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Paris is such an enticing destination that there have been dozens of cartoons set in the "City of Lights".... check it out!

Have you seen any of these?

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For live action features, there is no city like Paris. The bistros. The sidewalk cafes. The bakeries filled with baguettes and croissant. The nightclubs with their exotic can-can dancers. Every cliche in the cinematic book. Fimmakers from Woody Allen to innumerable French auteurs like Renoir and Chabrol love the gorgeous city of light. It exudes elegance and romance. It offers stunning locations and famous landmarks. It's a backdrop with a bounty of available angles and approaches. It's also an easy symbol, shortcut for emotions otherwise needing explanation or examination. Of course, not every genre finds the town as tantalizing. While cartoons occasionally visit the banks of the River Seine (it's the home to Pepe Le Pew, after all), most pen and ink offerings avoid the city.

Still, there are a few celebrated examples of Paris as an animated backdrop. In recognition of the latest (see number four on our list, out of DVD and Blu-ray this week), we bring you this collection of 10 films that made the magical metropolis their narrative home. Many are well known and acclaimed. Others are so obscure it requires an encyclopedic knowledge of the artform to discover their delights. In all cases, Paris plays an important part in the storyline, highlighting the humorous, and sometimes hazardous existence along the Champs elysees. In all cases, the artists have found unique and iconic ways of representing the famous skyline, bringing everything from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower to vivid life. Even something geared specifically to the elementary school set (like our number ten choice) does a great job of showing why Paris is such a special place.

In this sequel to the popular film, which was in turn based on the well loved Nickelodeon TV series, we find Tommy Pickles and his pals traveling to the title locale to find a new mom for depressed buddy Chuckie Finister. Once in Paris, they run into the villainous Coco LaBouche, who needs the kids to help her take over an amusement park. With its wonky animation style and clever grown-up references (including homages to Bugsy Malone and The Godfather), this remains the best of the Rugrats efforts - and a nice Parisian primer for the wee ones.

Only part of this film takes place in Paris. The rest tells the urban legend version of the Russian Grand Duchess and her "survival" of a curse placed on her family by the mad monk Rasputin. Co-directed by Don Bluth (best known as a House of Mouse exile and the mastermind behind several celebrated efforts like The Secret of NIHM, An American Tale, and The Land Before Time) and featuring many of the genre staples (songs, cute creatures), it was an unexpected hit. It was also the first film from Fox's Animation division.

As the '70s started, Disney's post-Walt work truly began to suffer. Though he personally approved this film, he died four years before its release and the lack of his input on the final product shows. There are many who enjoy this buoyant effort, including the voice work of Eva Gabor, Phil Harris, and Scatman Crothers. On the other hand, when compared to what came before, as well as what was soon to come, this uneven effort indicates a company without clear creative leadership. Not as bad as one remembers, but definitely not a Golden Era Classic.

As odd as any entry on this list. A post-Wonderland Alice daydreams about visiting Paris. Almost immediately, she is visited by a magical mouse who offers her some enchanted cheese. Before you can see "eat me" our heroine has shrunk down to rodent size and sets off for adventures in the city of light. What we then get are adaptations of five short stories, almost none of them linked to a fall down a rabbit hole or a walk through Lewis Carroll's creative playground. Surreal, and rather strange.

As part of Disney's mid-'90s dip back toward the routine and mundane, this movie has many detractors. After all, how do you take Victor Hugo's book about a deformed, lovesick bell-ringing and turn it into a feel good musical? Well, the House of Mouse tried, and the results were uneven if entertaining. In fact, many critics complimented the company for not going overboard with the sap, though many found the songs beyond maudlin. Still, the character design and animation are amazing, giving this film a look that often surpasses its story.

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The 10 Best Animated Films With Paris as a Backdrop

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For live action features, there is no city like Paris. The bistros. The sidewalk cafes. The bakeries filled with baguettes and croissant. The nightclubs with their exotic can-can dancers. Every cliche in the cinematic book. Fimmakers from Woody Allen to innumerable French auteurs like Renoir and Chabrol love the gorgeous city of light.

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The Latin Quarter is so quintessentially PARIS. If you've seen the movie "Midnight in Paris", you'll recognize the charm of the cobblestone streets in the quarter right off the bat.

http://www.aparisguide.com/latin-quarter/

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A tour of France's stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNlAp9bSGZg

Here's the FIFA World Cup team preview of France's team "Les Bleus" from 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCEvxlHMcDg

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There must be more famous paintings in the Louvre than any other museum. I've been there several times, and I've yet to come close to seeing everything. (Fun fact: Once I was in the Louvre during a small fire and had to be evacuated!)
There are 35,000 works of art on display in the Louvre. To devote 30 seconds to each and ignoring the time taken walking from one work to the next, it would take about thirteen 24 hour days to see each piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P6M42aWo60

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The metro is the easiest and most economical was to get around PARIS.

How to use the metro:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjKJIunEyxM

History and Construction of metro:

http://earthsky.org/human-world/this-date-in-science-paris-metro-begins-operations

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This may be the MOST CREEPY site in Paris, and if you didn't know better you could totally visit the city and have no idea it existed!

http://www.coolstuffinparis.com/catacombes_de_paris.php

Are you brave enough to check out this tour of the catacombs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqCXXyzlUM

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10 Facts about the Arc de Triomphe: http://mentalfloss.com/article/22359/quick-10-arc-de-triomphe

Check out this link and navigate the side bar for information on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the construction, design, and facts.

http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/history

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Check out some of Paris' most visited spots. Which ones would you like to see?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l09WXCfNWZI

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One of the top things to see for tourists in Paris is "La Joconde", or what we call the Mona Lisa. Although painted by an Italian, Leonardo DaVinci, it's housed in Paris in the Louvre.

Why? During the French Renaissance, the King of France (Francois I) being greatly inspired by the Italian Renaissance brought DaVinci to France. He lived in Amboise, in a chateau that was connected to the King's own chateau. They became close friends and DaVinci loved France and the French. In fact, he wished to be laid to rest in France. His wishes were granted, and you can find his tomb just outside of Francois I's chateau in Amboise.

The 10 Worst Things Endured by the Mona Lisa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDBEYOdD9FM

Why is the Mona Lisa SO FAMOUS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjT4hQNRCQg

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Parisians take the whole "man's best friend" notion to a new level. There's a cemetary in France devoted entirely to DOGS. How could a dog-lover not be enticed to visit?

http://www.coolstuffinparis.com/cemetery-des-chiens-pet-cemetery-paris.php

There's another cemetery in Paris that's a major tourist attraction- Pere LaChaise. I was kind of a skeptic that the cemetary would be worth visiting until July 2014 when I wandered through for the first time. It was so cool!

http://www.perelachaisecemetery.com/home/

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Paris: Capitale de France et de LA BAGUETTE! 

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Paris: Capitale de France et de LA BAGUETTE! 

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DID YOU KNOW? : There are 1,784 bakeries in Paris. They are serious about their bread!

The stereotype holds up in Paris. Baguettes are an every day staple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knnq7NClIto

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An overview of the park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajdrf8F3Pyw

10 surprising facts about the park:

http://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/10-surprising-disneyland-paris-facts

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The banks of La Seine, the river that goes through Paris, has been transformed into a beach every summer since 2002.

Click here to read about some of the activities at la plage http://www.thelocal.fr/20140718/paris-plage-must-do-activities

Check out this short clip of some tourists talking about the "beach" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/weirdnewsvideo/7901875/Parisians-hit-the-artificial-beach-in-the-city.html

NPR covered the "Paris plage" story in an article that shares the perspective of a French family.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/08/19/212384535/sun-sand-and-the-seine-the-beach-comes-to-paris

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If you don't want to use the metro to get around town and instead prefer the fresh air and some exercise, then Velib is a good option for you.

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/07/the-bicycle-revolution-in-paris-five-years-later/

Here's a "how to" guide to using the bikes and a little more about the history of the program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2kvjs6T_bM

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Founded in 1993, in the beginning Pari Roller (pari-roller.com) was a small group of city skaters who met to enjoy the sights of Paris by blade. The group has since grown to include more than 10,000 skaters on its weekly Friday night rides. The routes change every week, but the meeting place is always the same. It starts near Montparnasse and continues well after midnight, stopping traffic and causing a stir all over the city. You can join the tour for free, but donations to the organization are always gratefully accepted.

Check out this article to learn more:

http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/pari-roller/

And check out this clip to see them in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z0iVTnlRvo

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Bizarre, but true. In 1450, a pack of wolves terrorized the city. Read more!

http://www.coolstuffinparis.com/wolves_of_paris.php

http://www.lazerhorse.org/2014/11/21/wolves-paris/#

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Did you notice jesuischarlie trending in the news (and on social media networks) in January 2015? If so, did you understand what it meant or why it was trending? Read this article, written by an Australian, that explains the situation in a pretty clear manner.
http://www.mamamia.com.au/news/charlie-hebdo-explain-to-me/

After the tragedy, about 3.7 million people gathered in Paris to march in support of freedom of press.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/11/unity-march-photos_n_6451524.html

Because the attack was on cartoonists, many cartoonists responded by publishing cartoons. See the attached powerpoint below to see a few examples.

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You may remember Versailles as the location of the rehearsal dinner for Kim and Kanyé's wedding. However, this palace's history is much richer than this power couple.

Virtual Tour of Versailles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852eroBwDrA

The Hall of Mirrors: This great hall is one of the most remarkable features at Versailles. Built by King Louis XIV starting around 1678, the room has played a pivotal role in history. Kings used it for major functions, and in recent history, the Treaty of Versailles was signed there that ended World War I.

http://www.timetravelturtle.com/2013/10/palace-of-versailles-france/

Just for fun :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Y_-1mAKLk

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Montmartre has been my favorite neighborhood in Paris since the first time I set eyes on it. Maybe it's the tiny streets winding up and down the hills or the musicians and artists at every turn, or the views of Paris, or the sacredness of entering the Basillica. Whatever it is, it's "got" me. Maybe you'll understand after checking it out for yourself.

Here's a general overview:

http://www.parisdigest.com/promenade/montmartre.htm

It's called Montmartre (which translates as "Mont of the Martyrs") because of Saint Denis. His story is so wild! Read about it for yourself!

http://www.coolstuffinparis.com/saint_denis.php

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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world. Have you ever wondered why it was built?

http://www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower

Wait a minute... there's an apartment in the Eiffel Tower?

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gustav-eiffel-s-secret-apartment

What else is hiding up there??

Be sure to click each of the taps-- 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Top Floor-- so you don't miss something good!

http://www.eiffeltowertickets.co.uk/eiffel-tower/the-levels/

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Despite the fact that basketball was founded by James Naismith in the good 'ole USA, the oldest basketball court is found in Paris.

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/world-s-oldest-basketball-court

Although not specific to Paris, how many of these NBA players did you know were from France?

http://frenchmorning.com/en/2013/11/04/10-french-nba-players-watch-season/

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What do you call a man who jumps into the river in Paris?

In Seine! ("Insane")

Okay, so that's a pretty bad Mr. Marple joke, but the Seine river is an important part of Paris' history and modern-day economy. Plus, it's just plain beautiful to stroll along the river and take in the sights.

http://www.aparisguide.com/seine/

Here's a link to a great gallery of photos taken along the Seine:

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/600/gallery/

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Bon Appètit- Bizarre Restaurants in Paris

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Bon Appètit- Bizarre Restaurants in Paris

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Café des Chats- if you love cats (No, not to eat! If you love cats because they're cuddly and adorable.. ) then you'll love this place! http://www.cafebabel.co.uk/lifestyle/article/the-paris-cat-cafe-le-cafe-des-chats.html

Dans le Noir- the blind leading the blind... pretty literally! http://goparis.about.com/od/parisrestaurantreviews/a/Dans_le_Noir.htm

Bel Canto- the place to be if you love singing
http://www.outandaboutinparis.com/2011/06/opera-dinners-at-bel-canto.html

Le Wagon Bleu- I think this is Paris' equivalent of the Wellsboro Diner :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLSor5REIl0

Capitaine Fracasse- Aye, aye, captain!
http://www.eutouring.com/capitaine_fracasse_river_seine_cruises.html

Derrière- The restaurant that doesn't feel like a restaurant at all..

http://www.yatzer.com/Derriere-Restaurant-in-the-Heart-of-Paris

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Although not quite as popular as the Louvre, this museum houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.

It's situated along the Seine River, and really recognizable because it's a former train station.

Follow this link to learn more about the museum:

http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/history-of-the-museum/home.html

Check out these links to learn more about the impressionism movement, especially in France:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RHGbWBgDvI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOonogw-TM

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Did you know that you can still see remnants of the French Revolution in Paris? Whenever I'm in Place de la Concorde, one of the major squares in Paris, I can't help but think of how the guillotine stood there some 200 years ago. Blood running through the cobblestone streets, angry mobs cheering their approval... it's so eery! Thousands of people lots their heads in that square.

The French Revolution influenced the entire world. It's no surprise that you can still tour some of the most famous sights from that terrible era.

If you didn't know better you'd think nothing of these markings of the guillotine:

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/guillotine-place

Here's a more indepth look at the "Revoluationary Tour" of Paris.

Don't lose your head! :)

http://www.timeout.com/paris/en/things-to-do/paris-walks-the-path-to-purgatory

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Notre Dame de Paris (which translates as "Our Lady") is perhaps the world's most famous cathédrale. Take a closer look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61ng_QqC4I

Point Zero is also found right outside of Notre Dame. Read more about it here: http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paris-point-zero

DID YOU KNOW? : The bell in the Notre Dame Cathedral weighs over 13 tonnes. And it's called Emmanuel.

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The writer of this article put off visiting this museum, despite living down the street from it, for a long time because she thought it would be boring. Her article is all about how wrong she was!

http://www.coolstuffinparis.com/musee-de-la-chasse-et-de-la-nature.php

If the article isn't enough to convince you, check out this guy who spent 13 days inside of a bear at the museum!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ISTqWslrf4

Okay, so it's not part of the museum, but does this count as hunting too?

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/julien-aurouze-and-co

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I traveled to France for 10 days with a group of about 20 students in March 2014. Check out what they had to say about the "City of Lights"!

http://padlet.com/WHSFrench/Paris2014

** If you have questions for any of the high school students, double-click on the Padlet page and you can type your question. Be sure to include your name in the title.

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Two of Paris' most well-known site for love-birds to visit:

1. The "I love you" Wall: Here is their site:

http://www.lesjetaime.com/english/lemur.html
If you click on the "I love you" drop down menu you can learn more about the wall.

2. The Love Locks: Parisians can't remember when it all began. At first, the appearance of the locks was nearly imperceptible. Soon, though, they felt like a statement. On some of the city's most iconic bridges, thousands of visitors left small padlocks, neatly attached to the metal railings. The idea is that two "love birds" write their names or initials on a lock, fasten the lock to the bridge, and toss the key into the river symbolizing their love will for eternity.

It's an innocent and cute enough idea, but there are some downsides. Check out this video for some shots of all the locks and an explanation of why love locks aren't the best idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYQc_HpbfBI

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Parkour is CRAZY. Here's a timeline of how the sport came to life:

http://www.parkourtrain.net/parkour-timeline

And here's an article published by the New Yorker a few years ago that goes into a little more detail:

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/04/16/no-obstacles

Finally, this is really wild. Check out this story and video. If you're not a big fan of heights (like me!) the end of the video will leave your heart racing!

http://www.thelocal.fr/20150209/meet-the-man-who-jumps-across-the-rooftops-of-paris

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How many of these foods have you tried? Are there any you have never heard of?

This must be a popular topic to write about, because a google-search yielded tons of lists. Here are two of the best ones. Check out how they differ from one another and what's the same on both.

http://ashleyabroad.com/2012/09/27/what-to-eat-in-paris/

http://www.tiffintales.com/2012/12/08/10-delicious-things-you-must-eat-in-paris/

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In France, à la mode doesn't have anything to do with ice cream and pie... it means that you're in style!

Paris is often synonymous with haute couture. Several of the world's most renowned fashion designers are set up in Paris:

Chanel

Christian Dior

Yves Saint-Laurent

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Louis Vuitton

Hermès

When you're visiting, take a turn off the Champs-Élysées onto either Avenue Montaigne or rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. You will find nearly all of the top French designers on one of these two streets. Click the link attached to the photo to read more!

Also, semi-annually there is a clothing trade show, Paris Fashion Week.

Here's a little about the history of the week: http://www.whatparis.com/paris-fashion-week.html

Check out these two "vlog" style videos from the week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuSusdhhgK0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FszwTgihiRI

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What the crap ?! (Haaa.. see what I did there?) Who would want to visit the sewers of Paris?! Apparently plenty of people, because this off-beat museum is a tourist attraction in Paris.

My favorite factoid: Paris collectively produces enough "solid waste" each day to fill a six-story building.

http://europeforvisitors.com/paris/articles/paris-sewers-museum.htm

The History Channel even covered the sewer system of Paris.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj_2QgaukPA

Would you rather: be a student at good old (clean!) RLBMS or live in Paris and be a SEWER DETECTIVE?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yZdBrwjFa8

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Vel d'hiv- WWII Jewish "round up" in Paris

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Vel d'hiv- WWII Jewish "round up" in Paris

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A tragic story from Paris' history: the Vel d'hiv Roundup.

This was a Nazi directed raid and mass arrest of Jews in Paris by the French police, on 16 and 17 July 1942.

The name "Vel' d'Hiv Roundup" is derived from the nickname of the Vélodrome d'Hiver ("Winter Velodrome"), a bicycle velodrome and stadium where most of the victims were temporarily confined.

The roundup was one of several aimed at reducing the Jewish population in Occupied France According to records, 13,152 victims were arrested, including more than 4,000 children.

They were held at the Vélodrome d'Hiver in extremely crowded conditions, almost without water, food and sanitary facilities, then shipped by railway transports to Auschwitz for extermination. French

President Jacques Chirac apologized in 1995 for the complicit role that French policemen and civil servants served in the raid.

Although this is a terrible thing to remember, it's important that it's not ignored or overlooked. (If we don't study history are we doomed to repeat it?) Take a look at this video of survivors recounting their story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRN15hAspJE&app=desktop

*If this history interests you, there is a fictional book (and movie by the same name) "Sarah's Key" that tells the story. It's fiction because the characters are made up, but it's set during this time in Paris and there are plenty of "real life" details in it.

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Did you know the dog-people ratio in Paris is 1:7? Les francais adorent les chiens! I've seen dogs in France in restaurants, department stores, on public transportation... you name it!

Check out some rules that pet owners must follow in Paris. How do they differ from here?

http://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/explaining-dogs-in-paris/

How much do the French spend on their pampered pooches?

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16268890

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First of all, who is Asterix? He's a well-known cartoon character throughout Europe. Read more about the series here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterix

The top half of this article is about Parc Astérix. Take a look to learn more! (The other half is about Disney World Paris.) http://www.francethisway.com/tourism/parc-asterix-and-disneyland.php

Check out two of their most famous roller coasters! (From the safety of the SUL...) You may want to mute the videos so you don't have to listen to all the screaming!

Tonnerre de Zeus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP8NFYakkZg

Goudurix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xststAzKk_8
If you're really into Asterix, check out the official site to learn more about the characters, writer/illustrator, and even play some games! http://www.asterix.com/

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How can you NOT sing about this city!? There are tons and tons of songs (in various languages! ) about the City of Lights. Here are a few of my favorites.

"Little French Song" - Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni is the former First Lady of France. She is married to Nicholas Sarkozy, former President.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyhV3nOO-o

"Paris sera toujours Paris" - Zaz

A fun, catchy song about the timelessness of Paris. (Video clip with English subtitles!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmiI98EG1Fo

"Aux Champs Elysees" - Joe Dassin

A classic! I always end up singing or humming this one in Paris. Joe Dassin was actually an American, though his parents were French and most of his career success was in French popular music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9V-zUlrhEE

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LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE A REQUEST!

- National/International Sporting Events in Paris

- Ernest Hemingway in Paris

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Summarize in a paragraph what you've read and/or watched. If applicable, discuss the following:

- What were you surprised to learn?

- Would you like to visit this site/ try the food/ participate in the event/etc. ? Why or why not?

- Do we have something similar here in the USA (or in Wellsboro) ?

- Why do you think so many people are drawn to this particular site?

You can either write on paper and hand in your work at the end of class OR send me an email at lmiller@wellsborosd.org

BON VOYAGE :)

Mademoiselle Miller

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The President of France, François Hollande, lives in the capital of the country, Paris. Check out his palace... pas mal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF-MdF6WHJ0

Funny François Fact-- The President's campaign in 2012 painted him as someone who is "normal" and "relatable" to the French people. He's SO normal, in fact, that his tie is often not on straight in public appearances. A university student took note of this (along with the rest of the country!) and created a website that keeps STATISTICS of the President's public appearances and whether or not his tie is askew or straight. The site is called "François ta cravate". Check out the Top 10:

http://www.francois-tacravate.fr/classement-cravates-de-travers.html