Paris in the 16th century wealthy Gondi family, for example, came to Paris at the invitation of Catherine de Medici; through her influence, one Gondi was soon named Marechal of France, and another was made the bishop of Paris. During most of the 16th century, the Kings of France kept Paris under their close personal control, and greatly reduced the power of the merchants and leaders of the guilds, who had previously played a large part in governing the city. The Provost of the merchants of Paris was elected by the merchants, but he could not take office until he was approved by the King.
St. Johns Country Day School French, and Spanish. Each year students compete in their language's respective competitions: the Florida Junior Classical League Convention, Congrès de la Culture Francaise en Floride, and the Florida State Spanish Conference. St. Johns Country Day School has participated in competitive sports since 1958. The school currently offers soccer, crew, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf, cheerleading, cross country, track & field, softball, swimming, and football. The girls' soccer team has won the FHSAA Class 1 state championship seven times in a row between 2012 and 2018. St. Johns Country Day School St. Johns Country Day School is an independent, coeducational private