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In Paris, its length occupies about 13 km, with a depth varying between 3,40 and 5,70 m. Its width varies, it, from 30 to 200 m. The normal restraint of the reach of Paris, that is the height of the surface with regard to the sea level, is 26,72 m2. In Paris, the Seine is crossed by thirty seven bridges among which four accessible footbridges only to the pedestrians. History The Seine favored, from the middle of the IXth century, the Norman invasions. In March 845, for example, the Normans who went back up the Seine since its mouth, arrive to Paris which they plunder. They withdraw only against a ransom of 7000 pounds of money. Other assaults will follow during a half a century approximately. In 1170, the corporation of the " traders of the water " receives from king Louis VII the monopoly of the business on the Seine. On their seal represents the nave which is still in the coat of arms of the city of Paris. August 9th, 1803, experiment of Robert Fulton's steamer on the Seine. The first wash-sheds are anchored in the Seine in 1851 and quickly reach hundred. The arrival of the tap water in the Parisian buildings pulls their progressive disappearance until 1937. During the war of 1870, the Parisians, besieged by the Prussians and without communications with the outside, try to receive from the mail locked into metallic balls, said " balls of Moulins ", launched upstream to the capital. None was however taken in in Paris. Drink the water of the Seine The Parisians drank some water of the Seine always, but from the roman time of waters of source of better quality are brought in Paris. We shall note however in 1605 the installation of a pump on the New bridge, said by the Samaritan, who will work until 1813. Also, that of the bridge Notre-Dame worked from 1673 till 1858. The water carriers, the corporation mentioned from 1292, brought at home the water drawn from the Seine or taken in the public fountains, and disappeared only at the end of the XIXth century. Today, the Seine in Paris does not supply any more strictly speaking drinking water to the Parisians, because used waters of surface result from Evry and from Orly, far upstream. Floods The floods of the Seine are an integral part of the history of Paris. It seems good that the first mention of a floods is the one of the Roman emperor Julien during winter 358-359. The columnist Grégoire De Tours told then that of the 582. The floods were often fatal in the bridges of Paris. So, in 1280, a floods of the river take the Big Bridge. In December, 1296, a new floods of an exceptional scale take all the bridges of Paris (which in the time supported houses). The most important floods of the Parisian history, known with a sufficient certainty, are the one of 1658. But the most present historic floods still in the memory of the Parisians are the one of 1910 which lasted nine days, from 20 till 28 January 1910. On January 21st, it achieved certain places about 9,50 m. Numerous postcards showed the devastation, such the accesses of the station Saint-Lazare completely under waters.

Discover the world of street art in the Butte aux Cailles in the company of an expert! DISCOVER THE WORLD OF STREET ART IN THE BUTTE AUX CAILLES IN THE COMPANY OF AN EXPERT! Chloé is a Parisian who knows everything there is to know about street art in the capital, and, more specifically, in the Butte aux Cailles. The area is home to many architectural and historical gems and surprises and, most importantly, is the favourite playground of Paris's street artists. Your guide will invite you to wander through the many streets and alleys to discover the different locations of this fleeting art work. You might even be lucky enough to see the artists in action. Chloé will be there to tell you the secrets of urban art and will be delighted to answer any questions. At the end of the walk, you will have the option to relax with Chloé in a lively and friendly tea room.

Tasty, beautiful, textured: it has to be macaroons! In a friendly apartment complete with a private balcony, a professional chef shares his recipes and skills with his guests. TASTY, BEAUTIFUL, TEXTURED: IT HAS TO BE MACAROONS! In a friendly apartment complete with a private balcony, a professional chef shares his recipes and skills with his guests. Learn the tricks of the trade so that you can recreate the recipes when you're back at home.  During this macaroon workshop, you will the secrets behind this fashionable little cake, a speciality of several French towns and regions which is at once crispy, chewy and soft. In the course of the baking class you will make two flavours of macaroons, to be selected by the group at the start of the lesson. 

ArrayWhy You Shouldn’t Miss This The Montparnasse Tower is not necessarily on to-do lists of most travelers, yet, it is one of those off beat experiences that you have to take in! The Tower looks head on at the Eiffel, and its 56th-floor observation deck offers the best views of the Eiffel and of Paris. The deck is indoors, thus offering a comfortable, relaxed setting. Unlike the other observation points in Paris. Open till late in the night, you can walk at any time of the day with your all day access tickets. If you wish to go higher, you can take the stairs to the 59th-floor open-air observation deck for better views of Paris. Your Experience Upon booking your tickets to the Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck, you will receive a confirmation email with your tickets. Your tickets are valid for 200 days from the date of purchase and can be used during any time of the day. Head straight to the entrance of the Tower and walk towards the elevators. In a cool 38 seconds, you will be elevated to the 56th-floor Observation Deck! The deck is indoors and is surrounded by large bay windows. These offer 360-degree views of Paris. The highlights of your visit are surely looking at the Eiffel Tower from the best observation point in Paris. This is one of the best spots to capture that memorable photograph of the Eiffel, without having to deal with busy crowds. You can also take the stairs and walk up to the 59th-floor open-air observation deck to admire similar views under the Parisian sky.

Discover the most impressive view of Paris! The highest building of the capital, the unmissable Montparnasse Tower offers you a unique panorama of more than 70 monuments, one of which is the Eiffel Tower! CLIMB TO THE 56TH FLOOR OF THE MONTPARNASSE TOWER TO ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS OF THE PARISIAN SKYLINE. THANKS TO THIS INTERACTIVE VISIT YOU'LL KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAMOUS LANDMARKS OF THE CITY OF LIGHTS! The Montparnasse Tower, which measures around 210 metres high, has been the only skyscraper in central Paris since it was opened in 1973. The building is primarily used by tourists, as well as local people who want to relax and enjoy a good meal. On both the 56th floor and on the panoramic terrace found on the 59th floor, you are offered a 360° view of Paris. So come and climb to the summit to see the capital from a whole new perspective! You will travel 196 metres vertically in 38 seconds inside the fastest lift in Europe. From the top you will have a chance to admire the iconic Parisian monuments one by one, including the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, the Sacré Coeur, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Beaubourg centre, the Pompidou Centre, St Germain des Prés,  La Défense, the Latin Quarter and many more. The roof-terrace, which was only recently opened to the public, has windows offering exceptional views of the Parisian skyline from over 210 metres above street level! There are also many interactive audiovisual displays to help you to discover and understand Paris, its history and what it's like today. These include: * A permanent exhibition of 185 archive photographs of Paris * Diagrams to explain where monuments are located in relation to each other * Interactive displays and fun questions to answer And why not finish your visit with a drink at the highest panoramic bar in Paris?

ArrayYour Paradis Latin Experience Watch the prestigious grand spectacle of music and dance, "L'Oiseau Paradis", with its vibrant colors, lavish costumes and beautiful surroundings at the Paradis Latin. Themed around sensuality, poetry, emotion, humor and new technologies, this one-of-a-kind show will thrill you in many unexpected ways. 15 exceptional sets and nearly 500 costumes have been created for the occasion by the Parisian Couture House. Famous director Kamel Ouali has created a new French Cancan that will seem to you at once authentic, modern and surprising. Former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere will lead a team of thirty artists to animate this exceptional venue created in 1803 by Napoleon and rebuilt by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. This show will be dynamic, young, glamorous and spectacular. It will highlight the artists while remaining faithful to the tradition of the cabaret. Engage in the interactive Parisian cabaret and partake in this one-of-a-kind experience. To know more about the venue, refer our detailed guide on Paradis Latin But before the show, indulge in a delicious meal at the Paradis Latin. The venue that received so much fame and praise is known all over the world for its plated menus. Choose from the menus listed below and pick the one that best suits your needs. Menu Options 1. Festival Menu Starters: Shrimp in puff pastry or perigourdine salad Mains: Fricassee of chicken with zucchini flan or fresh salmon with stewed vegetables Dessert: Variety of ice-cream ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of champagne 2. Star Menu Starters: Foie gras with toasted brioche or hand sliced smoked salmon or escargots Mains: Roast fillet of sea bream with lemon confit and braised endive or chateaubriand with four-pepper sauce and gratin dauphinoise or sliced duck breast with cranberry and honey sauce and rosette of potatoes Dessert: Apple tart with caramel sauce or sorbet symphony ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of Champagne 3. Prestige Menu Starters: Tartare of sea bream with ginger and lime or petals of crab with mango and citrus Mains: Noisette of lamb with herb crust medley from the garden or fresh cod with selection of stir-fried vegetables or tournedos of beef Rossini with gratin dauphinoise Dessert: Paradis Latin by Carl Marletti or nougat glace with red berry coulis ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of Champagne

ArrayWhy Visit Paradis Latin The famous Parisian Cabaret is located in the heart of Paris, a few steps from Notre Dame and the Pantheon. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 and listed as a historical heritage site of the capital, Paradis Latin presents its show "L'Oiseau Paradis" and welcomes prestigious artists who are admired from around the world. Witness a fabulous cocktail show of catchy pictures, spectacular attractions, breathtaking French Cancan and much more! Your Paradis Latin Experience The Paradis Latin is an exotic French cabaret experience. Watch the cabaret transform into a magical garden where dancers take you on a farandole full of surprises, cheerfulness, enchanted rides, masked balls, and musicals. For its 130th anniversary, the Paradis Latin is putting on a special show with famous director Kamel Ouali, "L'Oiseau Paradis". Themed around sensuality, poetry, emotion, humor and new technologies, this one-of-a-kind show will thrill you in many unexpected ways. 15 exceptional sets and nearly 500 costumes have been created just for the occasion by the Parisian Couture House. With breathtaking visuals, the modern ballets are performed in the traditional style of the Parisian cabarets. The humorous script is enacted by an array of wide-ranging performers. The young and beautiful girls, the charming dancers, the jugglers and acrobats, all led by former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere, will make you spend a night of dreams at the Garden of Paradise. To know more about the venue, refer our detailed guide on Paradis Latin Ticket Options You will find these ticket options on the next page to choose from, allowing you to select the experience that best suits your needs. These variants exist for all the shows unless mentioned otherwise. Show tickets only Show with a glass of champagne Show with half-a-bottle of champagne Show with half-a-bottle of champagne and a platter of macarons

DISCOVER THE “L’OISEAU PARADIS” SHOW AT THE PARADIS LATIN CABARET WHILE ENJOYING A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE! DISCOVER THE “L’OISEAU PARADIS” SHOW AT THE PARADIS LATIN CABARET WHILE ENJOYING A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE! At 9:20p.m., discover a show led by Iris Mittenaere, the worldwide known Miss France and Miss Universe 2016 star, and directed by Kamel Ouali. You will enjoy the festive atmosphere in the scenes, the main themes being sensuality and new technologies. You will be able to admire more than 15 different sceneries and 500 stunning costumes made by famous fashion designers. You will be amazed by the big finale at 11p.m.! A glass of champagne will be served during this magical performance. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Please drink responsibly

Use your creativity to compose your own perfume in the prestigious Molinard perfumery! USE YOUR CREATIVITY TO COMPOSE YOUR OWN PERFUME IN THE PRESTIGIOUS MOLINARD PERFUMERY! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances that combine modernity and tradition. It has been active since 1849.  During this workshop, you will get the full benefit of the perfumer's expertise. You will be greeted by a Molinard expert, who will walk you through the entire workshop and help you design your own olfactory combination. With a perfume organ on a turning tray, pick the scents that catch your attention among the 90 available essences, then carefully mix the perfume of your choice. Leave with a 50ml flask of your concoction and receive a numbered diploma. A rewarding experience full of delicate scents that will hereafter serve as a souvenir of this fun workshop!

Create your perfume in just a few easy steps at the Molinard perfumery! Smell, compare and compose the perfume that suits you best! CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PERFUME IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS AT THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY! SMELL, COMPARE AND COMPOSE THE SCENTS THAT SUIT YOU BEST! Molinard, a perfumer in Grasse established in 1849, is known for its fragrances that unite modernity and tradition. Benefit from its unique expertise and visit the Fragrance Bar for a step-by-step introduction to scent creation. Stimulate your senses during this fun, modern workshop. Find which fragrances catch your imagination among 3 bases and 6 essences. In just a few key steps, you will create your very own 30ml flask of perfume. At the only workshop of its kind in Europe, enjoy discovering the quality fragrances of the Molinard perfumery! 

Discover the expertise of the Molinard perfumery and create your own perfume from high-quality essences! DISCOVER THE EXPERTISE OF THE MOLINARD PERFUMERY AND CREATE YOUR OWN PERFUME FROM HIGH-QUALITY ESSENCES! Molinard is renowned for its fragrances combining modernity and tradition, their know-how based on a rich 165-year experience in the field of perfume making. As an VIP guest, you will be greeted by an expert at Molinard, who will tell you the history of this distinguished brand, and help you to concoct your own olfactory creation. During this exclusive session, you'll be initiated into all of the secrets of perfume creation while sipping a glass of champagne. Choose from 100 high-quality essences, 10 of which are very rare. Stimulate your senses and select the fragrances that catch your attention to compose a customised scent. Leave with a 90ml of your creation in a bulb-pump flask as well as a numbered diploma. A unique experience in one of France's most prestigious perfumeries!

Blazon of Paris sculptured on the school of the street of the Providence. Formerly superior national School of telecommunications, Telecom Paris and College of telegraphy, it is engineers' French, non-specialized public grande école in the field of the information technologies of the communication based in 1878. The street of the Providence is a way opened in 1895 and is so mentioned by a local owner, Mr Guilbey.

Blazon, with oars, on the school of the street Damesme. The street Damesme, is a way, known about the xviie century on the municipality of Gentilly under the name of old road of Lyon, it is incorporated into 1863 in the city of Paris during the annexation of the zone. In 1876, it is connected by the opening of a new section with the street of Tolbiac during the percement of this last one and takes the name of the brigadier Édouard Adolphe Déodat Marie Damesme ( 1807-1848 ) which was lethally damaged during the attack of the Pantheon of Paris during the Days of June, 1848.

Blazon situated over the railing of entrance of the school Estienne, the common naming of the College of the arts and the graphic industries ( ESAIG), is a superior educational establishment. It forms young creators in the professions by the printing office, by the design of communication and by the art professions of the book. It is on proposition of the anthropologist and the linguist Abel Hovelacque that the city of Paris adopts in 1887 the project of creation of a professional municipal school of arts and graphic industries. It has for object the professional training of the professions by the book, in all their practical and theoretical aspects. Its purpose was to mitigate the sub-qualification in this infant industry. Paris was considered as the capital of the printing office and as an important example of the public politics of professional training at the beginning of the IIIth Republic. By creating this school, the City Council of Paris provoked a general outcry in the autonomous and corporate environment that was the book-related industry.

The corporation of nautes " the traders of the water " had obtained a jurisdiction installed in the xiiie century in the " Visiting room to the Middle-class persons " situated near the Pantheon, in the location of the current N 20 of the street Soufflot. The middle-class persons obtained a Provost of the traders whose skills were limited to the commercial domain. 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. The first provost of the traders of Paris was Evrard de Valenciennes.

Blazon of the station of Austerlitz, on the window of north entrance of the line 5 of the subway. The station is reconstructed, from 1862 till 1867, by Pierre-Louis Renaud ( 1819-1897 ), chief architect of the company Paris-Orléans, with in particular the big metallic hall of a reach of 51,25 m and 280 m of length. This vast space is moreover used as workshop of hot-air balloons hanging the siege of Paris in 1870. It also builds the detached house of the departures in the North, the perpendicular building of the buffet, the detached house of the arrivals to the South, as well as the building of the administration of the railroad of Orléans in the extremity West of the hall, on the place Valhubert, in the facade style Belle Epoque. In 1900, the company of Paris-Orléans extends its line towards the center of the capital and the station of Orsay becomes the new end of the line, put into service on May 28th on the occasion of the World Fair. This monument is the object of a registration in conformance for historic monuments.

Blazon decorating the viaduct of Austerlitz, line 5 of the subway, on the Seine. The viaduct of Austerlitz is a railroad bridge which crosses the Seine. It is registered ancient memorial. The decoration of the viaduct of Austerlitz was confided to Jean Camille Formigé, also loaded with the architecture of the superstructures of the Paris metro. He made up it of diverse marine symbols (fishes, reams, anchors, tridents). The weapons of Paris are present at the bottom of bows. The passage of the subway between both stations that must be made around and the navigation on the Seine forbidding the presence of pillars in the middle of the river, the project held to realize the viaduct of Austerlitz was established by two parabolic bows, resting on both sides of the river on two stony pillars, allowing the apron to cross the river without intermediate support.

The one that we call today " The Fluv ' " is the first brigade of regionalized specialized police and keep its key mission: the help to the victims of flood.

This stop used to be a beach where rich and poor came to wash, stark naked. Pressure from offended neighbours led to the opening of the first baths in 1680 and bathing in the river was forbidden. The quay became a trade port in the eighteenth century and warehouses with magnificent vaulted cellars were built. The wine warehouse competed with the one at Bercy. Business dwindled when the railways took the lead from river transport and the building was demolished in the early 1960s to make room for the Science Faculty (Jussieu). Much earlier Louis XIII's herbalists made the area a garden for their studies and the Natural History Museum began to take shape. A mosque was built at the beginning of the twentieth century and the amazing Institut du Monde Arabe at the end.

Every visitor being thirsty to discover the culture of the companies of the Arab world in its origins, its elaboration and the continuity of its living beings roots, will have finally a unique place, which will be dedicated to it: the new museum of the Institute of the Arab World

Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 pm to midnight Our philosophy: a short card, fresh products, a chef who sublimates the flavors and the presentation... In this atypical and wooded frame, you can benefit of live concerts and of Dj the weekends an invitation the journey!

Chez Lili et Marcel is a big retro café, just taken from the beginning of the last century is. The decoration is a real pleasure of eyes: watch over advertisements metallic panels, foldaway seats, boxes and jars … Armchairs and seats have the patina and the comfort of the furniture of this period.

Quai de la Gare in front of the big library, the kiosk "Café fou" is a kiosk "café with live music" with a programming of blues, jazz, musics of the world or the classic concerts

Laurent Delarbre, age 39, one of the Best Workers of France 2004, was until now at the head of the Café) de la Paix where he knew how to develop an at the same time creative and rigorous cooking. This clermontois begins as apprentice to the Beautiful Miller to Royat in 1991.

Lagunaires former stations of the annees 20, reserved for the users of vaporetti in Venice, the floating kiosks(pavilions) were restored and set up on the Seine for your pleasure. Certainly to classify among the most beautiful and the most original places of Paris.

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€

FrogPubs began his life as a MBA project searches on the potential of an English pub and a micro-brasserie in the center of Paris.

Come to discover the wine differently. Our teams welcome you 7 days a week in a unique place

Moored on the Autonomous Port of Paris on banks of the Seine, The LIBERTALIA is a Lounge Boat-restaurant club bar, trend where get involved user-friendliness, festivity and good mood.

On the island Saint-Louis, come to have a break in a typical bar, in a warm but courteous atmosphere, come to eat a rib steak, a Berthillon ice-cream or a just man have a drink between friends

L'Hôtel de l'Espérance welcomes you warmly in the Vth district of Paris. It's a small charming hotel and of peace of mind, just a step from the street Mouffetard. It is one of the most picturesque places of the Latin Quarter.

An Ideal Hotel for your business trips and your holidays in family, situated between the Eiffel Tower, the station Montparnasse and the exhibition center of the Porte de Versailles

Situated at the heart of the Parisian party, the district Mouffetard in the 5th district will plunge you in centuries of history and into the excitement of a district in the trading alleys, to restaurants and in the bars in the typical charm.

A welcome well-kept and personalized in a sophisticated frame waits you to the hotel Devillas, for 3 stars, in the 5th district of Paris.

Welcome to Paris in a hotel in the refined comfort! The Alyss Saphir Cambronne Eiffel hotel ** is situated in the district of the Champ de Mars, close to the Eiffel Tower and near the Exhibition center of the Porte de Versailles.

A villa-like hotel, the BEST WESTERN Montcalm is set in the residential quarter of the 15th arrondissement, nestled among the flowers and quiet of a beautiful garden.

The hotel Ibis Paris cambronne Eiffel Tower is situated at the heart of Paris a few minutes away from the Eiffel Tower, of Bateaux Mouches and the Champs-Elysées. The Station Montparnasse is 2 subway accessible on foot stations or by car.

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

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.

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.