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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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Palais des Congres –
Since its inauguration in 1974, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris (CCIP) has been responsible for the operation of this world-class facility. Over a million visitors per year attend 2000 plus events held to showcase French economic, social and cultural activity. In addition to being an important site for international conferences, general meetings, medical symposiums, product launches and exhibitions, over 100 boutiques, restaurants and movie theatres are also located within this massive space. M° Porte Maillot.
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Panthéon – (5 th)
Built as a church in 1764-1790 under the command of Louis XV after recovering from a grave illness, this monument honored Sainte Geneviève. An impressive doomed structure, this monument combines Greek and Gothic architecture and since 1885 serves as a mausoleum for French notables including Voltaire, Marie Curie, Rousseau and Victor Hugo. Open daily 9:30am–6:15pm (Apr-Sep); 10am–6pm (Oct-Mar), charge. 6 pl du Panthéon, 01.44.32.18.00. M° Cardinal-Lemoine. Click for area hotels
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Parc Monceau – (17 th)
Described as the most fashionable green space in Paris, the lush landscaping dates from the 18 th century. The grounds are accented with an ornamental basin edged by Corinthian columns, and gracious statues compliment the exotic landscape. Open daily 7:30am–8pm. Blvd de Courcelles, 01.42.27.08.64. M° Monceau. Click for area hotels |
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Petit Palais – (8 th)
Situated opposite the Grand Palais and also built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900, it now houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris. The palace style is similar to that of the Grand Palais. Open 10am–5:40pm Tue-Sun, closed Mon, charge. Ave Winston Churchill, 01.42.65.12.73. M° Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau. Click for area hotels |
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Place de la Concorde – (8 th)
Located at the beginning of the Champs Elysées, this is one of Europe’s most historic squares. Built between 1755-75, it was originally designed to display a statue of King Louis XV, however in 1792 it became the Place de la Révolution and the king’s statue was replaced by the guillotine. Today it boasts the most ancient monument in Paris—the 3300 year old rose-granite Egyptian obelisk from the ruins of the temple at Luxor. Two impressive fountains stand on either side of the obelisk. M° Concorde. Click for area hotels |
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Printemps – (9 th)
Opened in 1864, Printemps is one of the top department stores in Paris. The building is classified as a national monument and the sixth-floor restaurant is crowned with a charming Art Nouveau stained-glass cupola. Its beauty department has one of the world’s largest perfume selections. A welcome service and visitor discount cards are available. Open 9:35am–7pm, Thu until 10pm, closed Sun. Fashion shows every Tue at 10am. 64 Blvd Haussmann, 01.42.82.50.00. M° Havre-Caumartin. Click for area hotels |
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