Guidebook for Paris
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Modern, French bistro, this restaurant doesn’t resemble its big brother. Here, a marble table d’hôte and other ornate but contemporary décor. Beautiful wine selection.
Cafe Bailleul
39 Rue de l'Arbre SecModern, French bistro, this restaurant doesn’t resemble its big brother. Here, a marble table d’hôte and other ornate but contemporary décor. Beautiful wine selection.
Ultramodern, on the last two floors of Kenzo's main office, in front of the Pont Neuf of the first district, a design restaurant Kong in the sky with a view of the Seine.
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Kong
1 Rue du Pont NeufUltramodern, on the last two floors of Kenzo's main office, in front of the Pont Neuf of the first district, a design restaurant Kong in the sky with a view of the Seine.
For people who like real sensations and love Japanese restaurant. Menu marrying innovative maki flavors, sushi and sophisticated Teppanyaki.
Oki
35 Rue du Pont NeufFor people who like real sensations and love Japanese restaurant. Menu marrying innovative maki flavors, sushi and sophisticated Teppanyaki.
Brought to you by the star butcher Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec, Beef Club presents tender, grass-fed English beef, cooked in a variety of ways. Attached underground cocktail bar (The Ballroom).
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Beef Club
58 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauBrought to you by the star butcher Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec, Beef Club presents tender, grass-fed English beef, cooked in a variety of ways. Attached underground cocktail bar (The Ballroom).
The two dining rooms of the Ca d'Oro serve well-presented Italian fare. The dining rooms' exposed stones create a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Ca'd'oro
54 Rue de l'Arbre SecThe two dining rooms of the Ca d'Oro serve well-presented Italian fare. The dining rooms' exposed stones create a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Classic bistro fare: delicate, subtle but also gargantuan in portion size. Delightful menu featuring plenty of game and poultry. Vast selection of wines, relaxed atmosphere and charming service.
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La Régalade Saint-Honoré
106 Rue St HonoréClassic bistro fare: delicate, subtle but also gargantuan in portion size. Delightful menu featuring plenty of game and poultry. Vast selection of wines, relaxed atmosphere and charming service.
Daniel Rose reinvents spring on a daily basis. In his plush restaurant, he serves stellar fish, meat, and vegetable dishes as well as impressive desserts. If only it weren’t so hard to get a table.
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Spring Restaurant
6 Rue BailleulDaniel Rose reinvents spring on a daily basis. In his plush restaurant, he serves stellar fish, meat, and vegetable dishes as well as impressive desserts. If only it weren’t so hard to get a table.
Chic bistro on top, bar in the middle, jazz cave down below. A la Marguerite’s sharply dressed waiters serve well-garnished food seven days a week.
49 Rue Berger
49 Rue BergerChic bistro on top, bar in the middle, jazz cave down below. A la Marguerite’s sharply dressed waiters serve well-garnished food seven days a week.
In the arcaded terrace overlooking the Louvre’s glass pyramid, this classy, Napoleon III-style hangout is in an unrivalled location. Brasserie fare and sandwiches are on offer too.
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Le Café Marly
93 Rue de RivoliIn the arcaded terrace overlooking the Louvre’s glass pyramid, this classy, Napoleon III-style hangout is in an unrivalled location. Brasserie fare and sandwiches are on offer too.
A beautiful, historical décor in Art Nouveau style (see the ceiling upstairs); good Alsatian cuisine : choucroute, kuglopf, etc.
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Bofinger
5-7 Rue de la BastilleA beautiful, historical décor in Art Nouveau style (see the ceiling upstairs); good Alsatian cuisine : choucroute, kuglopf, etc.
Since 1896. Menu changes daily, historic building. Nice and cheap food. Plain cooking; don't expect haute cuisine.
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Bouillon Chartier
7 Rue du Faubourg MontmartreSince 1896. Menu changes daily, historic building. Nice and cheap food. Plain cooking; don't expect haute cuisine.
This café is famous as the favored coffee and smoking venue for the Surrealists during the 1920s and '30s, the Existentialists in the 1940s and '50s, and still attracts an artistic crowd....
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Café de Flore
172 Bd Saint-GermainThis café is famous as the favored coffee and smoking venue for the Surrealists during the 1920s and '30s, the Existentialists in the 1940s and '50s, and still attracts an artistic crowd....
Another famous literary café, right next door to its great rival Café de Flore. Sartre and Hemingway were regular patrons here.
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Les Deux Magots
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des PrésAnother famous literary café, right next door to its great rival Café de Flore. Sartre and Hemingway were regular patrons here.
Flashy clientele come here to enjoy tartares (with excellently crispy fries) and the world’s smallest cheesecake. American/bistro/Italian/world cuisine, non-stop service.
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L'ÉTIENNE MARCEL - PARIS
34 Rue Étienne MarcelFlashy clientele come here to enjoy tartares (with excellently crispy fries) and the world’s smallest cheesecake. American/bistro/Italian/world cuisine, non-stop service.
Enjoy a sweeping view of Paris while you dine at this aptly named restaurant on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse.
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Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant
Avenue du MaineEnjoy a sweeping view of Paris while you dine at this aptly named restaurant on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse.
Just steps from the Louvre, you'll find a two-level contemporary bistro, crisply decorated in shades of red, black and light grey. The restaurant's menu blends safe bets with creativity.
Autour du Yangtse 食尚煮意卢浮宫店
150 Rue St HonoréJust steps from the Louvre, you'll find a two-level contemporary bistro, crisply decorated in shades of red, black and light grey. The restaurant's menu blends safe bets with creativity.
Renowned architect Jules Hardouin Mansart crafted the building in the 17th century. Now, this bistro with multiple rooms crafts meals with products from solid sources.
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Les Fines Gueules
43 Rue Croix des Petits ChampsRenowned architect Jules Hardouin Mansart crafted the building in the 17th century. Now, this bistro with multiple rooms crafts meals with products from solid sources.
Julien is ageless, elegant, and regal in décor and cuisine. Such splendid, classic dishes! And I didn’t yet mention the cobblestone terrace and the view over Ile Saint-Louis.
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Chez Julien
1 Rue du Pont Louis-PhilippeJulien is ageless, elegant, and regal in décor and cuisine. Such splendid, classic dishes! And I didn’t yet mention the cobblestone terrace and the view over Ile Saint-Louis.
At the back of a Middle Age-esque grotto lies an open kitchen revealing sizzling meats and sautéing potatoes. With the home-cooked crème brûlée, you’ve got some solid grub for the wintertime.
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Robert et Louise
64 Rue Vieille du TempleAt the back of a Middle Age-esque grotto lies an open kitchen revealing sizzling meats and sautéing potatoes. With the home-cooked crème brûlée, you’ve got some solid grub for the wintertime.
Return to the future in this traditional café. Fine artisanal ingredients (ibaïona ham, Aveyron chips, old cantal), a massive burger and fries, New York cheesecake.
Bar du Moulin
10 Pl. des Petits PèresReturn to the future in this traditional café. Fine artisanal ingredients (ibaïona ham, Aveyron chips, old cantal), a massive burger and fries, New York cheesecake.
A institution in the Saint Germain area, which is now transformed in a much classier way, with a classical Bistrot menu, a Lounge style decoration and good music.
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LA MARGHERITA - PARIS
17 Rue de l'Ancienne ComédieA institution in the Saint Germain area, which is now transformed in a much classier way, with a classical Bistrot menu, a Lounge style decoration and good music.
The founders have combined talents to create a modern left-bank bistro. Simple lunch menu, no meat on Fridays (fish instead). Delightful raw produce and soups.
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Semilla
54 Rue de SeineThe founders have combined talents to create a modern left-bank bistro. Simple lunch menu, no meat on Fridays (fish instead). Delightful raw produce and soups.
A bistrot that food lovers may come across while strolling down the all-too-famous île de la Cité, facing Notre-Dame's cathedral, right next to Saint-Michel.
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Le Reminet
3 Rue des Grands DegrésA bistrot that food lovers may come across while strolling down the all-too-famous île de la Cité, facing Notre-Dame's cathedral, right next to Saint-Michel.
One of the best places in Paris for inexpensive, simple, satisfying fare. It has also been wildly praised for its laid-back, cheery ambiance, which manages both hipness and old-world charm.
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Chez Gladines Halles
11 Bis Rue des HallesOne of the best places in Paris for inexpensive, simple, satisfying fare. It has also been wildly praised for its laid-back, cheery ambiance, which manages both hipness and old-world charm.
Drinks & Nightlife
This wine bar will please even the most demanding epicureans. With advice of the friendly owner, you’ll encounter unusual natural, organic or ‘biodynamic’ bottles from local growers.
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Le Garde Robe
41 Rue de l'Arbre SecThis wine bar will please even the most demanding epicureans. With advice of the friendly owner, you’ll encounter unusual natural, organic or ‘biodynamic’ bottles from local growers.
The ideal spot, with a vast, comfortable dining room looking over the Louvre. We don’t want to leave this place, even if the food isn’t always up to snuff. The “modern” cocktails are worth a try.
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Le Fumoir
6 Rue de l'Amiral de ColignyThe ideal spot, with a vast, comfortable dining room looking over the Louvre. We don’t want to leave this place, even if the food isn’t always up to snuff. The “modern” cocktails are worth a try.
The Buddha Bar is famous for a series of lounge and downtempo records. The drinks are not so over-priced, and definitely worth it for the hip, sophisticated, and chill atmosphere.
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Buddha-Bar
8-12 Rue Boissy d'AnglasThe Buddha Bar is famous for a series of lounge and downtempo records. The drinks are not so over-priced, and definitely worth it for the hip, sophisticated, and chill atmosphere.
Moulin Rouge is characterised by the neon-lit windmill blades runs performances daily, with wild and colourful dance shows including the infamous cancan.
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Moulin Rouge
82 Bd de ClichyMoulin Rouge is characterised by the neon-lit windmill blades runs performances daily, with wild and colourful dance shows including the infamous cancan.
Hemingway tried to drink here once per week even before he made it. Today the bar is considered by many to be one of the best bars in the world.
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Bar Hemingway
15 Pl. VendômeHemingway tried to drink here once per week even before he made it. Today the bar is considered by many to be one of the best bars in the world.
Legend has it that Harry's New York Bar was the birthplace of the Bloody Mary invented by Fernand "Pete" Petiot, an American bartender, and was another Hemingway hangout.
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Harry's New York Bar
5 Rue DaunouLegend has it that Harry's New York Bar was the birthplace of the Bloody Mary invented by Fernand "Pete" Petiot, an American bartender, and was another Hemingway hangout.
A true hidden gem, which offers some of the best cocktails and Mexican food in Paris. Through an unmarked door, you’ll find a low-lit cocktail lounge that’s offering some of the best drinks.
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Candelaria
52 Rue de SaintongeA true hidden gem, which offers some of the best cocktails and Mexican food in Paris. Through an unmarked door, you’ll find a low-lit cocktail lounge that’s offering some of the best drinks.
Urban and industrial, this stylish, split-level bar/restaurant is dominated by contemporary American influences - a heavy steel mezzanine, art adorned walls and a bar that undulates along the room.
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LIZARD LOUNGE
18 Rue du Bourg TibourgUrban and industrial, this stylish, split-level bar/restaurant is dominated by contemporary American influences - a heavy steel mezzanine, art adorned walls and a bar that undulates along the room.
This bar is a jewel. Inside this stylish, silver-walled space you’ll find plush purple seating, elegant brown leather chairs, cut glass decanters and a vintage gramophone.
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Jefrey's Cocktail Bar
14 Rue Saint-SauveurThis bar is a jewel. Inside this stylish, silver-walled space you’ll find plush purple seating, elegant brown leather chairs, cut glass decanters and a vintage gramophone.
This hip little Parisian cocktail spot, Little Red Door, is a handsome space, dotted with candles, the bar giving off a welcoming glow. The drinks list is full of tempting and inventive things.
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Little Red Door
60 Rue CharlotThis hip little Parisian cocktail spot, Little Red Door, is a handsome space, dotted with candles, the bar giving off a welcoming glow. The drinks list is full of tempting and inventive things.
Overlooking the gardens of Les Halles, it presents an imposing façade to the world and, inside, the central bar and dance floor is surrounded by numerous small salons, a fumoir, and a restaurant.
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Le Mona Lisa
47 Rue BergerOverlooking the gardens of Les Halles, it presents an imposing façade to the world and, inside, the central bar and dance floor is surrounded by numerous small salons, a fumoir, and a restaurant.
A well-established favourite, it’s a sleek and contemporary space with a curving, chrome topped bar. While open from breakfast time, the lounge bar really comes into its own in the evening.
La Promenade de Vénus
A well-established favourite, it’s a sleek and contemporary space with a curving, chrome topped bar. While open from breakfast time, the lounge bar really comes into its own in the evening.
Small but stylishly designed, with distinctive white bar stools, and a scattering of outside tables which are ideal for lingering with a drink on a warm summer’s evening and watching the world go by.
Why Paris
60 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauSmall but stylishly designed, with distinctive white bar stools, and a scattering of outside tables which are ideal for lingering with a drink on a warm summer’s evening and watching the world go by.
A panoramic terrass bar and lounge, "The 7th", on the 7th floor of the hotel, featuring stunning views over the whole of Paris.
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Terrass Hotel
12-14 Rue Joseph de MaistreA panoramic terrass bar and lounge, "The 7th", on the 7th floor of the hotel, featuring stunning views over the whole of Paris.
Once upon a time, Olivier Magny ran wine tastings and classes out of his own apartment. Now he’s opened a vast, slick wine bar near Les Halles with a list of about 500 bottles and 40 glass pours.
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O Chateau
68 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauOnce upon a time, Olivier Magny ran wine tastings and classes out of his own apartment. Now he’s opened a vast, slick wine bar near Les Halles with a list of about 500 bottles and 40 glass pours.
Essentials
Franprix
108 Av. Jean LoliveA useful grocery store with a lot of choices.
This is a quintessential bakery. It has everything you could want, such as amazing baguettes, pastries, croissants macarons, and other desserts.
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Gosselin
Rue Saint-HonoréThis is a quintessential bakery. It has everything you could want, such as amazing baguettes, pastries, croissants macarons, and other desserts.
One of the best bakeries in Paris for locals. Incredible croissants and strawberry tarts that are regularly ranked as the tastiest in Paris.
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Boulangerie du Nil
One of the best bakeries in Paris for locals. Incredible croissants and strawberry tarts that are regularly ranked as the tastiest in Paris.
50 Rue Berger
50 Rue BergerA grocery store, which is also open on Sunday afternoon.
Sightseeing
The Musée du Louvre is one of the world's largest museums, and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, France, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the first district.
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Musée du Louvre
The Musée du Louvre is one of the world's largest museums, and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, France, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the first district.
Many feel that this, Paris' city hall, is one of the loveliest buildings. Try watching the light change on its roofs and towers from one of the cafés on the Ile de St. Louis, the Lutece for instance.
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Centre d'action social de la mairie du 5eme arrondissement
21 Pl. du PanthéonMany feel that this, Paris' city hall, is one of the loveliest buildings. Try watching the light change on its roofs and towers from one of the cafés on the Ile de St. Louis, the Lutece for instance.
The Pont Neuf is, despite its name, the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France.
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Pont-Neuf
The Pont Neuf is, despite its name, the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France.
The Pont des Arts or Passerelle des Arts is a pedestrian bridge. In recent years, many tourist couples hav attached padlocks on it, throwing the key into the river below, as a romantic gesture.
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Pont des Arts
Pont des ArtsThe Pont des Arts or Passerelle des Arts is a pedestrian bridge. In recent years, many tourist couples hav attached padlocks on it, throwing the key into the river below, as a romantic gesture.
The church was rebuilt many times over several centuries. It now has construction in Roman, Gothic and Renaissance styles. The most striking exterior feature is the porch.
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
The church was rebuilt many times over several centuries. It now has construction in Roman, Gothic and Renaissance styles. The most striking exterior feature is the porch.
Centre Georges Pompidou is a complex in the Beaubourg area. Designed in the style of high-tech architecture, it houses the largest museum for modern art in Europe.
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Centre Pompidou
Centre Georges Pompidou is a complex in the Beaubourg area. Designed in the style of high-tech architecture, it houses the largest museum for modern art in Europe.
The Palais-Royal is a palace and an associated garden. Facing the Place du Palais-Royal, it stands opposite the north wing of the Louvre, and its forecourt is famous for its columns.
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Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal is a palace and an associated garden. Facing the Place du Palais-Royal, it stands opposite the north wing of the Louvre, and its forecourt is famous for its columns.
The Paris Opera is the primary opera company of France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra, and , but continued to be known more simply as the Opéra.
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Opéra
10 Pl. de l'OpéraThe Paris Opera is the primary opera company of France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra, and , but continued to be known more simply as the Opéra.
Situated in Place de l’Opéra, the Palais Garnier opera house has a richly decorated facade, a monumental staircase, and a 1,900-seat Italian auditorium with a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.
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Palais Garnier
Place de l'OpéraSituated in Place de l’Opéra, the Palais Garnier opera house has a richly decorated facade, a monumental staircase, and a 1,900-seat Italian auditorium with a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.
Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King Louis XVI, and many others were guillotined during the Terror.
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La Concorde
Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King Louis XVI, and many others were guillotined during the Terror.
Église de la Madeleine is one of the best-known and most beautiful churches in Paris. Construction started in 1764, although the church was not finally consecrated until 1845.
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La Madeleine
Place de la MadeleineÉglise de la Madeleine is one of the best-known and most beautiful churches in Paris. Construction started in 1764, although the church was not finally consecrated until 1845.
This iconic triumphal arch forms the focus of the main road axis of Paris. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a tribute to his victories.
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Triumphal Arch
Place Charles de GaulleThis iconic triumphal arch forms the focus of the main road axis of Paris. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a tribute to his victories.
!one of the must-see places in Paris is the Avenue des Champs-Elysées which was first created in 1667 by Louis XIV's gardener, Andre Le Nôtre, in order to improve the view from the Tuileries garden.
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Champs-Élysées
!one of the must-see places in Paris is the Avenue des Champs-Elysées which was first created in 1667 by Louis XIV's gardener, Andre Le Nôtre, in order to improve the view from the Tuileries garden.
The Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris.
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Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre IIIThe Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris.
The Grand Palais, is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex. Built for the Universal Exposition of 1900, its original purpose is the housing of great artistic events in the city.
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Stórskemmtistaðurinn
3 Av. du Général EisenhowerThe Grand Palais, is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex. Built for the Universal Exposition of 1900, its original purpose is the housing of great artistic events in the city.
The Petit Palais is a museum built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. It now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
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Petit Palais
Avenue Winston ChurchillThe Petit Palais is a museum built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. It now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
Hôtel des Invalides was founded in 1671 by Louis XIV as a hospital for 6000 war-wounded soldiers. With its golden dome, it still functions as an infirmary and now also houses the Musée de l'Armée.
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Invalides
129 Rue de GrenelleHôtel des Invalides was founded in 1671 by Louis XIV as a hospital for 6000 war-wounded soldiers. With its golden dome, it still functions as an infirmary and now also houses the Musée de l'Armée.
The church attached to the Musée de l'Armée, l'Eglise du Dôme, houses the tomb of Napoleon.
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Hernámsafn
129 Rue de GrenelleThe church attached to the Musée de l'Armée, l'Eglise du Dôme, houses the tomb of Napoleon.
Musée d'Orsay is housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station completed in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle. This is perhaps the most spectacular collection of European impressionism in the world
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Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurMusée d'Orsay is housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station completed in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle. This is perhaps the most spectacular collection of European impressionism in the world
La Tour Eiffel is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1887-1889, the tower was almost torn down and only saved due to its use as a telegraphy antenna.
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Eiffel turninn
5 Av. Anatole FranceLa Tour Eiffel is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1887-1889, the tower was almost torn down and only saved due to its use as a telegraphy antenna.
Originally adjoining the now-disappeared royal palace of the Tuileries, these gardens lying immediately west of the Louvre offer an open space for Parisians and visitors with semi-formal gardens.
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Túleries garðurinn
Place de la ConcordeOriginally adjoining the now-disappeared royal palace of the Tuileries, these gardens lying immediately west of the Louvre offer an open space for Parisians and visitors with semi-formal gardens.
A magnificent 8-sided square first laid out in 1699. The Colonne de la Grande Armée, modeled on Trajan's column in Rome and decorated with Napoleon's military exploits, was placed in 1806.
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Place Vendome
A magnificent 8-sided square first laid out in 1699. The Colonne de la Grande Armée, modeled on Trajan's column in Rome and decorated with Napoleon's military exploits, was placed in 1806.
The Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris is a beautiful and imposing Gothic cathedral. Taking nearly two hundred years to build, Notre Dame was completed in 1345.
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Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris is a beautiful and imposing Gothic cathedral. Taking nearly two hundred years to build, Notre Dame was completed in 1345.
Atop the hill, the most interesting sight is Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart) built between 1875 and 1919. The Basilica is accessible through the Montmartre funicular.
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Sakré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreAtop the hill, the most interesting sight is Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart) built between 1875 and 1919. The Basilica is accessible through the Montmartre funicular.
Place du Tertre is at the tourist centre of Montmartre, filled with artists and portraitists. The square is lined by restaurants on the four sides.
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Place du Tertre
Place du TertrePlace du Tertre is at the tourist centre of Montmartre, filled with artists and portraitists. The square is lined by restaurants on the four sides.
The Panthéon, inspired by the one in Rome, is the final resting place of France's notables and great heroes, including Voltaire, Rousseau and Zola. The interior of the building is simply breathtaking.
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Pantheon station
The Panthéon, inspired by the one in Rome, is the final resting place of France's notables and great heroes, including Voltaire, Rousseau and Zola. The interior of the building is simply breathtaking.
Soaring stained glass windows beaming ample light onto the rich primary colors of the tile mosaics on the floor, this photogenic church was built to house the relics of the Crown of Thorns.
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Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du PalaisSoaring stained glass windows beaming ample light onto the rich primary colors of the tile mosaics on the floor, this photogenic church was built to house the relics of the Crown of Thorns.
The ancient medieval fortress and prison, site of some remarkable medieval royal architecture and the scene of Marie Antoinette's imprisonment in the period leading to her execution in 1793.
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Conciergerie
2 Bd du PalaisThe ancient medieval fortress and prison, site of some remarkable medieval royal architecture and the scene of Marie Antoinette's imprisonment in the period leading to her execution in 1793.
Beautiful round 'square' with an equestrian statue of King Louis the XIVth and matching XVIIth century building.
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Place des Victoires
Beautiful round 'square' with an equestrian statue of King Louis the XIVth and matching XVIIth century building.
This is the best preserved of the galleries, ancient indoor shopping malls, whose décor has been maintained in authentic colors from the era. It's the mosaic floor which is the star of the show.
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Galerie Vivienne
Galerie VivienneThis is the best preserved of the galleries, ancient indoor shopping malls, whose décor has been maintained in authentic colors from the era. It's the mosaic floor which is the star of the show.
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the University of Paris. Now, it houses several higher education and research institutions.
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Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the University of Paris. Now, it houses several higher education and research institutions.
The oldest church in Paris, founded in the year 542 by King Childebert. The church as it exists today dates mainly from the 11th century.
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Kirkja Saint Germain des Prés
3 Place Saint-Germain des PrésThe oldest church in Paris, founded in the year 542 by King Childebert. The church as it exists today dates mainly from the 11th century.
A richly decorated palace built for Marie de Medici in the early 17th century, currently the French Senate. The large Luxembourg Garden is open to the public year-round.
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Sénat
15 Rue de VaugirardA richly decorated palace built for Marie de Medici in the early 17th century, currently the French Senate. The large Luxembourg Garden is open to the public year-round.
A monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Michel. Constructed in 1858-1860, it was part of the great project for the reconstruction of Paris overseen by Baron Haussmann.
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La Fontaine Saint Michel
Place Saint-MichelA monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Michel. Constructed in 1858-1860, it was part of the great project for the reconstruction of Paris overseen by Baron Haussmann.
For the Exposition Internationale of 1937, the old Palais was demolished and replaced by the Palais de Chaillot which now tops the hill. A wide esplanade leaves an open view to the Eiffel Tower.
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Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre
Place du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreFor the Exposition Internationale of 1937, the old Palais was demolished and replaced by the Palais de Chaillot which now tops the hill. A wide esplanade leaves an open view to the Eiffel Tower.
Originally known as the Place Royale, the Place des Vosges was built by Henri IV from 1605 to 1612. A true square (140 m × 140 m), it embodied the first European program of royal city planning.
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Place des Vosges
Place des VosgesOriginally known as the Place Royale, the Place des Vosges was built by Henri IV from 1605 to 1612. A true square (140 m × 140 m), it embodied the first European program of royal city planning.
The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris, where the Bastille prison stood until its subsequent physical destruction in 1789 during the French Revolution; no vestige of it remains.
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Bastille station
The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris, where the Bastille prison stood until its subsequent physical destruction in 1789 during the French Revolution; no vestige of it remains.
The July Column which commemorates the events of the July Revolution (1830) stands at the center of the square. Other notable features include the Bastille Opera.
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Júlíusturninn
Place de la BastilleThe July Column which commemorates the events of the July Revolution (1830) stands at the center of the square. Other notable features include the Bastille Opera.
Make sure you discover some of the most beautiful monuments of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tour, the Louvre or the Notre-Dame Cathedral on a Seine river cruise with commentary.
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Vedettes du Pont Neuf
1 Square du Vert GalantMake sure you discover some of the most beautiful monuments of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tour, the Louvre or the Notre-Dame Cathedral on a Seine river cruise with commentary.
La Défense is the modern high-rise and office-tower district of Paris, located beyond the arrondissements of central Paris at the start of the western outskirts of the city.
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La Défense
La Défense is the modern high-rise and office-tower district of Paris, located beyond the arrondissements of central Paris at the start of the western outskirts of the city.
La Défense is the site of the Grande Arche, one of Paris' most modern and imposing landmarks. It is a high-rise building that looks more like hollow cube than an actual arch.
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La Grande Arche de La Defense
La Défense is the site of the Grande Arche, one of Paris' most modern and imposing landmarks. It is a high-rise building that looks more like hollow cube than an actual arch.
A 210-metre skyscraper which used to be the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011. 56th floor, with a restaurant, and the terrace on the top floor, are open to the public for viewing the city.
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Montparnasse turninn
33 Av. du MaineA 210-metre skyscraper which used to be the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011. 56th floor, with a restaurant, and the terrace on the top floor, are open to the public for viewing the city.
Recently been much in the news after the appearance in 2003 of novel «The Da Vinci Code», it is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and thus the second largest church in the city.
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Kirkja Saint-Sulpice
2 Rue PalatineRecently been much in the news after the appearance in 2003 of novel «The Da Vinci Code», it is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and thus the second largest church in the city.
Shopping
To the north and west of Les Halles almost all of the streets are car-free including this one, on which you can find a wide range of food shops including two great bakers, and a fish market.
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Rue Montorgueil
Rue MontorgueilTo the north and west of Les Halles almost all of the streets are car-free including this one, on which you can find a wide range of food shops including two great bakers, and a fish market.
Le Carrousel du Louvre. A diverse underground shopping precinct adjoining the Louvre Museum.
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Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de RivoliLe Carrousel du Louvre. A diverse underground shopping precinct adjoining the Louvre Museum.
One of the most interesting shopping experiences anywhere, an eclectic collection of design, fashion, gadgets and music.
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Colette
One of the most interesting shopping experiences anywhere, an eclectic collection of design, fashion, gadgets and music.
In the late 1960s what was Paris' primary farmers' market moved out to the suburbs to be replaced by a park above ground, and a sprawling underground shopping centre below.
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Les Halles
In the late 1960s what was Paris' primary farmers' market moved out to the suburbs to be replaced by a park above ground, and a sprawling underground shopping centre below.
A general store with most of everything : clothes, perfumes, furniture, you name it - it's especially famous for its basement section, dedicated to handywork - a small Home Depot in a basement...
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BHV PARIS
52 Rue de RivoliA general store with most of everything : clothes, perfumes, furniture, you name it - it's especially famous for its basement section, dedicated to handywork - a small Home Depot in a basement...
Mariage Freres
30 Rue du Bourg TibourgIf you love tea, you'll love this old salon de the in the Marais.
Even if you don't want to buy anything, just walk in to admire the magnificent dome in the middle. The gourmet section is a Paris institution that takes up an entire floor.
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Stand KENZO Maroquinerie Homme
40 Bd HaussmannEven if you don't want to buy anything, just walk in to admire the magnificent dome in the middle. The gourmet section is a Paris institution that takes up an entire floor.
The flagship Printemps store is located on Boulevard Haussmann along with other well-known department stores like Galeries Lafayette.
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Printemps Haussmann
64 Bd HaussmannThe flagship Printemps store is located on Boulevard Haussmann along with other well-known department stores like Galeries Lafayette.
One of the best known department stores. Although it is often incorrectly cited as the world's first department store, it may have had the first specially designed building for a store in Paris.
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Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresOne of the best known department stores. Although it is often incorrectly cited as the world's first department store, it may have had the first specially designed building for a store in Paris.