Passport to Paris

Passport to Paris

Fast French Hello

Bonjour

Goodbye Au Revoir Please

S’il vous plaít

Thank You

Merci

Yes

Oui

No

Non

Mr.

Monsieur

Ms.

Madame

Use the French Flag stickers below to stamp your way around Paris.

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Arc de Triomphe

Jardin des Tuileries Champs-Élysées

Eiffel Tower

Musée d’Orsay

Map of Paris

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Centre Pompidou

Musée du Louvre

Notre Dame

Jardin du Luxembourg

The Seine River

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It’s a 284 stair climb to the top.

The arch took 30 years to build.

The arch is 165 feet tall.

Arc de Triomphe

Count the number of avenues that meet at the Arc. Pay respects at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Memorize 5 of the 128 battles listed under the vault.

At the top, trace your finger along the Axe historique, the straight line from The Louvre, through the Tuileries, down the Champs-Élysées, under the Arc de Triomphe and over the River Seine to the Arche de la Défense.

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Home to the most expensive real estate in the world.

One of the most famous streets.

The avenue is 1.91 km long.

Champs-Élysées

Take a picture with the Arc de Triomphe from the center of the Champs.

Sneak a peek at the fancy futuristic cars at Peugeot at #136 Avenue des Champs- Élysées.

Stop at one of the cafés for a macaroon or croissant.

Find the statue of Charles de Gaulle one block past the Rond-Point.

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The garden sits on 63 acres of land.

Opened to the public in 1667.

The most visited garden in Paris.

Jardin des Tuileries

Count the number of Parisians exercising in the garden.

Jump on the trampolines in the near west corner of the park.

Rent a toy sailboat and take it for a spin.

Check the time on the Orsay Museum’s large clock across the river.

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North of the river is called the Right Bank. South is called the Left Bank.

37 bridges cross the Seine.

The river is 776km long.

The Seine River

Cross the oldest bridge in Paris, the Pont Neuf, built in 1578.

Eat a baguette at the banks of the river while dangling your feet over the edge.

Cruise on a boat tour.

Visit the river side vendors near Notre Dame, recognizable by their green stalls.

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The largest bell, named Emmanuel, weighs 13 tons.

Construction took 2 centuries.

The bell tower is 200 feet tall.

Notre Dame

Stand on the bronze circle labeled “Point Zero. This is where all distances in France are measured from.

Search for the beheaded St. Denis on the facade.

Pose with the friendly gargoyles at the top.

Walk along the river and take a peek at the 50 foot tall stone flying buttresses.

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At 1,000 feet tall, the tower grows 6 inches in warm weather.

Constructed in 1889 for the World’s Fair.

It takes 50 tons of paint to cover the tower.

Eiffel Tower

Relax on the grass beneath the tower and enjoy a tasty baguette.

Send a post card from the second level post office.

Look across the Seine and spot the Palais de Chaillot.

At the bottom, stand directly in the middle of the tower and look up into the belly of “The Iron Lady.”

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The church sits on Paris’ tallest point at 420 feet.

Sacré-Cœur is french for “sacred heart.”

The church took 40 years to build.

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

Inside, find the first pillar. A plaque shows where the 13 bombs hit Paris in WWII. Climb the 300 steps to the top of the dome. This is the highest view in Paris.

Stroll along the hillside trail just west of the church.

To the east, watch Parisian artists paint and draw in Place du Tertre Square.

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The French Senate is housed in Luxembourg Palace.

This is the garden to the Luxembourg Palace.

This is the second largest park in Paris.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Try out Paris’ version of “big toys” including a playground, speedy merry-go rounds, and ponies.

Dip your feet in the wading pool.

Sail a toy boat down the center basin.

Keep a tally of all the statues you see. Pick a favorite.

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More than 30,000 works of art call the Louvre home.

Home to the Royal Family until 1682.

The most visited museum in the world.

MusĂŠe du Louvre

Walk through the original medieval fortress in the Crypt of the museum.

Visit each wing: the Richelieu, Sully, and the Denon.

Find the floral pigs that hide in the Apollo Gallery.

Keep a tally of all the jewel-studded crowns you see.

The Art Code of Hammurabi 1792-1750 B.C.

This is the written law Hammurabi created to govern the Babylonians. It explains each law and the consequence for breaking them.

Human-Headed Winged Bull 721-704 B.C.

These 30-ton bulls once guarded Sargon II. They were meant to amaze and scare away threats.

Winged Victory of Samothrace 190 B.C.

She originally stood on a mountain top celebrating naval victories. While her arms are now missing, her right arm was stretched out with a pointed index finger.

Venus de Milo 150 B.C.

Venus, the greek goddess of love, is meant to represent beauty. The position of her body shows how opposites can balance each other. For example, left leg forward, right leg back. Can you spot any more opposites?

Mona Lisa 1503-1506 A.D.

Created by Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa is one of the most studied pieces of art. The joy in her eyes do not match her smile. It’s also impossible to make eye contact with her.

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The museum was used as a train station until 1939.

The museum opened in 1986.

Home to the best collection of Impressionist art.

MusÊe d’Orsay

Climb to the top floor and look over Paris through the clock face.

Stand above the scale model of Paris.

Relax in the family sized bean bags on the top floor.

Pose with one of the statues in the statue gallery.

The Art The Gleaners 1867

Instead of idolizing gods and goddesses, Jean François Millet enjoyed capturing the simple lives of peasants. The three women are picking up leftovers abandoned by the rich.

The Dance Class 1873-1875

Edgar Degas loved dance and theater. His art reflects the “snap shot” effect that captures his subjects in an unposed and natural position. This made the scenes more realistic.

Van Gogh’s Room at Arles 1889

Van Gogh used thick, swirling brush strokes creating movement and life to anything he painted. This painting expresses the feeling of being in the cramped room rented by van Gogh.

Jane Avril Dancing 1891

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec hung out in Montmartre’s Moulin Rouge where he was inspired by popular dancer Jane Avril. Although she’s dancing, her facial expressions suggest she wants to be somewhere else.

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The museum has have over 150 million visitors.

The museum opened in 1977.

Parisians hated the look of the building.

Le Centre Pompidou

Take a seat in the square in front of the museum and watch all the different people.

Find your favorite piece of street art in the square.

Ride the front escalator to the top of the museum.

Find the room of artistic and funky chairs.

The Art

Pompidou doesn’t really have a permanent collection but you will find the following artists and other artists from the same art movements.

Pablo Picassso 1881-1973

Pablo is the most famous Cubist painter. Cubism is a style of art that creates scenes by piecing together different shapes. It almost looks like broken glass.

Salvador Dali 1904-1989

Dali was a Spanish surrealist. Surrealism puts the real next to the make believe creating an element of surprise. One of Dali’s most famous pieces is The Persistence of Memory, the painting of melting clocks.

Jackson Pollock 1912-1956

Pollock was an abstract expressionist. Abstract Expressionism allows the viewer to interpret what the piece means. Pollack defined the art of drip painting.

He would flick the brush and creating abstract lines.

Andy Warhol 1928-1987

Warhol was a leading artist in the Pop Art movement.

In Pop Art, the meaning and symbolism of the culture icon is more important than what the art actually looks like. Warhol is famous for repeating everyday items such as a Campbell’s Soup can.

French Food Word Search

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1. Church that took 2 centuries to build.

2. The Tower nick named “Iron Lady.”

3. The museum that’s home to Mona Lisa.

4. The largest triumphal arch in the world.

5. Church on the tallest hill in Paris.

6. The palace that Marie Antoinette called home.

7. The river that runs through Paris.

8. One of the most famous streets in the world.

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Arc de Triomphe Maze

Find the correct avenue to the Arc de Triomphe.

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Famous Parisians Word Search

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Sacré-Cœur Maze

Find the correct path to Sacré-Cœur.

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friend ever!”

Paris, a city of artists Paris has been home to many artists including Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso. Share your adventures in Paris through art. Maybe the city will inspire your greatest masterpiece.

Draw your first day in Paris.

Draw your favorite piece of art.

Draw your favorite place in Paris.

Draw your favorite food in Paris.

Draw your last day in Paris.

Paris, a city of writers Paris has been home to many writers including Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Ernest Hemingway.

Write about your adventures in Paris. Maybe the city will inspire your greatest story.

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