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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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Moulin Rouge – (18 th)
The “Red Windmill” is best known as the original stage for the famous French cancan. This energetic cabaret still attracts crowds to its Las Vegas-style extravaganza with swanky costumes and high-tech staging. Show only or dinner shows available. 82 blvd de Clichy, 01.53.09.82.82. M° Blanche.
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Musée de Cluny (now officially named Musée National du Moyen Age - Thermes de Cluny) – (5 th)
Showcases a combination of Gallo-Roman bath ruins (built in AD 200) and one of the world’s finest collections of medieval art and crafts including Lady with the Unicorn tapestry series. Open daily 9:15am–5:45pm, closed Tue, charge. 6 pl Paul-Painlevé, 01.53.73.78.00. M° Cluny, St-Michel, Odéon.
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Musée d’Orsay – (7 th)
This exceptional space was originally built as a train station and narrowly escaped demolition before being transformed into a magnificent museum devoted to 19 th and 20 th century art. There is a superb Impressionist and Post-Impressionist section which showcases the most popular paintings of the collection. Open summer: 9am–4pm Tue-Sun, until 9:45 Thu; winter: 10am–6pm Tue-Sat, 9am–6pm Sun, charge. 1 rue de la Légion-d’Honneur, 01.40.49.48.14. M° Solferino RER Musée d’Orsay. Click for area hotels |
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Musée du Louvre – (1 st)
One of the world’s most important and impressive museums, the Louvre contains well over 350,000 priceless objects displayed on four floors. The main entrance since 1989 is via the distinctive glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei. First constructed as a fortress in 1190, reconstruction and expansion as the Kings’ residence over centuries followed. The Louvre was ultimately opened to the public as a museum in 1793. Some of the most famous treasures include the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo. Open 9am–6pm Thu-Sun, 9am–9:45pm Wed & Mon, closed Tue, charge. 34 quai du Louvre, 01.40.20.53.17. M° Palais Royal. Click for area hotels |
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Musée Jacquemart André – (8 th)
A beautiful 19 th century mansion once owned by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart features a stunning collection of art and furniture. The museum is best known for its Italian Renaissance and 18 th century French art, and includes frescoes by Tiepolo, and other significant tapestries and paintings. Open daily 10am–6pm, charge. 158 Blvd Haussmann, 01.45.62.39.94. M° Miromesnil, St-Philippe-du-Roule. Click for area hotels |
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Musée Nissim de Camondo – (8 th)
A townhouse built at the beginning of the 20 th century in the style of the Petit Trianon at Versailles, this former mansion was home to the wealthy Camondo family. It features a rare collection of 18 th century furniture, tapestries, paintings and other precious art objects. Open 10am–5pm Wed-Sun, charge. 63 rue de Monceau, 01.53.89.06.40. M° Monceau, Villiers.
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