ParisCapital city of France

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Paris: Capital city of France

History of Paris

• Medieval Paris: the 12th century• Renaissance: the 16th – 17th centuries• The Industrial Revolution: the 19th century• Haussmannization: the mid-19th century• Impressionism and art nouveau (French for

“new art”): the late 19th century• The “Lost Generation”: 1920s – 1930s

Basic Information of Paris

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZhFCsE-dVg

• Leading business and cultural centre• Artistic and creative city• Paris ranks as the most visited city in the world

Programs and Projects• Greater Paris Project (le

Grand Paris)– Pleyel – a creative cluster

stretching from Île Saint-Denis to Aubervilliers, via Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen.

– Paris-Saclay – a science and technology cluster.

– Biotech Valley – extending from southern Paris to Evry and Saclay.• INSERM (French Institute

for Health and Medical Research)

• The CNRS (French Scientific Research Centre

Programs and Projects

• Parc de la Villette

City of Sciences (Cité  de Sciences)

City of Music (Cité  de la Musique)

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie 

Programs and Projects

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RXrYRB5mVc

Programs and Projects: Music

• La Fête de la Musique

• Other music festivals and events– Rock en Seine– Paris Jazz Festival at the Parc Floral– Africolor music festival

Programs and Projects: Film

• Paris Cinema International Film Festival– Launched in 2003– Discovering filmmakers

Programs and Projects: Fashion

• Paris Fashion Week– Spring/Summer fashion week

(September - November)– Autumn/Winter fashion week

(January - March)– Starts from New York City, runs London, Milan, and finishes in Paris.

Programs and Projects: Art• Nuit Blanche (“White Night”)

• Other art festivals and events– Paris Quartier d’Ete (Paris Summer Arts

festival)

Other Programs and Projects

• Gay and lesbian–Marche des fiertés (LGBT Pride Parade)

• Gastronomy– Paris des chefs