The Vikings first rowed up the Seine to attack Paris in 845 and returned three times in the 860s. Each time they looted the city or were bought off with bribes.Taking advantage of this weakness, the Vikings attacked Paris again with a large fleet on November 25, 885. Did the Vikings invade Paris and win? […]

Paris is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Aimé Paris (1798–1866), French music educator and stenographer. What does the surname Paris mean? French, English, and German: habitational name from the French city of Paris or a nickname denoting someone who had Parisian connections, for example through trade. Is Paris a common name? Paris […]

Fast times on the Champs-Elysees: People walk past a McDonald’s on one of Paris’ most storied avenues. But it’s not just McD’s that has caught French interest: Fast food now accounts for the majority of restaurant spending in the country. What fast food is there in Paris? The Best 10 Fast Food Restaurants in Paris, […]

For 130 years, the Eiffel Tower has been a powerful and distinctive symbol of the city of Paris, and by extension, of France. What is the symbol of Paris? Built in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) has become the main symbol of Paris. It is also the most-visted attraction in […]

Paris Under Siege – 5 Times the City of Lights Was Surrounded. Who has conquered Paris? In 845 the Vikings sacked Paris and did not leave until King Charles the Bald paid them 5,670 lbs of silver and gold. The Siege of Paris and the Sack of Paris of 845 was the culmination of a […]

Though Paris was ostensibly its capital, the Vichy government established itself in the resort town of Vichy in the unoccupied “Free Zone” (zone libre), where it remained responsible for the civil administration of France as well as its colonies. What was the difference between Vichy France and Free France? Explain the difference between Vichy France […]

Paris does, in fact, smell like pee. Every alleyway.Wherever you go on Paris’s streets the smell of pee will follow you. Why does Paris smell like pee? In Paris in particular the streets frequently smell of urine thanks to the French habit of pipi sauvage (open-air peeing). Can you pee in Paris? Peeing openly on […]

General der Infanterie General der Infanterie Dietrich von Choltitz Nickname(s) “Saviour of Paris” “Butcher of Sevastopol” Born 9 November 1894 Gräflich Wiese, German Empire (now Łąka Prudnicka, Poland) Died 5 November 1966 (aged 71) Baden-Baden, West Germany Buried Baden-Baden cemetery Who liberated Paris in WWII? After more than four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is […]

The major events of the Revolution took place in Paris, including the storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789); the conveying of the King and the National Constituent Assembly from Versailles to Paris (October 1789); the establishment of the numerous clubs in the convents of the old religious orders, Jacobins, What role did Paris play […]

Ve arrondissement. History. The Ve arrondissement is the oldest arrondissement in Paris, and was first built by the Romans. The construction of the Roman town Lutetia dates back from the 1st century BC, which was built after the conquest of the Gaulish site, situated on the île de la Cité by the Romans. What is […]

Paris is a given name used as a boy and girl name. It is of Greek origin and is common among Anglophone countries. Is Paris a good name for a girl? This name is used chiefly in the English language and is most popular as a baby girl’s name, it refers to the Trojan prince […]

Re: How expensive is Paris? Paris can be a very expensive city if you want it to be, or it can be very reasonable. For instance, if you stay at a 4-star luxe hotel, count on the bill being about $500/night. However, stay at a comfortable 2-star and it could be under $100. How expensive […]

In the 1840s Paris was still a rabbit warren of narrow, dark and dirty medieval streets, though some parts such as the boulevards and the quays of the Seine were clean and spacious. It was only in 1848. What was happening in 1840 France? Events. 20 January – Dumont D’Urville discovers Adélie Land, Antarctica. 1 […]

French, English, and German: from the medieval personal name Paris, which is actually an Old French variant of Patrice (see Patrick), but which became associated with the name of the Trojan prince Paris in Homer’s Iliad. Is Paris a real name? Paris is a given name used as a boy and girl name. It is […]

Paris (nicknamed the “City of light”) is the capital city of France, and the largest city in France.Paris is also the center of French economy, politics, traffic and culture. Paris has many art museums and historical buildings. As a traffic center, Paris has a very good underground subway system (called the Metro). Where is Paris […]