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Français 1: Webquest – Les Monuments de Paris
L’objectif: SWBAT identify facts about Parisian monuments
Today you will be visiting a variety of sites to identify some facts and information about various Parisian
monuments. You will also pick 1 monument/attraction of your own to research and identify some
information about. Type your answers to each question in a different font and color, then submit your
finished webquest, with your name attached, to my groupshare. Answer the questions in your own words, do
not just copy and paste!
Monument 1: La Tour Eiffel
Click this link: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/eiffeltower.html
1. What year was La Tour Eiffel built?
2. Name 2 natural factors that can affect La Tour Eiffel.
3. What is another French nickname for La Tour Eiffel?
Monument 2: Sacré-Coeur
Click this link: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/10-fun-sacrecoeur-paris-106883.html
1. When and why was Sacré-Coeur built?
2. What is the name of the hill/neighborhood where Sacré-Coeur is located?
3. What architectural influences were used in the church’s construction?
4. What is important about the view from Sacré-Coeur?
Monument 3: Le musée du Louvre
Click this link : http://www.livescience.com/31935-louvre-museum.html
1. In what year was the Louvre built?
2. What was its original function before it was a museum?
3. Name 1 work of art BESIDES the Mona Lisa that you can see at the Louvre.
Monument 4: Notre – Dame de Paris
Click this link : http://traveltips.usatoday.com/notre-dame-cathedral-france-3356.html
1. Name 2 features that make Notre Dame unique.
2. In what year was the Cathedral consecrated as complete?
3. What happened to Notre Dame during the French Revolution?
Monument 5: L’arc de Triomphe
Click this link: http://study.com/academy/lesson/arc-de-triomphe-history-facts.html
1. What was Napoleon’s purpose in building L’arc de Triomphe?
2. What are some of the symbols that decorate the arch?
3. 1 other fact about the Arch:
Monument 6: La Place de la Concorde/L’Obélisque
Click this link : http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/placedelaconcorde.htm
1. What were the 2 original names of La Place de la Concorde?
2. What structure stood in the square during the French Revolution?
3. What is another name in French for L’Obélisque?
4. Name the 8 French cities that are represented by the statues in the square:
Maintenant, A Toi! : Click the link below and browse through the list of attractions in Paris. Choose 1
attraction that interests you. Identify the following information and type it into this document.
http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/parisattractions.htm
A. 5 facts about your attraction (history, construction, dates, why it’s interesting/important, etc.) – DO NOT
JUST COPY & PASTE! SYNTHESIZE THE INFORMATION INTO YOUR OWN WORDS!
B. In which arrondissement is it located? (click the location/map tab)
C. Why you want to visit this attraction
D. Name 1 nearby attraction that you would also like to visit (Click the nearby sights tab) and give a reason
why you want to visit it.