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Guide to París
Paris, the so-called "City of Lights" is really one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This city is composed of 20 districts or "arrondissements". Each "arrondissement" has its own identity and meaning for Parisians and offers a long series of cathedrals, palaces, parks and gardens. Come discover them all while learning French.
Do not hesitate to buy the "Pariscope, a newspaper - which is more of a guide to discovering what is happening each day. In it you will find information about culture, events, bars and nightclubs ...
The streets of Paris are filled with legacies of the past turned into historical landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre museum, the Arc de Triomphe, Ste-Chapelle, the Conciergerie and the Hotel des Invalides, to name a few. The art, music, theater, fashion, literature and architecture of Paris make this city a mecca for travelers from around the world.
Cathedral of Notre Dame
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is one of the oldest cathedrals in France (early twelfth century) built in Gothic style, located on the plaza Parvis. It is the work of architect Maurice de Sully and Pierre de Montreuil. It is well known by the great diversity of important events that occurred here including: Napoleon's coronation as emperor.
Louvre Museum
This museum was built in 1981. The building is an example of the evolution of architecture and French style. The Louvre has a great reputation both for its interior as well as its architecture.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built by the engineer Gustave Eiffel for the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889. It has a height of 324 meters and weighs 7300 tons. At present has in its interior shops and restaurants and is bound to cause a visit in Paris.
The Champs Elysees
This boulevard, under the Eiffel Tower, whose name means serenity, is known for one of the most beautiful avenues around the world.
Paris is known as the city of artists. If you're an art lover, this city will provide endless opportunities for recreation. Paris offers all its visitors a countless number of museums, exhibitions like the Louvre, the Orsay Museum or the Rodin museum.
The French attach great importance to food. Due to its status as a cosmopolitan city, you can sample food from around the world in this city.
Paris is a city known worldwide for its passion for fashion. Moreover, this city offers various possibilities for every budget, from designer shops with a reputation to stores accessible to all. Enjoy shopping and strolling by the different streets and do not forget to visit the mythic Galeries Lafayettes or the Boulevard Hausmann.
The neighborhoods with a more lively nightlife are: Montmartre, Pigalle, the Champs Elysees, les Halles and Bastille et Saint-Germain de Prés, among others. All neighborhoods will offer various activities: cafes, chic bars and restaurants.
You will have infinite possibilities, come to discover all of them and be dazzled by Paris, "the city of love."
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