Paris - General Information
Paris, city of light, to discover or rediscover ...
You will find below some information to fully enjoy your stay.
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Main Attractions
- Eiffel Tower
Symbol and monument of the capital that can't be missed!
Tel : 01 44 11 23 23 ou 08 92 70 12 39
Metro : Bir Hakeim
RER : Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel
Bus : 42-69-72-82-87
www.tour-eiffel.fr
- Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées
Symbol of France, it is located right at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle-Etoile, and puts the full stop to the famous Champs-Elysees Avenue
Tel : 01 55 37 73 77
Metro : Charles de Gaulle Etoile
RER : Charles de Gaulle - Etoile
Bus : 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92, Balabus
arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
- Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the most remarkable work of Gothic architecture in Europe. Notch location on the Ile de la Cité, near the banks of the Seine, it was immortalized by the famous Victor Hugo novel ...
Metro : Saint Michel
RER : Saint Michel - Notre Dame
Bus : 21, 38, 47, 58, 70, 72, 74, 81, 82 et Balabus
notre-dame-de-paris.monuments-nationaux.fr
- Sacred Heart/ Montmartre
This monumental church overlooking Paris invites you to stroll along the « postcard » village of Montmartre and the Marché Saint Pierre (cloths).
A few streets down, take a walk on the cosmopolitan Boulevard Barbes ...
Tel : 01 53 41 89 00
Metro : Abbesses
www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
- Orsay Museum
The Orsay Museum was originally a palace and a station before becoming a museum. It exhibits artistic creations of the Western world from 1848 to 1914 in all their diversity.
Special children visits are offered: book now!
Tel : 01 40 49 48 14
Metro : Solférino
RER : Musée d'Orsay
Bus : 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 94
www.musee-orsay.fr
- The Pantheon
At the heart of the Latin Quarter, this magnificent monument now houses the great "men" that have marked the history of France.
Tel : 01 44 32 18 00
Metro : Cardinal Lemoine
RER : Luxembourg
Bus : 21, 27, 83, 84, 85, 89
pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr
- National Opera of Paris - Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier is a Baroque masterpiece combining sumptuous sculptures and paintings ...
It is both Opera house and Museum.
Tel : 01 71 25 24 23
Metro : Opéra
RER : Auber
Bus : 20, 21, 22, 27, 29, 31, 39, 42, 52, 53, 66, 68, 81
www.operadeparis.fr
- Centro Georges Pompidou
This remarkable structure combines all kind of cultural activities: National Modern Art Museum, exhibitions and cinemas.
The restaurant perched on the top floor offers a splendid view over the rooftops of Paris ...
Tel : 01 44 78 12 33
Metro : Hôtel de Ville
RER : Châtelet Les Halles
Bus : 21, 29, 38, 47, 58, 69, 70, 72, 74, 75, 76, 81, 85, 96
www.centrepompidou.fr
- City of Sciences and Industry - La Villette
This glass and steel building offers a multitude of activities around science. Inside lies hidden the City of Children: real testing ground for children age 3 to 12 ...
Tel : 01 40 05 70 00 ou 01 40 05 80 00
Metro : Porte de la Villette
Bus : 75, 139, 150, 152, PC 2,PC 3
www.cite-sciences.fr
- Quai Branly Museum
Jean Nouvel's great architectural project, the museum is devoted to the arts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas ...
Tel : 01 56 61 70 00
Metro : Bir Hakeim, Iéna, Alma Marceau
RER : Pont de l'Alma
Bus : 42, 63, 80, 92
www.quaibranly.fr
- Montparnasse Tower Monument
One of the most beautiful view of Paris from the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower. Don't miss it!
Tel : 01 45 38 52 56
Metro : Montparnasse Bienvenüe
SNCF : Gare De Montparnasse
Bus : 28, 58, 82, 91, 92, 95, 96
www.tourmontparnasse56.com
- Louvre Museum
One of the most famous sites of the capital. Its history and its art collections make it one of the largest museums in the world.
Tel : 01 40 20 53 17
Palais Royal Musée du Louvre
Bus : 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 76, 81, 95
www.louvre.fr
- Château de Versailles (Paris region)
Hall of Mirrors and French gardens!
This illustrious monument is part of the World Heritage and will dazzle you with its splendor!
SNCF : Versailles
RER : Versailles Rive Gauche Chantier/Rive Droite
Bus : 171 (arrêt : Versailles place d'armes)
www.chateauversailles.fr
- Cruise on Bateaux Parisiens
A cruise on the Seine is essential to discover the magic of Paris, its bridges and its lights (dinner onboard is a possibility).
Metro : Bir Hakeim, Trocadéro
www.bateauxparisiens.com/
- Bastille
Key place in the French Revolution, let yourself be guided to the Marais and the Des Vosges Square ...
Metro : Bastille
RER : Gare de Lyon
Bus : 20, 29, 65, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91
- The Moulin Rouge
Simply the most famous cabaret in the world!
Tel : 01 53 09 82 82
Metro : Blanche
Bus : 74-81-95
www.moulin-rouge.com
- Saint Germain des près, Latin Quarter
From the Place Saint Michel, stroll along the legendary artistic district of Saint Germain and the students' Latin Quarter ...
Metro : Saint Michel, Saint Germain des Prè
RER : Saint Michel
- Palais de la découverte
Another museum in a magnificent building! If you are interested in science at large, come quickly to this Palace!
Tel : 01 56 43 20 21
Metro : Champs Elysées Clemenceau
RER : Invalides
Bus : 28, 42, 52, 63, 72, 73, 80, 83, 93
www.palais-decouverte.fr
Parks
The capital's main green spots
- Jardin des Tuileries
Métro : Tuileries (ligne 1), Concorde (lignes 1, 8, 12) ou Palais-Royal (lignes 1, 7)
- Jardin du Palais Royal
Métro : Palais-Royal (lignes 1, 7)
- Jardin des plantes
Métro: Gare d'Austerlitz (lignes 5, 10), Jussieu (lignes 7, 10) ou Place Monge (ligne 7)
- Jardin du Luxembourg
Métro : Notre-Dame-des-Champs (ligne 12)
- Esplanade des Invalides
Métro : Invalides (linges 8 et13)
- Parc Monceau
Métro : Monceau (ligne 2)
- Parc de Bercy
Métro: Bercy (lignes 6 et 14) ou Cour Saint-Emilion (ligne 14)
- Parc Montsouris
RER : Cité-Universitaire (ligne B)
- Parc André-Citroën
Métro : Javel André-Citroën (ligne 10) ou Balard (ligne 8)
- Jardin d'acclimatation
Métro : Porte Maillot, Les Sablons (ligne 1)
- Parc de la Villette
Métro : Porte de Pantin (ligne 5) ou Porte de la Villette (ligne 7)
- Parc de Belleville
Métro : Couronnes (ligne 2), Pyrénées (ligne 11) ou Belleville (lignes 2 et 11)
Guided Tours
http://fr.parisvision.com/
http://www.parisdecouvertes.com/
http://www.parisbiketour.net/
http://www.digi-guide.com/fr/
http://www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/
Theaters
http://www.ticketac.com/
http://www.theatreonline.com/
http://www.billetreduc.com/
Cinemas
http://www.allocine.fr/film/
http://www.legrandrex.com/
http://www.mk2.com/
Cabarets
http://www.moulinrouge.fr/home-flash-fr.html
http://www.paradislatin.com/
http://www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/
http://www.foliesbergere.com/
Car Rental
www.AutoEscape.com/Paris
www.europcar.fr
www.avis.fr