“The city of lights”

o The longest and most popular avenue in Paris o Famous for its numerous high-end stores and restaurants o Often described as the most beautiful avenue in the world o At the end of the avenue sits the Arc de Triomphe

o Located at the west end of the Champs Elysées on La place Charles de Gaule o Used to be called La Place de l’Etoile o 12 avenues extend from the Arc de Triomphe out into the city o Separates “Old Paris” from “New Paris” o Louvre on one side, financial district on the other

o Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to honor his wartime victories. o The four huge relief sculptures at the bases of the four pillars commemorate: o The Triumph of 1810 o Resistance o Peace o The Departure of the Volunteers (La Marseillaise) o Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the eternal flame commemorating the dead of the two world wars.

o Richest art museum in the world o Home of the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory o Through time it has been: o a fortress o a palace o a prison o and now an art museum. o I.M. Pei, an American, is the architect of the glass pyramid outside the museum.

o Lunch in a café is NOT served at a rapid pace o Customers are encouraged to take their time and savor the meal o Working adults and school children have a long lunch break each day o This allows them to take their time and enjoy the meal o People usually enjoy lunch for at least 2 hours

o To call the server to your table, NEVER say “Garçon!” o Always address them as Monsieur, Madame, or Mademoiselle in the most polite of fashions. o A tip is called “un pourboire” or “le service compris” o It is often included in the price of the meal o Always check your bill to know for sure!

 Pour le petit-déjeuner  On mange du pain d’habitude.  de temps en temps on mange des céréales.  Pour le déjeuner  Biggest meal of the day!  l’entrée – appetizer  la salade  le plat principal – main course  le fromage  le dessert  Pour le diner  d’habitude on mange des oeufs!  il est plus petit que le déjeuner.  On mange souvent des sandwiches.  On ne mange pas souvent de la viande (meat)  Pour le dessert  On mange souvent de la fruit ou des yaourts  De temps en temps on mange de la tarte ou du gâteau.

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