Discover Paris' Charms with Hôtel Saint Martin Bastille

The booksellers of Paris are booksellers of books old and second-hand, present on a big part of banks of the Seine. According to the article 9 of the municipal by-law of October 1st, 1993, signed by Jacques Chirac, boxes used by the secondhand booksellers will have to be of a model approved by the Administration presenting an outside template determined by the dimensions below, for a maximal length of 8,60 m. The tradition of the secondhand booksellers begins near the XVIè century with small traders peddlers. Under the pressure of the booksellers, a regulation of 1649 forbids the portable shops and the display of books on the Bridge "Pont Neuf". The power in the time was rather worried of limiting the not censored parallel markets. The itinerant booksellers are thus, according to period, hunted then reinstated under enjoyments. In 1859, concessions are organized by the city of Paris and the secondhand booksellers can become established in fixed points. Each is entitled 10 meters away from rail for an annual right of 26,35 F tolerance and 25 F of franchise tax. Openings are made of the rise at sunset. Finally, it is in 1930 when the dimensions of "boxes" are fixed. Installed on more than three kilometers along the Seine and registered on the UNESCO world heritage in 1991, 240 Parisian secondhand booksellers exploit 900 " green boxes " where are about explained 300 000 second-hand old books and one very large number of magazines, stamps and cards of collection.

The Saint-Martin canal is a canal 4,55 km long. It connects the pond of the Villette and beyond the canal of Ourcq. It is a canal of small template intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m.

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.

Atmosphere, Atmosphere! An unusual and romantic cruise at the heart of " Paris of the Parisians ". Of the Marina of Paris-arsenal in the Marina of the pond of the Villette. Navigate the Saint Martin canal and leave by chance its locks, bascule bridges and of its mysterious subterranean vault of the Bastille, full of holes of light... A place marked with magic and with beauty. Then the Hotel of the North, made famous by the movie of Marcel Carné's same name in 1938. To end your cruise on the pond of the Villette. This canal of small size was intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m. With the canal of Ourcq, the pond of Villette and the canal Saint-Denis, it establishes the network of canals Parisian, 130 km long, which belongs to the City of Paris. The canal Saint-Martin is registered ancient memorial since February 23rd, 1993

Come and discover the people's Paris, and uncover all the secrets that the 19th and 20th arrondissements have to offer. This tour combines modern architecture with more leafy areas, including the Parisian canals and Parc de la Villette... COME AND DISCOVER THE PEOPLE'S PARIS ON THIS BIKE TOUR OF THE CITY'S 19TH AND 20TH ARRONDISSEMENTS. This tour combines modern architecture with green leafy areas on a cycle route along the Parisian canals and across Parc de la Villette. Discover a diverse and enchanting places, including the areas known locally as "la campagne à Paris" (countryside in Paris), "MouzaÏa" and the "Coulée verte" (the Green Stream). Explore the streets, parks and canals of the people's Paris by bike: a unique and original way to see the city! Soak in the architecture and atmosphere of Paris on this bike ride that reveals many areas that are little-known treasures of the City of Lights.  See the route map below for details on the itinerary.

Tour the offbeat sites of Paris's 13th and 14th arrondissements by bike. See artists' studios, flowering courtyards, social housing projects, Arabo-Andalusian architecture, and much more! SEE AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SIDE OF PARIS! TAKE A QUIRKY ROUTE THROUGH THE CAPITAL, ADMIRING THE QUINTESSENTIAL TREASURES AND ORIGINAL FEATURES OF THE 13TH AND 14TH ARRONDISSEMENTS. This tour of Paris takes you off the beaten track to see artists' studios, floral courtyards, a social housing block resembling a Normandy manor house, Arab-Andalusian architecture, and traces of the work of Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier (see route map below for the itinerary). If you have a free spirit and you want a unique view of Paris, cycle through the streets on this relaxing tour of the city. 

 Whether you're visiting from overseas or elsewhere in France – or even if you're a Parisian – this bike tour reveals the charms of Paris during a relaxed tour that covers several districts.  TAKE A BIKE TOUR OF CENTRAL PARIS AND EXPLORE THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL IN A DIFFERENT WAY! Following your expert guide, you'll pedal through the streets of Paris for an original city tour. Whether you're visiting from overseas or elsewhere in France – or even if you're a Parisian – this bike tour reveals the charms of Paris during a relaxed tour that covers several districts. Cycling through the city's distinct central quartiers, from the most prestigious to the most private, you'll see a maximum number of sites while benefitting from the liberating feeling of riding a bike in the open air. See the route map below for details of the itinerary. Touring the heart of Paris has never been so fun and invigorating!

THE PICASSO MUSEUM IS ENTIRELY DIDICATED TO THE FOUNDER OF CUBISM MOVEMENT. WITH THIS FAST TRACK TICKET NO TIME WILL BE WASTED AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DISCOVER THE NUMEROUS WORKS OF ART FROM THIS VERSATILE ARTIST! THE PICASSO MUSEUM IS ENTIRELY DEDICATED THE CUBISM MOVEMENT. WITH THIS FAST TRACK TICKET, NO TIME WILL BE WASTED AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DISCOVER THE NUMEROUS WORKS OF ART FROM THIS VERSATILE ARTIST! Your fast track ticket will give you access to all the rooms and temporary expositions available during your visit. All the expositions follow a theme or offer some of Picassio's orignial works. The Picasso Museum is entirely didcated to his works. Really versatile, Picasso wasn't just a painter, he was also a sculpter, litographer, author, etc. From these multiple talents, he knew how to adapt his genius to different styles such as cubism, surrealism and so on. You will be fascinated by the overflow of all the works in the Picasso Museum; some of which helped him in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. You will, without fail, be touched by the messages that Picasso learnt to spread througout his works! Withi this ticket, enjoy fast track entry to discover this museum entirely dedicated to Picasso!

Discover the training grounds of the Republican Guard’s cavalry regiment on a guided tour of the site, located in the very heart of Paris. DISCOVER THE TRAINING GROUNDS OF THE REPUBLICAN GUARD’S CAVALRY REGIMENT ON A GUIDED TOUR OF THE SITE, LOCATED IN THE VERY HEART OF PARIS. Your guide will take you to the historic stables, refurbished as a museum presenting the history of the Republican Guard. You’ll also discover the Battesti ring where the cavalry regiment trains daily beneath the Eiffel-style steel-framed roof. In the Grand Stables and the General’s Stable, you’ll have the chance to get up close to the 140 horses of the Republican Guard and will learn all about their specific characteristics. Spend 90 minutes immersed in the service of honour of the French Republic, reserved for the president, members of government, and high officials of state.

ArrayYour Experience The Museum Pass The Paris Museum Pass makes visiting the many famous museums in Paris an extremely easy and cost-effective affair. With this pass, you get priority skip-the-line access to over 60 museums and monuments in Paris for only a fraction of the cost of individual entry at each of these attractions. The more you visit, the more you save. Popular Paris landmarks such as the Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, etc. usually have ticket lines that are 1-3 hours long! 1-Day/2-Day HOHO Bus Tour When in Paris, travel in style: whether you're a first-timer or a resident, there's no reason why Paris HOHO bus tours won't appeal to you. Learn about the history and culture of Paris with your audio commentary available in 11 different languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese). Some of the must-visit attractions sprinkled along these routes include Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Musée d'Orsay. Attractions Visited In Paris Arc de Triomphe Musée de l’Armée Tombeau de Napoléon 1er Centre Pompidou Musée national d’Art modern Musée national des Arts asiatiques Guimet Les Arts décoratifs Musée des Arts et métiers Musée de l’Assistance Publique, Hôpitaux de Paris Musée du quai Branly Musée Picasso Paris Chapelle expiatoire La Cinémathèque française Musée du Cinéma Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie Conciergerie Musée national Eugène Delacroix Musée des Égouts de Paris Musée du Louvre - Musée national de la Marine Musée de la Monnaie Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine Musée national des Monuments français Musée Gustave Moreau Musée national du Moyen Âge, Thermes et hôtel de Cluny Cité de la Musique, Musée de la Musique Crypte archéologique de Notre-Dame Tours de Notre-Dame Musée national de l’Orangerie Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération Musée d’Orsay Panthéon Musée des Plans-reliefs Musée de la Poste Musée Rodin Sainte-Chapelle Outside Paris Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace Musée d’Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye Musée national de la Céramique de Sèvres Abbaye royale de Chaalis Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne Musée Condé, Château de Chantilly Musée départemental Maurice Denis Château de Fontainebleau Château de Maisons-Laffitte Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau Château de Pierrefonds Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs Château de Rambouillet Musée national de la Renaissance Château d’Ecouen Maison d’Auguste Rodin à Meudon Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis Villa Savoye Musée national des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon Château de Vincennes

ArrayWhy You Should Get On Board Let your rendezvous with Paris blossom into a lasting love affair by exploring it in the most convenient way possible! It doesn’t get easier than a hop-on-hop-off bus that allows one to exercise complete flexibility over their trip. Simply get on and off at any one of the stops that catch your fancy, or stay on board for a scenic spin around the city. The routes are designed to give you a complete taste of the Parisian experience, crossing monumental landmarks from the Eiffel Tower and the stunning Notre Dame to Sacré-Cœur and the artistic enclave of Montmarte. With these tickets, you also get to cruise along the River Seine and enjoy riverside landmarks while a gentle breeze blows!

ArrayWhy You Should Get On Board When in Paris, travel in style: whether you're a first-timer or a resident, there's no reason why Paris HOHO bus tours won't appeal to you. The 1-day and 2-day HOHO bus tours allow you to explore the city on comfortable, WiFi-enabled buses. Climb off at any of the 15 stops across two well-defined routes, the Classic Red and the Montmartre Blue! Learn about the history and culture of Paris with your audio commentary available in 11 different languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese) Some of the must-visit attractions sprinkled along these routes include Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Musée d'Orsay. Choose the 2-day Deluxe package for a complimentary peaceful Seine River Cruise, and a free city tour walking app worth £10!

ArrayWhy You Should Get On Board The Open Tour Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket gives you unlimited access to their fleet of panoramic, Wi-Fi enabled buses for a period of 1 or 2 days, depending upon the variant you choose. You can use that time period to see all of Paris, with stops at all the major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysées, the Louvre, Moulin Rouge, the Orsay Museum, and much more. This gives you the freedom to explore these attractions at your own pace, hopping on and off as and when you please. What’s more, the bus routes have audioguides onboard in 12 languages (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Brazilian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean and Arabic), so you can learn more about the attractions that you will spot from the bus. Included with the hop-on-hop-off tickets are tickets for a 1-hour cruise on the River Seine, operated by Bateaux-Moches. You can board the cruise at any point during the day and enjoy gorgeous views of the City of Lights from the calm waters of the Seine.

ArrayWhy You Should Get On Board The Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket gives you unlimited access to their fleet of panoramic, Wi-Fi enabled buses for a period of 1 day. You can use that day to see all of Paris, with stops at all the major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysées, the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, and much more. This gives you the freedom to explore these attractions at your own pace, hopping on and off as and when you please. What’s more, the bus routes have audioguides onboard in 11 languages (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Arabic), so you can learn more about the attractions that you will spot from the bus. Included with the hop-on-hop-off tickets are entry tickets to the Musée d'Orsay, the most celebrated of the Paris museums. The museum features a vast collection of Impressionistic art, including Le Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir, Luncheon on the Grass by Edouard Manet, Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh and much more! Perfect for art and history lovers, this tour will serve as a great familiarization with the sights and city of Paris.

The footbridge of Customs (so called footbridge of the Temple and the footbridge of Douanes-et-du-Temple) is a pedestrian footbridge. It crosses the pond of the Marais of the Saint-Martin canal, near the locks of the Temple. It is situated in the continuation of the street Léon-Jouhaux, between the quay(platform) of Valmy and the quay of Jemmapes, at the end of the public garden Frédérick-Lemaître.

It crosses the pond of the Marais of the Saint-Martin canal, near the bascule bridge of the street Dieu whom it overhangs, between the crossroads of the street Dieu and of the quay of Valmy in right bank and that of the street Alibert and the quay of Jemmapes.

It crosses the pond of the Marais of the Saint-Martin canal, near the footbridge Alibert, between the crossroads of the street Dieu and of the quay of Valmy in right bank and that of the street Alibert and the quay of Jemmapes in left bank.

Commemorative tablet marking the location of the hotel where lived Jacques de Flesselles in N°52 of the street of Sévigné. The last provost of the traders, Jacques de Flesselles, was murdered on July 14th, 1789 by the revolutionaries who took the City hall, established the first municipality of Paris and indicated to replace him Jean-Sylvain Bailly with mayor's title.

The footbridge Richerand crosses the pond of the Marais of the Saint-Martin canal at the level of the avenue Richerand in left bank, and of the street Jean-Poulmarch, of the street of Marseille and the street Beaurepaire in right bank. The footbridge is established by two big reconstituted welded beams forming crutches and lifeline of the apron, the staircases of access are half fitted out on piles of masonry on both sides of the canal and half between the big beams.

The bridge crosses the pond of the Marais of the Saint-Martin canal, downstream to the locks of Récollets, near the footbridge of Grange-aux-Belles. It connects the quay of Valmy at the level of the street of Lancry in right bank with the quay of Jemmapes at the level of the street of Grange-aux-Belles, to whom he owes his name.

Cult retorts of Arletty of the French movie, realized by Marcel Carné and taken out in 1938 " Atmosphere! Atmosphere! Have I a mouth of atmosphere?" In the hotel of the North, situated in front of the lock of Récollets, along the Saint-Martin canal in Paris, bosses ( the couple Lecouvreur) and the customers, in particular the lock keeper Prosper Trimaux and his wife, are gathered around the table to celebrate cheerfully a communion. Enter a young man, Pierre, and a young woman, Renée, two sad lovers, who come to rent a room. In fact, it is to commit suicide for economic reasons. They look at the surroundings and at the canal at the window.

The footbridge Bichat crosses the pond of Récollets, upstream to the locks of Récollets, near the garden Villemin. It connects the quay of Valmy in right bank with the quay of Jemmapes at the level of the street Bichat, to whom she owes her name.

The Saint-Martin canal is then covered from the boulevard Jules-Ferry (vault of the Temple realized in 1907). It passes then under the boulevard Richard-Lenoir (vault Richard Lenoir built between 1860 and 1862), and finally under the place of the Bastille (vault of the Bastille realized in 1862) to open on the port of the Arsenal. Vaults Richard Lenoir and of the Temple are drilled of oculi of ventilation. They also allow the natural lighting of the tunnel.

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

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€

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.