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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.

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

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 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

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.

Wander through the heart of Père Lachaise Cemetery and discover, thanks to your guide, the stories of the great artists, writers and musicians from all over the world buried there. WANDER THROUGH THE HEART OF PÈRE LACHAISE CEMETERY AND DISCOVER, THANKS TO YOUR GUIDE, THE STORIES OF THE GREAT ARTISTS, WRITERS AND MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD BURIED THERE. Through this 48-hectare labyrinth of crypts and greenery, your guide will tell you about the eccentricities of this cemetery, which welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year. Discover Oscar Wilde's grave, which is covered in kisses from admirers. Your guide will tell you the love story of Héloïse and Abélard, who lie side by side today after years of separation. You will, of course, see the most visited grave in the cemetery: that of Jim Morrison, covered in his many fans' graffiti. But this is not all: through your walk you will see the graves of Balzac, Molière, Proust and many more! Make the most of this guided tour to relive the stories about these world greats.

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!

Also known as "Coronation City", the town of Reims has a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, but it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes.  ALSO KNOWN AS "CORONATION CITY", THE TOWN OF REIMS HAS A RICH CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC HERITAGE. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, and it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes. This excursion gives you the chance to sample unique flavors whilst you soak in the region's historic charm! Your day trip to the Champagne region starts in Paris, where you will board a coach for Reims. Upon arrival, you will be taken on a tour of the famous 13th-century Gothic cathedral, which hosted the coronations of many French kings, including Louis IX and Charles VII. Next, you will be treated to a champagne tasting session at the Mumm champagne cellar (replaced by Taittinger Cellar on Mondays). After an independent lunch, you will take to the road again and travel through the vineyards of Reims Mountain. Your final stop will be Epernay, site of the champagne cellar of Moët & Chandon, the world-famous Maison de Champagne founded in 1743. You will have the chance  to see the cellars and of course to taste their prestigious champagne for yourself! Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Please drink responsibly

Celebrate this New Year's Eve with a spectacular dinner and show at one of Paris' most illustrious cabarets! CELEBRATE THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH A SPECTACULAR DINNER AND SHOW AT ONE OF PARIS' MOST ILLUSTRIOUS CABARETS! AFTER YOUR MEAL, A FINE EXAMPLE OF FRENCH GASTRONOMY PREPARED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, THE SHOW WILL BEGIN: A HIGH-SPIRITED PERFOMANCE WITH DANCING AND ACROBATICS; A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR! The chef has concocted an exceptional four-course menu of delicious food for the Paradis Latin Show New Year's show (see below for menu details*). During your meal, you will be served by the famous waiters of the Brigade de Salle and surrounded by music by the Paradis Latin Orchestra. When the clock strikes 12, the Paradis Latin cabaret will commence, the troupe pulling out all the stops for a truly memorable date! The show will be followed by a huge party, with petticoats, streamers and dancing on the agenda until dawn! At around 3am, you will be offered drinks and pastries for breakfast (tea, coffee and croissants). Tickets for the special New Year's Eve event include free-flowing wine and champagne throughout the evening. Whether you want to celebrate just a little, a lot, passionately or madly, you're invited to see in the New Year in a magical atmosphere created a team of dedicated dancers, waiters and acrobats!

Treat yourself to CHRISTMAS EVE at one of the most sought-after Parisian cabarets. After dinner, take in a high-spirited show for what's bound to be a Christmas Eve you won't forget! ENJOY A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE TASTE BUDS ON CHRISTMAS EVE WITH THIS DINNER AND A SHOW AT ONE OF PARIS' MOST ILLUSTRIOUS CABARETS. AFTER YOUR MEAL, WATCH A JUBULANT, LIVELY PERFORMANCE FULL OF DANCE AND ACROBATICS – AN EVENING TO REMEMBER! The chef will prepare an array of delicious dishes for your festive Paradis Latin dinner (see below for menu details*). When the plates are cleared, prepare to watch a high-spirited show that's bound to leave you with unforgettable memories! The Christmas Eve Menu comes complete with wine and champagne. The show starts at 9:30pm. A grand finale with a cascade of balloons and confetti rounds up this special evening on a high note!

DISCOVER THE NEW PARADIS LATIN SHOW, "BIRD OF PARADISE", WITH REVIEW LEADER IRIS MITTENAERE, MISS FRANCE AND MISS UNIVERSE 2016 AND KAMEL OUALI AS PRODUCER. ENJOY HALF A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE AS YOU WATCH! DISCOVER THE NEW PARADIS LATIN SHOW, "BIRD OF PARADISE", WITH REVIEW LEADER IRIS MITTENAERE, MISS FRANCE AND MISS UNIVERSE 2016 AND KAMEL OUALI AS PRODUCER. ENJOY HALF A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE AS YOU WATCH! Celebrate 130 years of the historic Le Paradis Latin cabaret, which was renovated in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, with the new show "Bird of Paradise". The show starts at 9:30pm, and is based on the themes of sensuality and new technology. Led by Iris Mittenaere, Miss France and Miss Universe 2016, enjoy the 15 different scenes and almost 500 costumes created by famous designers. Almost 30 artists will appear on the stage during the show, which ends with the grandfinale at 11pm. Enjoy this magical night with a 1/2 bottle of champagne per person! Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink in moderation.

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.

Situated in the district of the Bastille, the pond of the Arsenal has a garden of a hectare decorated with a rose garden. It arranges 170 mooring berths and welcomes 25 metre boats maximum, with places in the year, in the month and the day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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€

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.

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.

Choose at first the color of your room according to your desires. Enter an uncluttered space, dive into a cosy bed and take advantage of the comfort and the good be of the Pullman Paris Bercy. Since the big plate glass windows Paris is in your feet

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

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