Paris is by far the largest city in France. It is not only the
capital, but the very heart of the country. Parisians set the tone for
the rest of the countrymen and their views, culture and preferences also
have worldwide influence. People travel to Paris from around the world
to explore the city’s pretty streets, major museums, fabulous eateries
and many cultural and historic sites.
Number of Tourists
The city attracts many visitors from nearby countries such as the
Great Britain and Italy. Paris also attracts visitors from much further
away. People from the United States visit Paris by the thousands each
year. More than 20 million people in total are said to come to this city
each year. A vast underground subway system and a network of buses and
taxis makes it easy for the uninitiated to travel from one
arrondissement (neighborhood) of Paris to another.
Hotel Rooms
Paris is home to more than 75,000 hotels rooms. Those who travel
to Paris will find a wide range of accommodations. Visitors can choose
from small intimate boutique hotels just up the block from the Seine, to
larger hotel chains such as Ibis. There are also very grand hotels such
as the Saint James Paris hotel and the Hotel de Vendome. Many hotels
offer guests a full breakfast that is included in the price of the room.
The city also has a network of hostels that offer minimal
accommodations for those on a tiny budget.
Restaurants
Paris has roughly 8,000 restaurants. Visitors will find many
cafes that offer a simple meal paired with an appropriate wine. They
also may make advance reservations for upscale meals in Michelin starred
restaurants such as Guy Savoy, Pierre Gagnaire or Taillavent. A
traditional Parisian meal starts with a choice of appetizers such as a
selection of cured meats or a soup such as vichyssoise. The meal
continues with a main course such as a beef with peppercorn sauce or a
coq au vin or chicken in wine sauce. A standard French dessert such as
crème caramel or apple tart tatin is usually offered to guests as part
of prix-fixe meal or one that offers two to three courses.
Museums
There are more than 50 museums in Paris. Visitors can see
world-class Impressionist paintings at the renovated Musee d’Orsay or
the three parts of the Louvre. They can explore the natural world at the
City of Science and Industry Museum or see the latest modern art
sensation at the Pompidou Center.
Other Attractions
Travelers can take an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower,
walk up the steps of the Sacre Coeur or even tour the city’s sewers.
Other historic sites of note include the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the
12th century Saint Chappelle filled with huge stained glass windows.
Paris is home to two major parks: the Bois du Boulogne and Bois de
Vincennes. Each lies on the edge of the city and offers visitors a
pleasant escape from concrete streets.
- Simple Present Tense
S+Vs/es+C
1 Paris is by far the largest city in France.
The simple Present say that something was true in the past , is true in the present, and will true in the future. It used for general statements of fact.
2. Travelers can take an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower,
walk up the steps of the Sacre Coeur or even tour the city’s sewers
The Simple Present is used to habitual or everyday activity
- Conjunction
-And
People travel to Paris from around the world
to explore the city’s pretty streets, major museums, fabulous eateries
and many cultural and historic sites.
In that Sentence and connects three or more nouns, so commas are used.
-But
It is not only the
capital, but the very heart of the country
But is called conjunction. In that sentense use comma. Commas are usually used when connects two complete sentences.
- Sentences
*Simple Sentences
The city attracts many visitors from nearby countries such as the
Great Britain and Italy
A simple sentence, also called an independent
clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought
*Compound Sentences
A vast underground subway system and a network of buses and
taxis makes it easy for the uninitiated to travel from one
arrondissement (neighborhood) of Paris to another.
A compound sentence contains two independent
clauses joined by a coordinator. The coordinators are as follows: for, and,
nor, but, or, yet, so. (Helpful hint: The first letter of each of the
coordinators spells FANBOYS.