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Romantic walks, Paris attracts every year of the lovers of the whole world. Here is an unusual route or the Parisian romanticism is in every corner of street and where you discover the eternal charm of the Seine. Down from the tours of Notre-Dame in strolls on quays via the Pont des Arts, the wall of I love you, the museum of the romantic life Paris did not steal its reputation from big romantic!

Take advantage of numerous terraces on the banks of the Seine. Discover the best spots where to picnic and to find the ideal place to unwind your tablecloth between lover or between friends.
Whom you are only, for two, in family or between friends, you have a very wide choice. You can reserve for 1:30 am for 8 people a picnic in any intimacy in Zzz, surrounded with an intimate garden inspired by famous paintings, you are there as if you were alone in your garden. On bring down it in one thousand legs, it is the user-friendliness which is for the honor, it is not rare to share its picnic with his neighbors of table and to finish with a game of checkers, failures, small horses or other backgammon which are lent to you on the spot. You prefer a panoramic view on Paris and its Seine, choose the walking of the emmarchement.

Prepare your baskets and if you forgotten the dessert or the coffee, the delivery tricycles of Omnivore and Mozza&co wait for you to counter in the lack.

Discover the Louvre Museum at your own pace with the recorded commentary of your audio guide. Enjoy a three-hour tour and admire the museum’s most famous art works. Avoid the long queues and pick up your ticket just a few steps from the Louvre! PLEASE NOTE: THE TICKET IS TO BE COLLECTED IN CENTRAL PARIS. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO DISCOVER THE LOUVRE MUSEUM AT YOUR OWN PACE AND ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN INTERESTS. Visit the Louvre Museum and enjoy 3 hours of audio-guide commentary covering the most famous art works in its collections, including the Venus de Milo, The Coronation of Napoleon and of course Leonardo de Vinci’s Mona Lisa! Your ticket for the Louvre gives you fast-track access to the museum and is valid until closing time. In order to avoid the long wait at the entrance, you must collect your ticket and audio guide from an office located just a few metres from the Louvre (exact address detailed on booking voucher). Find out about the Louvre's history and its greatest masterpieces!

Enjoy unlimited priority access to more than 60 monuments and museums in Paris and the Paris region thanks to the Paris Museum Pass! Set off to discover the capital’s heritage! Enjoy unlimited priority access to more than 60 monuments and museums in Paris and the Paris region thanks to the Paris Museum Pass! Set off to discover the capital’s heritage! You will have free access to all of the sites with no need to wait*, as many times as you wish. You will have a wide range of places to visit to choose from, including:  * the Arc de Triomphe * the Pompidou Centre * the Quai Branly Museum * the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie * the Paris Conciergerie * the Louvre * the Towers of Notre Dame  * the Musée d'Orsay   In the outskirts of Paris you can also visit: Versailles Palace and Le Trianon, the Château de Vincennes, the Château de Chantilly, the Château de Rambouillet or the Château de Fontainebleau... Please consult the list of monuments and museums that you have access to with the Paris Museum Pass below When you collect your pass you will receive a leaflet containing practical information about the museums and monuments in question. *This is not guaranteed if there is a security check or the access is regulated or limited for security reasons

Explore the largest museum in Paris, housing historic works of art including the world-famous Mona Lisa. Whatever your interests – from the ancient Mediterranean civilizations to the early 19th century – there's something for everyone! EXPLORE THE LARGEST MUSEUM IN PARIS, WHICH HOUSES HISTORIC WORKS OF ART INCLUDING THE WORLD-FAMOUS "MONA LISA".   Whatever your interests – from the ancient Mediterranean civilizations to the early 19th century – if you love art, you are sure to find a collection to impress and delight you. Situated in the heart of Paris, between the Seine's "Right Bank" and the Rue de Rivoli, this legendary Parisian attraction houses varied, cosmopolitan and timeless works of art. Your guided tour of the Louvre Museum will last two and a half hours, starting with I.M. Pei's glass pyramid in the center of the Napoleon courtyard, which was commissioned by François Mitterrand in 1983. Your guide/interpreter will base your tour around three main masterpieces: the "Venus de Milo", the "Winged Victory of Samothrace" and the unmissable "Mona Lisa", by Leondardo da Vinci. The tour will begin at 9:30am.

Spend an evening discovering a different side to Paris on this tour lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. Be dazzled by the sheer beauty of the most prestigious monuments, and see how the City of Lights got its name! SPEND AN EVENING DISCOVERING THE PARIS ILLUMINATIONS ON THIS  1-HOUR 45-MINUTE TOUR OF THE CITY'S MAJOR SITES. Be dazzled by the sheer beauty of Paris's most prestigious monuments, and see how the City of Lights got its name! As you take in the views of Paris's major attractions, the audio commentary will bring the history of the different landmarks to life. The itinerary includes Place Vendôme, the Louvre, Saint-Germain-des Près, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées Avenue, the Eiffel Tower, Pigalle and Opéra... in short, all of the most iconic Parisian sites. The Eiffel Tower, affectionately nicknamed the "Iron Lady" by the Parisians, will put on her glittering evening attire during the nightly lights show. A magical evening is guaranteed; whether you're with your partner, family or friends, you'll feel like you've been whisked away to the Paris of songs and movies. 

This tour offers you the chance to explore Versailles and its estate, discover the various Parisian districts during a bus tour, enjoy a river cruise on the Seine, and marvel at the view from the Eiffel Tower – all in one day! THIS TOUR OFFERS YOU THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE VERSAILLES AND ITS ESTATE, DISCOVER THE VARIOUS PARISIAN DISTRICTS DURING A COACH TOUR, ENJOY A RIVER CRUISE ON THE SEINE, AND MARVEL AT THE VIEW FROM THE EIFFEL TOWER – ALL IN ONE DAY! After a journey of around 45 minutes from central Paris, your first stop will be the Palace of Versailles and its estate, the extravagant royal residence built to celebrate the power and glory of the French monarchy. With fast-track admission, you will skip the line at the entrance and proceed directly to the most beautiful interior rooms, where you will be guided around the royal apartments and the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Your guide-interpretor will explain the history of the building and its regal inhabitants as you go. Upon your return to Paris, your group will stop for lunch. The day then continues with a bus tour of the city's major districts, followed by a 1-hour Seine river cruise to see all of the renowned monuments and landmarks of the City of Lights. Finally, your tour will end with a visit to the most iconic landmark of all: the Eiffel Tower. Ascend to the second floor and end your day with a panoramic view  across the capital. 

Visit Montmartre, home to Paris's bohemians and artists from Toulouse Lautrec to Van Gogh; then visit the historic Louvre and its vast collections for a complete change of scenery... Situated on a small hill, Montmartre is an artistic, bohemian district of Paris, once home to famous personalities such as Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh. You'll be shown around this lively, colorful neighborhood by an expert guide that knows all of the best spots.  The tour continues, with a visit to the Louvre Museum; one of the largest museums in the world. Historic and illustrious, it houses a vast collection of important works of art. This excursion will open your eyes to the different faces of the capital... If you love art, and want to explore the cultural side of Paris, this walking tour is perfect for you! Your cultural excursion will begin with a visit to Montmartre. A coach will take you from the heart of Paris to the cable car which will transport you up to the top of the hill. A guide will show you the most prestigious sights in the village and the Place du Tertre before giving you time to explore the Sacré Coeur Basilica at your leisure. Then you will head to the Louvre Museum, where you will see the masterpieces that form the basis of this legendary museum's reputation. See for yourself the Mona Lisa's smile, the beauty of the Greek masterpiece the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace; an impressive sculpture representing the Greek goddess Nike.

Visit the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take advantage of a coach to travel to the town and discover its impressive collection of historical monuments. DISCOVER THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF PROVINS, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. When you arrive, you’ll be free to explore the historic town and its 58 different listed monuments, including the imposing ramparts which date back to the 11th and 13th centuries. You’ll also get the chance to visit the Tithe Barn, an ancient covered market, learning all about the site’s history from an audio-guide. Based on its rich cultural and religious heritage, the town organizes an array of medieval-themed shows which are both informative and entertaining. During your visit, you’ll attend the “Eagles of the Ramparts” show, a costumed equestrian and falconry performance that brings history back to life! After the show, you’ll make your way back to the coach and leave for Paris at 4:15pm.

Come and discover the most Gallic theme park in the world: Parc Asterix! The Gauls are very good hosts, and they have lots of surprises in store for you. You'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained, because in this village boredom is banned! COME AND DISCOVER THE MOST GALLIC THEME PARK IN THE WORLD: PARC ASTERIX!  The Gauls are very good hosts, and many surprises await in this unique theme park... You'll find plenty of rides and attractions to keep you entertained, because in this village boredom is banned! Getting to Parc Asterix by public transport is quite tricky; a much quicker and easier way (especially if you're with little ones!) is to take a coach from Paris.  Take a day trip to this family-friendly theme park, where young and old alike can follow Asterix, the famous French comic-book hero, into his fantastical world inhabited by legendary characters from history and mythology. Thrills and laughs are guaranteed with a choice of wild attractions and rides including the famous "Menhir Express", "Zeus's Thunder" and "The Big Splash"!

Make the most of a dinner cruise on the Seine from the Marina to discover the monuments of Paris by night. MAKE THE MOST OF A DINNER CRUISE ON THE SEINE FROM THE MARINA AND DISCOVER THE MONUMENTS OF PARIS BY NIGHT. Departing from central Paris, you will be driven towards the Musée d’Orsay by coach. At 6:45pm you’ll board the boat for a dinner cruise on the Seine lasting 1 hour 15 minutes. As you float through the heart of Paris, you’ll be treated to the sight of the city’s most majestic monuments by night while dining on a three-course meal with a glass of wine (see menu below). At the end of the cruise, a coach will be waiting to collect you from the quayside and return you to the departure point (in the 1st arrondissement) or the Opéra neighbourhood (in the 9th arrondissement). Embark on this dinner cruise to discover the magic of Paris by night!

See Versailles in a glorious display of music and light! Visit the château by night and discover the spectacular Fountain Night Show! SEE VERSAILLES IN A GLORIOUS DISPLAY OF MUSIC AND LIGHT! VISIT THE CHÂTEAU BY NIGHT AND DISCOVER THE SPECTACULAR FOUNTAIN NIGHT SHOW! Your coach will set off from Paris at 6pm and drive you to the Versailles estate. From 7:45pm to 8:45pm, you will be free to explore the château’s sumptuous interiors, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Sovereign’s Grand Apartment – the rooms lavishly embellished by the eccentric Louis XIV. Baroque musicians and dancers in period costume will be on hand to entertain you and add to the enchanting atmosphere of the palace. Your visit will then continue in the ornate gardens, which come to life as the night sets in and the Fountain Night Show begins. Stroll through the grounds and immerse yourself in the clever nocturnal choreography of light, music and water features. A spectacular fireworks display provides the grand finale of the evening. You’ll gather at the Grand Canal to see the many statues and sculptures illuminated in a magical flare of color. Should you wish, you can also choose to dine in this royal setting. Your coach will return to Paris for around 12:30am.

The Pont Royal is a bridge crossing the river Seine in Paris. It is the third oldest bridge in Paris, after the Pont Neuf and the Pont Marie. Located near the metro station: Tuileries LocationThe Pont Royal links the Right Bank by the Pavillon de Flore with the Left Bank of Paris between rue du Bac and the rue de Beaune. The bridge is constructed with five elliptical arches en plein cintre. A hydrographic ladder, indicating floods' highest level in Paris, is visible on the last pier nearest each bank. History In 1632, the entrepreneur Pierre Pidou directed the construction of a wooden toll-bridge which would be called Pont Sainte-Anne (in deference to Anne of Austria) or Pont Rouge (due to its color). It was designed to replace the Tuileries ferry upon which the rue du Bac (bac meaning ferry in French) owes its name. The ferry had been offering crossings since 1550. Fragile, this bridge of fifteen arches would be repaired for the first time in 1649, completely redone two years later, burnt in 1654, flooded in 1656, completely rebuilt in 1660, propped up in 1673 and finally carried away by a flood in February 1684. Madame de Sévigné reported that this last incident caused the loss of eight of the bridge's arches. It was finally reconstructed between October 25, 1685, and June 13, 1689, this time with stone, receiving complete financing from the king Louis XIV; it was the king who gave it the name Pont Royal. Louvois director of the Bâtiments du Roi, charged Jacques Gabriel, Jules Hardouin-Mansart and François Romain with the construction project. In the 18th century, the bridge was a popular meeting place for various festivities and celebrations. At the time of the French Revolution, in the period following the fall of the monarchy on 10 August 1792 and the beginning of the First French Empire in 1804 - the name of Pont Royal was changed to Pont National. During that period, General Napoléon Bonaparte (future Napoléon I, Emperor of the French) had cannons installed on the bridge in order to protect the Convention Nationale and the Committee of Public Safety, housed in the Tuileries Palace.During the First French Empire (1804-1814), Napoléon I renamed the bridge the Pont des Tuileries, a name that was kept until the Restoration in 1814 when Louis XVIII gave back to the bridge its royal name. The bridge underwent a last reconstruction in 1850. In 1939, it was classified as a monument historique under the same bill as the Pont Neuf and the Pont Marie.In 2005, the Pont Royal was illuminated by lights at night as one of the Paris Olympic Bid highlights. Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction of extracts of original text. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Photo : Wikimédia Commons

In 1816, a large crowd went to the port at the Louvre to watch the docking of the Elise, the first steamboat. Today, the crowd comes to the museum, the home port for art from all over the world. To expand, the Louvre got rid of the Ministry of Finance civil servants who used a wing of the building until the mid-1980s. Going towards the Opera, the beginning of the Japanese quarter of Paris, side-by-side with the luxury boutiques of Faubourg St-Honoré and the antique shops in the Louvre des Antiquaires. The quarter is also a quiet paradise abandoned to bankers now that the National Library and its readers have moved to a new river bank site. With the Tuileries and the quays, this stop is also the one for the nearest Paris gets to beach establishments.

This stop is a railway station, as Orsay was at the end of the railway line before it housed all the nineteenth century European artistic movements. The thousands of visitors who visit the museum each day cause a bit of disturbance in this secretive, discreet quarter. The magnificent mansions built by the nobility in the eighteenth century are now mainly used as ministries and embassies. Although the heavy doors behind which state decisions are taken and that only open for the coming and going of ministerial limousines, Faubourg Saint-Germain is not just the hushed paradise of the political and diplomatic world. A walk reveals the finest buildings in Paris in a quarter that is secretive even for Parisians.

The passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, formerly known as passerelle Solférino (or pont de Solférino), is a footbridge over the River Seine in the VIIe arrondissement of Paris. It is served by the Metro station Assemblée Nationale. The first bridgesFor a century, it was the cast iron bridge inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1861 which allowed vehicles to cross between quai Anatole-France and quai des Tuileries. Built by the engineers of the Pont des Invalides, Paul-Martin Gallocher de Lagalisserie and Jules Savarin, it was named after the June 1859 French victory of the Battle of Solferino. Having weakened over time (particularly due to barges crashing into it), it was demolished and replaced in 1961 with a steel footbridge, demolished in its turn in 1992. The present bridgeThe new passerelle de Solférino linking the Musée d'Orsay and the Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Gardens) was built between 1997 and 1999 under the direction of the engineer and architect Marc Mimram. Crossing the Seine with a single span and no piers, this metallic bridge is architecturally unique and covered in exotic trees (Tabebuias, a Brazilian tree also used for outdoor flooring at the Bibliothèque nationale de France) which gives it a light and warm appearance. Its solidity is, however, never in doubt - at either end, its foundations are in the form of concrete pillars extending 15m into the ground, and the structure itself is made up of six 150 tonne components built by the Eiffel engineering company, Eiffel Constructions métalliques. Its innovative architecture brought Marc Mimram the award "Prix de l'Équerre d'Argent" for the year 1999. The bridge also has benches and lampposts for promenaders who can reach the Jardin des Tuileries through a subterranean passage on the Rive Droite.The bridge was renamed after Léopold Sédar Senghor on 9 October 2006 on the centenary of this birth. Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction of extracts of original text. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Photo : Créative Commons

Originally, the quay Voltaire was only the western part of the quay Malaquais. We gave him the name of quay of Théatins after a monastery of théatins had become established there in 1644 by buying, thanks to the generosity of cardinal Jules Mazarin, a house which can shelter approximately twenty five members of a religious order in the location of the current no 23 and no 25 quay Voltaire. The convent was defused in 1790 and demolished in 1822. In 1595 Guillaumede Varic installed a tilery there. In 1791, the quay took the name of quay Voltaire in homage to the writer who died in 1778 in the hotel of the marquess of Villette there.Since Balzac, who places antique dealer's mysterious shop of La Peau de chagrin, the quay Voltaire shelters numerous antique dealers, today rather specialized in the upper upscale segment. In the beginning of the XIXth century, the first secondhand booksellers of Paris make it their appearance.

SchedulesFrom Wednesday till Sunday from 1 pm till 6 pm [last entrance at 5:30 pm], on Tuesday reserved for the groups on reservation. Closed every Mondays, in January 1st, May 1st, August 15th, November 1st and December 25th.

In the heart of Paris in the Tuileries Garden this completely renovated museum allows the visitors to discover the spectacular ensemble of Monet’s Water Lilies series in natural lighting as well as the 145 works of art in the Walter-Guillaume Collection (Renoir, Cézanne, Modigliani, Matisse, Picasso, Derain, Soutine …).Exhibition: L’Espagne entre deux siècles : De Zuloaga à Picasso – 1890-1920. 7thoctobre 2011-9th January 2012

The Place de la Concorde (French pronunciation: ​[plas də la kɔ̃kɔʁd]) is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 8.64 hectares (21.3 acres) in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.

The quay of the Louvre was formerly mentioned quay of the School. A part of the quay of the Louvre, situated on the West by the street of Amiral-de-Coligny, was gathered in 2003 in a part of the quay of the Tuileries to train the quay François-Mitterrand.

Cafés of the Pyramid propose, at the heart of the Musée du Louvre, three friendly spaces of restoration to have a small break and taste diverse culinary specialities

A set of 15 cafés, restaurants, and points of sale to be taken are present on the whole domain of the Louvre. Distributed between the museum of Louvre, the garden of the Carousel and the garden of the Tuileries

Situated near Concorde and near the Musée du Louvre, at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay Its exceptional frame, with its window of 260 m ² and its floating terrace of 200 m ² on the water, offers a panoramic view on the Seine and Paris Historique.

Open restaurant 7 days a week with a brunch on Sundays. Ultra modern, in the last two floors of the seat Kenzo, in front of Pon-Neuf, a restaurant in midair with a view of the Seine

Rosa Bonheur joins in the tradition of the establishments of the beginning of the last century and is in Paris of today. " En attendant Rosa " is the terrace which precedes the opening of the barge Rosa Bonheur. Find on the terrace a selection of the products of the guingnette, the preparations are in free service at the counter, establish your tray and take advantage of the atmosphere.

At the end of the 40s, Mr and Mrs Paul take back the place and keep the main part with a novelty however, the still present phone box. Artists or unknown persons, accustomed or foreign customers, a table was always available for them.

The history of this old mansion, acquired to Master of waters and forests of Louis XIV, is confidentially connected to the transformations undergone by the district in 18th and 19th centuries. The House Lapérouse was established in 1766 by Lefèvre, Café owner of King, who transformed places into a "Vintner".

The heart of the Bouquinistesbeats at the rate of the lapping of the Seine and the big bumblebee of Notre-Dame. Our restaurant likes its district, it becomes soaked with its beauty and offers to all those who push its door, a beautiful chapter of life in Paris. The card was conceived by Guy Savoy and Stéphane Perraud.

OPEN EVERY DAY OF 10 hours(am) TO 2 hours OF THE MORNINGIt is with happiness and enthuses that Éric Frechon, Chef triply studed, took up the challenge. He imagined a cooking which looks like him

The Barge welcomes Six-eight to you every day except Monday from 11 hours(am) to midnight. Brunch on the terrace brightened up every Saturday and Sunday from 12 am till 4 pm. 20€

The hotel is ideally situated at the heart of Paris, to Saint Germain, in some not only of the Musée d'Orsay.

The De Castiglione hotel is situated on the street of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, famous for it creators' shops.

Situated between the Louvre and the Island of the City where dominate the towers of Notre-Dame, just a step from the Bridge of Arts and the Pont Neuf, The Relay of the Louvre welcomes you in the most attaching districts of Paris, where the history of the capital began.

The spirit of the XVIIIth breath on the Left bank at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés which counts from now on its new intimist and sophisticated address: the Hotel of Buci.

Excellent bedding (gold XL 200). Any rooms equipped with bathroom and toilet, most of the refrigerator and the telephone.

Ideally situated, the hotel of Varenne constitutes a real historic treasure dating the XIXth century decorated with refinement in the style Louis XVI and Empire. Our hotel will bring you a warm welcome and a personalized service.

Bristol Paris is a unique place in the capital, by its exemplary service and its big refinement. Situated on the elegant street of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, at the heart of the district of the fashion and the arts, the hotel welcomes since 1925 it customers favored in its 188 rooms and suites, spacious and bright, decorated in a pure XVIIIth style.

Situated at the heart of the historic district of Marais, in pedestrian zone, a few steps away from the Hall of city, Notre-Dame, Carnavalet museums, Picasso and the Louvre, the holy Merry hotel, 3 stars, the old presbytery of the church Saint-Merry

Based in the middle of the 19th century, the Hotel du Rond Point is ideally situated, right in the heart of Paris, just a step from the Champs-Elysées, of the Louvre, of la Concorde, the avenue Montaigne and the street of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

In full "smart" district of Paris, 30 rooms nicely decorated with this hotel completely air-conditioned with small internal garden, illustrate marvelously the charm and the elegance of the 7th district.