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The French Architecture
L'architecture franaise
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Gothic Style
Italian Ideasof Chateaux
BaroqueStyle
Beaux Art
Introduction to French Architecture
France is one of the toptourist destinations ofthe world.
Over the centuries,France has been at theforefront of
architectural
innovation.
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The Louvre
The Louvre Palace ,which houses the museum, was built on thesite
of a castle from the Middle Ages
Constructed of cut stone, the Louvre is a masterpiece of the
French Renaissance
During the French Revolution the Louvre was transformed into
apublic museum.
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Distinctive features of The Louvre
Its distinctivedouble-pitched
mansard roof
inspired the designof many eighteenthcentury buildings inParis
and throughout
Europe and theUnited States.
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Features of Architectural
It belongs to the Baroque type of architecture
Francis I renovated the site in French Renaissance style
The latest historical work took place in 1800, and the reign
ofNapoleon Bonaparte boost staff.
They built the great triumphal arch in front of the facade,
calledthe Arc du Carrousel
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Arnes de Nmes
City of Nmes
133 m long by101 m wide
Ancient Romanarchitecture,
Amphitheatre
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Chambord Castle
Francis I-1519
Blend Architectural Style(French+Italian)
Originally a Hunting Lodge
Beauty & Splendor
Double Helix Staircase
Grand Roofline
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Chambord Castle
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Notre Dame de Paris
Architectural Description
Architectural type: Church
Architectural style: FrenchGothic
Groundbreaking: 1163
Completed: 1345
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Specifications of Notre Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris("Our Lady of Paris"), is one ofthe largest
historic Catholic cathedral in Paris France.
The cathedral is widely considered to be one of thefinest
examples of French Gothic architecture
Notre Dame Cathedral 130 meters long, 48 meters wide,
35 meters high.
The rose windows have a diameter of 10 meters. Thecathedrals
pillars have a diameter of 5 meters
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Grand Palais des Champs-Elyses
Grand Palais is a large historic site, exhibitionhall and museum
complex located at the Champs-lyses inparis.
Construction of the Grand Palais began in 1897 followingthe
demolition of the Palais de l'Industries.
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Architectural specifications
The structure comprises of large stone colonnades andenormous
conservatory-style glass roof.
The building is composed of three major areas:
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Architectural
considerations
3 FLOORS
Mathematical
Curves
SWAYS 2-3
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