Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Gauls and was later conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC. It has a radial urban plan divided into 20 arrondissements centered around landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Paris faces issues with water and air pollution but has introduced measures like free public transit to reduce environmental impact.

1. París
Cristina García Carrasco, 3ºC, 2015, IES. La senda

2. INTRODUCTION
 I’ m Cristina García Carrasco from 3ºC,
IES la Senda and I am going to present
you a power point of the development of
Paris.

3. HISTORY OF
PARIS
•Was founded at the end of the 3rd century BC by the
Gauls who were called Parisii.
•Paris was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC.
•The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and the Sainte Chapelle
are architectural masterpieces while Haussmann's wide
squares and boulevards influenced late
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5zSLsLCkP0

4. What type of urban plan it is?
•Paris is a metropolitan area.
•Radio-centric plan

5. HOW ARE ZONES DIVIDED?
•Paris is divided into 20
arondissements.
Known by their numbers, rather than
historic names.
1- Louvre, Palais Royale
2- Bourse
3- Marais, Picasso Museum
4- Marais, Hôtel de Ville
5- Latin Quarter
6- Saint Germain
7- Eiffel Tower
8- Champs-Elysées
9- Opéra, Pigalle
10- Canal St. Martin
11- Bastille
12- Bercy
13- Place d'Italie
14- Montparnasse
15- Parc des Expositions
16- Trocadéro
17- Palais de Congrès
18- Montmartre
19- Parc de la Villette
20- Belleville, Père Lachaise

6. TYPES OF BUILDINGS
1.Opera Garnier.
2.Cathédral Notre-
Dame.
3.Arc de Triomphe.
4. Pyramide du louvre.
5. Gargoyle of Notre-
Dam
6. Moulin rouge.
7. Tour eiffel.
Maison individuelle Maison Mitoyenne
Appartement Villa
Longère Bastide
Manoir Maison de Maître
Castillo The stone farmhouses
Hotel Particulier Bergerie
Périgourdine Maison à colombages

7. CITIES OF PARIS
• Area of 105 km².
•Population of 2,125,246.
•Population in 20th century
is 11,131,412 inhabitants.

8. POLLUTION
•Water pollution is a
serious problem.
•Air pollution is a
significant
environmental
problem.
•forests were
damaged due to
acid rain.
•In order to the air
pollution they are
offering free public
transport to reduce
all the waste air.

9. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
 http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/France-
ENVIRONMENT.html#ixzz3TXKOKXyQ
 http://www.paris-city.fr/GB/paris-city/geographie.php
 http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/parisattractions.htm
 http://about-france.com/paris-quarters-districts.htm
 http://www.nozio.com/europe/france/paris/destination_guid
es/history_and_culture.htm
 https://urbantimes.co/2013/02/haussmanns-renovation-of-
paris/
 http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130722-revolution-in-
paris-street-design
 http://www.parisnet.com/parismap.html
 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/600