Puget Sound (AD 38) - Naval Cruise Book

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While in Marseille PUGET SOUND sailors were offered trips to Paris through Special Services. Paris, the capital of France, is located on both sides of the Seine River. It is the second largest metropolitan area in the world with a population of 10 million. Civilization in this area dates back to the third century when the Parisii colo- nized a small settlement. lt was in 987 AD that the city became established as a capitol in the area. Continuing the revolutionary tradition that surfaced in the 14th century Paris participated in the insurrection that led to the overthrow of the French monarchy in 1792. Paris has become the center of fashion, society, the arts and of intellectual interchange of Europe. The French kings further developed the culture and beauty during the Renaissance. With beautiful architecture such as the Louvre, House des Invalides, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe de I'Etoile and the Eiffel Tower. For hundreds of years important styles in painting and literature have also been developed in the magnificent city. Paris today is involved in a vast renewal program that was started in 1960 and is to be completed by the year 2000, including an estimated population of 12 million. v li a. IW . 'ix' , Sy' ll - 'QU-X, 1 j 1 'fir'

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