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The main bridges of Paris were created or reconstructed during the XIXth century. Because at that time, any important architecture contained a decorative program, most of them were decorated with statues. All, or almost, are still ready forming a set which deserves to be better known. Source: city hall of Paris

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!

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.

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?

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. 

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!

Improve your French in the cosy atmosphere of the iconic Café de Flore! Enjoy a fun conversation class followed by a guided tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. IMPROVE YOUR FRENCH IN THE COSY ATMOSPHERE OF THE ICONIC CAFÉ DE FLORE! TAKE PART IN A RELAXED CONVERSATION CLASS FOLLOWED BY A GUIDED TOUR OF SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS. Café de Flore, a legendary literary café, has been a favourite hang-out for some of the world's most famous writers and artists for 120 years. In this charming place, meet your teacher for a conversation class during which you can acquire or develop the basics of French. Talk about art, culture, travelling and French history, according to your wishes, and enjoy a convivial moment in the heart of the capital. Your teacher will then take you to discover the historic district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. He will show you the must-see sites and monuments of this lively neighbourhood, and let you in on all of its secrets. Discover French language, history and the beauty of Saint-Germain-des-Prés during this charming activity in the heart of French culture!

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF JAZZ FOR AN EVENING BY WALKING THROUGH THE STREETS OF PARIS AND ENJOYING A CONCERT WITH APPETIZERS AT THE FAMOUS JAZZ CLUB : THE DUC DES LOMBARDS! IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF JAZZ FOR AN EVENING BY WALKING THROUGH THE STREETS OF PARIS AND ENJOYING A CONCERT WITH APPETIZERS AT THE FAMOUS JAZZ CLUB : THE DUC DES LOMBARDS! Your evening will start with a 1-hour walking tour accompanied by a guide. Your guide will take you to explore the neighbourhoods and places that inspired the masters of jazz. You will walk through the streets of Paris and learn anecdotes about jazz's history. You will then go to Chatelet to attend a jazz concert at the Duc des Lombards Jazz Club, where a lot of the most popular international and French musicians have played! You will enjoy appetizers with meat and cheese as well as a glass of Champagne. Make the most of the evening and learn about the world of jazz and its history!

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.

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

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 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 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.

Rue de la Bûcherie is a reminder that the boat berths where there used to be a port to land firewood for Paris. And even if this lively quarter between the Sorbonne and the Seine is not as hot as it was in 1968, it still attracts students from all over the world, who speak all languages—except Latin, whose use by scholars gave the Latin Quarter its name. The heart of Paris lies across the bridge, because the city was indeed founded on Ile de la Cité. 'Lutetia', the old name of Paris, is Celtic for 'dwelling in the middle of the waters'. The island was the kings' residence under the fourteenth century. They built two Gothic masterpieces (Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle), their palace (now the law courts), a hospital (Hôtel-Dieu) and a barracks that has become the Prefecture de Police.

The hotel of Miramion is a Parisian mansion, sheltering at present the Museum of the AP-HP (Welfare services - Hospitals of Paris), as well as certain services of the seat of the AP-HP. It is situated in 47, quay of Tournelle, in the 5th district. The museum is closed since June 30th, 2012, further to the sale by the AP-HP of the hotel of Miramion. The museum will open its doors in 2016 within the Hôtel-Dieu of Paris.Photo : LPLT 

The first royal statue restored in bets, after the Revolution and the Empire, was the one of Henri IV, chosen because of the affection which a majority of the population carried to the founder of the dynasty of Bourbons. A popular subscription was even thrown to finance the command of the monument. A temporary work welcomed Louis XVIII on the bridge in May, 1814.

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.

La Sainte-Chapelle (French pronunciation: [la sɛ̃t ʃapɛl], The Holy Chapel) is the only surviving building of the Capetian royal palace on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, France. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns - one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. Begun some time after 1239 and consecrated on the 26th of April 1248, the Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. Although damaged during the French revolution and heavily restored in the 19th century, it retains one of the most extensive in-situ collections of 13th century stained glass anywhere in the world. Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction of extracts of original text. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Photo : Didier B

The playground of these new excited urban fishermen is vast. Meeting on quays, around the island Saint-Louis either of the island of the City, below Notre-Dame, or why not on the new recently fitted out riverside expressways. The bridges which cross the Seine are real niches with fishes, quite as the locks which mark out the Saint-Martin canal, other very appreciated spots. We find it also not bad between barges.

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 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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.