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Paris is a city of beauty and culture. Awe-inspiring sights of its centuries-old monuments, bridges, museums and churches continue to be a great source of wonder and joy to experience. The River Seine divides Paris into two distinct areas—the Right Bank (Rive Droite) on the north and the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) on the south. Paris consists of 20 areas or arrondissements that spiral outward going clockwise from the center in a snail-like manner and correspond with the city’s postal codes. Each neighborhood or arrondissement possesses its own unique style and charm. |
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PARIS SIGHTSEEING
Arc de Triomphe
Centre Georges Pompedou
Champs Elysées
Disneyland Paris
Eiffel Tower
Galeries Lafayette
Grand Palais
Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel des Invalides
Jardin du Luxembourg
Lido
(La) Madeleine Church
Moulin Rouge
Musée de Cluny
Musée d’Orsay
Musée du Louvre
Musée Jacquemart André
Musée Nissim de Camondo
Musée Picasso
Musée Rodin
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Opéra Bastille
Opéra de Paris Garnier
Palais de l’Elysées
Palais des Congres
Panthéon
Parc Monceau
Petit Palais
Place de la Concorde
Printemps
Rue Faubourg Saint Honoré
Sacré Cœur
Sainte Chapelle
(La) Sorbonne University
Starbucks
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Grand Palais – (8 th)
Built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900, this colossal belle époque exhibition hall features a spectacular recently renovated glass domed roof. Used to host temporary art exhibitions, the building is a landmark along the Champs-Elysées. It is especially striking at night when lights shine through the ceiling and the impressive statutes of flying horses drawing chariots at the building’s corners are illuminated. Open 10am–8pm Thu-Mon, 10am–10pm Wed, charge. Porte A, Ave Eisenhower, 01.44.13.17.37. M° Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau. Click for area hotels |
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Hôtel de Ville – (4 th)
Paris City Hall is an elaborately designed building reconstructed to duplicate the 17 th century town hall burned during the Paris Commune in 1871. A large pedestrian square with illuminated fountains is often used for special exhibitions and events. Call to arrange tour 01.42.76.50.49. 4 Pl de l’Hôtel de Ville. M° Hôtel-de-Ville. Click for area hotels
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Hôtel des Invalides – (7 th)
Founded by King Louis XIV as a military hospital and home for veteran soldiers, the magnificent gilded dome emphasizes this imposing structure. The body of Napoléon Bonaparte rests in a crypt below the golden dome. Open daily 10am–6pm Apr-Sep, until 5pm Oct-Mar., charge. 129 rue de Grenelle, 01.44.42.37.67. M° Latour-Maubourg, Varenne, RER Invalides.
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Jardin du Luxembourg – (6 th)
One of the most popular parks in Paris, it is a green oasis spanning 60 acres in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Formal gardens and statuary are centered around the Luxembourg Palace built for Marie de Médicis, widow of Henri I. The Palace now serves as headquarters of the French Senate. Blvd St-Michel (6 th) 01.42.34.20.00. M° Odéon, Luxembourg. Palace located at 15 rue de Vaugirard, open 1st Sunday of month for reserved tours, 10:30am–12:30pm, charge, 01.44.61.21.69. Click for area hotels |
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Lido de Paris – (8 th)
For over 50 years this cabaret provides a lavishly spectacular floor show led by the famous Bluebell Girls and the Lido Boys. Featuring fabulous special effects and outrageous feather and sequin-encrusted costumes, the 90 minute show represents the grand tradition of Parisian music hall entertainment. The current revue Bonheur opened to rave reviews in December 2003 and is performed 365 days per year. Shows with champagne or dinner shows with gourmet French menu available. 116 ave des Champs-Elysées, 01.40.76.56.10. M° George V. Click for area hotels |
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(La) Madeleine Church – (8 th)
Designed in the style of a Greek temple and dedicated to Mary Magdalene, construction of this beautiful church started in 1764 but was not consecrated until 1845. Fifty-two Corinthian columns surrounding the church, the massive bronze doors depicting the Ten Commandments and the lavish marble and gold interior make this one of the most beautiful churches in Paris. Open daily 9am–7pm. Pl de la Madeleine. 01.44.51.69.00. M° Madeleine.
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