Paris: Promenades & History
© 2000 Montparnasse Multimedia
What do most people want to do in Paris? Stroll the city, naturally, and take in all the history and ambiance that makes the French city so spectacular. This program lets us desktop travelers do all that and more. Content features over 2000 pictures of sites, monuments and people, plus 30 panoramic views from the top of important sites, like the Eiffel Tower. There are 3D rotating models of the major monuments, 50 pieces of background music and both historical and present-day maps. We especially enjoyed the section of the program called Itinerary, which takes you on narrated slideshow journeys into Paris. You can, for instance, drop yourself into the city in 1939 to see what life was like during the German occupation. Or, you can visit the cafés where artists like Matisse and Picasso spent their leisure hours. This is truly a rich CD. There is no keyword searching, but a detailed index is a fairly good substitute. The program is perfect for high school geography, history and French classes, or for those planning a trip.
$39.95, Win, Mac
Teaches: geography, history, Paris, France