London & Paris Magazine
By: Taylor Hightower
Table of Contents •
Two pages City Overview (London & Paris)
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Two pages total - Map of Each City
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Two pages total - History of London + Paris; their contribution to the fashion industry
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Two pages total – Economic/ Politics/ Currency review of both cities
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One page – Top 25 words and phrases used in Paris
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Two pages total – Top 10 items that are locals favorites in each city
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Two pages total – Top 15 monuments visited in each city
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Two pages total – Calendar of what is going on in both cities in the month of May
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Two pages total – Top 5 retail stores in each city
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Two pages total – Create your own list of what you can’t miss when you visit the city
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Conclusion
London Overview • Before the Romans arrived some 2000 years ago there is no evidence of London existing as any sort of thriving town or village. When the Romans arrived they quickly chose the London area as the HQ for all activities in their new island colony perhaps because the area between present day Cannon Street Station and the Tower of London, on the north bank of the River Thames made an ideal port and with quick access to high ground. An ideal place to make a settlement. • London was the largest trading center in England with trade at that time being dominated by the sale of fine English wool (from Sheep) to Antwerp mainly where it was woven into cloth. Clothes were also made locally in Antwerp. • Many say today London is a swinging, cosmopolitan, safe, fashionable capital city. Traffic is appalling but no worse than any other similar urban centre. London is also dirty but is much cleaner than it was 25 years ago. (The English are simply fun loving dirty people compared with the Swiss and the Swedish.) • The popular things spoken of in London are the transportation, population & housing, shopping, and theatre. http://www.historyofengland.net/london-history#london_today
Paris Overview
•Paris is more than 2,000 years old. Gauls of the Parisii tribe settled there between 250 and 200 BC and founded a fishing village on an island in the river that is the present-day Ile de la Cité ; the center around which Paris developed. •Paris today maintains its importance, character, and charm, though its appearance is being transformed by structures such as the BEAUBOURG and by the ambitious grands projets building program carried out under the presidency of François Mitterrand. •In addition to the La Défense arch and the Bastille Opéra, Mitterrand's projects have included the renovation of the Louvre by architect I. M. Pei, the La Villette complex on the northeastern edge of the city, and, in the southeast, the Bibliothèque de France, a great computer-age library. http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Paris_history.shtml
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London’s influence in Fashion •
London’s peek on influence in fashion was in the 80s; the decade that knew no bounds and ran wild, exploring individualistic styles and identities, pushing the envelope repeatedly.
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“The 80s were an important decade for London fashion because this is when the industry became professionalized,” says Claire Wilcox, curator of the exhibition. “The industry received increased government funding and backing with receptions at Downing Street and support from Margaret Thatcher.”
http://thepositive.com/celebrating-londons-influence-in-the-eighties-fashion-scene-at-the-va/
Paris’ influence in Fashion • Paris became the fashion capital back in the 18th century. • Haute Couture began in the 18th century, but the French had been looked to with admiration or disdain in their dress sense well before that. In the 16th century, Anne Boleyn was famous for wearing a French-style hood, which showed her hair and had a generally provocative style. Even then, the French were famous for their liberal attitude towards sexuality. • Influence from Paris : London, New York and Milan. The famous designers during this time were Chanel, Dior, & Yves Saint Laurent. The most important fashion shows still take place in Paris and more aspiring designers go to the city to learn and showcase their work than they do London, New York or Milan. • Paris is known for the Golden Triangle, a shopping district in Paris dedicated exclusively to high fashion clothes and accessories. http://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Why_is_Paris_the_Capital_of_Fashion
London’s Economic & Politics •
With a GDP of $731 billion in 2012, London is Europe’s largest metropolitan economy.
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London’s economy is 9% larger than that of Paris, Europe’s second-largest urban economy, and 41% larger than third-ranked Moscow.
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London is being governed in a collaboration, with positions of power occupied by politicians from different parties. This form of governing has been happening for the past decade, receiving support from the general public and politicians.
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The mayor of London is Boris Johnson and was elected by Londoners. The Mayor is responsible for transport, planning and development, policing, fire services, environmental issues and the general economic well-being of the city, and has a total budget of less than £2 billion.
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Currency: The UK's currency is the pound sterling (£ / GBP). Despite being a member of the European Union, the UK has not adopted the euro. There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50.
http://www.theglobalist.com/6-facts-londons-economic-clout/ http://thisbigcity.net/understanding-londons-political-structure/
Paris’ Economic & Politics •
Paris is not only the political and cultural capital of France but also its major financial and commercial center. Despite some pockets of poverty, it is a very wealthy city, home to many vast private fortunes, both French and foreign.
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The economy is comprised of high finance, banking, and luxury tourist goods.
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The President of the French Republic represents the power of the state and plays the central role in the institutions of the Fifth Republic. Elected by universal suffrage, the president is a key character in French political life. Under the constitution of the 5th Republic, the pre-eminent place of the president is established and protected by his statute.
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Currency: The franc, the former official currency of France, is no longer accepted, however, you may see that some price tags in France give the price both in Euro and in francs, to help those who still think in terms of francs. There are 8 different Euro coin denominations and 7 different Euro bill denominations in circulation.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/443621/Paris/60501/Modern-business-quarters#toc14538 http://www.paris-city.fr/GB/paris-city/politique.php
25 Words & Phrases used in Paris S’il vous plaît (see-voo-play) - please Je suis (zheu swee) – I am Je cherche (zheu share-sh) – I’m looking for Je veux (zheu veu) – I want
Bonjour. (bon-zhour) Hello
Un hôtel (ern otell) – A hotel
Merci. (mair-see) Thank you
Une chambre (une shombre) - A room Manger (mon-zhay) - To eat Boire (bwar) – to drink Payer (pay-yeh) – to pay Acheter (ash-tay) – to buy Petit-déjeuner (peuti – dayzheurnay) - Breakfast Diner (dee-nay) - Dinner Un demi (ern deu-mee) – A half pint of draught beer Un verre (ern vair) - a glass De l’eau (deu-lo) - some water Un thé (au lait)(ern tay olay) - a tea (with milk) La toilette (lar twa-lette) - the washroom, toilet. Prix (pree) - price Carte de crédit (kart deu cray-dee) - Credit card Une banque (une bonk) – A bank Des magasins (day magga-zan) - Shops Un supermarché (ern supair-mar-shay) – A supermarket
Au revoir. (oh-reu-vwar) Goodbye Je ne comprends pas. (zheu neu kompron par) I don’t understand Je ne parle pas français. (zheu neu parl par fron-say ) I don’t speak French Pouvez vous parler plus lentement, s’il vous plait (poo-vay-voo par-lay ploo lontermon) Could you speak more slowly, please. Pouvez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît (poo-vay-voo ray-pay-tay, see-voo-play) Could you repeat that please. Listen S’il vous plaît, je cherche…… (see-voo-play, zheu share-sh ......) Please, I’m looking for (whatever you are looking for). Avez-vous…. (avay -voo) Do you have…. ? Avez-vous une chambre pour deux personnes? (avay -voo une shombre poor deuh pair-sonn) Do you have a room for two ?
La gare (lar gar) – The train station L’aeroport(l’aero-por) – the airport Une voiture (une vwa-tiure) – a car.
http://about-france.com/tourism/french-phrases.htm
Paris: 10 Items Locals’ Favorites •
Le marché des Enfants Rouges, a market and food hall in the Marais with all kinds of cuisines.
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Popelini is a small patisserie where you can only buy cream puffs.
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L' Eclair de Génie, a store where you can by cream puffs.
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Balls, a new trendy restaurant that serves delicious meatballs.
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La Candelaria, a trendy bar.
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Chez Jeanette, French and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Dede la frite, delicious French fries.
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Big Fernand, delicious burgers.
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Little Fernand, the best hot dogs.
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Racines, wine bar.
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Go to a market or market street
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Shop at Montmartre, the Marais, & the Champs Elysees
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Eat brunch
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Visit museums
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Watch a movie
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Go to the Flea market
http:// www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/19/eat-like-local-
http:// www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/19/eat-like-local-
London: 10 Items Locals’ Favorites For the best authentic fresh fish: •
The Golden Hind
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Golden Union Fish Bar
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Rock & Sole Plaice
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Sea Shell
The Best Pie & Mash •
Clark’s
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Cockneys Pie & Mash
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M. Manze
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Pieminister
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Square Pie
Teatime •
Mo Café
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Chai Bazaar
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Coffee & Cake
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The Espresso Room
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Flat White
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Milk Bar
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Kaffeine
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Monmouth Coffee House
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Prufrock Coffee House
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Tina, We Salute You
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/london/666748#sthash.gtemyq6D.dpbs
15 Monuments Visited in Paris •
Notre Dame Cathedral
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Eiffel Tower
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The Louvre
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Arc de Triomphe
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The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
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Pantheon
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Pere Lachaise Cemetery
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La Sainte Chapelle
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Opera Garnier
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Hotel de Cluny and Roman Baths
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Palais Royal
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Hotel de Ville
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Les Invalides
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St. Denis Basilica
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Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation
http://goparis.about.com/od/sightsattractions/tp/top-paris-monuments.01.htm
15 Monuments Visited in London •
Houses of Parliament
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Tower of London
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Churchill War Rooms
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Wallace Collection
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Big Ben
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Bomber Command Memorial
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Westminster Abbey
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The London Eye
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Tower Bridge
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Up at the O2
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Regent’s Park
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
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Covent Garden
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The All England Lawn Tennis Club
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186338-Activities-c47-London_England.html
May Calendar in London •
London Coffee Festival
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Electric Run
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Streetfest
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Early May bank holiday
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Canalway Cavalcade
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London Craft Week
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London Pet Show
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Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
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Museums at Night
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Star Wars at Madame Tussauds
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Alchemy
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FestivalAsia
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Pitch Perfect 2
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Riveria Style: Resort and Swimwear since 1900
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Rayne: Shoes for Stars
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Foodies Festival
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Hope in Heels
http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/london-events-in-may
May Calendar in Paris •
Foire de Paris 2015- Paris Fair
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Classical concerts
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Labor Day
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Maker Fair Paris 2015
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Alain Souchon and Laurent Voulzy in concert
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2015 La Villette Street Festival, a music festival
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Frero Delavega in concert
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Victory Day
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Marvellous Island Festival
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Mud Day Paris
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Courir Ensemble
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Ascension Day
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Fair Pride
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Grande Steeple-Chase de Paris 2015
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DDAYS
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Paris Jazz Festival 2015 in Saint-German-des-Pres
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Long Night of Museums
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Paris Beer Week 2
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Taste of Paris
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Geekopolis
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Concerts: Rodrigo Y. Gabriela, Maroon 5, AC/DC
http://www.paris-fun-romantic-vacations.com/paris-events-may.html
5 Retail Stores in London •
Debenhams
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Harrods
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Liberty
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Selfridges
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Harvey Nichols
http:// www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/shopping/department-store/top-10-london-department-st
5 Retail Stores in Paris •
Galeries Lafayette
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Le Bon Marche
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Bazaar de L’Hotel de Ville (BHV)
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Printemps Du Louvre
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Place Vendome
http:// http://www.10best.com/destinations/france/paris/shoppi goparis.about.com/od/parisdepartmentstores/tp/topparisdepartmentstores.htm /
Places I Must Visit London •
Delicious restaurants
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Shopping markets and department stores
Paris •
Restaurants
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Shopping markets and department stores
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Big Ben
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The London Eye
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The Eiffel Tower
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Art & fashion museums
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Notre Dame Cathedral
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The Louvre
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Museums
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