaurant the most expensive dish should not be chosen nor forget to
praise the gastronomic delights..
Positive sample some of their favorites as
snails or oysters dishes. One of the most
typical dishes is the cassoulet, roast beef with
beans.

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• In the table forms should be much beware. Do not eat or drink excessively.
Lettuce is not cut with the knife, folded into small pieces. At the end of the meal a
cheese tray passed: the rule is that you just have to serve once.
• There is no tradition of gifts between companies. In any case delivered once
agreement has been reached -the gifts with the company logo they are not very
prized-.
If you are invited to a house must not take wine or perfume (they are his
specialty). Chocolates, liquor or flowers (roses or chrysanthemums except)
can be a good choice.

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51. WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
ALBERTO MARTI
ROMERO