NYC: introduction, weather, transportation, neighborhoods and specialties
(texte en français sous le texte en anglais)
Introduction
New York City was founded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century before being under British control in the 18th century.
It played a key role in the American Revolution and after the war, became the capital of the United States until 1790.
In the 19th century, it's a major center of industry and finance and its population explode with people coming from all over the world.
It's still the case today.
Weather
The winters are cold and sometimes snowy, the summers hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild, and certainly the best time to visit the city.
The average temperature in January is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), and the average temperature in July is 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius).
Transportation
New York City has an efficient public transportation system that makes it easy to get around all the neighborhoods. Its subway system, the largest in the world with over 470 stations, is supplemented by a vast ensemble of buses, trains and ferries.
You find all the info you need to use it on the MTA website.
Neighborhoods
New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Each borough has its own unique character and attractions.
Specialties
More than 800 languages are spoken in NYC, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world.
There are over 40,000 restaurants, serving everything from Michelin-starred cuisine to street food.
It is home to over 200 museums, has over 100 professional sports teams and is a major center for the arts with its Broadway shows, opera, ballet and symphony orchestras.
It's known, between other things, for its New York style pizza and bagels.
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Access here the 18 walks in NYC, self-guided, unusual.
New York City was founded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century before being under British control in the 18th century.
It played a key role in the American Revolution and after the war, became the capital of the United States until 1790.
In the 19th century, it's a major center of industry and finance and its population explode with people coming from all over the world.
It's still the case today.
Weather
The winters are cold and sometimes snowy, the summers hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild, and certainly the best time to visit the city.
The average temperature in January is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), and the average temperature in July is 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius).
Transportation
New York City has an efficient public transportation system that makes it easy to get around all the neighborhoods. Its subway system, the largest in the world with over 470 stations, is supplemented by a vast ensemble of buses, trains and ferries.
You find all the info you need to use it on the MTA website.
Neighborhoods
New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Each borough has its own unique character and attractions.
- Manhattan is the most densely populated and it's home to some of the city's iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.
- Brooklyn is the most populous with a diverse mix of neighborhoods, from the trendy Williamsburg to the historic Brooklyn Heights.
- Queens is the largest, has the world's largest botanical garden and many ethnic neighborhoods.
- The Bronx is known for the Yankee Stadium, its Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden.
- Staten Island is the least populous, accessed via the Staten Island Ferry which offers stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Specialties
More than 800 languages are spoken in NYC, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world.
There are over 40,000 restaurants, serving everything from Michelin-starred cuisine to street food.
It is home to over 200 museums, has over 100 professional sports teams and is a major center for the arts with its Broadway shows, opera, ballet and symphony orchestras.
It's known, between other things, for its New York style pizza and bagels.
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Access here the 18 walks in NYC, self-guided, unusual.
NYC: introduction, météo, transports, quartiers et spécialités
Introduction
La ville de New York a été fondée par des colons hollandais au 17ème siècle avant d'être sous contrôle britannique au 18ème siècle.
Elle a joué un rôle important dans la Révolution américaine et après la guerre, est devenue la capitale des États-Unis jusqu'en 1790.
|Au 19ème siècle, c'est un centre industriel et financier majeur et sa population explose avec des gens venant du monde entier.
C'est toujours le cas aujourd'hui.
Météo
Les hivers sont froids et parfois neigeux, les étés chauds et humides. Le printemps et l'automnes sont doux et sans doute la meilleure période pour visiter la vile.
La température moyenne en janvier est de 32 degrés Fahrenheit (0 degré Celsius) et la température moyenne en juillet est de 82 degrés Fahrenheit (28 degrés Celsius).
Transports
La ville de New York dispose d'un système de transport en commun efficace qui permet de se déplacer facilement dans tous les quartiers. Son réseau de métro, le plus grand du monde avec plus de 470 stations, est complété par un vaste ensemble de bus, trains et ferries.
Vous trouverez toutes les infos dont vous avez besoin pour l'utiliser sur le site du MTA (avec possibilité de traduction en français en bas de page).
Quartiers
La ville de New York est composée de cinq arrondissements : Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, le Bronx et Staten Island. Chaque arrondissement a son propre caractère et ses attraits.
- Manhattan est le plus densément peuplé et abrite certains des monuments emblématiques de la ville comme l'Empire State Building, la Statue de la Liberté et Times Square.
- Brooklyn est le plus peuplé avec un mélange de quartiers différents, du quartier branché de Williamsburg à celui historique de Brooklyn Heights.
- Queens est le plus grand, a le plus grand jardin botanique du monde et de nombreux quartiers ethniques.
- Le Bronx est connu pour le Yankee Stadium, son zoo du Bronx et son jardin botanique.
- Staten Island est le moins peuplé, accessible avec le Staten Island Ferry qui offre une vue imprenable sur la Statue de la Liberté et les gratte-ciel de Manhattan.
Spécialités
On parle plus de 800 langues à NYC ce qui en fait l'une des villes les plus linguistiquement diversifiées au monde.
Il y a plus de 40 000 restaurants, servant de tout, de la cuisine étoilée au guide Michelin à la cuisine de rue.
Elle abrite plus de 200 musées, compte plus de 100 équipes sportives professionnelles et est un centre majeur pour les arts avec les spectacles de Broadway, des opéras, des ballets et des orchestres symphoniques.
Elle est connue, entre autres, pour sa pizza et ses bagels au style newyorkais.
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Accédez ici aux 18 promenades à NYC, auto-guidées, insolites.