Discover Paris 1st Arr with Timhotel Palais Royal

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!

Leave to the discovery of the blazons of Paris and follow its currency " Fluctuat nec mergitur ", what means " He is beaten by streams, but does not sink ". Its balson evokes Scilicet, vessel and symbol of the powerful corporation of Nautes or the Traders of the water, manager of the municipality in the Middle Age. Its complete representation, it also contains the decorations that the city was authorized to make represent in its coats of arms, the Legion of Honour (decree of October 9th, 1900), the Croix de guerre 1914-1918 (decree of July 28th, 1919) and the cross of the Liberation (decree of March 24th, 1945). It is surmounted by a wall golden crown in five towers, and framed in right hand of a branch of oak and in sénestre of one of laurel. The currency is classically registered down. The blazon of Paris, under its current shape, date of 1358, time when king Charles V gave the leader sowed with flowers of lily. A nef, or a vessel, appear to have been of any time the symbol of the corporation of the traders of the water, which gave then birth to the municipality of Paris. It was necessary to wait for the First Empire so that cities are again officially authorized to be equipped with coats of arms. We find himit on numerous Parisian public equipments, among which the city hall, the city halls of district, the Parisian stations, bridges, schools and Parisian schools, fountains Wallace, theatre publicity displays and the other Parisian urban furnitures.

In front of the importance of Paris, on the political level, financier and trader, king wishes to keep the control of Paris, he grants middle-class person's privileges of king and grants favors to the Hanse of the traders of the water which is so imperative with other corporations as a political power. He obtains from this fact a head office, the visiting room of the traders, a commercial court and the right to raise the tax. In 1258, Saint-Louis removes the provostship of the hands of the traders and confides it to a close relation, Étienne Boileau. In 1263, the Hanse of the traders elects a first municipality compound of a provost of the traders, whose name we ignore.

 This powerful corporation of Nautes or the Traders of the water possesses skills limited to the commercial domain and was a holder of the monopoly of the supply by waterway. The provost of the traders, assisted by four aldermen, took care of the supply of the city, the public works, the plate of the taxes and had the jurisdiction on the river business. In the Middle Ages, the traders trained an association and had given themselves a regulation which they discussed in the visiting room of the traders and which they asked a provost to make apply.

Explore Paris by following the trail of clues to solve a mysterious murder. For over 2 hours, a theatrical guide will lead you on a trail of clues revealing the secrets of a guilty criminal and the mysteries of the capital city! TAKE PART IN A MURDER-MYSTERY TOUR LED BY AN ACTOR WHO WILL TRANSPORT YOU BACK IN TIME TO THE AUTUMN OF 1841, SETTING THE SCENE FOR A CALLOUS CRIME COMMITTED IN THE GALERIE VIVIENNE… Your theatrical guide will tell you the story of the Duchesse Blanche de Condrie, whose lifeless body was found outside the office of François Vidocq, the first ever private detective. Somebody evidently wanted to stop the young lady from arriving… but who and why? Each team will be given a notebook containing various enigmas to solve. Will you find the murderer among the six suspects? And will you discover the motive for the crime? It’s up to you to piece together the clues, with the help of Mr. Vidocq and his cunning assistant! Discover the beautiful, historical neighborhood of Vivienne-Palais Royal in an unusual and entertaining way!

Go to the heart of a timeless ambiance, far from Paris' hustle and bustle! Discover the rich history contained in Paris' covered passages in an unconventional way - though a cluedo-esque investigation, hosted by a group of actors! ENJOY THIS 90-MINUTE GUIDED 'TOUR-COME-SHOW' OF PARIS'S COVERED PASSAGES, HOSTED AND PERFORMED BY A GROUP OF ACTORS! Enjoy this unique experience at the heart of the Grand Boulevards, discovering the Passage des Princes, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy and Passage Verdeau. Your actor-turned-guide, the famous 'Jean-Jacques de la Tour', will relate his story to you. He is writing his thesis on Nathaniel de Cantaussel, a man shot dead in Passage Joffroy in 1870 – a crime which remains unsolved. Only, during the course of his investigations has Jean-Jacques de la Tour has found new evidence in the various passages you'll discover on the tour... Help Jean-Jacques de la Tour solve this mystery, and advance the investigation, meeting 6 people who have all been involved, either as witnesses to or accomplices in the enigma. The troubling circumstances surrounding this crime are at the core of this murder-mystery tour, which you will be encouraged to get involved in throughout. Enjoy this unique tour and find out the truth behind this conundrum!

For a duration of 2 or 3 consecutive days from the day of first use, you can benefit from free entry to over 60 of the most renowned tourist sites and attractions in Paris. WITH THE PARIS PASS, YOU'LL NEVER BE SHORT OF IDEAS! For a duration of 2 or 3 consecutive days, you will benefit from free entry to over 60 of the most renowned museums, tourist sites and attractions in Paris. As well as entry to the capital's most prestigious sites, take advantage of other activities: discover Paris with a hop-on, hop-off city tour by double-decker bus, exploring the city's most beautiful districts and admiring the monuments at your leisure; experience a cruise on the River Seine; take part in a wine-tasting session... All this and more is included on the pass (see full list below)! Save on time and money thanks to the Paris Pass, which offers unbeatable value plus fast-track entry for numerous activities! On top of all this, your pass comes complete with a user guide to help you choose and organize your activities, and also gives you special offers on shopping and dining out. You will be asked to indicate a provisional date for your stay, but please remember that the validity of your 2 or 3-day pass will only begin from the day you first activate it. * LINK OF DIGITAL GUIDE [https://parispass.com/en-us/guidebook/great-pass]

Enjoy priority access to the Louvre and explore the museum at your own pace! ENJOY PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE LOUVRE AND EXPLORE THE MUSEUM WITH A PROFESSIONL GUIDE! With your guide, you will benefit from skip-the-line tickets to the Louvre museum. You will admire famous paintings from Vinci such as Mona Lisa, but also the Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss sculpture by Antonio Canavo or even The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault. You will visit the appartments of Napoléon as well as the most beautiful rooms and basemets of the museum. Thanks to this priority access, you will visit the Louvre museum and its most popular sites with comments from your guide!

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"!

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.

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.

Created by the meeting of several small islands of which the island to the Jews (where were burned the last Knight Templars) and the island of the Patriarch. The public garden owes its name to Henri IV, nicknamed the "Vert-Galant" because of his numerous mistresses in spite of its advanced age. The public garden is dominated by an equestrian statue of Henri IV resting on the Pont-neuf (which separates the public garden besides from the island). A commemorative tablet calls back besides that it is in this place that took place, March 18th, 1314, executions on the stake of two higher dignitaries of the order of the Temple, Jacques de Molay and Geoffroy de Charnay.
Before welcoming a public garden, 2 665 m2 were devolved to baths by 1765, then to café with live music in 1865. This one was destroyed by a flood in 1879. The public garden welcomes a fountain Wallace with button. In 2007, it obtained the label " ecological green spaces " awarded by ÉCOCERT.

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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

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.

First came abbots who founded a community that possessed much money and knowledge. Then the Académie Française and the École des Beaux-Arts (art school) set up here. And finally Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre and all their friends who held forth while Boris Vian played and Juliette Gréco sang in the cellars. Those are the intellectual roots of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. But is there anything left? Even though the galleries and bookshops are holding out, ready-to-wear is elbowing out ready-to-think. But if you forget the flashy window displays and explore the little streets around rue de Buci, where the market is held, or the quays (the oldest being Quai des Grands-Augustins that dates back to 1313), you'll find liveliness and artists who still breathe.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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€

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.

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

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.

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

The hotel Lounge Bar Paris is situated at the heart of the Marais and in a few minutes on foot of Notre-Dame. The hotel Duo marries perfectly the contemporary style and the design.

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

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.

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

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

Situated on the Left bank, in the Latin Quarter and in front of Sainte Chapelle, the Hotel les Rives de Notre-Dame is right in the heart of romantic Paris: all the charm for which you wish of a hotel of the city center. Only 10 rooms, which give all onto the cathedral of Notre-Dame and the Seine.

Esmeralda is doubtless one of the most original hotels of the capital. Created more than 60 years ago in a building of the XVIIth century, it bears the name of the gypsy which, by its grace illuminates Victor Hugo's novel.

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.