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

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

Set off from Paris to discover Bruges, the “Venice of the North”, on this full day trip. SET OFF FROM PARIS TO DISCOVER BRUGES, THE “VENICE OF THE NORTH”, ON THIS FULL DAY TRIP. Departing from Paris at 7:15am, a coach will drive you to the city of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at around 11am, you’ll start the day with a guided walking tour lasting roughly 90 minutes during which you’ll discover the medieval old town, the Grand-Place, Les Halles (historic market place), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Le Béguinage Benedictine monastery and the town hall. After your tour, you will have some free time to explore the city, its museums and its eateries until 4:30pm. You will then regroup to make the return journey, arriving back in Paris for around 9pm. A full day trip departing from Paris to visit one of Europe’s most charming historic cities!

Have a different shopping experience when you discover La Vallée Village! More than 120 well-known French and international brands with reduced prices are available! OPT FOR A DAY OF SHOPPING AT THE VALLÉE VILLAGE OUTLETS, A UNIQUE LOCATION IN FRANCE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CAPITAL! Close to Paris, La Vallée Village offers you a pleasant, open-air experience, its small streets lined with shops and several food outlets. Get your shopping fix with collections from over 120 prestigious fashion and home décor brands at reduced prices: Armani, Calvin Klein Jeans, Diesel, Gérard Darel, Guess, Jimmy Choo and many more! Be one of the privileged few and reserve your tickets for a shopping experience with a twist!

Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny: discover the world-renowned Loire Châteaux! Dating back to the Renaissance, the Loire Châteaux were often frequented by the French kings and their courtiers... CHAMBORD, CHENONCEAU, CHEVERNY: COME AND DISCOVER THE WORLD-RENOWNED LOIRE CHÂTEAUX! DATING BACK TO THE RENAISSANCE, THE LOIRE CHÂTEAUX WERE OFTEN FREQUENTED BY THE FRENCH KINGS AND THEIR COURTIERS. Due to the vast number of remarkable monuments in the Loire Valley, the entire region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So come and explore these exceptional historic landscapes! A coach will take you from Paris to Chambord. Upon arrival, you will go on a tour of the royal residence and its estate. After the tour of Chambord you will explore the Château of Cheverney, which was the comic-book illustrator Hergé's inspiration for the Château of Moulinsart in Tintin. You will be able to access its various rooms, notably the private drawing rooms. After lunch your afternoon will be spent visiting the Château of Chenonceau, famous for its remarkable art collections.  PLEASE NOTE: on Saturdays and Mondays between April and October, the tour will include the châteaux of Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord (apart from October 3, 5, 10 and 12, when Chambord is closed and will be replaced by a a visit to Cheverny).

Come and discover the magical world of Disneyland Paris and its theme parks! Young and old alike will enjoy a day packed with fun and amazement! Choose the park you'd like to visit and experience all the activities it has to offer... COME AND DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEYLAND PARIS! YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE WILL ENJOY A DAY FUN-PACKED DAY OF RIDES AND FAIRYTALE ADVENTURES! Choose which park you'd like to visit: Disneyland or the Disney Studios. Both offer a fantastic range of rides and activities! After an hour-long journey from central Paris, your coach will drop you off near to the entrances of both parks. This way, you can easily make your way to the Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park, depending on your preference. Disneyland Park includes attractions such as  Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. Walt Disney Studios Park, created in 2002, contains 16 attractions around the theme of cinema, including the Tower of Terror and Toy Story Playland. At around 7pm, another coach will collect you from the place where you were dropped off, and you will be taken back to Paris for around 8pm. 

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

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.

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. 

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?

Discover the French National Museum on the history of immigration Eleven important dates to understand the history of immigration in France... Based on a historical approach through major migratory events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes you on a chronological journey in 11 milestone dates by focusing on key moments in the French history.

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

Blazon 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.

Given over to car traffic in the second half of the 20th century, the banks of the Seine in Charenton are hard to imagine today that they were one of the first destinations for canoeists leaving Paris. It was also a major industrial centre, as the massive silhouette of the Ivry-Charenton industrial footbridge, also known as the cable footbridge, still bears monumental witness. Although the footbridge can be used by pedestrians and cyclists, it was built primarily to carry electricity cables from the former Ivry-sur-Seine power station. Conceived when the power station was first designed in 1923 and completed in 1930, it comprises a long span of 135 m, extended by two side spans that act as counterweights to the central arch. Until the Second World War, it held the world record for the span of its lattice girders. A key strategic and symbolic site, the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers was marked from Roman times to the 16th century by a column bearing a statue of Jupiter or Mercury. Since 1992, the site, located in the commune of Alfortville, has been occupied by the Chinagora hotel and shopping complex. If you continue along the quay, you will now be skirting the banks of the Marne.

Here, make sure you don't miss the bend on your right and keep to the cycle lane between the Stéphane-Diagana track and the Henri-Guérin stadium, to arrive opposite the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers.

Since 1838, Charenton Town Hall has been housed in the pavilion built in the first quarter of the 17th century for Nicolas de Verdun, president of the Parlement de Paris (the main court of justice), who had acquired the domain from the family of the banker Barthélémy Cenamy, a close associate of Henry IV. The only remaining part of a large estate, whose subdivision forms the heart of the current center of Charenton. Known as the Pavillon Gabrielle or Pavillon de Navarre, it is characteristic of the brick and stone buildings of the late 16th / early 17th century, modeled on the current Place des Vosges in Paris.

Nested at the heart of the district of Bercy in Paris, sheltered in the wine market built by a pupil of Eiffel, this unique place receives more than 200 000 persons a year through receptions as well as through visits of individual and of groups.

Bronze statue of Henry IV, a 20th-century copy of the original by Nicolas Cordier in the Basilica of St. John Lateran in the Vatican. Created by sculptor Michel Bourbon, the monument was installed next to Charenton Town Hall in 1985, commemorating Henri IV's stays in the town, particularly in the pavilion built by banker Cenamy, which is now part of the town hall. It also commemorates the place of the Reformation in Charenton's history.

Although the current Charenton Bridge dates only from 1974, it marks the site of a crossing over the Marne River that has held major economic and strategic importance since Antiquity. Caesar, in the Gallic Wars, already mentions the crossing by his lieutenant Labienus at this spot, as he prepared to attack the Parisians with four legions, crossing the Marne thanks to its many islands. The existence of a wooden bridge is first recorded in the 7th century. Carried away by storms and damaged by wars, it was rebuilt many times—first in wood, then in stone, and later in concrete. At one time fortified, its towers were destroyed by Henry IV. In 1664, d’Artagnan passed over it, escorting Nicolas Fouquet as a prisoner to Paris. On March 3, 1814, students from the Alfort Veterinary School resisted the coalition armies there. Like many bridges, it also supported mills, the last of which disappeared in 1811. The bridge’s significance contributed to the gradual formation of the present-day communes of Charenton, Saint-Maurice, and Maisons-Alfort. From the bridge, you can reach the right bank of the Marne by following the path alongside departmental road 6, either upstream or downstream.

The current Quai Fernand-Saguet follows the route of the old Alfort towpath. Long dominated by automobile traffic, the first section of the quay was redesigned as a landscaped promenade between 1994 and 2000 by the landscape architect Jacques Coulon. Opening onto the Marne, the towpath quay became, at the end of the 19th century, a leisure destination for Parisians arriving from boats operated by the Compagnie des Bateaux-Express. Continuing from the Bercy warehouses, it also developed into a site of significant industrial activity, notably related to the alcohol trade. One of the most important establishments was the Suze distillery, located at number 10 Quai d’Alfort from 1875. Once you reach the banks of the Marne, you have two options. If you want to take a break from your walk, you can take Rue Nordling to find public transport at the Maisons-Alfort Ecole Vétérinaire stop. Alternatively, you can also continue along the Marne by following the Promenade Paul-Cézanne, which starts at the foot of the Charenton Bridge and extends to Joinville and Créteil. Enjoy the discovery!

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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€

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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