1 Charlemagne"s descendants ruled France until 987, when Hugh Capet, Duke of France and Count of Paris, was crowned King of France.

2 In 987 Hugh Capet, son of the first Duke, ousted rival Charles of Lorraine and declared himself King of West Francia.

3 "Paris is known for romance, " said Celine Capet, a 24-year-old student. "It's not a record for, say, the United States to hold - they don't even give kisses on the cheek.

4 We want to buy Vacuum Cleaner, Capet Washen, Food Processor, Barbeque Grill, Kettle, Hair Dryer, Juicers ,[] Mixers.

5 While I usually begun with Hugh Capet in 987, I have started this list earlier to ensure broad coverage.

6 Vacuum Cleaner, Capet Washen, Food Processor, Barbeque Grill, Kettle, Hair Dryer, Juicers, Mixers.

7 With his death, the direct male line of the House of Capet came to an end.

8 The transition from a hostile to a pacific relationship between the houses of Plantagenet and Capet took place between 1224 and 1259.

9 Some textbooks start with prehistory, others with the Roman conquest, others still with Clovis, Charlemagne or Hugh Capet (all mentioned below).

10 After a period of heavy fragmentation within the regions of modern France, the Capet family were rewarded with the title "Duke of the Franks".