Paris is the most populous city of France. Since the 17th century Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion and gastronomy. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its early and extensive system of street lighting, in the 19th century, it became known as the City of Light.
Like any city steeped in history, Paris also offers remarkable sights.
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in Paris, created by Catherine de' Medici in 1564. It was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution. Since the 19th century it has been a place for Parisians to celebrate, meet, stroll and relax. It`s a pleasant place for walking and for culture for Parisians and tourists; Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. The gardens' two ponds are perfect places to relax by.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer" (French for "Iron Lady"), it was constructed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution. Although initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, it has since become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The tower received 5,889,000 visitors in 2022. It was designated a monument historique in 1964, and was named part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site ("Paris, Banks of the Seine") in 1991.
Notre-Dame de Paris meaning "Our Lady of Paris", referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine River), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Several attributes set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style, particularly its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colourful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration. Notre-Dame also stands out for its three pipe organs (one historic) and its immense church bells.
Over time, the cathedral has gradually been stripped of many decorations and artworks. However, the cathedral still contains Gothic, Baroque, and 19th-century sculptures, 17th- and early 18th-century altarpieces, and some of the most important relics in Christendom – including the Crown of Thorns, and a sliver and nail from the True Cross.
More information:
Embassy of French Republic
Windhoek
24 Willemien Street, Ludwigsdorf
Phone: +264 61 276 700
Fax: +264 61 276 710
Email: [email protected]
Head of mission: Mr Sébastien Minot, Ambassador
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: N/A
Like any city steeped in history, Paris also offers remarkable sights.
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in Paris, created by Catherine de' Medici in 1564. It was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution. Since the 19th century it has been a place for Parisians to celebrate, meet, stroll and relax. It`s a pleasant place for walking and for culture for Parisians and tourists; Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. The gardens' two ponds are perfect places to relax by.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer" (French for "Iron Lady"), it was constructed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution. Although initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, it has since become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The tower received 5,889,000 visitors in 2022. It was designated a monument historique in 1964, and was named part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site ("Paris, Banks of the Seine") in 1991.
Notre-Dame de Paris meaning "Our Lady of Paris", referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine River), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Several attributes set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style, particularly its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colourful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration. Notre-Dame also stands out for its three pipe organs (one historic) and its immense church bells.
Over time, the cathedral has gradually been stripped of many decorations and artworks. However, the cathedral still contains Gothic, Baroque, and 19th-century sculptures, 17th- and early 18th-century altarpieces, and some of the most important relics in Christendom – including the Crown of Thorns, and a sliver and nail from the True Cross.
More information:
Embassy of French Republic
Windhoek
24 Willemien Street, Ludwigsdorf
Phone: +264 61 276 700
Fax: +264 61 276 710
Email: [email protected]
Head of mission: Mr Sébastien Minot, Ambassador
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: N/A
