Paris Capital city of France Unjee Lee Yoojeong Lee

Paris: Capital city of France

History of Paris Medieval Paris: the 12 th century Renaissance: the 16 th – 17 th centuries The Industrial Revolution: the 19 th century Haussmannization: the mid-19 th century Impressionism and art nouveau (French for “new art”): the late 19 th century The “Lost Generation”: 1920s – 1930s

Basic Information of Paris dVg dVg Leading business and cultural centre Artistic and creative city Paris ranks as the most visited city in the world

Programs and Projects Greater Paris Project (le Grand Paris) – Pleyel – a creative cluster stretching from Île Saint- Denis to Aubervilliers, via Saint-Denis and Saint- Ouen. – Paris-Saclay – a science and technology cluster. – Biotech Valley – extending from southern Paris to Evry and Saclay. INSERM (French Institute for Health and Medical Research) The CNRS (French Scientific Research Centre

Programs and Projects Parc de la Villette City of Sciences (Cité de Sciences) City of Music (Cité de la Musique) Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

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Programs and Projects: Music La Fête de la Musique Other music festivals and events – Rock en Seine – Paris Jazz Festival at the Parc Floral – Africolor music festival

Programs and Projects: Film Paris Cinema International Film Festival – Launched in 2003 – Discovering filmmakers

Programs and Projects: Fashion Paris Fashion Week – Spring/Summer fashion week (September - November) – Autumn/Winter fashion week (January - March) – Starts from New York City, runs London, Milan, and finishes in Paris.

Programs and Projects: Art Nuit Blanche (“White Night”) Other art festivals and events – Paris Quartier d’Ete (Paris Summer Arts festival)

Other Programs and Projects Gay and lesbian – Marche des fiertés (LGBT Pride Parade) Gastronomy – Paris des chefs