Ch. 1A/B Geoculture

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Notre Dame de Chartres
Located just outside Ile-de-France, Chartres' cathedral is known for its architectural style and it's remarkable stained-glass windows.
Located just outside Ile-de-France, Chartres' cathedral is known for its architectural style and it's remarkable stained-glass windows.
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Versailles
In 1682, Louis XIV moved the royal court from Paris to Versailles.
In 1682, Louis XIV moved the royal court from Paris to Versailles.
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La galerie des Glaces
This 73-meter room, decorated with mirrors, is one of the main attractions of the palace.
This 73-meter room, decorated with mirrors, is one of the main attractions of the palace.
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Fontainebleau
This forest is popular for cycling, rock climbing, and horseback riding.
This forest is popular for cycling, rock climbing, and horseback riding.
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Le jardin du Luxembourg
Kids enjoy sailing boats in the pond of this popular Parisian park.
Kids enjoy sailing boats in the pond of this popular Parisian park.
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L'Île de la Cité
This island in the middle of the Seine river, is known as the "cradle of Paris".
This island in the middle of the Seine river, is known as the "cradle of Paris".
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La Tour Eiffel
This Parisian monument was the tallest in the world when it was built in 1889.
This Parisian monument was the tallest in the world when it was built in 1889.
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La Seine
This river runs through Paris. It is the second longest river in France.
This river runs through Paris. It is the second longest river in France.
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Le château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
This castle, located near Melun, is known for its beautiful garden in a classic style called jardin a la francaise.
This castle, located near Melun, is known for its beautiful garden in a classic style called jardin a la francaise.
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les escargots
snails
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le Centre George Pompidou
a museum that features a unique exterior and modern art
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Napoléon Bonaparte
emperor of France
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le brie
the "king" of cheeses, a specialty of Meaux
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Claude Monet
One of the most significant painters of the Impressionist movement
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Le Parc Astérix
A theme park based on the French comic book, Asterix and Obelix.
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Les pâtisseries
Some famous ones are eclairs, millefeuilles, and tartes aux fruits