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Quai Montebello Opposite Notre Dame Paris 75005 France +33 1 4634 5305 http://www.six-huit.com |
Hop onto this barge for a tour of Paris over the Seine. It offers you the opportunity to admire the city's beautiful bridges while you savor some French wine. With a capacity of 150, the barge also offers great food. Entertainment is guaranteed on the Bateau Six Huit! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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17 quai d'Anjou Paris 75004 France |
The Hôtel de Lauzun is an attraction well worth visiting, if the opportunity arises; it is not generally open to the public, although guided tours are given to certain groups by appointment. Photographs are not permitted inside, further enhancing the mystery of the place. It was originally built for Charles Gruyn in 1657, but devaluation of the property led to its being split up and rented as apartments during the 19th century, when Charles Baudelaire wrote portions of Les Fleurs du Mal here and the Club des Haschischines, with members such as Alexandre Dumas and Eugène Delacroix, met here to explore contemporary artistic thought. Today the structure has been renovated to approximate its original appearance and is owned by the city of Paris. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flood of Entertainment & Education |
195, rue Saint-Jacques Paris 75005 France +33 1 44 32 10 70 http://www.oceano.org/io |
The Foundation of the Institut Océanographique has a deceptively simple mission: to know and develop understanding of the ocean. It was created in 1906 by Albert I, the Prince of Monaco. The Institut in Paris is the seat of the Foundation and serves as a center of research for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the sea. Conferences, lectures (free each Thursday at 7:30 p.m.), and exhibits are hosted at the site, and a bookshop at the pedagogic Centre de la Mer provides materials to carry the experience and education home! Summer hours shorter: 9a-6p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The Real Magic of Paris |
11 Rue Saint Paul Paris 75004 France +33 (0)1 42 72 13 26 http://www.museedelamagie.com |
This dimly lit, subterranean museum of magic offers many things to bewitch a young mind. But while it is filled with numerous interesting curios and props that track the history of magic from the 18th century to the present (think magic wands and early Ouija boards), children will doubtless be primarily intrigued by the interactive games, optical illusions and other hands-on "magic" items that are scattered throughout the museum. In addition, a magic show, performed several times daily, is included in the price of the ticket. Don't miss it: the kids will love it – and so will you. Admission: €7, adults; €5, children; Groups of 20 or more: €6, adults; €4 children. -Barbara Diggs Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandy Beach along the Seine |
Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville Quai François Mauriac Paris 75004 France http://www.paris.fr/portail/Cu... |
Every summer since 2002, the beach comes to Paris to refresh Parisians who stay at home on the summer, or tourists visiting the Capital. Two thousand tons of sand and dozens of palm trees are brought alongside the Seine River, attracting millions of visitors. For sunbathing, about 400 deckchairs are available and if you get hot, go to the swimming pool before relaxing in the Jacuzzi next to it. Sport lovers will enjoy Paris beach since they can climb, play beach volley or tennis or jump on the trampoline, go roller-skating and more. At night enjoy listening to a concert while having an ice cream. Several restaurants and bars are located on both sites. The first site is located on the right bank of the Seine River between Quai du Louvre and Quai des célestins. The second one goes from Quai de la gare to Quai François Mauriac on the left Bank. A fluvial shuttle commutes between the two sites. About 3.5 million visitors attend it every year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rollerblading tour of Paris |
38 Rue Saint-Jacques Paris 75005 France http://www.auvieuxcampeur.com |
Take a tour of Paris on rollerblades every Wednesday evening at 8:30p. Though instructors accompany the 2.50-hour tour, but absolute beginners are not allowed. The route changes every week. Skate hire with safety gear (gloves, elbow and knee pads) costs (EUR 6.06) per pair for the evening. There is no signing up fee, but there are only 100 places so put your name down as early as possible at the Roller du Vieux Campeur shop where the tours start. Review © 2007, Wcities |
