Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Site Analysis- Paris, France


       Paris, France has been a flourishing city for centuries. It is a Centre for European culture and artists from all over the world. The city's multicultural environment can be admired in several museums, galleries, churches, popular meeting points, and shops. Paris is one of the most luxurious places that are appreciated.
       Local patrons, visitors, and tourists often connect the city of Paris to it’s outstanding museums, parks, cuisine, and social interaction. Popular museums such as the Louvre and the Orsay Museum, lure in many visitors to the city. Both of these museums are filled with multicultural inheritance. Furthermore, Paris consists of many elegant and diverse parks. Jardin du Luxemburg is one of the most popular parks in Paris; it is located twelve minutes, driving distance, from the Landor office. Next, there are many landmarks that serve at cultural icons for Paris such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, and Arc de Triomphe. Food/Cuisine is one of the passions to the Parisians. The most typical French food is a baguette (long bread stick); a baguette is generally added to a glass of wine. Lastly, people in France are known for a classic stylishness and conservatism in dress. The French are generally polite, but very private. Moreover, a formal greeting is expected, and sometimes a traditional European kiss on the cheek will be displayed- one kiss on the left, and one kiss on the right.
       The neighborhood of the Landor office building is very similar to the rest of the city in Paris. The site is in an urban area, generally with six story high buildings. Hotels, restaurants, homes, entertainment facilities, and markets occupy many of the surrounding spaces.  
        Paris has a typical Western European climate. The summers are usually warm and comfortable while the winters are cool, yet generally above freezing. The average temperature in Paris ranges between 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter and 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. January is typically the coldest month as opposed to July, which is the hottest month. It is slightly warmer in Paris rather than in the outskirts of the city. Also, the driest season is between March and May. In addition, the windiest months are between November and January, averaging 21 to 23 km/hr.   
        Paris has one of the most efficient public transportation systems. Mass transit such as the Paris Metro, the public bus, and the commuter train (RER) all run effectively and are very organized. Each system generally arrives on time and very frequently. Although some people own and drive cars such as Fiats, most of the population takes advantage of the efficient and accessible public transportation provided. 

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