Day 6: PARIS!

Since we don't know the time of our departure from London, we are not sure how much of Paris we will see on day 5.  But on day 6 we will see it all!   We will start the day with a two and a half hour bus tour of Paris.   We will have a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower and end at the Opera or the Arc de Triomphe. *See Question #17 for today's prize!*



Opera House of Paris
1.  What will be showing at the Opera Nacional when we are there?
 
Arc de Triomphe
2.  Where is the Arc de Triomphe located?
3.  The triumphal arch is in honor of those who fought for France, especially what war?
4.  How tall is the arch?
5.  When was the Memorial Flame first ignited?
6.  What happens at the arch at 6:30 each evening?
7.  How can you get to the arch?
8.  Would you like to visit the arch up close and go up in the arch?

The bus will then continue with some of you to Versailles.   You will have time for lunch and a tour of Versailles with some free time to explore the gardens.



Versailles
9.  What happened at Versailles in 1999?
10.  What American leader attended the Versailles Summit in 1982?
11.  Where in Versailles was the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919?
12.  What war did this treaty end?
13.  The Palace of Versailles used to be the seat of power, where the kings of France lived.  What is it today?
14.  Why did Louis XIV build the Grand Trianon?
15.  What is the name of Marie-Antoinette's estate?  (please visit it and take great pics, I missed this stop in 2007)

If you are not visiting Versailles, you will be finding something else to do in Paris for the day.   Check out these lists and tell me what you are interested in.  Those going also check out the lists because we will all have some free time in Paris.

Paris Options 1
Paris Options 2
Paris Options 3

Surprisingly this article of things NOT to do in Paris, will help you find some options as well.  This is a good read for all (those going to Versailles and those not)  What NOT to do in Paris

16.  List 2 things you are interested in for our free time.
17.  #9 Don't fill up on croissants, what should we try instead?  (This is the day 6 prize)

We will then meet up for dinner and free time in the city of lights.   I'm sure our tour director will have some ideas for us too.

Remember you can answer the questions as a comment, twitter, or via my email laurafrey61@hotmail.com