Paris
PARIS INTRODUCTION
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To this day, Paris transmits all the atmosphere of its glorious past, with its grand buildings from the Napoleonic age, magnificent Gothic Cathedrals such as Nôtre Dame, opulent buildings such...
THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
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Parisian cuisine reflects the history of French regional cooking, and you’ll have the chance to sample a huge variety of sophisticated dishes in over nine thousand restaurants throughout the...
EIFFEL TOWER
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This Tower clearly doesn't need any presentations, and I'm sure you already know quite well that it is one of the most famous buildings in the world!
Overly imitated and admired, it is unmistakable...
TROCADERO
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The Trocadéro Gardens are one of the most scenic places in Paris!
You are in front of the monumental slope facing the Eiffel Tower, which has majestically rose beyond the...
CHAMPS ELYSEES
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The Champs-Élysées is legendary location in the beautiful city of Paris!
Commonly referred to by the Parisians as “Les Champs”, it has always been a symbol of the...
ARC DE TRIOMPHE
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The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most illustrious monuments in Paris!
You'll find it at the end of the Champs-Elysées, in the middle of the characteristic paved area of the Place de...
NOTRE DAME
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which is one of the most legendary churches in Paris and in the world!
In his novel dedicated to the church, Victor Hugo defined the cathedral "A stone symphony, a colossal work of a man and a...
LOUVRE MUSEUM
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The Louvre is probably the most famous museum on the planet!
To take full advantage of the museum and all its collections, first go to the large square called Cour Napoleon. Here you're surrounded on...
LOUVRE PALACE
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The Louvre is one of the most spectacular and scenic spots in Paris!
It is an exceptional architectural work with an equally intriguing story that goes on for eight centuries and is closely linked to...
VERSAILLES
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which is definitely the world's most famous royal residence!
To visit the palace, park, and surrounding buildings, you'll need an entire, exciting day. Plan your visit well: there are several...
MONTMARTRE
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one of the most beautiful places in Paris!
Here you can take in the Bohemian atmosphere by strolling through the steep, narrow streets of the Butte, the French name for this hill.
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LUXEMBOURG
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The Luxembourg Palace is one of the most delightful and attractive places in Paris!
You are on the "rive gauche" - the district on the left bank of the Seine, where you can see the...
MUSEE ORSAY
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You should know that Orsay is one of Paris's most unusual museums!
You are about to admire one of the most beautiful collections in the world. You've probably heard of its collection of impressionist...
SAINTE CHAPELLE
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You are in the cradle of Paris, Île de la Cité. The Celtic "Parisii" tribe first settled right here in the middle of the Seine, and was then defeated in 52 BC by Julius...
INVALIDES
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Even though we call it "Douce France", the country has always been a very combative nation. You'll definitely realize this while you visit the enormous Hotel des Invalides, an architectural...
GRAND ET PETIT PALAIS
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You might not know, but one of the rules set by the International Commission for Large Expositions stipulates that all pavilions built for the events should be dismantled after the end of the...
PLACE DE LA CONCORDE
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The monumental square you now stand in has one of the oldest monuments in Paris: I'm talking about the famous Luxor Obelisk from Egypt that dates back to more than three thousand years ago. It is a...
PLACE DES VOSGES
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With over four hundred years of history, Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris!
Located in the sophisticated, refined, and secluded Marais neighborhood, this architectural and urban-planning...
PLACE VENDOME
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As you wander around this square where glamour and international luxury reign, let me tell you a bit about its history.
First of all you should know that its first name was "Place de la...
MADELEINE
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The wide, straight Rue Royale connects Place de la Concorde to Place de la Madeleine, which represents a perfect synthesis of the imperial taste of the early 1800s: on one side you have an Egyptian...
SEINE
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Your tour starts from Pont de l'Alma, directly above the tunnel where Princess Diana and Dodi al-Fayed lost their lives in a tragic car accident. Most of the companies that organize mini-cruises with...
LATIN QUARTER
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Parallel to the façade of Notre-Dame, cross the Seine on a small bridge and you'll wind up in a small square. From Île de la Cité, the very first nucleus of the city of Paris, all...
BEAUBOURG
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The center you are facing owes its name to the President of the Republic who promoted the creation, but it's also known as "Beaubourg", which is the name of the square in which it is...
VILLETTE
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La Villette is the most futuristic, surprising neighborhood in Paris!
The suburbs where you now stand, east of the city's historic center, have been transformed into a giant center for science and...
RODIN MUSEUM
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The refined museum you're standing in is dedicated to Auguste Rodin, the greatest European sculptor of the late 1800s. Rodin is considered the father of modern sculpture, who renewed its style thanks...
CONSERVATOIRE ARTS ET METIERS
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The Conservatoire is one of the most fascinating places in Paris!
You are near the circle of the Grands Boulevards, close to Saint-Martin Gate at the edges of the medieval walls beyond which the...
MUSEE MARMOTTAN
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This small and refined museum located in an ancient hunting lodge at the margin of Bois de Boulogne features some of the most famous French paintings, beginning with a legendary one by Monet.
The...
CAMONDO AND CERNUSCHI MUSEUMS
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The Nissim de Camondo and the Cernuschi are the most delightful museums in Paris!
Your journey begins with the "Musée Nissim de Camondo" in Rue Monceau 63. This house-museum takes...
JACQUEMART ANDRE' MUSEUM
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You should know that Jacquemart-André is the most important private antique art collection in Paris!
You are in a very picturesque district in the urban expansion area favoured by Baron...
