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Tourist attractions in France

1. The Louvre Museum is located in the north bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, which is the heart of Paris. Its overall building is U-shaped, covering an area of 24 hectares, with a building area of 4.8 hectares and a total length of 680 meters. It is one of the most famous and largest art treasures in the world, and it is the world-famous art palace and the palace of Wanbao. At the same time, the Louvre is also the oldest palace in French history. Place de la Concorde. Place de la Concorde was built in 1757. 1763, it was named "Louis XV Square", and there was a statue of Louis XV riding in the center of the square. During the Great Revolution, it was called "Revolutionary Square", and 1795 was renamed "Concorde Square". Later, it was renovated by architect Hitofer for 4 years, and finally finalized at 1840. The square is octagonal, and the 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk stands proudly in the center, which was presented to Charles V by the Governor of Egypt. The obelisk is 23 meters high and weighs 230 tons. The tower is carved from a whole piece of pink granite with Egyptian hieroglyphics engraved on it. The main content is to praise the great achievements of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II. The cornerstone of the obelisk records the difficult process of transporting it here and erecting it. There are eight statues around the square, symbolizing the eight major cities in France. There are also flower beds, fountains and parade platforms, which are now places for Parisians to rest and visit. In the northeast is the Opera House, a luxurious building built by Napoleon in the third period. 3. Alexander III Bridge, completed at 1900, is known as the most beautiful bridge in the world. The total length of the bridge is107m, and it is composed of arch, and the bridge body is low, so as not to affect the view of Champs Elysé es and Invalides. As a symbol of French-Russian friendship at that time, the bridge was named after Alexander III, the father of its founder Tsar Nicholas II. At both ends and sides of the bridge, there is a huge stone pillar. On the stone pillar, there is a bronze-plated knight statue, which is very vivid and is an excellent work of art. Every entrance of the bridge is erected with high corner posts. The bridge is a set of aquatic animal and plant patterns and a set of garland patterns; On the bridge, exquisite metal street lamps add charm at night. 4. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and designed by the architect Eiffel. The original intention of building the Eiffel Tower is to commemorate the 0/00th anniversary of the French Revolution/KLOC-and welcome the World Expo held in Paris. After its completion, it was controversial, and as many as 300 people from all walks of life jointly protested, including the famous writers Zola and Dumas. It is said that more than 65438+ billion tourists climbed the Eiffel Tower. The height of this tower is over 300 meters. The tower is divided into three floors, with restaurants and cafes on the first and second floors. On the third floor is a gazebo overlooking the suburbs of Paris 70 kilometers away on sunny days. Aix, a tourist resort in Provence, France, was once the capital of Provence, only 35 kilometers away from the famous Blue Coast. It has been the political, economic, cultural and artistic center of southern France since 12 century, with a fresh, romantic, elegant atmosphere and meticulous artistic atmosphere. Sunshine, ancient city, stone road, spring water, phoenix tree and lavender endow Axe with colorful and charming colors and rich culture. This elegant town has discovered many natural pure springs since ancient Roman times, and once had the reputation of "the hometown of thousands of springs". Up to now, there are many large fountains, hot springs and swimming pools around the avenues and squares in the city. Aix's traditional market is also a major local feature. Many specialty foods, various candied fruits, olive products and wine are well-known specialties. In fact, the most famous place in Aix is the hometown of impressionist painter Cezanne. Many of his precious paintings are hidden in many art galleries in this city, as well as Cezanne's former residence and studio. Cezanne's works of art add to the charming artistic atmosphere of Axe, and also make it an art palace and a world-famous university town in the eyes of students all over the world. Strolling in Cours Mirabeau, known as the most beautiful avenue in the world, the sun shines on the ancient stone road, the fragrance of lavender spreads with the wind, and the exquisite fountain clinks; Tall buttonwood trees stand on both sides of the avenue, and painters and students in twos and threes paint for tourists in the shade. Occasionally, they can enjoy the songs of wandering singers, find an open-air cafe to sit down and taste the fragrant French coffee ... The romantic axe is more leisurely and leisurely than that depicted in Cezanne's oil painting. 6. Tourist attractions in Konnek, France, from the fine sand beach in Royan and the sailing around the island to the legendary churches and historical towns, visitors can find many interesting attractions here. Many large factories in the city are open to tourists, even the equipment in them (this will be listed later in the complete record of the city). People who like sports will find kayaking, cycling, fishing, golf (for example, in the 18 hole stadium in St. Brice), horse riding, squash and tennis. Korneck itself is a good tourist base. It was recorded in the 9th century that castles were built in the Middle Ages. During the Hundred Years' War of 1337 ~ 1453 (the war launched by the British monarch to conquer France), konic was ruled by Britain and by law. Under the protection of valois-Ang Gulaim family, konic developed into a developed country.