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PARIS:The City of Lights
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Paris is perennially la modeParis' centre gleams like a golden chariot that has been polished to
perfection.
Paris, a magnet for lovers and their beloved; a sleepless and urbane capital
fuelled by champagne and dreams; and an unwavering lodestone for the world's
art and culture connoisseurs.
Dash around the luxurious Champs-lyses, then tug at the city's bohemian roots
in Le Marais. Devour a baguette in Place des Vosges (Paris' oldest square) or get
into the spirit of romance in Montmartre for a meal and moonlit walk along the
Seine.
Practical Information
Language: French Currency: Euro
Time
Zone:
GMT (+02:00) Country Code: +33
Voltage: 230v Electrical
Socket:
Type E Plug (2-pin)
Weather Forecast
Some Helpful Phrases
Bonjour:Good Morning, Good
day
Sil vous plait: Please
Merci: Thank you
Au revoir: Good bye
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Non: No
Oui: Yes
Parlez-vous
anglais?:Do you speak English?
Je mappelle..: My name is
Enchant!: Pleased to meet you!
Comment?: Pardon?
Your AccommodationHipotel Paris Sacre Coeur Olympiades22 Square de Clignancourt - Paris, France
Check-in: Wednesday 10 September 2014
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Check-out: Saturday 13 September 2014
Some Helpful Phrases
Bonjour: Good morning / Goodday
Bonsoir: Good evening
Bonne Nuit: Good night
Vous avez..?: Do you have.?
Une chambre /ma
chambre:
A room / my room
Double: Double
Simple: Single
La Salle de bains: Bathroom
Votre nom?: Your name?
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Transportation in & around Paris
I. Air
Roissy Charles de Gaulle
The RER B suburban city trainconnects Charles de Gaulleto Gare du Nordand
beyond it operates every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 23:30, costs around EUR
9.50and takes about 50 minutesto the centre.
As an alternative, catch the Roissy bus shuttleto Oprait operates every 15-
30 minutes between 05:45 to 23:00, takes 45 to 60 minutes and costs EUR
10.50.
Taxis are readily available, cost around EUR 50-70 and take 3560 minutes
depending on traffic.
Parisian Airports - General Information:www.aeroportsdeparis.fr
II. Train
SNCF
Pariss train system is well organised and connects the entire city. There is no
central station as such, but Gare du Nord to the north of Paris has many
connections to the airports, RER lines (a high-speed suburban rail), Metro lines 4
and 5,and Eurostarand Thalystrains to international cities.
Gare Montparnasse in the south of Paris and Gare de Lyon in the eastoffer
high-speed national rail services to the west, south andeast of France.
General Information-www.en.voyages-sncf.com
Paris Metro
The Paris Metro is a fast and reliable way to move around once youve got the
hang of it. Services operate from 05:3001:15Sunday to Thursday (until 02:15
on Fridays, Saturdaysand the day before public holidays). Approximate costs
for tickets are EUR 1.70 one-way, a carnet of 10 for 13.70or EUR 6.80for a
one day ticketwhich offers unlimited travel in Zone 1 and 2.
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Tickets are available at multilingual machines inside the station. Watch out for
pickpockets!
General Information-www.ratp.fr
III.
BusAlthough there are many bus routes, traffic jams often make journeys slow.
Where possible, stick to the Metro. If you do travel by bus, there are 64 routes
that run between 05:45 and 00:30 weekdays and from 07:00-20:30 Sundays.
The 73 routegoes up the Champs-Elysesand past the Arc de Triomphe, while
the 69goes past the Eiffel Tower. Tickets are available on board and cost around
EUR 2 for a single journey, but its best to buy a carnet of 10 inside the
nearest metro station.
Bus Information www.ratp.fr
IV. Taxi
Taxis are readily available in the centre of Paris simply hail one from the street
or stop at one of the many taxi stands, usually located near the metro stations.
Taxis are reasonably priced by European standards and a ten-minute journey in
moderate city traffic will cost around EUR 15. There is usually a minimum charge
of EUR 6.40. Some drivers may sometimes ask where youre travelling to before
you get in, which is technically forbidden.
Taxi G7 (English-speaking drivers)www.taxisg7.com
V. Car
Driving in Paris is not for the faint of heart. Traffic congestion is a continuous
problem, especially during weekday rush hour between 08:0011:00and 17:00
20:00. Finding on-street parking (free after 19:00) is also difficult. You can pay
either by credit cardor with a carte de stationnement for pay-and-display
machines (available at tabacs for 15 or 40). Road conditions are good and
motorways easily connect you to other French and international cities.
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VI. Bike
One of the most pleasant ways to see the City of Lights is with pedal power. Pick
up a bike from one of hundreds of Velib-branded stations throughout the
city most are within 300 metres of each other in the most populated parts ofthe city. You dont need to pre-subscribe just bring a credit card, buy a ticket
from the meter and youre ready to go. Journeys of less than 30 minutesare
free; anything more and tickets cost around EUR 1.70 per dayand EUR 8.00 for
seven days.
Velibwww.en.velib.paris.fr
Some Helpful Phrases
Excusez-moi: Excuse me
Cest ou?: Where is it?
Ici: Here
Cest loin?: Is it far?
Tout droit: Straight ahead
A droite: To / on the
right
A gauche: To / on the left
Enface: Opposite
Un billet: A ticket
Un aller simple: A single
Un aller-retour: A return
Par la: That way
Par ici: This way
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Food & Drink
Recommended restaurants close to your accommodation
High-end DiningFrench cuisine
1. La Belle-Mre qui Fume
Only 0.5 km away
13 Rue des Cloys, 75018 Paris
00331 42 52 00 88
2. Michelangelo Gastronomie
sicilienne
Only 1.0 km away
3 Rue Andr Barsacq, 75018 Paris
00331 42 23 10 77
3. Moulin de la Galette
Only 1.0 km away
83 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris
00331 46 06 84 77
www.lemoulindelagalette,fr
4. En vrac
Only 1.2 km away
2 Rue l'Olive, 75018 Paris
00331 53 26 03 94
5. Les Bonnes Soeurs
Only 1.5 km away
43 Avenue Trudaine, 75009 Paris
00331 48 78 43 25
6. Les Grandes Tables du 104
Only 1.8 km away
5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris
00331 40 37 10 07
www.104.fr
7. Momoka
Only 2.1 km away
5 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009
Paris
00331 40 16 19 09
8. Vivant Table
Only 2.2 km away
43 Rue des Petites curies, 75010
Paris
00331 42 46 43 55
www.vivantparis.com
9. Comme chez Maman
Only 2.2 km away
5 Rue des Moines, 75017 Paris
00331 42 28 89 53
www.comme-chez-mamman.com
10. Restaurant Chez
Chartier
Only 2.4 km away
7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre,
75009 Paris
00331 47 70 86 29
www.bouillon-chartier.com
Italian cuisine
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Soul Kitchen
Only 0.6 km away
33 Rue Lamarck, 75018 Paris
00331 71 37 99 95
Japanese Cuisine
1. Marcel
Only 1.1 km away
1 Villa Landre, 75018 Paris
00331 46 06 04 04
www.restaurantmarcel.fr
2. Yello's
Only 2.1 km away
58 Rue la Fayette, 75009 Paris
00339 73 18 48 75
www.weareyellos.com
Cheap & Tasty
French Cuisine
1. Le Nansouty
Only 0.5 km away
35 Rue Ramey, 75018 Paris
00331 42 52 58 87
2.
Hotel Particulier MontmartreOnly 1.0 km away
Pavillon D, 23 Avenue Junot, 75018
Paris
00331 53 41 81 40
www.hotel-particulier-
montmartre.com
3.
Jours De FeteOnly 1.1 km away
41 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris
00331 77 18 04 23
4. Guilo Guilo
Only 1.1 km away
8 Rue Garreau, 75018 Paris
00331 42 54 23 92
5. Petrelle
Only 1.4 km away
34 Rue Petrelle, 75009 Paris00331 42 82 11 02
www.petrelle.fr
6. L'Ardoise Gourmande
Only 1.6 km away
12 Rue de Belzunce, 75010 Paris
00331 48 78 40 03
www.ardoisegourmande.com
7. La Bigarrade
Only 2.2 km away
106 Rue Nollet, 75017 Paris
00331 42 26 01 02
www.bigarrade.fr
American Cuisine
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Le Kloog Caf
Only 1.6 km away
63 Rue Guy Mquet, 75017 Paris
00331 42 29 59 18
Italian Cuisine
1. Playtime
Only 1.9 km away
5 Rue des Petits Htels, 75010 Paris
00331 44 79 03 98
2. Colonna, Crateur de Pizza
Only 1.9 km away
34 Rue Lemercier, 75017 Paris
00331 83 76 03 68
www.colonnacreateurdepizza.fr
International Cuisine
1. Au Petit Poucet
Only 1.9 km away
5 Place de Clichy, 75017 Paris
00331 45 22 36 76
www.lepetitpoucetparis.com
2. 25 Est
Only 1.9 km away
10 Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad,
75019 Paris
00331 42 09 66 74
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Some Helpful Phrases
Vous avez une table?: Do you have a table?
Vous avez choisir?: Are you ready to
order?
Quest-ce que
cest?:
What is this?
Je prends.: Ill take/ Ill
have.
Le plat du jour: The days special
Et comme boisson?: And to drink?
Un th: Tea
Un caf: A coffee
Au lait: With milk
Une biere: A beer
Une carafe deau: A jug of water
Laddition, sil
vous plait:
The bill please
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Places to SeeYou're staying here:
18th arr. - Montmartre
Wind your way uphill through
the charming cobbled streets of
Montmartre to the Sacre-
Coeur Basilica, which has great
views over Paris. At the bottom
of the hill, Pigalle is a strip
in every sense of the word a
small boulevard dedicated to
the oldest profession. The area has slowly evolved into a club and bar mecca for
Parisian youth.
Popular attractions
We have hand-picked the top 10 classic sights, sorted by distance from
where you are staying
Sacr-Cur Basilica
Ascend Montmartres
stairway to heaven.Built
between 1875 and 1914 on
the Hill of Martyrs, this
church survived two world
wars with barely a scratch.
Step inside to view the
bright ceiling mosaic of
Jesus Christ, or ascend the
stairs to the dome.
The hilltop views of Paris are popular with starry-eyed romantics and baguette-
munching tourists alike.
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Only 0.8 km away
35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre
www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
Open every day 06:0022:30.
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Galeries Lafayette
Shopping Areas
With a bit of work and some
basic sewing skills, a small
shard of fabric can one day
become a quilt.
In 1893, two cousins
expanded their small
haberdashery into what is
today Europe's largest
department store.The fashion collections here
span three buildings and 70,000 square metres of retail space, enough to
warrant a guided tour or a personal shopper for a fashion splurge.
Only 2.5 km away
40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
www.haussmann.galerieslafayetter.com
Open Monday to Wednesday 09:3020:00, Thursday 09:3021:00, Fridayand Saturday 09:30
20:00.
Palais Garnier Opera House
Theatres
"Of all the noises known toman, opera is the most
expensive", quipped Molire.
In this case, it's the lavish
interior of the theatre itself
that cost a pretty penny.
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On a quiet day, you can almost hear Christine and Erik running through
Garniers secret
passageways the theatre
was the legendary
inspiration for Phantom
of the Opera.
Only 2.7 km away
8 rue Scribe 75009
Paris - France
www.operadeparis.fr
The Centre Pompidou (National Museum of Modern Art)
Museums
This space-age building is definitely a pomp-a-do, not a pomp-a-don't.
Former French President, Georges Pompidou, had this controversial building
built in the 1960s.
Hate it or love it, it is France's premier modern art gallery. Dali, Munch, Lucian
Freudand Roy Liechtensteinhave all adorned the walls (and spaces) in the past
five years alone.
Only 3.7 km away
Centre Pompidou Place Georges-Pompidou 75004 Paris www.centrpompidou.fr
Open Monday 11:0021:00, Wednesday to Sunday 11:0021:00.
Louvre (Muse du Louvre)
Museums
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During World War II, the Louvrestreasures were hidden in Frances remotest
corners.
Most of the work has
been faithfully returned,
so you can gaze into the
Mona Lisas eyes
behind bulletproof glass,
salute the mysterious
Venus de Milo or bask in
the preternatural glow of
the Marie de Medici
cycle.
Fun fact:it would take you 100 yearsto visit every artwork for 30 seconds.
Only 3.9 km away
Muse du Louvre, 75058 Paris - France
www.louvre.fr
Open Monday 09:0018:00, Wednesday 09:0021:45, Thursday 09:00-
18:00, Friday 09:0021:45, weekends 09:0018:00.
Champs-lysesLandmarks
Some hunt the wilds of
Africa for the Big 5,
others use their credit card.
If youre game, buy
jewellery fit for a king at
Bvlgari, Cartier,
Swarovski, Louis Pionand
Tissot (or high street
fashion) on this exclusive shopping street.
Once the shopping buzz wears off, spoil your appetite with Laduresdelicious
macaroons, with flavours that would make Marie-Antoinetteblush.
Only 3.9 km away
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Avenue des Champs Elyses
www.champselyse
es-paris.com
Open every day.
Grand Palais
Landmarks
As any event manager
knows, any exhibition is
immediately enhanced if
a 72,000-square-metre
metal structureis placed above it.
Such was turn-of-the-century thinking in Paris, when the Grand Palais was
constructed for the Universal Exhibition in 1900 a world-fair for European
capitals.
Every year, two million visitors traipse through more than 40 huge events.
Only 3.9 km away
Avenue du Gnral
Eisenhower 3, 75008
Paris
www.grandpalais.fr
Open Monday
10:0020:00,
Wednesday toSunday 10:00
20:00.
Muse d'Orsay
Museums
In the halcyon days of the late 19th century, the Impressionists painted moments
of beauty that were forever frozen in time.
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Be swept away by the romantic beauty of Impressionism (and more) at this
museum, one of the worlds greatest odes to modern art.
Van Gogh's"Starry Night Over the Rhone" is part of the dazzling collection on
display in this former train station.
Only 4.1 km away
1, rue de la Lgion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris.
www.musee-orsay.fr
Open Tuesday and Wednesday 09:3018:00, Thursday 09:3021:45,
Friday 09:3018:00,weekends 09:3018:00.
Notre Dame de Paris
Monuments
Victor Hugo's Quasimodomight not be lurking in the shadows, but that doesn't
mean you can't!
Explore every nook of this enormous cathedral, including the 13th-century organ.
Head up the north tower to fully appreciate the impressive masonry, or admire it
from outside the stone gargoyles look like they're about to swoop down and
grab your sandwich, so
watch out!
Only 4.5 km away
6 Parvis Notre-
Dame - Place
Jean-Paul II, 75004
Paris
www.notredamede
paris.fr
Open weekdays
08:0018:45,
weekends 08:0019:15.
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Eiffel Tower
Monuments
Some say tower, others say
upside-down ice-cream cone but theres no denying the
fact that the Eiffel Toweris one
of the worlds most iconic
buildings.
Built for the World Fair of 1889, this iron-framed structure was the world's tallest
until the 1930s.
Brave the queues to enjoy windswept views of Paris, or a (costly) meal at theJules Verne Restaurant.
Only 5.5 km away
Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris
www.tour-eiffel.fr
Open every day 09:3023:00.
Other places to visit
11th arr. - Bastille
Bastille is filled with cafs, restaurants
and nightclubs and the famous
roundabout. Take the metro to
Rpublique, a 280 metre-long square
that contains the famous Statue de la
Rpublique and doubles as a popular
hangout for rollerbladers. Take
Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire to the Cirque d'Hiver Theatre, an important
events venue.
7th arr. - Invalides
The 7th arrondissement is elegant,
bourgeois ... and stinking rich. Htel
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des Invalides is a museum complex dedicated to French military history. Walk
down Rue Saint Dominiqueto Paris's iconic tower buy a ticket and up you go!
Along the streets, you'll find typically French bakeries and brasseries with street-
side seating.
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2nd arr. - BoursePariss 2nd arrondissement is an
eclectic mix of cuisine and commerce.
Shop underneath the covered walkways
of Passages Couvertsand visit Galerie
Vivienne to see the resplendent glass
roof and floor. Later in the day, there's
an eerie quietness to the area when the
9-to-5 workers clear out. Rue Sainte-
Annehas many Japanese restaurants.
17th arr. - BatignollesThe 17th arrondissement is divided into four
distinct areas. pinettes is mainly
residential. Parc Monceau is a large park
surrounded by town houses, while Ternes
and Wagram Streets in the Quartier des
Ternesare lively shopping areas. For a taste
of true Parisian culture, visit BatignollesMarketfrom Tuesday to Sunday.
1st arr. - Louvre
Many visitors head straight for the
Louvre, but it's worth exploring the
other landmarks, museums, shops,
restaurants and bars that make up this
small district on the right bank of the
River Seine. The area also includes the
western part of the le de la Cit.
Dont miss the Orangerie Museum,
Sainte Chapelleor the Palais Royal Gardens.
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13th arr. - Place d'Italie
From Avenue dIvryslocal shops, head
to the primarily residential Butte-aux-
Cailles the quaint winding streets turn
up plenty of local gems, like patisseries
and small restaurants. Les Docks- Cit de
la Mode et du Design is the new fashion
museum, which has a rooftop terrace with
picturesque views over the Seine.
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16th arr. - Passy
The artistic legacies of Rossini, Verdi
and Balzac live on in the elegant
houses, embassies and consulates
that occupy the 16th arrondissement.
The Balzac Museum in the
picturesque hills of Passy was once
the home of the legendary artist,
while Longchamp Racecourse and
Roland Garros Tennis Stadiumattract the elites of Paris and beyond.
6th arr. - Saint Germain
Paris' 6th arrondissement is bordered by
the Seine to the north and Boulevard
Montparnasse to the south. Les Deux
Magots and Caf de Flore provided
libation for Hemingway and Sartre, and
today welcome celebrities and tourists.
The Luxembourg Gardensare filled with
sunbathers in summer, and Pariss Jazzscenethrives in the basement clubs.
3rd arr. - Le Marais
Le Marais is known as a melting pot
of diverse cultural groups. Lined with
bookshops and boutiques, the area
also includes a triple-threat of
museums including Muse Picasso,
Muse des Arts et Mtiers and
Muse Carnavalet. The Georges
Pompidou Centre the modern art
museum is a short walk down Rue des Francs Bourgeois.
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9th arr. - OpraThe 9th arrondissement is the city's music
hub home to countless theatres, music
halls and museums, especially those
around Faubourg-Montmartre. This area
is home to the Folies Bergre, a enduringly
popular entertainment spot since the
Roaring Twenties. For shopping, Galeries
Lafayetteand Printempsare enormous department stores.
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Paris City CentreLes Halles is at the heart of Paris,
once a market but today a transport
hub. Bookshops and boutiques line
the streets of the Latin Quarter, an
area steeped in academic tradition.
Visit the Pantheon a spectacular
building modelled on the Roman
original or head to Rue de Rivoli for high-street shops and the BHV
department store.
12th arr. - BercyGare de Lyon is one of Europes
oldest stations. Inside youll find Le
Train Bleu the ornate dcor and
tuxedoed waiters will transport you
back 100 years. Head East to
Bercy, an area with foundations
in the wine trade. The former
warehouses of Cour Saint-
milion are now a shopping
complex with modern bars,
restaurants and a cinema.
14th arr. - MontparnasseIn 1944,Paris was liberated from the Nazis through the Porte d'Orlans, one of
the many gates to the city. The bustling neighbourhood shops and lively cafes
around Rue Daguerrestill seem to be celebrating liberty. For the stout-hearted,
visit the Catacombs or the many graves of de Beauvoir and Sartre in nearby
Montparnasse Cemetery.
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15th arr. - Porte de VersaillesIn the 20th century, many artists had their studios in La Ruche (The Hive), an
area that quickly became the artistic heart of Paris. In the populous 15th
arrondissement, find the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, the
Aquaboulevard aquatic park, and the artificial island of le aux Cygnes, whichcontains a replica of the Statue of Liberty.
20th arr. - MnilmontantHistorically, Belleville and
Mnilmontant were working-class neighbourhoods that
evolved into ethnically diverse
areas popular with artists and
musicians. Theres a medley
of restaurants and bars to
enjoy, as well as Parc de
Belleville. Pre Lachaise Cemetery is the resting place of Oscar Wilde, JimMorrisonand Marcel Proust.
8th arr. - Champs ElysesPariss famous shopping strip
attracts prosperous locals and
tourists to its mix of high-end
and high-street shops. Head
toward Parc Monceauto see the
famous rotunda, or relax on the
banks of the Seine. The area is
also home to government
buildings including the President's
home, Le Palais de lElyse, and the
Ministre de lIntrieur.
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4th arr. - Htel-de-VilleThe 4th arrondissement is liberally dotted with galleries, covered walkways and
museums. For a dose of culture, head to the Carnavalet Museum, the Picasso
Museum or the Arts et Mtiers Museum, which is set in the priory of Saint-
Martin-des-Champs. Chillax in Square du Templeor enjoy Les Enfants Rouges,
a local ethnic market.
City Secrets
The best-kept secrets direct from Paris locals!
1.
Les Passages Couverts deParis (Covered Passages)
The 19th century walkwaysof the
2nd district are ripe for
exploration. These passages
provide a glimpse of the luxury
and bourgeois living in oldParis. Shop here for nostalgic
wares or visit the Grevin Museum
on Passage Jouffroy.
4 Rue des Petits-Champs, 5 Rue de la Banque, 6 Rue Vivienne, 145 Rue
Saint-Denis, 8 Rue Dussoubs 75002 Paris
www.passagejouffroy.com
Open every day.
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2. Ile-Saint-Louis
Take a romantic walk on the banks of the Ile-Saint-Louis. Youll spot lovers
being serenaded by youthful buskers. From here, youll have views of Notre
Dame, the spectacular Parisian sunset, and possibly smiling tourists waving from
the Seine Cruise Tour boat.
Place Louis Aragon, Quai de Bourbon, 75004 Paris
Open every day.
3. Le Comptoir Gnral
Le Comptoir Gnral is a cultural haven where youll find a bar, a small
restaurant that offers African and Asian specialties and a garden with tropical
plants. Youll also find a vintage shop and many exhibitions throughout the
year.
80 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
www.lecomptoirgeneral.com
Open every day 11:0001:00.
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