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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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Musée Picasso – (3 rd)
The museum contains the world’s largest collection of Spanish-born artist Pablo Picasso’s work. Open 9:30am–6pm Wed-Mon, charge. 5 rue de Thorigny, 01.42.71.25.21. M° St Sébastien-Froissart. Click for area hotels |
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Musée Rodin – (7 th)
The site of his former 18 th century mansion provides the perfect setting for the impressive collection of works by Auguste Rodin, who is considered to be the greatest 19 th century French sculptor. Some of Rodin’s most celebrated sculptures are displayed in the beautiful gardens surrounding the mansion. Open 9:30am–5:45pm Tue-Sun (Apr-Sep); 10am–4:45pm Tue-Sun (Oct-Mar), charge. 77 rue de Varenne, 01.47.05.01.34. M° Varenne.
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Notre Dame Cathedral – (4 th)
Built between 1163 and 1345, the cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece of extraordinary proportions. Located on the Ile de Cité and standing on the site of a Roman Temple, the first stone was laid by Pope Alexander III beginning 170 years of toil by armies of medieval craftsmen. Nearly destroyed during the French Revolution (1789-1794), Notre Dame was restored in 1841-1864. A breathtaking view of Paris is available by climbing the 385 steps in the Cathedral’s Towers. Cathedral open daily 8am–6:45pm, no charge. Towers open 10am–6:30pm, closed Tue, charge. Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 01.42.34.56.10. M° Cité. Click for area hotels |
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Opéra Bastille – (12 th)
This ultra-modern building with high-tech stage productions opened in 1989 and is the largest opera house in the world with 2700 seats—all considered providing a good view of the stage. 2 bis pl de la Bastille, 08.92.89.90.90. M° Bastille. Click for area hotels |
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Opéra de Paris Garnier – (9 th)
This exquisite structure provides the opulent setting for grand theatrical events. Under the direction of Napoléon III and designed by Charles Garnier, construction began in 1862 and was not completed until 1875. Often described as a giant wedding cake, the lavish appearance includes Classical and Baroque styles with an ornate interior showcased by a magnificent marble Grand Staircase. A small lake under the building provided the inspiration for Paul Leroux’s famed Phantom of the Opéra. Open daily 11am–6:30pm, charge. Pl de l’Opéra, 01.40.01.18.58. M° Opéra. Click for area hotels |
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Palais de l’Elysées – (8 th)
Since 1873, this splendid palace has been the official residence of the President of the French Republic. Built as a private mansion in 1718, it sits in the midst of colorful English-style gardens. Heavily guarded, the Palais is not open to the public. 55 Rue du Faubourg-St. Honoré, M° St-Philippe-du-Roule. haussée d’Antin-LaFayette. Click for area hotels |
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