Paris
Paris in the Belle Époque was a period in the history of the city between the years 1871 to 1914, from the beginning of the Third French Republic until the First World War.
It saw the construction of the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Métro, the completion of the Paris Opera, and the beginning of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœuron Montmartre.
Three "universal expositions" in 1878, 1889 and 1900 brought millions of visitors to Paris to sample the latest innovations in commerce, art and technology.
Paris was the scene of the first public projection of a motion picture, and the birthplace of the Ballets Russes, Impressionism and Modern Art.
The expression Belle Époque ("beautiful era") came into use after the First World War; it was a nostalgic term for what seemed a simpler time of optimism, elegance, and progress.
Paris in the belle epoque
1.-THE OPERA HOUSE: It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875
2.-THE EIFFEL TOWER: Constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015.
3.-THE SACRE COEUR: Is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France.
4.-NOTRE DAME: The cathedral has been a symbol of Paris since the 12th century and is home to incalculable works of art.
5.-THE PANTHEON: The Paris Pantheon was originally constructed to function as a church for the people.
6.-ARC DE TRIOMPHE: Since 1836, the Arc de Triomphe has stood as a symbol of France's fortitude. Intended to immortalize the armies who fought in the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars
8.-MUSÉE DE CLUNY: Is a museum of the Middle Ages in Paris, France.
7.-LES INVALIDES: is important as Napoleon's final resting place, but its museums and architecture.
9.-PLACE RÉPUBLIQUE: The square was originally called the Place du Château d'Eau, named after a huge fountain designed by Pierre-Simon Girard and built on the site in 1811.
10.-CEMETERYPÈRE LACHAISE: The Pere-Lachaise is the last home of an exceptional concentration of important figures (from Chopin to Jim Morrison).
Postcards from Paris
1.Under the Eiffel Tower
4.The Opera House
2.The Eiffel Tower from Jardins du Trocadéro
5.The interior of Notre Dame
3. The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur
The Opera House
1. Who ordered the construction of the Opera?
Napoleon III
2. What are its various Architectural styles?
Renaissance, baroque and classic
3. What are the purpose of the large ramp on the West side of the Opera?
The emperor could drive directly into the main hall of the opera
4. Why was the completion of the Opera delayed?
5. Who designed the Opera?
Baron Hanssman
6. What was the purpouse of the underground lake?
Aspecial underground lake to make the fundations.
7. What was the four allergorical groups of the facade?
Music, lyric poetry, lyric drama and dance