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Tourist guide, Attractions and more, Museums: CentrePompidou, Louvre Museum, Muse d'Orsay , Rodin Museum,Quai Brainly Museum, The Arab World Institute (IMA), Musee del'Orangerie, Nightlife: Le Jardin des Cygnes, Balajo, Le Caveaude la Huchette, Le Pulp, Shopping: E. Dehillerin, Attractions:Latin Quarter, Chambord Chateau, Disneyland, Eiffel Tower,Notre Dame, Orsay Museum, Parks and Gardens: LuxembourgGardens, Monument and Historic Building: La Madeleine, Hoteldes Invalides, The Arc de Triomphe, Bastille, Sacre Coeur,Palais Royal, Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods:

Montmartre, Latin Quarter, Pigalle, Rue de Rivoli, PlaceVendome, Rue Cler, Montparnasse Cemetery, Airport: Charlesde Gaulle International Airport, Orly Airport, Beauvais Airport,Getting Around: Underground transportation

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Tourist guide

One of the best destinations in the whole world, Paris or The CityOf Light, no doubt, a favourite destination to anyone who travelsfor pleasure or business, is at its best from March to May.

It is in winter that most cultural events are organized, thoughschool holidays do clog the streets up!

Nearly 2,500.000 people live in the city and 10,500.000 populatethe suburban area around Paris known as the le de

France.


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Destination: PARIS | Last update: 20/06/2010

Paris covers an area of over 110km2.

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Attractions and more

Paris is the Louvre, the Eiffel tower, Notre DameCathedral, the Sacr Coeur in Montmartre, Pigalle, theLatin area, St. Germain, Boulevard St. Michel, wherefrench history, culture and traditions are and still live!

Not far from such an extraordinary city Fontainebleau,Versailles and its magnificent palace of Louis XIV, Vaux-le-Vicomte well deserve a visit which can be enjoyed injust one day time!

Many interesting places where to go and visit are allaround this dreaming city. The palaces of Versailles and,not far, Fontainebleau are true attractions of any trip toFrance.

Disneyland Paris is an attraction too, but of a differentnature!

Worth a visit are also: Rueil-Malmaison, Bussy, Athis-Mons and Athis-Mons.

Food is on of the main attractions in the whole France.

Restaurants are nearly everywhere and they range fromthe highly luxurious to the simple cheap ones in theQuartier Latin. There are also many fast foods, take-awayrestaurants and Mac Donalds.

Museums

Centre Pompidou

This great art-place was the brainchild of PresidentGeorges Pompidou who wanted to create an originalcultural institution in the heart of Paris focused on modernand contemporary art..

Right in the centre of Paris in a building designed by Renz

Address: Centre Pompidou

Web Site: http://www.centrepompidou.fr

Opening Hours: The Centre Pompidou is open from 11am to 10pm.

The Centre is closed on Tuesdays and on 1 May

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is the one of the most famousmuseums in the world. This is the largest art museumacross the globe. The museum is located at 75058, Paris.

The museum serves as the national symbol of France.Louvre museum holds nearly 35, 000 pieces of artworkfrom different parts of the world. This gigantic museum isspread across an area of 60,000 sq. m. Millions of touristsvisit this museum every year.

The museum was established in 1793. The museum is afortress built in 1190 CE. The Louvre Pyramid and theinverted pyramid are other attractions in this museum.

This is the place where tourists can see original worldfamous creations of Mona Lisa, Oath of the Horatii,Madonna of the Rocks and Venus de Milo. The museumis divided into several departments.

Visitors can see decorative art, Egyptian antiques, Islamicart, prints, sculptures and various world famous paintings.This museum remains open from 9 am to 6 pm daily,except Tuesday.

Address: 75058 Paris Cedex 01

Web Site: http://www.louvre.fr/

E-mail: [email protected]

Muse d'Orsay

The Muse d'Orsay is a national museum

Address: Muse d'OrsayWeb Site: http://www.musee-orsay.fr

Opening Hours: The museum is open daily, except Mondays 9.30am to


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6pm. Late night on Thursdays until 9.45pm.

Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 25 December. Open Easter

Sunday and Ascension Day, 14 July, 1 and 11 November, unless on a

Monday.

Rodin Museum

Rodin Museum or better known as the Muse Rodin islocated in the capital city of France, Paris. As the namesuggests, this museum holds the collection of wonderfulcreations of Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor.

The museum is located in the Hotel Biron, which is at 79,

rue de Varenne in Paris. The hotel was used as theresidence by this great sculpture in 1908. Later in 1919,Muse Rodin opened in this hotel.

Rodin donated all his sculptors and creations to thismuseum. Here tourists can see some of the world famouscreations by Rodin. These are inclusive of The Kiss andThe Thinker.

Most of the sculptors are displayed in the garden in frontof the hotel building. Besides the sculptors, Rodin alsocreated sketches, paintings and engraves. All thesecreations are also housed in this museum.

A separate section is dedicated to the creations of

Camille Claudel. The museum remains open from 9.30am to 5.45 pm.

Address: 79, rue de Varenne

Web Site: http://www.musee-rodin.fr

Opening Hours: The Museum is open every day except Mondays.

Summer Opening Hours (April to September):

Museum and Boutique: 9.30 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.

Winter Opening Hours (October to March):

Museum and Boutique: 9.30 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.

Quai Brainly Museum

Quai Branly Museum or Muse du quai Branly islocated in Paris. This museum holds a huge collection ofartifacts that exhibit the indigenous civilization, culturesand art from America, Oceania, Asia and Africa.

The museum is at 37, quai Branly - portail Debilly, 75007

Paris. The Eiffel Tower is near this museum. Thismuseum was opened in June 2006. The museum exhibitsnearly 3,500 items out of the 267,000 objects from the

permanent collection.

Headdresses brought from Alaska, Indian chestornaments, Mexican sculptors and Nigerian statues are

some of the major attractions in this museum.

The Djnnenke statue from Mali is one of the preciouspieces. Some permanent exhibitions are arranged in theother half of the museum. The remaining space isoccupied with temporary exhibits.

This museum-cum-cultural center remains open from 10am to 6.30 pm daily except Mondays. On Thursdays, itremains open till 9.30 pm.

Address: 37, quai Branly

Web Site: http://www.quaibranly.fr

Opening Hours: The Quai Brainly Museum is open all days fromTuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 6.30pm. Thursday is open until

9.30pm

The Arab World Institute (IMA)

The Arab World Institute or Institut du Monde Arabe isa museum in Paris, dedicated to the Arabian culture andheritage. In 1980, eighteen Arab countries made anagreement with France to establish this museum-cum-

institute.

The exhibitions in this institute cover the cultural,technological and scientific aspects of the Arabiancountries. This museum serves as a cultural exchangebetween the Arabian world and France.

This institute lies at 1, rue des fosss-Saint- BernardPlace Mohammed- V in Paris. The building of IMA is itselfa masterpiece of architecture. The museum is spreadacross an area of 181,850 sq. ft.

This structure won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.One of the sides of this institute faces the river. This sideis made up of glass that is etched with white coloredceramic images.

The southern wall resembles the balconies and patios inthe Arabic countries. This institute remains open from 10am to 6 pm daily, except Mondays.

Address: 1, rue des Fosss-Saint-Bernard

Web Site: http://www.imarabe.org/


Opening Hours: Every day 10 am-6 pm (except Monday)

Library: every day 1pm-8 pm (except Sunday and Monday)

Closed on 1st May.


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Musee de l'Orangerie

The Musee de l'Orangerie is situated in a formerorangery which was built in 1852 by an architect namedFirminBourgeois and completed afterwards byLudovico Visconti. This museum was at first used by theThird Republic as a storehouse of materials and also asan exam room or a place of accommodation for thesoldiers, for musical events and also for display of fewexhibitions of paintings.

Address: Jardin des Tuileries Paris

Phone: : 01.44.77.80.07

Web Site: http://www.musee-orangerie


Opening Hours: Open every day except Tuesday 1st May and 25th

December from 0900 to 1800 hours

Nightlife

Le Jardin des Cygnes

A family run restaurant since three generation, Le Jardindes Cygnes is a guarantee if you like extravagant anddelicious food

Address: Av De Lattre de Tassigny

47190 Aiguillon

Paris

Web Site: http://www.jardin-des-cygnes.com/


Balajo

The Balajo is a special place, where dance lovers findthemselves in a typical and unique atmosphere, withdifferent kind of music in different rooms

Address: 9 rue de Lappe

Paris

Web Site: http://www.balajo.fr/

E-mail: [email protected] Hours: 8pm-5am

Le Caveau de la Huchette

Le Caveau de la Huchette is a famous French clubjazz, created by Maurice Gorgus in 1948, located inParis, 5 rue de la Huchette in the open Latin Quarter(5th arrondissement). This provides one of the legendaryjazz scenes in Paris

Address: 5, Rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris, France - 01 43

26 65 05

Le Pulp

Le Pulp nightclub is hot and happening place forlesbian couples. The club remains open for all nightlong. The party starts every night after the sunset andgoes high as the night grows further. The visitors canshake a leg on the techno, trance and dance music.This is the one great place for party animals.

Address: 25, Boulevard Poissonnire 75002 Paris, France

Shopping

E. Dehillerin

Dehillerin distributes an exceptional high quality ofkitchen and pastry utensils for the catering professionalsand also the hobby cookers.

Address: 18, Rue Coquillire Paris, France

Phone: : +33.1.42.36.53.11

Web Site: http://www.e-dehillerin.fr

Attractions

Latin Quarter


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Quartier Latin or the Latin Quarter of Paris is a majortourist attraction in Paris.

This area is located on the bank of the Seine River.Sorbonne University lies adjacent to this area.

A large number of bistros and a lively atmosphere is thekey feature here. Visitors come here to savor lip smackingdelicacies at the fast food joints.

This market area has a countless number of clothingshops. Visitors can get a wide range of stylish clothes atgreat prices if one bargains.

This open air market also has a historical significance.Tourists can visit numerous historical monuments locatedin this area.

Place Saint- Michel and Le College de France aresome of the must visit places in this area.

The Latin Quarter also offers a sizzling and upbeatnightlife. Tourists can visit numerous nightclubs, pubsand discos here.

The restaurants here serve local delicacies.

Apart from shopping, nightlife and great food, this place

offers astonishing architectural marvels.

Altogether it is a great place to visit.

Chambord Chateau

Chambord Chateau is located in Loire Valley, France.

Chambord Chateau, a Renaissance-styled castle, was

designed by some of the most famous architects of itstime, Leonardo da Vinci being one of them. Itsconstruction began in 1526 under the reign of KingFrancis I.The Chateau was declared a national naturepreserve' in 1947 and was listed as a World HeritageSite in 2000. The castle has 400 rooms, 365 fireplaces,13 staircases and stables that have a capacity ofaccommodating 1,200 horses.A major attraction of the castle is its double-helix openstaircase. Other attractions include the roof of the castle,which is beautifully decorated; the exquisitely carvedcolumns and the tall facades. The park of the castle isanother important attraction as it is the largest walledpark in Europe, with several species of trees.

Web Site:http://www.castles.org

Disneyland

Disneyland, Paris,is one of the best places to enjoy aholiday with the family.

There is a whole range of attractions in Disneyland,Paris, making one of the most sought after touristdestinations in the world. On entering the park, theDisneyland Railroad Station offers a round trip of thepark and is an exciting ride.

The amusement park is divided into the following fiveparts, which are also major attractions: Main Street, USA;Discoveryland; Fantasyland; Adventureland andFrontierland. Each section offers equal opportunities forentertainment, making it ideal for a fun-filled holidayexperience.Shopping options are also available in the park;

Emporium, Harrington's and Disney ClothiersLtd. aresome of the important shops selling souvenirs, clothesand other Disney collectibles.

Web Site:http://www.destinationsen.com

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower, a major tourist attraction, is the talleststructure in Paris.

The Eiffel Tower is named after the man who designed it,Gustave Eiffel. Its construction began in 1887 and wascompleted in 1889. One of the most visited sites in the

world, the Eiffel Tower is a magnificent piece of art. Itwas built to commemorate the centenary of the FrenchRevolution and has great historical significance.The topmost platform offers a breathtaking view of Paris;however, the other platforms are also worth visiting for aspectacular sunset. Altitude 95 and Jules Verne, the tworestaurants on the first and the second floor, respectively,are famous for serving excellent cuisines.At night, the Eiffel Tower is at the peak of its beauty, withgold lights highlighting its beautiful steel framework.

Web Site:http://www.discoverfrance.net


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Notre Dame

The Notre Dame, Paris, is one of the most striking Gothiccathedrals in the world.

The construction of this cathedral began in 1163, with

Pope Alexander III laying down its foundation stone; itwas completed in 1345. It is an important historical andreligious site, sacred to the Celts, Romans andChristians alike. It is also the site of the coronation ofNapoleon.The entire structure, from the windows to thefaade, is a marvel to view. Some of the majorattractions are the sculpture of Adam and Eve at theentrance, the statue of Saint Joan of Arc and the rose

windows. Stories from the Bible are painted on theportals, ceilings, walls and stained glasses of thecathedral. A climb up to the towers ensures abreathtaking view of Paris.Victor Hugo's famous work of fiction, theHunchback of Notre Dame', is based on thiscathedral.

Web Site:http://www.aviewoncities.com/

Orsay Museum

The OrsayMuseum is a pioneering French art museumlocated in Paris, France.

This magnificent museum was formerly a railwaystationand a terminus for the south western railways in Franceuntil 1939. In 1986, it was converted into a museumwhich mainly held Frenchart consisting of paintings,sculptures, furniture and photography.Dedicated to all facets of artistic expression, the museumrepresents the richness of artistic marvels. It is perhaps

best known for the exhaustive compilation ofimpressionistmasterworks of famous painters likeMonet and Renoir.The extensive collections in this museum also include

architecture, photography, decorativearts, graphicarts and much more.Some of the distinguished works included here are the

La Porte d'Enfer, Delacroixpaintings, Rousseau,Corot and Sisley.

Web Site:http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html

Parks and Gardens

Luxembourg Gardens

The Luxembourg Garden is the largest public park with22.5 hectares of land and is situated in the 6th

arrondissement of Paris. Luxembourg is the garden ofthe French Senate, which is housed in the LuxembourgPalace. This garden contains over hundred of statues,fountains and monuments which are scattered throughoutthe grounds.

Address: Paris, France

Opening Hours: Open hours depend on the month: opening between

0730 and 0815 hours.Closing between 1645 and 2145

Monument and Historic Building

La Madeleine

La Madeleine is known as Madeleine Church in Englishand is a beautifully constructed church. It occupies acommanding position in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.It was specially designed in its present form as a templefor the Napoleon army glory. Designed and constructedby few of the best architects in the past history, thisamazing building is affiliated with a Benedictine abbey.There are also daily masses and concerts held at thisbuilding.

Address: Pl. de la Madeleine, Paris, France

Phone: : 01.44.51.63.00

Opening Hours: Hours: Monday to Saturday 0 730 -1900, Sunday 0800

- 1900

Hotel des Invalides

Hotel des Invalides is a huge domed structure whichwas constructed in the late 17th century. It was designedby Louis XIV for providing shelter to the old and woundedsoldiers. This historic building was founded in 1675 onrequest by Louis XVI. This building is the first ever

French hospital cum home which was exclusively built forthe soldiers. There is also a garden, a large courtyard andan impressive esplanade.


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Address: Place des Invalides, Paris, France

Phone: : 01.44.42.37.72Web Site: http://www.invalides.org/


The Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris whichstands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle,

which is also called as Place de I ' Etoile. This monumentis known as the largest triumphal arch in the world andforms the depicts the impressive urban ensemble in Paris.It is said that this arch was commissioned by Napoleon topay tribute to the French Army and its construction beganin 1806. Its original architect was Chalgrin and after hisdeath, the work was continued by Joust. However, in1814, the construction was stopped after the defeat ofNapoleon. In 1833, the work began again and wascompleted by Blouet, whose name is engraved on it.

Address: Place Charles-de-Gaulle

Phone: : 1.55.37.73.77

Bastille

The Bastille was a prison in Paris, formerly known asBastille Saint-Antoine Number 232, Rue SaintAntoine, and is best known for the storming of the Bastillein 14 July, 1789 along with the Tennis Court Oath, thebeginning of the French Revolution. The French nationalholiday which is celebrated annually on 14th July is

commonly known in English as Bastille Day. Bastille is aFrench word, which means castle or bastion. The Bastillewas built in 1370-1383 by Charles V of France during theHundred Years War. Built as an irregular rectangle witheight towers, 70 meters long and 30 meters wide, it issurrounded by a broad moat.

Address: 3, Rue Jacques Coeur

Sacre Coeur

The Sacre-Coeur Basilica is known as one of the majortourist attractions in Paris. This amazing majestic buildingis situated on top of the Montmartre hill. This historicbuilding is a Roman Catholic basilica, dedicated to the

Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is situated at the summit of thebutte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. This 19thcentury basilica is traditionally associated with thebeheading of the patron of the city, Saint Denis, in the3rd century. The foundation stone of the basilica was laidin 1875. It was consecrated in 1891 and was complete by1914. By 1919, it was elevated to the status of a basilicaafter First World War ended.

Address: Pl. du Parvis-du-Sacr-Coeur, 18e

Phone: : 01.53.41.89.00

Web Site: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/

E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Basilica: Daily 0600 - 2300Dome and crypt: Daily 0900

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Palais Royal

The Palais Royal belonged to the French royal family formany generations. Built in 1629 for Cardinal deRichelieu, the palace was initially called as the PalaisCardinal. The Palais-Royal, a palace and also the nearby

garden is situated in the first arrondissement of Paris.Designed by Jacques Lemercier, its construction gotcompleted in 1629 and at present, houses the Conseil d 'Etat, the Ministry of Culture and the ConstitutionalCouncil. Here, one can also get to see at the rear of thegarden, the Bilbliotheque Nationale de France, withcollections of more than 6,000,000 books, maps,documents and even prints.

Address: 25 Rue de Valois

Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods

Montmartre

Montmartre is a historic site of the Montmartre Hill andis a famous tourist area in Paris. This place has manysightseeing, with lots of interesting events. Montmartre isa wonderful neighborhood of Paris known for lots of

historic sites, cobblestone streets and a rich history.There are also some old churches, beautiful architecturalstyle buildings and basilica of Sacre Coeur in


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Montmartre.

Address: Montmartre, France

Latin Quarter

Latin Quarter is an area which is situated on the left bankof the Seine River. This neighborhood of Paris is knownfor bistros and some lively atmosphere. Latin Quarter usalso home to various higher education establishments likethe Ecole Normale Superieure. This neighborhood isone of the parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Onesuch place of interest is Church Saint Severin.

Address: Latin Quarter,France

Pigalle

Pigalle is the neighborhood of Paris is well known as aRed Light District with home for strip clubs and more. Thisplace is a definitely adults only place and is a populartourist destination attracting many visitors each year.

Pigalle lies to the north of Paris and is adjacent toMontmartre. This neighborhood was also home tocabaret scene and MoulinRouge was the first show inthe city.

Address: Pigalle, France

Rue de Rivoli

Rue de Rivoli is known as the famous streets of Paris,and is a commercial street where there are some of themost fashionable shops in the world. Some of theattractions to see at this street are the Musee du Louvre,the statue of Joan of Arc at thePlace des Pyramidesandthe Place Vendome. There are also the rue de Rivoli, thenew Opera House and the Opera Garnier situated at thisstreet. This street is totally of 3070 meters in length.

Address: Rue de Rivoli, Paris

Place Vendome

Place Vendome is known as the most famous square inthe history of France and was created in 1685 and

designed by Jules-Hardouin Mansart. The arcades ofthe front mansions surround the square in the heart of thecapital. This square has some of the prestigious banksand such offices. The square at first had an equestrianstatue of Napoleon as King Caesar.

Address: Place Vendome,Paris

Rue Cler

Rue Cler is a street in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.It is a street and pedestrian-oriented shoppingcomplex. It is known for its animation, its authentic andretail food.


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Charles de Gaulle International Airport is one of thevital aviation hubs in the whole world.

Located in Paris, the airport is considered to be the mostimportant international airport of France.

The airport is named after Free French Forces' leader,Charles de Gaulle.

The airport has three terminals. The first two terminalsinitially served Air France exclusively. However, now otherairlines are also being served at these terminals.

The third terminal serves low cost and charter airlines.

Theairport is well connected with the major spots inthe city.

The RER B suburban train offers two services.

One of the train runs non stop between Paris Gare duNord and the airport.

Another train stops at several intermediate stations.

A TVG station is present in the second terminal of theairport. The high speed trains arriving at this stationaccess various destinations in Paris.

Roissybus is the shuttle bus service between theairport and the rest of the city.

Orly Airport

Orly Airport in Paris served as a major airport until theconstruction of Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

Some of the major cities in Middle East, Caribbean,Africa, North America and Europe are covered by flightslanding on this airport. The airport remains busy with

domestic traffic. It is France's 2nd busiest airport interms of passenger numbers.

It has two terminals, namely the north and southterminal. Major spots in the city are easily accessible fromOrly airport. A6 autoroute is connected with the airport.RER B train service offers Orlyval shuttle train betweenthe airport and Antony train station.

There are some local buses which travel between thevital spots in Paris and the airport. These include AirFrance coaches, RATP Orlybus and Jetbus line.

Taxis can be a convenient and faster way to reach theairport. However, taxis can be an expensive, especially ifthey get stuck in traffic.

Address: Orly 103

Phone: : +33 (0)1 49.75.52.52

Web Site: http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr


Beauvais Airport

Beauvais Airport is the third airport in Paris having thecode of BVA. This airport is home to many low cost

budget airlines like Sterling, Ryanair, Norwegian AirShuttle, Blue Air and Wizzair. There are over twentyregular scheduled daily flights with more via charterflights. This airport offers budget travelers an alternativeto Charles de Gaulle or Orly. This airport has 359elevation feet with 109 meters. It is a French airport alsoknown as Aeroport de Paris Beauvais Tille. Originally, itwas the small regional airport, and at present it has fourgates with a snack bar and shopping area facility.

Address: Tille, Beauvais

Phone: : 03.44.11.46.46

Web Site: http://www.aeroportbeauvais.com/

Getting Around

Underground transportation

Paris has underground rail network, which is known asthe finest rail network in the city. The trains are run on the

principal lines of the Metro subway system which gotopened in 1900. This line service is frequent and fast.Over decades or more, these lines have been extendedinto the suburbs. The hub of the system named Chatelet-Les-Halles is known as the world's largest and busiestunderground station.

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