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Army's Health Service Museum


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
 

 
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art


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
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art photo by Melyssa
Photo: Melyssa
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art photo by David L. Reynolds
Photo: David L. Reynolds
 

 
Catacombs


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
Catacombs photo by Onno Bruins
Photo: Onno Bruins
Catacombs photo by Sean Work
Photo: Sean Work
Catacombs photo by Christos Pathiakis
Photo: Christos Pathiakis
Catacombs photo by Fred Sharples
Photo: Fred Sharples
Catacombs photo by Melissa Frank
Photo: Melissa Frank
Catacombs photo by Jeremy Sternberg
Photo: Jeremy Sternberg
Catacombs photo by Belinda Blaswick
Photo: Belinda Blaswick
Catacombs photo by Paul Chisholm
Photo: Paul Chisholm
Catacombs photo by Wayne Barry
Photo: Wayne Barry
Catacombs photo by Andrew C Robinson
Photo: Andrew C Robinson
Catacombs photo by sweet as
Photo: sweet as
Catacombs photo by Joe Kirschling
Photo: Joe Kirschling
Catacombs photo by Chelsea Stirlen
Photo: Chelsea Stirlen
Catacombs photo by blake mcclure
Photo: blake mcclure
Catacombs photo by Ed Grenier
Photo: Ed Grenier
Catacombs photo by Joe Kanuritch
Photo: Joe Kanuritch
Catacombs photo by James Walker
Photo: James Walker
Catacombs photo by Dave MacFarlane
Photo: Dave MacFarlane
Catacombs photo by phot0matt
Photo: phot0matt
Catacombs photo by Elle Dunn
Photo: Elle Dunn
Catacombs photo by Kirk Argiropoulos
Photo: Kirk Argiropoulos
Catacombs photo by Alexis Sweet
Photo: Alexis Sweet
Catacombs photo by Allison Nichols
Photo: Allison Nichols
Catacombs photo by Javier S. Sañudo.
Photo: Javier S. Sañudo.
Catacombs photo by Aimee S. Kreider
Photo: Aimee S. Kreider
Catacombs photo by watchsmart
Photo: watchsmart
Catacombs photo by Dove Photography
Photo: Dove Photography
Catacombs photo by Heather
Photo: Heather
Catacombs photo by Paul De Audney
Photo: Paul De Audney
Catacombs photo by Andrew Robson
Photo: Andrew Robson
Catacombs photo by Kelly Thomas
Photo: Kelly Thomas
Catacombs photo by russell lyon
Photo: russell lyon
Catacombs photo by N3074E
Photo: N3074E
Catacombs photo by matt Cowley
Photo: matt Cowley
Catacombs photo by James Hewison-Carter
Photo: James Hewison-Carter
Catacombs photo by Chris & Ebony
Photo: Chris & Ebony
Catacombs photo by Kelly Ichinose
Photo: Kelly Ichinose
 

 
Chapelle des Franciscains


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
 

 
Cimetière du Montparnasse


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
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Sean Tisdale
Photo: Sean Tisdale
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Lisa Emily
Photo: Lisa Emily
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by tracya
Photo: tracya
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by kasuga sho
Photo: kasuga sho
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Mark Liddell
Photo: Mark Liddell
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by alexandre chaves
Photo: alexandre chaves
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by susan mizrahi
Photo: susan mizrahi
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Patrick.Tuebingen
Photo: Patrick.Tuebingen
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Glynnis Hughes
Photo: Glynnis Hughes
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by Oliver Wagemann
Photo: Oliver Wagemann
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by John Harwood
Photo: John Harwood
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by juliet via 3lavie
Photo: juliet via 3lavie
Cimetière du Montparnasse photo by bruno
Photo: bruno
 

 
Eglise Réformée Paris Plaisance


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
 

 
Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle


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
 

 
Eglise St Jacques-du-Haut-Pas


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
 

 
Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation


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
Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Lion of Denfert


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
Lion of Denfert photo by Gilles PETIPAS /www.nitepics.net
Photo: Gilles PETIPAS /www.nitepics.net
Lion of Denfert photo by karl_nemo1954
Photo: karl_nemo1954
Lion of Denfert photo by Meri Brin
Photo: Meri Brin
Lion of Denfert photo by Stephy's In Paris
Photo: Stephy's In Paris
Lion of Denfert photo by orellanamx
Photo: orellanamx
 

 
Maréchal Leclerc Memorial and Jean Moulin Museum


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
Maréchal Leclerc Memorial and Jean Moulin Museum photo by Alain Bachellier
Photo: Alain Bachellier
Maréchal Leclerc Memorial and Jean Moulin Museum photo by Benoit&Aurélie
Photo: Benoit&Aurélie
 

 
Montgolfière Paris


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
 

 
Montparnasse Tower


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
Montparnasse Tower photo by John Cohen
Photo: John Cohen
Montparnasse Tower photo by Craig Wyzik
Photo: Craig Wyzik
Montparnasse Tower photo by John Cohen
Photo: John Cohen
Montparnasse Tower photo by Myrfa
Photo: Myrfa
Montparnasse Tower photo by Geoffrey Prytherch
Photo: Geoffrey Prytherch
Montparnasse Tower photo by Jake Foster
Photo: Jake Foster
Montparnasse Tower photo by paulo victor
Photo: paulo victor
Montparnasse Tower photo by Pascal Lou
Photo: Pascal Lou
Montparnasse Tower photo by John McLusky
Photo: John McLusky
Montparnasse Tower photo by Patrick Khachfe
Photo: Patrick Khachfe
Montparnasse Tower photo by nula666
Photo: nula666
Montparnasse Tower photo by Martijn Hendriksen
Photo: Martijn Hendriksen
Montparnasse Tower photo by Christer Persson
Photo: Christer Persson
 

 
Musée du Montparnasse


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
 

 
Parc Montsouris


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
 

 
Pasteur Museum


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
 

 
Place de Catalogne


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
Place de Catalogne photo by Julien Hery
Photo: Julien Hery
Place de Catalogne photo by Louis FAUQUET
Photo: Louis FAUQUET
 

 
Puces de Vanves


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
Puces de Vanves photo by Marios Koufaris
Photo: Marios Koufaris
Puces de Vanves photo by Nancy J. Hoffman
Photo: Nancy J. Hoffman
Puces de Vanves photo by emily hobson
Photo: emily hobson
Puces de Vanves photo by www.ecnyc.org
Photo: www.ecnyc.org
 

 
Zadkine Museum


The third dimension in cubism
100 bis Rue d'Assas
Paris 75006
France
+33 1 5542 7720
http://www.paris.fr/musees/zad...
musee.zadkine@paris.fr
This museum is the former studio of the sculptor Ossip Zadkine and comprises around 100 pieces bequeathed by his widow. Of Russian origins, the artist established himself in Paris in 1909. Disappointed by the academic education he received in London and Paris, he turned to other sources of inspiration. Rodin, Roman and Gothic statues, as well as African art became models in his quest to adapt to the third dimension of the aesthetic principles of cubism. Rather than offering revolutionary discoveries, he preferred to use the traditional methods to create his masterpieces. Admission to the collections is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Zadkine Museum photo by Foto_blog
Photo: Foto_blog
Zadkine Museum photo by Pierre Claveirole
Photo: Pierre Claveirole
 

 
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