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 Classic and Baroque Church |
227 bis, Rue Saint Jacques Paris 75005 France +33 (0)1 4329 1231 http://en.parisinfo.com/guide_... |
The Val-de-Grâce Church and Abbey constitute an impressive building built by Queen Ann of Austria in the middle of the 17th Century. The Abbey dates from 1621 and was built to pay tribute to her first-born child, future King Louis XIV, whom she was thankful to be pregnant with after 23 years. The church and the monastery were erected during the second part of the 17th Century under the direction of French architect François Mansart. Since the French Revolution, it has been home to a military hospital. The interior of the church is worth a visit for its numerous sculptures and paintings from Philippe de Champaigne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discovering our time |
261 Boulevard Raspail Paris 75014 France +33 1 4218 5651 http://www.fondation.cartier.fr |
The glass and steel building, designed by the architect Jean Nouvel, that houses the Foundation Cartier, accurately reflects the specific concept of this museum. Created in 1984, this Foundation helps contemporary artists by promoting their works and exhibits a variety of works from paintings to videos to sculptures. The famous fashion designer Issey Myiake, whose work has sometimes been controversial, is one of the great names exhibited. Admission: EUR5; concessions EUR3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Memorial to the dead of Paris |
1 Place Denfert-Rochereau Paris 75014 France +33 1 4322 4763 |
In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, twenty metres underground, that the remains of six millions of Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts, create a chilling atmosphere and describe some of the events in the history of Paris, giving visitors substance for meditation. During the Second World War, this network of galleries was used as a hideaway for the Résistance movement; its vastness and the discretion of its entrances were great assets indeed. Admission: adults (EUR 7) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful Brick Church |
7 rue Marie-Rose Paris 75014 France +33 14 052 1270 http://www.franciscains-paris.... accueil@franciscains-paris.org |
This Franciscan chapel is situated in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris. In was built in 1934 and features majestic arches built out of brick and beautiful stained glass windows by Claude Malespine. The chapel occasionally hosts music and theatrical performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maupassant, Baudelaire, Jean Seberg... |
3 Boulevard Edgar Quinet Paris 75014 France +33 (0)1 4410 8650 |
The Montparnasse cemetery stretches over 18 hectares and houses the tombs of several famous French people. Situated on the land of former farms, the site was chosen by Napoleon and the cemetery was created in 1824 (after Père-Lachaise and Montmartre). It is divided up by straight walkways, two of which demarcate the Grand and the Petit cimetière. People laid to rest here include Alfred Dreyfus (of the Dreyfus Affair), the author Guy de Maupassant, Jean Seberg (the actress who starred in A Bout de Souffle among others), the poet Baudelaire, the literary couple Sartre and de Beauvoir, Samuel Beckett and Serge Gainsbourg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vibrant Church in Paris' 14th |
95 rue de l'Ouest Paris 75014 France +33 14 504 1142 http://www.erf-paris-plaisance... erpp@wanadoo.fr |
This small stone church is situated in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris. It features a well organized program of events governed around a central theme, such as the understanding of Artistic Oeuvres. Eglise Réformée Paris Plaisance also hosts occasional choral and classical concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church Dedicated to Cherished Educator |
9 rue du Docteur Roux Paris 75015 France +33 14 734 1995 http://sjbs.free.fr |
This Catholic church is situated in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Its patron, Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle was a French professor and a pedagogical innovator who dedicated his life to educating poor children. The church is active within the community, hosting children's groups as well as occasional classical and choral concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Latin Quarter Church |
252 rue Saint Jacques Paris 75005 France +33 14 325 9170 |
This 17th century Catholic church is situated in the heart of Paris' lively Latin quarter. It was constructed in 1684 and features an unusual structural detail - rather than having two bell towers as the architect planned, Eglise St Jacques-du-Haut-Pas has only one, lending it an asymmetrical appeal. It features a magnificent organ dating from 1866, and occasionally hosts choral and classical concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary Bresson |
2 Impasse Lebouis Paris 75014 France +33 1 5680 2700 http://www.henricartierbresson... contact@henricartierbresson.org |
It was Bresson's wish to start his own foundation. Today, the Fondation Henri Cartier Bresson is home to the artworks and archives of this great photographer. The foundation organizes three exhibitions per year, to showcase the talents of photographers, painters and sculptors. It also allows access to the precious archives for research purposes. If you are looking for quality art, this is where you should be. Free admission on Wednesday evenings (6:30p-8:30p). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A sculpture by Bartholdi |
Place Denfert-Rochereau Paris 75014 France |
Place Denfert-Rochereau, located at the intersection of Avenue du Général Leclerc, Boulevard Raspail, Boulevard Arago and Boulevard Saint-Jacques, is named after a colonel who led the French troops in defending the city of Belfort against Prussian attacks during the War of 1870. In the middle of the square sits a big bronze lion, a replica of the huge Lion de Belfort (Lion of Belfort) sculpted in 1880 by Auguste Bartholdi, father of the Statue of Liberty. The original work - a tribute to the French troops' courage - was carved directly into a mountainside in Belfort. The artist himself did the replica. A medallion representing Colonel Denfert-Rochereau was added to the lion's pedestal in the 1970s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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About the Second World War and the Resistance |
23 Allee de la 2ème Division Blindée Paris 75015 France +33 1 40 64 39 44 http://www.paris.fr |
These two museums present the Resistance movement and France's Liberation through the eyes of two exceptional men who came from opposite ends of the political spectrum: Maréchal Leclerc de Hautecloque (1902-1947) and Jean Moulin (1899-1943). Marshal Leclerc commanded the Division Française (the first Allied unit to enter Paris)and communist Jean Moulin was executed for being a member of the Resistance. Both museums remember the war through extensive photographic, documentary and film. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paris from a Hot-Air Balloon |
16, rue d'Arcueil Paris 94250 France +33 6 16 11 05 07 http://www.montgolfiere-paris.com jean@montgolfiere-paris.com |
Starting at Maintenon Chateau near Rambouillet in Eastern Paris, the one-hour journey aboard Montgolfière Paris's hot-air balloon will take you across the rural Brie region to reach Paris, your final destination. See the city from a spectacular perspective and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas above the city in small groups (not more than 5 at a time). If you don't have a car, arrange with the crew to pick you up in the city center. Price: EUR240 per person. Discounted prices for groups of two or more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Skyscraper à la New York |
33 Avenue du Maine Paris 75014 France +33 1 4538 5256 http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com visite@tourmontparnasse56.com |
Even for locals, the Montparnasse tower offers a fairytale view of the city - accessible thanks to Europe's fastest lift that whisks you to the top in just 38 seconds. From here, 200m up, or from the bar/restaurant on the 56th floor, the panorama extends for miles. Situated above Montparnasse station, which serves the west of France, the tower is home to offices and businesses. Just by the restaurant is an exhibition that traces the history of Paris since 1858. Admission: around EUR8.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artistic Community, Living History |
21 avenue du Maine Paris 75015 France +33 1 42 22 91 96 http://www.museedumontparnasse... |
At the Musée du Montparnasse, conscious intention creates the museum as a space of exchange and enrichment, hosting concerts, educational activities, talks, and other events along with art exhibits. Photography exhibitions are often featured and the Espace Krajcberg hosts a permanent collection of the Brazilian artist's work. Entrance EUR5; reduced EUR4; group pricing EUR2-3 each. Free for children under 12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Second Empire Garden |
Boulevard Jourdan Avenue Reille Paris 75014 France |
This park was originally called Moquesouris (mouse mockery), because the abandoned windmills where grain used to be stocked in the past attracted many mice. At the end of the 18th century, the park's subsoil inherited from the Montrouge mines was transformed into Catacombs, in which bones from former Parisian cemeteries were piled up. During the Second Empire, the park developed as a part of a plan thought by Napoléon III and Baron Haussmann to give the capital's green areas four cardinal points; but this plan was only achieved in 1878. The plan of the park is a perfect example of the gardens arranged during the Second Empire: it is divided by railway lines concealed in ravines bordered with trees and crossed by little bridges. The twisting paths winding up gentle slopes give an impression of vastness. The park includes 1400 trees (some of them are over one hundred years old), large lawns, several playgrounds and a puppet theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tribute to science |
25 Rue du Docteur Roux (Institut Pasteur) Paris 75015 France +33 1 4568 8283 http://www.pasteur.fr info@pasteur.fr |
The Institut Pasteur buildings houses the museum dedicated to this famous chemist (1822-1895), who invented the vaccine against rabies. The visit starts with the great apartments (about ten rooms) where he lived until his death. The tour continues to an impressive room where some 1,000 scientific instruments are exhibited evoking his great research work. The tour concludes with the Byzantine style funerary chapel, Louis Pasteur's resting place, which invites visitors to meditate. As a last tribute to the man and his work, there are mosaics illustrating some of his discoveries. Admission: EUR5; concessions EUR2.5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grand Architecture by Ricardo Bofill |
Place de Catalogne Paris 75014 France +33 1 4742 9056 (Ministry of Tourism) info@visitluxembourg.org |
A monumental project, the plaza and the buildings dubbed LesColonnes(The Columns) were created by Spanish architect and city planner Ricardo Bofill. The Columns were inspired by classical Mediterranean architecture and the baroque period. The Greek-temple style colonnade blends with the futuristic mirrored-glass facades that overlook the gardens. A fountain - a slanted disk over which water flows - reigns over the plaza. A pity that it's often not working. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the best bargains |
Porte de Vanves avenue Marc Sangnier, avenue Georges Lafenestre Paris 75014 France http://www.pucesdevanves.typep... |
This open-air flea market is not as big as the one in St-Ouen but is nevertheless a fun place to be. Shops offer old books, old furniture and antiques. The market consists of professional shop keepers and stall owners who set up shop only on weekends. This flea market is the smallest in Paris but is a good place to pick up some interesting souvenirs to take back home. If you're lucky, you could also find something historic and original. Happy shopping! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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