Paris, a city with a long history, a symbol and a
heart of France
is a place, which everyone should visit. This city gave inspiration
to world-famous artists, writers and musicians and their creative
spirit still lives here.
The first settlements of the area of the modern Paris appeared in
150 BC and a century later it was conquered by the Romans. The
first king of France moved to Paris in 508. Thus Paris became the
first and the only French capital. Paris has always been a center
of the most significant events in French and, sometimes, world,
history.
Everyone knew - if you want to receive France, you must at first
capture Paris. Some kings made a sacrifice to be on Paris throne.
Henry IV changed his religion from Protestant to Catholic to have
right to be named French king. "Paris is worth a mess," he said and
hardly anyone could blame him for this.
In XX century Paris has become one of the world leaders in art and
fashion, many of the most brilliant masterpieces were born here.
It's still one of the most significant art treasuries with its
numerous museums - Louvre, Orsay, Rodin museum and others.
Louvre was opened in the former Royal Palace in 1793. It's the
forth oldest museum in Europe after Ashmola museum, Dresden Gallery
and Vatican museum. The first exposition in Louvre was devoted to
the French kings' belongings. Museum collection is constantly
widening with the help of French government and the generosity of
the patrons of art. The museum is divided into three parts
representing different eras in art development. The newest wing
exhibits French sculpture, Orient and European art. In the second
gallery are displayed Greek and Etruscan collections and French and
Italian painting. The third wing houses a lot of Parisian
antiquities, Greek and Roman art and French painting up to XIX
century.
Orsay museum occupies the
building of the former Orsay railway
station. In 1986 the building was totally restored and this museum
was opened. The exposition covers the art of 1848-1914
period.
Rodin museum is a monument to French sculptor August Rodin who once
lived in this house. In 1911 French government bought it and in
1919 opened a museum.
Ernest Hemingway called Paris "a moveable feast". Here you really
can find an entertainment for any taste. You can choose between
opera, theater, restaurants, walking or shopping.
The most notorious show is given in Moulin Rouge. The distillation
of the cabaret genre it's the place where you can also to eat. Le
Lapin Agile is another traditional cabaret. Paris also boasts a lot
of nightclubs and discos.
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