Explore Paris from the comfort of HOTEL DU LYS

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.

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.

Discover the hidden side of the Versailles Castle during this unusual tour! Feel shivers from hearing murder, poisoning and scandal stories which rocked the royal palace! DISCOVER THE SECRETS HIDDEN BY THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES DURING THIS UNUSUAL TOUR. HEAR THE SPINE-TINGLING TALES OF MURDER, POISONING AND SCANDAL WHICH ROCKED THE ROYAL PALACE! Accompanied by your guide, you will make your way to the Palace of Versailles from central Paris. Upon arrival, you'll be led on a 2-hour tour that reveals the darkness hiding beneath the palace's golden façade – and the consequences of making enemies within the royal court... Learn about what life was like at the palace under the reign of France's Kings, along with some surprising stories that are usually neglected during classic tours, including the Affair of the Poisons and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace. You will discover that the palace was partly built on a cemetery, and the ghost of Marie-Antoinette is sometimes seen there... After the tour, you can explore the gardens at your own pace, where special events such as the Fountain Show and Musical Gardens are held during the summer (supplement). A mesmerizing excursion full of surprises and bone-chilling mysteries!

ArrayYour Experience What began as a royal residence turned into a notorious prison. Standing gloomily on the banks of the Seine, the Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. As a dreaded antechamber to the guillotine, it became a symbol of the Reign of Terror which was a dark and violent period during the French Revolution. With skip the line entry, waste no time queueing in lines, and get straight to exploring the cells of criminals and tombs of heroes of the French Revolution. Observe the largest medieval parts of the Conciergerie in the Hall of Men-at-Arms, see reconstructions of the Concierge’s office and the Grooming Room, where prisoners were stripped of their belongings before the execution took place. You can also see the recreation of a chapel which was Marie Antionette’s prison cell. With an audioguide and booklet for company, make yourself familiar with this attraction. Choose to book these tickets with a HistoPad which offers an immersive and enriching experience. With augmented reality techniques, 3D reconstructions, and interactive features, the HistoPad allows you to gather a deeper understanding of this historic landmark. Through this, you can view the rooms as they originally looked during the 14th - 18th centuries.

Welcome to the dark site of the City of Lights! Spells, murders, lost lovers: discover all of Paris’s hidden secrets! Go on a journey into the heart of Paris at its most mysterious, and explore the dark side of a city better known for its illuminations. Your guide will tell you the legends that surround the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame, will detail a dark matter that caused so much blood to flow in the Middle Ages. In front of the Tour Saint-Jacques in the meanders of alchemy with Nicolas Flamel, a scientist researcher is experimenting the transformation of lead into gold. Then, near the Place Sainte-Opportune, you will discover the narrow and dark rue Courtalon, where once, in the time of Louis XIV, a dark affair took place. Facing Saint-Jacques Tower, discover how reality beats fiction, and in the heart of Rue de la Ferronnerie, learn how “Le Vert Gallant” died. Your unusual guided tour will end at the astrological and astronomical tower of the Queen Black. The legend tells that even today, during the stormy nights, the ghost of the queen's mage returns to haunt the Tower ...

Discover medieval Paris by following the clues on a 2-hour trail around Ile de la Cité and the mysterious crypt of Notre Dame Cathedral. A theatrical guide will be on hand to help you resolve the ancient mysteries of the city! EXPLORE MEDIEVAL PARIS BY FOLLOWING THE CLUES ON A 2-HOUR TRAIL AROUND ILE DE LA CITÉ AND THE MYSTERIOUS CRYPT OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. A theatrical guide will be on hand to help you resolve the ancient mysteries of the city! Your quest is to track down a mysterious object with magical powers… It all starts in Notre Dame’s crypt, where a stone from the ruins of the chapel Hôtel Dieu, inscribed with a strange verse in old French, is hidden away. The inscription is the first clue in a fascinating treasure trail that leads you around the medieval monuments of Paris. Each team will be given a map and a book of clues, with different levels of difficulty for adults and children, and will set off to try their luck at solving the mystery. Discover the vestiges of medieval Paris and the ancient city of Lutetia on this fun trail that explores the Ile de la Cité and reveals the secrets of Notre Dame Cathedral.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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 Palais de Justice (French pronunciation: [palɛ də ʒystis]), located in the Île de la Cité in central Paris, France, is built on the site of the former royal palace of Saint Louis, of which the Sainte Chapelle remains. Thus the justice of the state has been dispensed at this site since medieval times. From the sixteenth century to the French Revolution this was the seat of the Parlement de Paris. The Palais also contains the ancient structure of the Conciergerie, a former prison, now a museum, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned before being executed on the guillotine.The architects of the monumental white-marble Second-Empire Palais de Justice (built from 1857 to 1868) were Joseph-Louis Duc and Honoré Daumet. The exterior includes sculptural work by Jean-Marie Bonnassieux.Security is maintained by gendarmes. Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction of extracts of original text. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Photo : Mbzt

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.

At the heart of Paris, at the edge of the Seine, visit the Conciergerie, the oldest testimony of the Palace of the City, first remains royal of the capital and prison during the French Revolution.

La Conciergerie (French pronunciation: [la kɔ̃sjɛʒəʁi]) is a former royal palace and prison in Paris, France, located on the west of the Île de la Cité, near theCathedral of Notre-Dame. It is part of the larger complex known as the Palais de Justice, which is still used for judicial purposes. Hundreds of prisoners during the French Revolution were taken from La Conciergerie to be executed on the guillotine at a number of locations around Paris. Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction of extracts of original text. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Specialized market flowers, birds, other small animals of enjoyment. Halfway between market and bare hall, the flower market is established by detached houses of time 1900. He proposes an important offer of flowers, plants and shrubs. It is opened every day from 8 am till 7 pm.

The market in birds opens on Sundays and proposes a big variety of birds among which certain rare, cages, seeds and other accessories. This market proposes different typical of plants, flowers as well of season as the Whole World and accessories. It is colored all year long. On Sundays, this market welcomes that of the animals with a strong majority of birds. But also seeds and food for rodents, cages, accessories...

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.

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".

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€

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.