1. France
By: Logan Dewey

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Flight information from 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, for economy
Plane number Airbus A
Delta Airline

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