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Perrier & Agnes B.
Published on: 2008-11-10	Events
The other day while shopping at Agnes B. I was given a free sample of this really cute bottle of Perrier. It's a bottle made in collaboration between Agnes and Perrier. You may remember that they had collaborated with Paul & Joe last year. But a bottle with a green, crawling lizard is pretty cool too, right? I haven't drunk it yet, but I wonder if the flavor was influenced by Agnes as well?! You can get these at either Agnes B. boutiques or at larger supermarkets. Source: cahierdeparis.us
Enjoy French lessons
Published on: 2008-11-10	Events
While in Paris... Enjoy French lessons and cultural outings at your pace with a bilingual and experienced graduate from the Paris Sorbonne University. Ideal for singles or couples. Why not? Get in touch with: PARIS QUAI N°1 Call: 33 (0)1 43 35 20 19 or 06 43 48 40 34 Write: 123renon orange.fr Source: cahierdeparis.us
La Seine
Published on: 2008-10-07	Sightseeing
The Seine River (780km) is the second longest river in France after the Loire River. The earliest recorded Parisians lived on the Ile de la Cité, which is an island in the Seine. The Seine was as indispensable to ancient Parisians as it is to modern Parisians. The Seine has inspired many paintings and romantic interludes. Remember An American in Paris? Although you may not find Gene Kelly here, you will still find book vendors and souvenirs for sale along the Quais. Historical bridges such as Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts or Pont Alexandre III are also beautiful. Source: cahierdeparis.us
Maje
Published on: 2008-10-03	Shopping
If you want to know what Parisian girls are wearing, you must check Maje. Romantic blouse, dresses in cashmere and silk, sexy fitted T-shirt, oversized jacket or tube skirt Different styles and materials are mixed to create Maje's world. Details like embroidery or fringe give you a feminine and original style. Maje 16 rue du Commerce 75015 Tel : 01 42 36 36 75 Open : 10:30am-7:30pm Close : Sun -Printemps -Galeries Lafayette -Bon Marché www.maje-paris.fr Source: cahierdeparis.us
André
Published on: 2008-09-29	Shopping
André is a major French shoe brand that has many shops in Paris and in France. Despite its long history, founded in 1896, the brand was giving an image of an ordinary shoe chain, cheap but not so stylish However, from several years ago, it's getting better and better so now we can't wait to check out their shoes every new season! You can find very trendy shoes at a reasonable price. André also offers limited edition shoes in collaboration with young and talented creators. After Prairie de Paris' and Madame à Paris', a Spanish creator, Maloles was selected for the year of 2007. André 7 rue du Commerce 75015 282 rue de Vaugirard 75015 Tel : 01 53 40 96 84 Open : 10:00am-7:00pm Close : Sunday www.andre.fr Source: cahierdeparis.us
La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping
Published on: 2008-09-29	Shopping
La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping is the first and the largest outlet in France. Only 40 minutes by train (RER A) from Paris, and you arrive at a gorgeous shopping center. All the items from previous collections of many exclusive must-have brands are 33-55% OFF, and plus, you can get 15% tax free if the total amount is more than 175.01 euros. If your tired after all that shopping, you can recharge and rest your feet at Starbucks and Bert's. And it's open Sunday! Take advantage of this rare occurrence. Also, Disneyland Paris is just next to the village. What an ideal weekend, Disneyland and shopping! How to get to La Vallée Village ? Take RER A from Paris (see Metro Map for central Paris stations) toward Parc Disneyland. Take the train until the end of the line, as Disneyland is the last stop. When you exit the station, you will see a big shopping mall on your right. Go all the way through the mall and you will see the entrance of La Vallée Village. On Sundays when the mall is closed, walk along the side of the mall through the parking lot. Main brands: Agnes b., Aigle, Anne Fontaine, Bodum, Barry, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Camper, Celine, Charles Jourdan, Lacroix, Dunhill, Fulra, Kenzo, Longchamps, ST Dupon, Max Mara, Ferragamo and more.... PRINT YOUR GIFT TICKET NOW ! La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping 3, Cours de la Garonne 77700 Serris (Marne-la-Vallée) Area: Suburbs Tel : 01 60 42 35 00 Metro : Val d'Europe/Serris-Montevrain RER A (Shuttle bus of Cityrama on Tue., Thu. and Sun.) Open : Mon-Sat 10am-7pm(-8pm in summer time) Sun 11am-7pm Close : Open all year around (except for 1st Jan., 1st May and 25th Dec.) La Vallée Village Outlet shopping Official Site www.lavalleevillage.com Source: cahierdeparis.us
Afaria
Published on: 2008-09-26	Restaurant
Afaria is a French bistro worthy of attention that just opened up in September of this year (2007). The name originates from a word of the Basque region (souper = supper). The owner/chef, Julien Duboué (who is, of course, from the Basque region) is still only 26 years old! His fresh talent has helped the restaurant gain some fame, having been introduced in several magazines less than three months after opening. He gained a great deal of experience working under chef Alain Dutournier at the Michelin 2 star restaurant Carré des Feuillants, as well as at other well known restaurants like Drouant and Le Cinq, before finally opening his own place. It is located in the 15th district, which has a sort of working class atmosphere and many supermarkets and ready-to-eat food shops. Afaria is situated between the Convention and Porte de Versailles (where the International Trade Fair grounds are) Metro stations. It's not a neighborhood that travelers tend to be very familiar with, but it is a spot to pay attention to because recently the number of Neo-Bistros drawing Parisians to the area has been increasing. 　 The large window that faces the street lets a lot of bright sunlight into the restaurant, giving it an ambience that is very easy to walk into. The wooden chairs and tables, as well as the tablecloths made of fabric from the Basque region, make for a simple space that doesn't feel stuck up, where you can relax. As for the food, it's all original items that will fill you with a fresh sense of wonder. There are three themed menus, and each comes with an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. Les Sudistes is food from the south of France associated with the chef's birthplace. Le retour de voyage uses ingredients and spices from many different nations, giving it a rich international character. Les petits appétits (small appetites) is a healthy selection that centers on vegetables and seafood. Of course, they offer everything a la carte at night, but even at lunch time you can pass on these three themes and order a combination of whatever appetizer, entrée, and dessert you like. There's also the Les plats à partager theme menu, which can be shared amongst two or more people. The menu's contents change with each season. This time around, my order was for the appetizer from the Les petis appétits menu, the scallop and artichoke tartar, and pumpkin soup (3rd photo). My entrée (1st photo) was the roasted fish, in a Thai style bouillon, with lemongrass rice on the side from the Le retour de voyage menu. Finally, dessert (bottom left photo) was a warm tiramisu with Amarena cherries. The appetizer's tartar and soup were served separately so I could try the scallops on there own. Then, you pour the piping hot soup over them yourself and lightly mix it together, which is an enjoyable trick to give the scallops a whole new texture. The crisply roasted fish of the entrée and the smell of the Thai curry was a perfect match, while the crunch of the raw bean sprouts was exquisite. The tiramisu was pure white, and then dressed up like a cappuccino, with a slight warmth to it, and a taste that shattered my previous expectations. All of the food was beautifully presented, and an amazing marriage of taste and texture! The rum baba (last photo), or the Magret de Canard (breast of fattened duck, 5th photo) served on smoked chips, are the kind of ideas this young chef has that will move you. It's also fine to enjoy some of the substantial Basque style tapas, or some cured ham, while just drinking wine. You can even get the tapas as take-out. If you go for lunch right when they open at noon, it's very likely you can get seating for 2-3 people with no reservation, but because it's already become a popular restaurant we highly recommend you make one for dinner. Afaria 15 rue Desnouettes 75015 Area: Montparnasse Tel : 01 48 56 15 36 Metro : Convention Line 12, then a 3 minute walk Open : 12:00-14:00 / 19:00-23:00 Close : Mondays at lunchtime, Sundays Budget : Lunch 2 Items 22 3 Items 26 Daily Special 1 Item 16 Dinner is a la carte only Appetizers 10 and up Entrees 16 and up Dessert 6 and up Tapas 4 and up Source: cahierdeparis.us
L'Ami Marcel
Published on: 2008-09-09	Restaurant
A young talented chef who worked at the 3-star Lucas Carlton' is now in this bistro, which soon became one of the best bistros in Paris. It first seems like an ordinary bistro, but if you observe further, you will notice the difference such as the appropriate advice for wine selection and the quality of breads. At lunchtime, there is only 3-course menu. I chose gazpacho soup with tuna tartar and mustard ice cream as appetizer, sautéed pork, quite tender, accompanied with stewed leak with curry cream as main course, and fresh strawberry Mille-feuille as dessert. 25 is very reasonable. The bistro is located on 2 stations near Montparnasse. Although the district is not so common for tourists, it's near Saint Lazare or Invalides when you take metro. If your hotel is in the left bank, we recommend this bistro. 33 rue Georges-Piatard 75015 Area: Montparnasse Tel : 01 48 56 62 06 Metro : Plaisance line13 Open : 12:00pm-2:30pm/7:30pm-10:30pm Close : Sun, Mon Budget : Lunch 2dishes Course 19 (Startar Main or Main Dessert) Lunch 3dishes Course 25 Dinner 3dishes Course 30 Source: cahierdeparis.us
The Stade de France
Published on: 2008-08-29	Exhibition
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France. The stadium plays host to major sporting events, mainly international soccer and rugby matches, and Olympic caliber track and field events. Occasionally, bands like U2 have also used the stadium as a concert venue. It was built for the 1998 World Cup, coincidentally it was France who won the tournament that year, the countries first world soccer championship. Its 80,000 person capacity (seated and covered) is equivalent to the population of the french town of Avignon. With a level of comfort superior to that of existing stadiums and equipped with facilities unequalled in France, it is set to be an exceptional arena hosting far from ordinary events. Currently the stadium plays host to about 40 events a year for a total of about 1,750,000 spectators a year. Source: allparisnews.com
Sports all Year Round
Published on: 2008-08-19	Having fun
International sports events such as the rugby and handball world cups at world-class venues such as the Lagardère Paris Racing club and Roland Garros, Paris is truly a sporting capital. What price you can expect to pay, you may ask... Any price you like, because Paris offers to play sport at your level, your preference or your budget. Did you know that the Paris City Council offers a host of free-of-cost opportunities to play open-air sport in parks, stadiums and gardens, with qualified instructors? For details, call 39 75. Source: allparisnews.com

PARIS NEWS

Paris is a smaller town than everyone imagines. You can walk from the north of Paris to the south in less than three hours. Furthermore, the places where tourists tend to go, like shopping, restaurants, sightseeing spots, and so on, fit into an even smaller area.

So, if you use the Metro or buses, or even the newly opened bicycle rental service Velib', then no matter where you are staying you'll be able to have access to all of the sightseeing spots, shops, restaurants, and so on within 10-20 minutes.

Now, although finding your own way while walking around, gazing at the rows of shops and houses, is one of the best parts of a trip, during your limited time in Paris you'll want to enjoy some worthwhile shopping and sightseeing as well, so you can see the various faces of the city. That's why your preparation before the trip is so important. This Paris information site, "Cahier de Paris", is your reassuring supporter, dispatching the latest information everyday concerning the boutiques, restaurants, art museums, sightseeing spots, and events of Paris and France. gCahier de Paris h will show you how to get the hang of Paris so you can enjoy it 100%.

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The France and Paris sightseeing trip information site, Cahier de Paris. Delivering shopping, restaurant, and event news everyday.

Paris Art Museums and Sightseeing Spots

Paris Art Museums

Certainly the places you will most want to visit are Paris's world-renowned art galleries and museums. There's the three most popular, the Louvre, Orsay, and Orangerie, of course; the newly created Musee du quai Branly; Pompidou Centre, which will introduce you to modern art; the Musee Picaso; the Musee Rodan, with the work of the famous artist; Musee Marmottan with its full collection of Monet; the Musee National du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages); Petit Palais; c and so on. And then there are museums outside of Paris we can't overlook.

Cahier de Paris's complete list of Art Museums is here

Paris Sightseeing Spots

In addition to the museums, travelers to Paris are fascinated with the solemn churches and beautiful buildings that make you feel the history around you. The symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower; Central Paris; Notre Dame Cathedral, which rises up from the island of le de la Cité, floating in the River Seine; the Pantheon, where many great men have slept; the white walls of Sacré-Cœur Basilica, erected on Montmartre; the most beautiful and famous of all of Paris's plazas, the Place Vendome c The whole city of Paris is dotted with buildings more wonderful than any you've ever seen.

There's also Chagall's magnificent ceiling paintings at the famous Opéra Garnier; the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal where people from all over the world come seeking the miraculous medals; the Canal Saint-Martin and the Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) which are perfect for those wishing to sit down on a bench and take a rest; the Palace of Versailles, which you'll want to visit at least once c There are a lot of spots spread all over that you'll want to check before your departure.

Cahier de Paris's complete list of Sightseeing Spots is here

Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass is good for access to over 60 museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding areas of France. Get rid of the time and effort it takes to buy tickets. No need to stand in line every time you want to see something. This pass is extremely handy for getting right inside the building. During your limited time in Paris, your time is precious, and this Museum Pass will really let you have a good time.

There are three kinds of passes: 2 Day, 4 Day, and 6 Day.

The list of where you can buy, and at which museums and monuments you can use, the Paris Museum Pass is here

Shopping in Paris

Recommended Boutiques

While lining up a trip filled with sightseeing in Paris is a lot of fun, let's not forget about the shopping! For starters there are famous department stores like Galeries Lafayette and high-class French brands like Louis Vuitton, but you'll also want to get a pair of ballerina shoes from Repetto, some beautiful silverware and crystal from Christofle, chocolate from the famous chocolatiers La Maison du Chocolat and Pierre Herme, as well as any other sweets you may like from our recommended patisseries and gourmet food stores. You'll find a lot of stores that are really convenient for buying souvenirs. We've also got the best addresses for some lovely general stores, the small shops of young creators, and other charming places.

Cahier de Paris's complete list of Boutique Information is here

Paris Restaurants

Recommended Restaurants

The orthodox school of Classic French, the refinement of Casual French invented by the younger chefs, the unchanged traditional French food you can taste at brasseries c In the gourmet capital of Paris, even if you were to spend everyday trying out food at various places, there are more delicious restaurants waiting for you than you'll have time for. The wise way to do things is to figure out which restaurants you most want to go to during your stay, and make reservations beforehand here on Cahier de Paris. Of course, we also have lots of recommendations for, and information on, inexpensive and quick cafes and salon de thes, places that cater to single diners, and, for those times when you yearn for some rice, Japanese restaurants where the staff can make delicious dishes for you.

Cahier de Paris's complete list of Restaurant Information is here

Metro, Buses, Velib' c A Guide to Paris's Public Transportation

Let's get a grasp of Paris's transportation information

The key to fully enjoying Paris (hitting the sightseeing spots, shopping at the boutiques, eating at the restaurants you want to) during your limited time there, while still being able to move around freely, is, without a doubt, being able to handle the Metro and the buses well. If you learn the basics of the Parisian transportation system ahead of time, it'll come in very handy when need arises. The latest information on the Metro's routes is here

The rental bike service provides even more freedom.

The city of Paris began Velib', it's rental bike service, in July of 2007. If you're riding around the streets of Paris on a bicycle you can eliminate the waiting time for the Metro or buses, and there's no need to worry about a strike bringing them to a halt. Registration for a 1 day card is merely 1 Euro. And since the first 30 minutes of use is free each time, you can really do well with this if you get good at finishing your rides. Once you've mastered how to use Velib' from this page, you'll be ready to head out into Paris.

Paris monuments and hallmarks

	The Eiffel Tower : This world-famous landmark was built for the Universal Fair of 1889, held to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. It stands 1050 ft high. Admission (elevator to the top) is EUR 9.90 for adults, EUR 5.30 for children under 12. Opening hours: Jan 1-Jun 13: 9:30am-11pm daily (stairs: 9:30am-6pm); Jan 14-Aug 31: 9am-midnight daily.
	Notre Dame Cathedral : Work on the Hunchback's gothic home began in 1163 AD and was completed circa 1345 AD. The house of God can accommodate over 6,000 worshippers. Admission in the Cathedral is free, going to the towers costs about EUR 6. No elevator, people with a heart condition should abstain. Opening hours: 8:00AM-6:45PM daily. Towers: 9:30AM-6:45PM daily. Masses: 8AM, 9AM, 12AM, 6:45PM.
	Champs Elysees and the Arch of Triumph : The Champs Elysees avenue probably only deserves its nickname of "most beautiful avenue in the world" for its lower section, starting Place de la Concorde and ending at Grand Palais. The rest of the avenue mainly features overpriced shops and restaurants - with a few exceptions in the side streets. Walk to the Arch of Triumph, at the top of the avenue, and visit the 50-meter high structure built to commemorate Napoleon's victories. Admission is about EUR 6, and free for children under 12. Opening hours: 9:30AM-11:00PM daily from April to October, and 10:00AM-11:00PM daily from Nov-March.
	Montmartre and the Church of the Sacred Heart : The Romano-Byzantine basilica crowns the Montmartre hill. Its construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. Admission is free, except for the crypt and dome (about EUR 5). For a fun ride, go to the Anvers metro station, walk to "Rue Tardieu" and take the "funiculaire" (a one-car train which brings you almost to the top of the hill). Montmartre itself used to be a village outside Paris. The hill is famous for its architectural landmarks, its artistic life, and more recently, for 'Amelie'. It counts no less than 7 museums!
	Invalides : Its building started in 1671 under the reign of King Louis the XIVth, and about 30 years later. From its inception, the place was designed to serve as a home to impoverished soldiers and wounded veterans of the French army. It comprises the veteran hospital itself, a church, several museums, and the tomb of Napoleon I. Admission is EUR 6 for adults, and free for children under 12. Opening hours: October to March 31: 10AM-4:45PM, April-September 30: 10AM-5:45PM
	Saint Germain des Pres / Latin Quarter : Even today this quarter is associated with the existentialism of the 1950's, with Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir writing at the Cafe Flore, and with Boris Vian and Raymond Queneau. The "invasion" (over the past 30 years) of luxury boutiques is replacing the book stores and cinemas from this aera, although a historical preservation association has now been created to preserve that which still remains.
	Place des Vosges : Its construction started in the early XVIIth century under Henri IV. It was completed in 1612. Initially named 'Royal Square', it was renamed 'Place des Vosges' by Napoleon I as an homage to the inhabitants of the Vosges region who had been particularly quick to pay their taxes. The square is remarkable both by its style (it is lined with 36 buildings, all dating from Henri IV) and by its shops and its little park where Parisians like to loaf on sunny Sundays.
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Paris Event Information

œ Here you can pick out the exhibitions, movies, and concerts that catch your attention from all of the events being held in Paris. And since there's information on events relevant to France that are being held in Japan, even those not currently planning a trip there can find some great recommendations.

Cahier de Paris's Event Information is here.

Walking in Paris : Paris offers a number of interesting itineraries for strollers. You can follow the waterways (river Seine, St Martin Canal, river Bièvre) or the 17-km long railway transformed into a most surprising walkway hung some 50 feet above the hustle-bustle of the city. You can also spend some quality time in any of the large public parks which the city counts (Luxembourg, Buttes-Chaumont, Montsouris, Georges Brassens), discover the gardens of the 14th district, or else decide to learn live history and architecture in areas like St-Sulpice and St Germain-des-Prés. Walking in Paris

Explore Paris
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Welcome to Paris! This page was designed especially for you who may visit Paris for the first time. The idea is to give you advices to acquaint you with the City of Light, and help you prepare for this exciting trip. Read on!

Prepare well for a stroll
Once you have settled down in your comfortable hotel room and are getting ready to take your first stroll, take some time to dress appropriately.

First, put on a really good pair of walking shoes to feel comfortable in the Parisian streets. Walking in Paris means stopping often to look at amazing details and buildings. This constant stop-and-go will wear you down if you aren't comfy in your shoes.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower means waiting often over 30 minutes to gain access to the ticket booth, then waiting some more for the elevator on the way up, and waiting some more for the elevator on the way down. So to your feet, a pair of good shoes will make a big difference!

Parisian weather is fickle in springtime and during fall: what starts out as a great clear day can turn rainy and chilly in the afternoon. Pack a sweater and a rain breaker if you are visiting during these seasons. Summer is usually fine (70-85 F), August is generally hotter (80-95 F). Winter is rainy and cold, almost as cold as in NYC.

In any case, take your umbrella along, it may become your best friend -- especially if you intend to take pictures of everything. Rain and camera lenses don't like each other.

Street-savvy tips
Now that you're dressed and all ready to venture outside, here are a couple of useful tips:

Avoid taking a taxi during the day, and notably in the morning until 11:00, and in the late afternoon from 4:00 to 8:00. Streets are jam-packed during those periods, and seeing the meter run while you're a sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is a disheartening experience.

Taxi fares: taxi meters show your fare and one of three letters: A, B, or C. If you are within Paris and on the ring outside Paris (the peripheral boulevard), the A rate applies from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and the B rate turns on from 8:00 PM till 6:00 AM. When you leave Paris intra-muros, the driver will turn on the B rate during the day and the C rate from 8:00 PM. If you are far from Paris, the C rate always applies. You will pay extra for every luggage you load in the trunk and if you take the cab from an airport. Don't try to hail a cab in the street too close to a train station: taxi drivers can't load passengers within a 100-meter radius from the train stations. Go to the station taxi head instead, or further away from the station.

French people do lunch between 12:00 and 1:30 PM, and dinner between 7:30 and 10:00 PM. If you wish to avoid the crowd, lunch at 12:00 tops and dine out from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Restaurants rarely serve between 2:00 and 6:00 PM.

Having a drink at the terasse of a sidewalk cafe is a necessary experience in Paris (skip it between November and March though,except if weather permits). However, terasse drinks are often charged premium prices.

Although they are saddled with a reputation, cafe waiters are not necessarily rude: they're just in a hurry. So don't take offense if they are impatient with you. Smile and show them what you want on the menu. They won't return the smile, but you will get your order quickly.

In Parisian restaurants, it is not customary for your waiter to come back to you once you are served to see if everything is allright: they assume this is the case. So don't feel you are ignored: just call the waiter when you wish to have your bread basket replenished. If you dine out at an expensive restaurant, waiters will tend your table diligently. Otherwise, it won't be the case.

Gratuity: your restaurant/cafe check already includes a 15% gratuity. If you feel like giving an extra tip to your cafe waiter, leave EUR 1 ( .97) on the table. In a restaurant, you may leave EUR 3-5 ( 2.7-4.5, more if you are in an expensive place) but again, that's not expected in either case. Your credit card receipt won't show any gratuity line.
Armed with these few basic advices, you are ready to conquer the asphalt. On to places to visit!

Paris monuments and hallmarks
Paris Eiffel Tower News and Monument Paris

Parisian Weather

Check what you should be wearing for the weather in Paris everyday.
Paris's weather can change frequently from day to day. Since just knowing the temperature doesn't let you know what to actually pack in your suitcase, the Cahier de Paris staff living in Paris record what garments they're wearing each day in the "Stylish Meteor", a weather calendar designed to perfectly help with this issue. Study up on the "Stylish Meteor", and you'll be able to pack efficiently!

EUR 6. No elevator, people with a heart condition should abstain. Opening hours: 8:00AM-6:45PM daily. Towers: 9:30AM-6:45PM daily. Masses: 8AM, 9AM, 12AM, 6:45PM.

Champs Elysees and the Arch of Triumph : The Champs Elysees avenue probably only deserves its nickname of "most beautiful avenue in the world" for its lower section, starting Place de la Concorde and ending at Grand Palais. The rest of the avenue mainly features overpriced shops and restaurants - with a few exceptions in the side streets. Walk to the Arch of Triumph, at the top of the avenue, and visit the 50-meter high structure built to commemorate Napoleon's victories. Admission is about EUR 6, and free for children under 12. Opening hours: 9:30AM-11:00PM daily from April to October, and 10:00AM-11:00PM daily from Nov-March.

Montmartre and the Church of the Sacred Heart : The Romano-Byzantine basilica crowns the Montmartre hill. Its construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. Admission is free, except for the crypt and dome (about EUR 5). For a fun ride, go to the Anvers metro station, walk to "Rue Tardieu" and take the "funiculaire" (a one-car train which brings you almost to the top of the hill). Montmartre itself used to be a village outside Paris. The hill is famous for its architectural landmarks, its artistic life, and more recently, for 'Amelie'. It counts no less than 7 museums!

Invalides : Its building started in 1671 under the reign of King Louis the XIVth, and about 30 years later. From its inception, the place was designed to serve as a home to impoverished soldiers and wounded veterans of the French army. It comprises the veteran hospital itself, a church, several museums, and the tomb of Napoleon I. Admission is EUR 6 for adults, and free for children under 12. Opening hours: October to March 31: 10AM-4:45PM, April-September 30: 10AM-5:45PM

Saint Germain des Pres / Latin Quarter : Even today this quarter is associated with the existentialism of the 1950's, with Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir writing at the Cafe Flore, and with Boris Vian and Raymond Queneau. The "invasion" (over the past 30 years) of luxury boutiques is replacing the book stores and cinemas from this aera, although a historical preservation association has now been created to preserve that which still remains.

Place des Vosges : Its construction started in the early XVIIth century under Henri IV. It was completed in 1612. Initially named 'Royal Square', it was renamed 'Place des Vosges' by Napoleon I as an homage to the inhabitants of the Vosges region who had been particularly quick to pay their taxes. The square is remarkable both by its style (it is lined with 36 buildings, all dating from Henri IV) and by its shops and its little park where Parisians like to loaf on sunny Sundays.

Find more comments on Paris landmarks and monuments at
http://www.paris-eiffel-tower-news.com/ discover-paris.html.