Paris in the Middle Ages Paris in the Middle Ages In the 10th century, Paris was a provincial cathedral city of little political or economic significance, but under the kings of the Capetian dynasty who ruled France between 987 and 1328, it developed into an important commercial and religious center and the seat of the royal administration of the country. The Île de la Cité became the site of the royal palace and the new cathedral of Notre-Dame, begun in 1163. The Left Bank was occupied by important monasteries, including the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Abbey of St Genevieve. In the late 1100s, the
Le Manoir de Paris Le Manoir de Paris Le Manoir de Paris (literally The Paris Manor) is a walk-through haunted house. It is one of the former ceramic workshops of Choisy-le-Roi, in the 10th district of Paris, France. When it opened, this tourist attraction featured 13 Parisian legends from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Since then, 4 legends have been added, and more are expected to be added. With an area of 1000 m² (10763,9 ft²), it is divided into two floors of 500 m² (5381,96 ft²). These 23 rooms are what makes the journey interactive for visitors. The Manoir de Paris aims