France, le pays de l'amour
Quentin Soubra Per 5
Why go to France
History: Write a brief history about your destination.
People started migrate to France between 30,000 and 10,000 years ago. Once Rome fell France was one of the 3 countries created. Normandy was named after the Normans a viking group that colonized Normandy. During the medieval area France was boosted the highest culture rating in Europe. The black death killed 1/3 of the 15 million people living there. France was at war with England for more than 100 years for land. The french revolution war was in 1789-1794. Naplolean Bonapart took over most of Europe during the mid 1800's. France won WW1 against Germany but lost World War 2 in 1940.
The french resistance played a big role for the allies during its occupation by Germany.
France abandoned its colonies in Asia in 1954. France did not want to go to war in 2003 against Iraq since the french people had no buissness in the war.
website: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/France-history.htm
Culture: Write about your destinations culture.
"83-88% of French people are Catholic. 2% are protestant. 1% are Jewish. 5-10% are Muslim. 4% are unaffiliated." Food is one of the greatest things french people are good at. "French people have few children but take role as a protector very seriously." Hand shaking is a common way of meeting someone. "Friends might greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once to the left and once to the right." Flowers should be given in an odd number but 13 because that is an unlucky number. When dinning dress nice and arrive on time. Don't eat until the host says "bon appetit." Meaning eat well. Finish everything on your plate during a meal to show you enjoyed it. "Peal and slice fruit before eating it." Those are some french cultures.
websites http://www.livescience.com/39149-french-culture.html
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Flights
Flights: 2 flights. One flight is from United. It goes from Denver which departs at 9:50 A.M. to Newark which arrives at 3:49 P.M. Then From Newark which departs at 6:10 P.M. and arrives to Paris at 7:45 A.M. 12 hours and 44 mins of travel time.
Cost: $2,733.20
Then the second flight going back is in US Airways. It goes from Paris which departs at 11:00 A.M. to Charlotte which arrives there at 2:20 P.M. Then the plane departs from Charlotte at 4:30 P.M. and arrives in Denver at 6:11 PM. 7 hours and 11 mins of travel time.
Cost: $ 1,822
website: Travelocity.com
Lodging and Hotel: Where will you be staying?
Hotel Name: Waldorf Madeleine Hotel
Hotel Price: $239 the first night then $219 for the other days. I will be staying there from the 4 of May to the 11 of May.
What does your hotel offer? What does your room look like? The hotel offers free Wifi. There is 1 queen sized bed. A private balcony. There is a private bathroom. There is a private bathroom. Room service.There is a small TV.
website: Priceline.com
Activities/ Site to See: What will you do on your dream vacation? (You can add more than 3 activities)
Activity 1: Normandy Battlefields Tour-American Sites
Description: Visit the Normandy D-Day sites where the greatest landing in history happened. Visit Utah and Omaha beach and the the American and German graveyard. Visit the Airborne Museum of Saint-Mere-Egiles and even more. 1-day tour.
Cost:$125.77
Activity 2: Champagne Region Day Tour.
Description: Go on a trip to discover the wine of France."With an expert guide and head to the heart of champagne territory," Go to the village of Hautvillers which was once known as "Father of Champagne." Discover the secret of the House of Humm Champagne cellars in Reims. Enjoy samples of wine and much more on this tour.
Cost:$254.34
Activity 3: Versailles Small Group Tour from Paris with Audio.
Description: Go to the Versailles palace and gardens with a small group. This trip ensures great experience. "Wander around the gardens grove and pools."
Cost:$138.71websites: http://www.viator.com/France/d51-ttd