Guidebook for Paris
Arts & Culture
Moulin Rouge is best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance that evolved into a form of entertainment of its own & led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe
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Moulin Rouge
82 Bd de ClichyMoulin Rouge is best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance that evolved into a form of entertainment of its own & led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe
A wax museum in Paris located on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine, at 10, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
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Grévin safnið
10 Bd MontmartreA wax museum in Paris located on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine, at 10, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
The biggest science museum in Europe. Located in Parc de la Villette in Paris. It's at the heart of Cultural Center of Science, Technology & Industry(CCSTI), a center promoting science&science culture
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Vísinda- og iðnaðarbærinn
30 Av. Corentin CariouThe biggest science museum in Europe. Located in Parc de la Villette in Paris. It's at the heart of Cultural Center of Science, Technology & Industry(CCSTI), a center promoting science&science culture
Public museum located at 158 Boulevard Haussmann in 8th arrndt. The museum was created from the private home of Édouard André (1833–1894) & Nélie Jacquemart (1841-1912) to display their art collected.
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Jacquemart-André safn
158 Bd HaussmannPublic museum located at 158 Boulevard Haussmann in 8th arrndt. The museum was created from the private home of Édouard André (1833–1894) & Nélie Jacquemart (1841-1912) to display their art collected.
1,979-seat opera house, built 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was originally called the Salle des Capucines because of its location on Blvd des Capucines but became known after Charles Garnier
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Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra1,979-seat opera house, built 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was originally called the Salle des Capucines because of its location on Blvd des Capucines but became known after Charles Garnier
Paris Balloon, a tethered helium balloon used as a tourist attraction in the heart of Paris. Installed in 1999 in Parc André Citroën, it was made&developed by Aerophile SA&more than 1/2mill passengers
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Ball Generali of Paris
106 Av. Félix FaureParis Balloon, a tethered helium balloon used as a tourist attraction in the heart of Paris. Installed in 1999 in Parc André Citroën, it was made&developed by Aerophile SA&more than 1/2mill passengers
Sightseeing
Roman Catholic church & minor basilica, dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city
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Sakré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreRoman Catholic church & minor basilica, dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city
Hill in the north of Paris. It's 130m high & gives its name to the surrounding district, 18th arrondissement, a part of the Right Bank river. Primarily known for Sacre Coeur & as a nightclub district.
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Montmartre
Hill in the north of Paris. It's 130m high & gives its name to the surrounding district, 18th arrondissement, a part of the Right Bank river. Primarily known for Sacre Coeur & as a nightclub district.
It was originally to be an exhibit at World's Fair in late 1880s, which would celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. It remains in place today long after that World Fair.
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Eiffel turninn
5 Av. Anatole FranceIt was originally to be an exhibit at World's Fair in late 1880s, which would celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. It remains in place today long after that World Fair.
This wall is in a park by metro Abbesses. Concept of Baron Frederick, a place full of meaning&memories of all the people who have visited&wanted to make their own mark with a nice phrase/token of love
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Ástarveggurinn
14 Pl. des AbbessesThis wall is in a park by metro Abbesses. Concept of Baron Frederick, a place full of meaning&memories of all the people who have visited&wanted to make their own mark with a nice phrase/token of love
Skyscraper located in Montparnasse area of Paris. Constructed 1969 to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231m. 14th tallest building in EU now.
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Montparnasse turninn
33 Av. du MaineSkyscraper located in Montparnasse area of Paris. Constructed 1969 to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231m. 14th tallest building in EU now.
Historic Catholic cathedral on eastern half of the Île de la Cite. It's widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture&among largest&well-known church bldgs in World.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul IIHistoric Catholic cathedral on eastern half of the Île de la Cite. It's widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture&among largest&well-known church bldgs in World.
Dalida aimait beaucoup le quartier de la butte Montmartre, où elle habitait. Pour lui rendre hommage, Paris lui a consacré une place, la place Dalida, au bout de la rue de l’Abreuvoir et rue Girardon.
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Dalida brjóstmynd
Rue de l'AbreuvoirDalida aimait beaucoup le quartier de la butte Montmartre, où elle habitait. Pour lui rendre hommage, Paris lui a consacré une place, la place Dalida, au bout de la rue de l’Abreuvoir et rue Girardon.
Monumental column in Paris commemorating the Revolution of 1830. It stands in the center of the Place de la Bastille and celebrates the Trois Glorieuses — the "three glorious" days of 27–29 July 1830.
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Júlíusturninn
Place de la BastilleMonumental column in Paris commemorating the Revolution of 1830. It stands in the center of the Place de la Bastille and celebrates the Trois Glorieuses — the "three glorious" days of 27–29 July 1830.
Arch bridge in Paris across the Seine. It was named to commemorate the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War, in which the Franco-British alliance achieved victory over the Russian army on 20Sept1854.
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Pont de l'Alma
Pont de l'AlmaArch bridge in Paris across the Seine. It was named to commemorate the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War, in which the Franco-British alliance achieved victory over the Russian army on 20Sept1854.
A pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the River Seine. It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre. Recognizable by love padlocks locked all across bridge.
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Pont des Arts
Pont des ArtsA pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the River Seine. It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre. Recognizable by love padlocks locked all across bridge.
An area of Paris, France, in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The hill of the Trocadéro is the hill of Chaillot, a former village.
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Palais de Chaillot
1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreAn area of Paris, France, in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The hill of the Trocadéro is the hill of Chaillot, a former village.
Large medieval abbey church in the city of Saint-Denis, now a northern suburb of Paris. Building is of unique importance historically&architecturally, completed in 1144 is considered 1st Gothic church
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Basilíka katedrala Saint-Denis
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurLarge medieval abbey church in the city of Saint-Denis, now a northern suburb of Paris. Building is of unique importance historically&architecturally, completed in 1144 is considered 1st Gothic church
La maison des Jardies est une demeure située à Sèvres, dans les Hauts-de-Seine, qui abrite un musée consacré à Léon Gambetta, l'un de ses habitants célèbres.
Maison des Jardies - Leon Gambetta
14 Av. GambettaLa maison des Jardies est une demeure située à Sèvres, dans les Hauts-de-Seine, qui abrite un musée consacré à Léon Gambetta, l'un de ses habitants célèbres.
When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20km SW of Paris. Court of Versailles was the center of political power in France
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Château de Versailles
When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20km SW of Paris. Court of Versailles was the center of political power in France
Champs-Élysées is "the most beautiful avenue in the world". A number of elite institutions (such as the Presidential Elysee Palace) are located in this area, which is he wealthiest in France.
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Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées is "the most beautiful avenue in the world". A number of elite institutions (such as the Presidential Elysee Palace) are located in this area, which is he wealthiest in France.
the Luxembourg Gardens, is the second largest public park in Paris. The park is the garden of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace.
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Luxemborgarðar
the Luxembourg Gardens, is the second largest public park in Paris. The park is the garden of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace.
Public garden located between Louvre Museum&the Place de la Concorde. Created by Catherine deMedicis as garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was eventually opened to public in 1667 after Fr.Rev.
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Túleries garðurinn
Place de la ConcordePublic garden located between Louvre Museum&the Place de la Concorde. Created by Catherine deMedicis as garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was eventually opened to public in 1667 after Fr.Rev.
One of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle
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Triumphal Arch
Place Charles de GaulleOne of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle
a full-sized, gold-leaf-covered replica of the new flame at the upper end of the torch carried in the hand of the Statue of Liberty at the entrance to the harbor of New York City since 1986.
Eldur frelsisins
7 Pl. de l'Almaa full-sized, gold-leaf-covered replica of the new flame at the upper end of the torch carried in the hand of the Statue of Liberty at the entrance to the harbor of New York City since 1986.
Everything Else
Artists set up easels daily for tourists. A reminder of when Montmartre was the mecca of modern art. At the beginning of 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo lived here.
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Place du Tertre
Place du TertreArtists set up easels daily for tourists. A reminder of when Montmartre was the mecca of modern art. At the beginning of 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo lived here.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme amusement park, based on the stories of Asterix (by Albert Uderzo & René Goscinny). Situated ~22mi north of Paris, 20 mi from Disneyland. Large variety of roller coasters. Opened in 1989.
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Astérix Park
Theme amusement park, based on the stories of Asterix (by Albert Uderzo & René Goscinny). Situated ~22mi north of Paris, 20 mi from Disneyland. Large variety of roller coasters. Opened in 1989.
A 49-acre children's amusement park with a zoo, the Exploradôme museum, and other attractions located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne, in Paris.
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Jardin d'Acclimatation
Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des SablonsA 49-acre children's amusement park with a zoo, the Exploradôme museum, and other attractions located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne, in Paris.