From Paris to London - Girolibero Greens Cycling guide

From Paris to London

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Sights, history, wining and dining tips, useful information

CYCLING GUIDE

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ABOUT THE AUTHORTamara Veenendaal is the author of this guide.Tamara for many years has been accompanying groups of passionate cyclists on road bikes and mountain bikes to discover Europe. Tamaras passion for cy-cling i is so great that, as well as making a job out of her passion, it also occupies much of her free time. Take a vacation with her is fun, Tamara loves to sing and play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of much of her free time. Take a vacation with her is fun, Tamara loves to sing and play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of windmills and tulips and a bit in Italy, in the mountains of Trentino.play the guitar. Of Dutch origin, she lives for some of the time in the country of


TAMARA VEENENDAAL

This guide will be your travel companion during the bike tour

from France to the UK. Here you will nd artistic, historical and natural

information about the places you will encounter along the way and

various practical tips that will make your trip safe and enjoyable.

Moreover you will nd tips on where to stop for a short break or for lunch

and various tidbits about French and English cuisine.

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From Paris to London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

le-de-France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Town history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The best in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

From Paris to Cergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Cergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

From Cergy to Gisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35The Valley of the Oise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Gisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Events in Gisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Normandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Epte valley . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 History of the region (High) Normandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

From Gisors to Forges-les-Eaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Forges-les-Eaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

From Forges-les-Eaux to Dieppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Seine-Maritime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Dieppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

The ferry trip (DieppeNewhaven) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

The Epte valley . . . . . History of the region (High) Normandy . . . . . . . . . .

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A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Epte valley . . . . . The Epte valley . . . . . History of the region (High) Normandy . . . . . . . . . .

A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Epte valley . . . . . History of the region (High) Normandy . . . . . . . . . .

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Events in Gisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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South East England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65East-Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

From Newhaven to East Grinstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Newhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Events in Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 West-Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75East-Grinstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

From East Grinstead to London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Greater London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

London. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The city in history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The best in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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STAGES OF THE TOUR

ParisCergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28CergyGisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36GisorsForges-les-Eaux. . . . . . . 48Forges-les-EauxDieppe . . . . . . 54NewhavenEast Grinstead. . . . . 68East GrinsteadLondon . . . . . . . 80

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Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Cergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Gisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Forges-les-Eaux . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Dieppe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Newhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70East Grinstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87-89

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That s right, two countries, two cultures, two very important European capitals joined by a single major project: a majestic cycling track that brings hem together under the name of Av-enue Verte! Good trip in the future!The itinerary starts in the heart of the le-de-France, the French region that is home to the beautiful city of Paris, the most romantic city in the world and continues along the val-ley of the Seine and the Epte river to reach the sea.You will cycle through extensive countryside where you will come across ancient castles and medieval towns to reach the coastal town of Dieppe.From here, in about 4 hours you will cross the English Channel to reach Newhaven city port, before admiring the verdant Eng-lish countryside, along old railway lines, forests and ancient forests that will take you to London, the royal city of the world.The path follows the route of the Avenue Verte partly on bike paths in its own headquarters, partly on roads in mixed traf c and not always equipped with bike lanes and on country roads with little traf c. The construction of new sections of the cycle path continues apace, so the marked trail may vary.In France the route is generally at along the major rivers (the Seine, Oise, Epte) and become more challenging in rural areas.


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coastal town of Dieppe.From here, in about 4 hours you will cross the English Channel to reach Newhaven city port, before admiring the verdant Eng-

You will cycle through extensive countryside where you will come across ancient castles and medieval towns to reach the come across ancient castles and medieval towns to reach the coastal town of Dieppe.From here, in about 4 hours you will cross the English Channel

You will cycle through extensive countryside where you will come across ancient castles and medieval towns to reach the coastal town of Dieppe.

ley of the Seine and the Epte river to reach the sea.You will cycle through extensive countryside where you will come across ancient castles and medieval towns to reach the

most romantic city in the world and continues along the val-ley of the Seine and the Epte river to reach the sea.You will cycle through extensive countryside where you will

French region that is home to the beautiful city of Paris, the most romantic city in the world and continues along the val-ley of the Seine and the Epte river to reach the sea.

The itinerary starts in the heart of the le-de-France, the French region that is home to the beautiful city of Paris, the most romantic city in the world and continues along the val-ley of the Seine and the Epte river to reach the sea.

enue Verte! Good trip in the future!The itinerary starts in the heart of the le-de-France, the French region that is home to the beautiful city of Paris, the

cycling track that brings hem together under the name of Av-enue Verte! Good trip in the future!The itinerary starts in the heart of the le-de-France, the

European capitals joined by a single major project: a majestic cycling track that brings hem together under the name of Av-European capitals joined by a single major project: a majestic cycling track that brings hem together under the name of Av-

That s right, two countries, two cultures, two very important European capitals joined by a single major project: a majestic That s right, two countries, two cultures, two very important

You can shorten the stages with the train to Gisors.Especially in English territory you will do some challenging climbs and descents, but with no technical dif culties. In ad-dition to the morphological characteristics of the soil, it should be kept in mind that the nal stretch of the tour, to reach Lon-don, is made more challenging for the presence for the most of vehicular traf c and to the discontinuity of the track. Within a few kilometers you will cycle through urban parks and resi-dential areas in the suburbs to penetrate the dense network of streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to London more quickly and easily.In France up to Gisors you can shorten the stages by train, af-ter which there is only the bus linking the cities you will en-counter. They are indicated in the road book showing what step sare involved.

The route is marked by the sign of the bicycle tour called Av-enue Verte.

And now, via the pedals, enjoy your trip!


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streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to London more quickly and easily.In France up to Gisors you can shorten the stages by train, af-ter which there is only the bus linking the cities you will en-

dential areas in the suburbs to penetrate the dense network of streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to London more quickly and easily.In France up to Gisors you can shorten the stages by train, af-

dential areas in the suburbs to penetrate the dense network of streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to London more quickly and easily.

few kilometers you will cycle through urban parks and resi-dential areas in the suburbs to penetrate the dense network of streets of the English capital. You can always catch a train to

vehicular traf c and to the discontinuity of the track. Within a few kilometers you will cycle through urban parks and resi-dential areas in the suburbs to penetrate the dense network of

don, is made more challenging for the presence for the most of vehicular traf c and to the discontinuity of the track. Within a few kilometers you will cycle through urban parks and resi-

be kept in mind that the nal stretch of the tour, to reach Lon-don, is made more challenging for the presence for the most of vehicular traf c and to the discontinuity of the track. Within a few kilometers you will cycle through urban parks and resi-

dition to the morphological characteristics of the soil, it should be kept in mind that the nal stretch of the tour, to reach Lon-don, is made more challenging for the presence for the most of

climbs and descents, but with no technical dif culties. In ad-dition to the morphological characteristics of the soil, it should be kept in mind that the nal stretch of the tour, to reach Lon-

Especially in English territory you will do some challenging climbs and descents, but with no technical dif culties. In ad-dition to the morphological characteristics of the soil, it should

Especially in English territory you will do some challenging climbs and descents, but with no technical dif culties. In ad-

You can shorten the stages with the train to Gisors.Especially in English territory you will do some challenging You can shorten the stages with the train to Gisors.

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le-de-France

The le-de-France is the re-gion where Paris is, bordered by Upper Normandy, Picardy, Champagne-Ardenne, Burgun-dy and the Centre region. This area of France is mostly at and full of lakes and ponds, testimony of numerous oods of the Seine. The le-de-France was born as a royal domain and was divided into Seine, Seine-et-Oise and Seine-et-Marne. Since 1965, there are eight major cities, including Paris.

AREA: ca. 12,000 kmPOPULATION: ca. 11,800,000LARGER CITIES (IN TERMS OF POPULATION) ARE: Paris (2,275,000), Boulogne-Billancourt (114,000), Saint-Denis (107,000), Argenteuil (104,000), Nanterre (92,000), Versailles (86000), Cergy ( 58,000) and Pontoise (31,000).

LE-DE-FRANCE IN NUMBERS

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area of France is mostly at and full of lakes and ponds, testimony of numerous oods of the Seine. The le-de-France was born as a royal domain and

dy and the Centre region. This area of France is mostly at area of France is mostly at and full of lakes and ponds, testimony of numerous oods

dy and the Centre region. This area of France is mostly at and full of lakes and ponds,

Champagne-Ardenne, Burgun-dy and the Centre region. This area of France is mostly at

by Upper Normandy, Picardy, Champagne-Ardenne, Burgun-dy and the Centre region. This

gion where Paris is, bordered by Upper Normandy, Picardy, Champagne-Ardenne, Burgun-

The le-de-France is the re-gion where Paris is, bordered by Upper Normandy, Picardy, Champagne-Ardenne, Burgun-

The le-de-France is the re-gion where Paris is, bordered

A potted history53 BCE The Romans established the settlement Lutetia Parisio-rum250 The city was Christianized by Bishop Dionysius (the citys patron, Saint-Denis)FOURTH CENTURY The city called Paris486 Paris enters de nitely part of the Merovingian dynasty (the rst dynasty of the Franks)845-911 Invasions by Vikings1021 Notre-Dame becomes a place of pilgrimage1246 Recognized academic autonomy at the University of Paris1257 The birth of the school of the SorbonneTWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH CENTURY Development and econom-ic growth of the city of Paris1789 Beginning of the FrenchNINETEENTH CENTURY Building of the Arc de Triomphe (1806), the Eiffel Tower (1889) and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre (1875-1914)1940 German invasion

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Paris enters de nitely part of the Merovingian dynasty (the rst dynasty of the Franks)845-911 Invasions by Vikings

patron, Saint-Denis)FOURTH CENTURY FOURTH CENTURY

Paris enters de nitely part of the Merovingian dynasty (the rst dynasty of the Franks)

patron, Saint-Denis)FOURTH CENTURY

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The city was Christianized by Bishop Dionysius (the citys patron, Saint-Denis)FOURTH CENTURY The city called Paris

The city was Christianized by Bishop Dionysius (the citys

The Romans established the settlement Lutetia Parisio-





1944 The German governor Von Cholitz surrenders to General Leclerc and the city goes virtually untouched by World War II1946 Starts the French Fourth Republic (Charles de Gaulle)60S The city lives a time of great development1968 General strike undertaken by students to counter the tra-ditional society, capitalism, imperialism and the Gaullist pow-er. The events of 68 are the most important social movement in the history of France in the twentieth century.1969 Transfer of Les Halles (general market)1970 Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne1973 Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be-comes the limit of the new metropolitan area)1977 Inauguration of the Centre Pompidou1986 Opening of the Muse dOrsay1989 Inauguration of the Pyramide du Louvre, the Grande Arche de la Defense and the Opra Bastille1995 Opening of the new Bibliothque Nationale de France2003 The birth of the new Paris Rive Gauche neighborhood around the Library

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Opening of the new Bibliothque Nationale de France

Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be- Creation of the 13 universities in the Rgion Parisienne Completion of the Boulevard priphrique (which be-

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ParisParis, capital of France, is considered one of the most fascinat-ing cities in the world, the succession of numerous historical events have helped to make this city a cultural, political and economic one of the most prestigious in the world. The Seine, undisputed symbol of Paris divides the city into two parts: the Rive droite (right bank) to the north is the economic, political and nancial center while the Rive gauche (left bank), to the south, is the cultural and artistic center.Paris is divided into 20 autonomous administrative districts called arrondissement. The most characteristic: Marais, with its narrow paved streets overlooking numerous trendy bou-tiques and ethnic restaurants. The main attraction is the sev-enteenth-century Place des Vosges.Montparnasse, has in the past represented the cultural center of the city where painters, poets and artists from all over the world meet.Montmartre, overlooking the city from the top of its hill in the

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its narrow paved streets overlooking numerous trendy bou-tiques and ethnic restaurants. The main attraction is the sev-enteenth-century Place des Vosges.

called arrondissement. The most characteristic: Marais, with called arrondissement. The most characteristic: Marais, with its narrow paved streets overlooking numerous trendy bou-tiques and ethnic restaurants. The main attraction is the sev-

Paris is divided into 20 autonomous administrative districts called arrondissement. The most characteristic: Marais, with its narrow paved streets overlooking numerous trendy bou-

south, is the cultural and artistic center.Paris is divided into 20 autonomous administrative districts called arrondissement. The most characteristic: Marais, with

and nancial center while the Rive gauche (left bank), to the south, is the cultural and artistic center.Paris is divided into 20 autonomous administrative districts

Rive droite (right bank) to the north is the economic, political and nancial center while the Rive gauche (left bank), to the south, is the cultural and artistic center.

undisputed symbol of Paris divides the city into two parts: the Rive droite (right bank) to the north is the economic, political and nancial center while the Rive gauche (left bank), to the south, is the cultural and artistic center.

economic one of the most prestigious in the world. The Seine, undisputed symbol of Paris divides the city into two parts: the Rive droite (right bank) to the north is the economic, political

events have helped to make this city a cultural, political and economic one of the most prestigious in the world. The Seine, undisputed symbol of Paris divides the city into two parts: the

ing cities in the world, the succession of numerous historical events have helped to make this city a cultural, political and economic one of the most prestigious in the world. The Seine,

ing cities in the world, the succession of numerous historical events have helped to make this city a cultural, political and

Paris, capital of France, is considered one of the most fascinat-ing cities in the world, the succession of numerous historical Paris, capital of France, is considered one of the most fascinat-

highest part, stands the white Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Montmartre is by de nition the neighborhood of artists and bohemian life: portrayed by many painters who meet in its streets. Opera district, an area dedicated to trade and nance, characterized by the so-called passage a kind of covered shopping arcade that houses local craft stores. The Latin Quar-ter is one of the liveliest of the city and is also known as the district, home to many students because many institutions, schools and universities are housed there.Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where the famous Moulin Rouge. Saint Germain des Prs, a lively area and very crowded in the evening, is a meeting place pop-ular with young people. le de la Cit, one of the most fascinat-ing places in the city, is a small island located on the Seine in the heart of Paris as the cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie, the royal palace of the Cape-tians, then turned into prison. le Saint Louis, ideal for those

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Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where the famous Moulin Rouge. Saint Germain des Prs, a lively area and very crowded in the evening, is a meeting place pop-ular with young people. le de la Cit, one of the most fascinat-

Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where the famous Moulin Rouge. Saint Germain des Prs, a lively area and very crowded in the evening, is a meeting place pop-

schools and universities are housed there.Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where the famous Moulin Rouge. Saint Germain des Prs, a lively

district, home to many students because many institutions, schools and universities are housed there.Pigalle is the red light district at the foot of Montmartre, where

ter is one of the liveliest of the city and is also known as the district, home to many students because many institutions, schools and universities are housed there.

shopping arcade that houses local craft stores. The Latin Quar-ter is one of the liveliest of the city and is also known as the district, home to many students because many institutions,

characterized by the so-called passage a kind of covered shopping arcade that houses local craft stores. The Latin Quar-ter is one of the liveliest of the city and is also known as the district, home to many students because many institutions,

streets. Opera district, an area dedicated to trade and nance, characterized by the so-called passage a kind of covered shopping arcade that houses local craft stores. The Latin Quar-

bohemian life: portrayed by many painters who meet in its streets. Opera district, an area dedicated to trade and nance, characterized by the so-called passage a kind of covered

Montmartre is by de nition the neighborhood of artists and bohemian life: portrayed by many painters who meet in its streets. Opera district, an area dedicated to trade and nance,

Montmartre is by de nition the neighborhood of artists and bohemian life: portrayed by many painters who meet in its

highest part, stands the white Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Montmartre is by de nition the neighborhood of artists and highest part, stands the white Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

who want to relive the elegant period of the seventeenth cen-tury. On this island, in the city center, you can admire the an-cient palaces and numerous craft shops and art boutiques. Bercy, one of the most modern quarters of the city, with build-ings such as the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Nation-al Library of France and La Cinematheque Francaise (Museum of Cinema).The climate of Paris is Continental with a strong oceanic in u-ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible precipitation.

Town historyTHE FOUNDING OF THE TOWN Paris, in the past was called Lutce, which is French for swamp, then, with the arrival of the Ro-mans in 53 a. C. the name was changed to Lutetia Parisiorum.

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which is French for swamp, then, with the arrival of the Ro-mans in 53 a. C. the name was changed to Lutetia Parisiorum.

Paris, in the past was called Lutce, which is French for swamp, then, with the arrival of the Ro-mans in 53 a. C. the name was changed to Lutetia Parisiorum.

Paris, in the past was called Lutce, which is French for swamp, then, with the arrival of the Ro-

periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with

freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible

ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible

ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible

ence. The winter is mild and rainy periods alternated with periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible periods more harsh and snowy. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing. Summer is generally hot and breezy, with possible

According to tradition, in 250 d. C. the city was Christianed by Bishop Dionysius who later became the patron saint of Paris. Only in the fourth century the city took the name of Paris.

THE CITY IN HISTORY Until the mid-fourteenth century, the city extended mainly on the right bank of the Seine. Later, during the French Revolution many buildings were damaged. Only later, during the Napoleonic era the city took on a new look thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44, Hitler ordered the destruction of the bridges over the Seine and the major monuments but fortunately the German gover-nor Von Choltitz refused to carry out the order and the city was saved. It was the only European city to leave virtually un-touched by World War II.

THE MODERN AND NEW CITY Paris, also known as the City of Light, (the city of lights) is the most populated city of France. Its population of 2 million inhabitants and the Greater Paris is the biggest economic and nancial center of Europe on a par with London and Moscow. The French capital is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its long avenues, the romantic views and the many museums. Near the Place de la Bastille is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of Paris. Other places that are frequented by Le Lido on the Champs-lyses, known for its exotic shows, the historic Mou-lin Rouge and Crazy Horse.

The following websites provide information on events, museums, monuments, gastronomy, transport, accommodation:

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is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of Paris. Other places that are frequented by Le Lido on the Champs-lyses, known for its exotic shows, the historic Mou-lin Rouge and Crazy Horse.

views and the many museums. Near the Place de la Bastille is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of Paris. Other places that are frequented by Le Lido on the Champs-lyses, known for its exotic shows, the historic Mou-

views and the many museums. Near the Place de la Bastille is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of Paris. Other places that are frequented by Le Lido on the

the beauty of its architecture, its long avenues, the romantic views and the many museums. Near the Place de la Bastille is Rue de Lappe one of the most popular nightlife centers of

with London and Moscow. The French capital is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its long avenues, the romantic views and the many museums. Near the Place de la Bastille

is the biggest economic and nancial center of Europe on a par with London and Moscow. The French capital is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its long avenues, the romantic

Its population of 2 million inhabitants and the Greater Paris is the biggest economic and nancial center of Europe on a par with London and Moscow. The French capital is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its long avenues, the romantic

Light, (the city of lights) is the most populated city of France. Its population of 2 million inhabitants and the Greater Paris is the biggest economic and nancial center of Europe on a par

Paris, also known as the City of Light, (the city of lights) is the most populated city of France. Its population of 2 million inhabitants and the Greater Paris

Paris, also known as the City of Light, (the city of lights) is the most populated city of France.

Paris, also known as the City of

was saved. It was the only European city to leave virtually un-nor Von Choltitz refused to carry out the order and the city was saved. It was the only European city to leave virtually un-

Hitler ordered the destruction of the bridges over the Seine and the major monuments but fortunately the German gover-nor Von Choltitz refused to carry out the order and the city was saved. It was the only European city to leave virtually un-

of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction

al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-

thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction

uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German

thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-

invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44, uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German

of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-

invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44,

thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44, invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44,

al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44,

of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-

thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-

invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44,

al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German invasion, but in 1940 it was occupied by the Third Reich. In 44,

al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-

thanks to the reconstruction of the buildings, the introduction of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-uation in the city. In 1914 the city was saved by the German

of a new system of gas street lighting, the installation of sever-al fountains with running water that improved the health sit-

The best in brief 1 TOUR EIFFEL It is the icon of the city, built for the Universal

Exhibition of 1889, the Eiffel Tower was so successful that the French decided not to dismantle it and make it a true symbol of the city. Before becoming merely a tourist must-see for any-one visiting the city, the Eiffel Tower was used as a station for meteorological observations, experiments on air resistance and as a giant radio antenna. The structure is divided into three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a historical monument of France.

2 NOTRE-DAME

In the heart of Paris it is one of the most prestigious monu-ments of the city: the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Built in 1163 is one of the most famous Gothic cathedral in the world and it is one of the most visited monuments of Paris. During the French Revolution, Notre-Dame suffered considerable dam-age. Due to the success of Victor Hugos novel Notre-Dame de Paris it was decided to renovate the entire church. Since 1991 he is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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age. Due to the success of Victor Hugos novel Notre-Dame de Paris it was decided to renovate the entire church. Since 1991 he is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

age. Due to the success of Victor Hugos novel Notre-Dame de Paris it was decided to renovate the entire church. Since 1991

is one of the most visited monuments of Paris. During the French Revolution, Notre-Dame suffered considerable dam-age. Due to the success of Victor Hugos novel Notre-Dame de

is one of the most famous Gothic cathedral in the world and it is one of the most visited monuments of Paris. During the French Revolution, Notre-Dame suffered considerable dam-

In the heart of Paris it is one of the most prestigious monu-ments of the city: the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Built in 1163 is one of the most famous Gothic cathedral in the world and it is one of the most visited monuments of Paris. During the

and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a three levels open to the public, is accessible with the elevator and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a and with the stairs (1665 steps!). Since 1964 it is classi ed as a

3 PALAIS DE CHAILLOT (TROCADRO)

Trocadero is located on the hill of Chaillot opposite the Eiffel Tower. The Palais de Chaillot was built in 1937 for the Univer-sal Exhibition, in neoclassical style. From this part of the city you can enjoy one of the most beautiful and evocative views of Paris. The famous square is a real terrace overlooking the city! The Palais de Chaillot is home to the Thtre National de Chaillot, the Musee de lHomme, the Muse de la Marine and the Cit de lArchitecture et du Patrimoine.

4 ARCH OF TRIUMPH

The Arc de Triomphe is another of the most important sym-bols of the city of Paris. It was built by Napoleon I in 1806 in honor of the Grand Army.

5 CHAMPS ELYSEES

The most famous boulevard of Europe and one of the most popular walks in the world. Of this majestic Viale on one side typical brasseries with gardens, theaters, restaurants and on the other instead are palaces, shops, fashion boutiques, ele-gant salons of automobiles, the famous Lido, one of the most famous Parisian cabarets.

The Seine is one of the main rivers of France and is about 776 km. The river was starts in Saint-Germain-Source-Seine in Burgundy and ows into the English Channel near the town of Le Havre. Walking along berges les de la Seine, or sail aboard a bateaux-mouche and see Paris from a different point of view.

The main tributaries of the Seine youll encounter along the way are: the Marne (525km), the Oise (302km), the Epte (100km) and the Eure (225km). The river has always been an inspiration for many artists in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the best known are Daubigny, Van Gogh, Seurat, Monet, Renoir and Signac.

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The Seine is one of the main rivers of France and is about 776 km. The river was starts in Saint-Germain-Source-Seine in Burgundy and ows into the English Channel near

The Seine is one of the main rivers of France and is about 776 km. The The Seine is one of the main rivers of France and is about 776 km. The

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famous Parisian cabarets. gant salons of automobiles, the famous Lido, one of the most the other instead are palaces, shops, fashion boutiques, ele-gant salons of automobiles, the famous Lido, one of the most

typical brasseries with gardens, theaters, restaurants and on the other instead are palaces, shops, fashion boutiques, ele-gant salons of automobiles, the famous Lido, one of the most

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6 MONTMARTRE

The artists quarter. Since 1860 the hill of Montmartre became the favorite residence for many artists who made it a lively place, full of atmosphere (Renoir, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Utrillo and Valadon). The district is now full of restaurants and gift shops and has now largely lost its authenticity. There are, however, still streets that retain the charm of yesteryear, such as Rue Lepic, the long road that goes up the hill, or the Rue St. Vincent.

7 SACRED HEART

It is impossible not to notice the Basilique du Sacre Coeur which with its white color is visible from almost anywhere in the city. To reach it you will face 300 steep steps, but once you reach the top you will be rewarded with a lovely view, a view of Paris at 360 .

8 CATHEDRAL SAINT DENIS

This beautiful example of Gothic architecture also has sym-bolic importance as the burial place of the kings of France. Inside there are over seventy funerary monuments (Dagobert, Franois I, Catherine de Medici, Louis XVI ...) that have con-tributed to increasing the value of the cathedral, creating a veritable museum of funerary art of the French Middle Ages and Renaissance.


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Franois I, Catherine de Medici, Louis XVI ...) that have con-tributed to increasing the value of the cathedral, creating a veritable museum of funerary art of the French Middle Ages

Inside there are over seventy funerary monuments (Dagobert, Franois I, Catherine de Medici, Louis XVI ...) that have con-tributed to increasing the value of the cathedral, creating a

bolic importance as the burial place of the kings of France. Inside there are over seventy funerary monuments (Dagobert, Franois I, Catherine de Medici, Louis XVI ...) that have con-

This beautiful example of Gothic architecture also has sym-bolic importance as the burial place of the kings of France. Inside there are over seventy funerary monuments (Dagobert,

This beautiful example of Gothic architecture also has sym-bolic importance as the burial place of the kings of France. This beautiful example of Gothic architecture also has sym-

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9 LOUVRE MUSEUMPyramide du Louvre, tel. +33 (0) 1 40205317, open daily 9:00 to 18:00, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 to 22:00, closed on Tuesdays, free admission on July 14, the permanent collections 12 Hall Napoleon 13 combined ticket 16, www.louvre.fr Museum of ancient and modern art.

10 ORSAY MUSEUM62 Rue de Lille, tel. +33 (0) 1 40494814, open daily 9:30 to 18:00, Thursday 9:30 to 21:45, closed on Mondays and on 1 May, audioguide 5 ticket 11 www.musee-orsay.fr Inside it houses the works belonging to different artistic move-ments, including Impressionism (Monet, Cezanne, Renoir and Degas).

11 ORANGERIE MUSEUMPlace de la Concorde, Jardin des Tuileries, tel. +33 (0) 1 44504300, open daily 9:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays, audioguide 5 ticket 9 www.musee-orangerie.fr An art gallery famous for its paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Mat-isse , Modigliani, Picasso, Renoir, Walter-Guillaume and Rousseau.

12 CENTRE POMPIDOUPlace Georges Pompidou, tel. +33 (0) 1 44781233, open daily 11:00 to 21:00, closed on Tuesdays and May 1, audio guide 5 museum ticket 13 ticket views 3 www.centrepompidou.fr The most important collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe.

13 PINACOTHEQUE OF PARIS28 Place de la Madeleine, tel. +33 (0) 1 42680201, daily 10:30 to 18:30, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 to 20:30, ticket 14 www.pinacotheque.com An art gallery (Pollock, Lichtenstein, Soutine, Tintoretto, Rembrandt and Picasso).

14 GOURMET CHOCOLATE MUSEUM CHOCO-STORY28 Bd Bonne Nouvelle, tel. +33 (0) 1 40547250, open daily 10:00 to 18:00, ticket 12.50, www.museeduchocolat.frA delightful museum where visitors can discover the secrets of chocolate and learn about the more than four thousand years of history of cocoa.

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Eating and drinkingOne of the great things about a vacation is eating and tasting, and France, in particular Paris, is one of the best places to in-dulge in these activities! Famous in the world,French cuisine for every palate, there are dishes of pasta and rice but the real peculiarity of French cuisine are the sauces. In France, meals are usually served in three courses: antipasti (hors doeuvres / entrees), the main dish (plats) and desserts. The entrees are usually made up of salads, mousses and pates of meat or sh dishes, assorted pickles (assiette de crudits) meats, vegetable soup (potage), soup (soupe) and in cup broth (consomm). The sh dishes most popular are those of oysters (huitres), shell- sh (Crustaces) and seafood (fruites de mer). The plats are di-vided between meat (viandes) and sh (poissons), with its boundaries (garnitures) dough (pte) or potatoes (pommes de terre) served in several varieties: fries (frites), boiled ( langlais) and croquettes (Dauphine).The desserts are mostly puddings and are lled with whipped cream, and queen is the famous Chantilly cream. For lovers of the salty, the ideal will be the dessert assiette de formage ac-companied by delicious jams!

EATING AND DRINKING

15 RESTAURANT LA ROTONDE6-8, Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad, Paris, tel. +33 (0) 1 80483340 This restaurant is very spacious, you can dine in the garden overlooking a canal surrounded by numerous lights that create a very romantic atmosphere.

16 LE PAVILLON DES CANAUX39 quai de Loire, Paris, tel. +33 (0) 1 42575870The particularity of this restaurant is the arrangement of rooms, in the past the place was a private home and the owners have chosen to

maintain the arrangement turning every room into a dining room. Open every day.

17 GLACIER BERTHILLON29-31 rue Saint-Louis en lle tel. +32 (0)1 43543161Visiting the le St. Louis is a must to stop at the most famous ice cream parlor in the city.


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