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

Romantic walks, Paris attracts every year of the lovers of the whole world. Here is an unusual route or the Parisian romanticism is in every corner of street and where you discover the eternal charm of the Seine. Down from the tours of Notre-Dame in strolls on quays via the Pont des Arts, the wall of I love you, the museum of the romantic life Paris did not steal its reputation from big romantic!

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.

ArrayYour Experience Skip the Winding Queues and Visit the Grim Yet Beautiful Reminder of the City’s History On the day of your experience, take your mobile voucher to the skip the line entrance at the Catacombs, scan your ticket and gain entrance to the Catacombs. Avoid the hassle of waiting in the regular 1-4 hour long queue and directly join the much shorter skip the line queues. Once you gain entry, venture 20 meters (65 feet) underground, into one of the city’s most enticing attractions. After descending 130 steps, you’ll land on a gravel pathway. From here, allow your audio guide to lead you through a one-way, 2km stretch of the mysterious ossuary. Explore the ancient past of Paris as you make your way along a maze of walls lined with skulls and bones. Learn all about how the Catacombs came to be and discover the role they’ve played on the city’s past and present. Hear urban legends, ghost stories, and tales about secret Cataphile parties. At the end of your tour, climb up 83 steps and make your way out of the dark, back to The City of Lights. For more tips on how to make the most of your time at the Catacombs and choose the best experience, refer to our Catacombs tours and tickets collection.

ArrayWhy You Shouldn’t Miss This The Montparnasse Tower is not necessarily on to-do lists of most travelers, yet, it is one of those off beat experiences that you have to take in! The Tower looks head on at the Eiffel, and its 56th-floor observation deck offers the best views of the Eiffel and of Paris. The deck is indoors, thus offering a comfortable, relaxed setting. Unlike the other observation points in Paris. Open till late in the night, you can walk at any time of the day with your all day access tickets. If you wish to go higher, you can take the stairs to the 59th-floor open-air observation deck for better views of Paris. Your Experience Upon booking your tickets to the Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck, you will receive a confirmation email with your tickets. Your tickets are valid for 200 days from the date of purchase and can be used during any time of the day. Head straight to the entrance of the Tower and walk towards the elevators. In a cool 38 seconds, you will be elevated to the 56th-floor Observation Deck! The deck is indoors and is surrounded by large bay windows. These offer 360-degree views of Paris. The highlights of your visit are surely looking at the Eiffel Tower from the best observation point in Paris. This is one of the best spots to capture that memorable photograph of the Eiffel, without having to deal with busy crowds. You can also take the stairs and walk up to the 59th-floor open-air observation deck to admire similar views under the Parisian sky.

Discover the most impressive view of Paris! The highest building of the capital, the unmissable Montparnasse Tower offers you a unique panorama of more than 70 monuments, one of which is the Eiffel Tower! CLIMB TO THE 56TH FLOOR OF THE MONTPARNASSE TOWER TO ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS OF THE PARISIAN SKYLINE. THANKS TO THIS INTERACTIVE VISIT YOU'LL KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAMOUS LANDMARKS OF THE CITY OF LIGHTS! The Montparnasse Tower, which measures around 210 metres high, has been the only skyscraper in central Paris since it was opened in 1973. The building is primarily used by tourists, as well as local people who want to relax and enjoy a good meal. On both the 56th floor and on the panoramic terrace found on the 59th floor, you are offered a 360° view of Paris. So come and climb to the summit to see the capital from a whole new perspective! You will travel 196 metres vertically in 38 seconds inside the fastest lift in Europe. From the top you will have a chance to admire the iconic Parisian monuments one by one, including the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, the Sacré Coeur, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Beaubourg centre, the Pompidou Centre, St Germain des Prés,  La Défense, the Latin Quarter and many more. The roof-terrace, which was only recently opened to the public, has windows offering exceptional views of the Parisian skyline from over 210 metres above street level! There are also many interactive audiovisual displays to help you to discover and understand Paris, its history and what it's like today. These include: * A permanent exhibition of 185 archive photographs of Paris * Diagrams to explain where monuments are located in relation to each other * Interactive displays and fun questions to answer And why not finish your visit with a drink at the highest panoramic bar in Paris?

Tasty, beautiful, textured: it has to be macaroons! In a friendly apartment complete with a private balcony, a professional chef shares his recipes and skills with his guests. TASTY, BEAUTIFUL, TEXTURED: IT HAS TO BE MACAROONS! In a friendly apartment complete with a private balcony, a professional chef shares his recipes and skills with his guests. Learn the tricks of the trade so that you can recreate the recipes when you're back at home.  During this macaroon workshop, you will the secrets behind this fashionable little cake, a speciality of several French towns and regions which is at once crispy, chewy and soft. In the course of the baking class you will make two flavours of macaroons, to be selected by the group at the start of the lesson. 

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.

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!

ArrayWhy Visit Paradis Latin The famous Parisian Cabaret is located in the heart of Paris, a few steps from Notre Dame and the Pantheon. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 and listed as a historical heritage site of the capital, Paradis Latin presents its show "L'Oiseau Paradis" and welcomes prestigious artists who are admired from around the world. Witness a fabulous cocktail show of catchy pictures, spectacular attractions, breathtaking French Cancan and much more! Your Paradis Latin Experience The Paradis Latin is an exotic French cabaret experience. Watch the cabaret transform into a magical garden where dancers take you on a farandole full of surprises, cheerfulness, enchanted rides, masked balls, and musicals. For its 130th anniversary, the Paradis Latin is putting on a special show with famous director Kamel Ouali, "L'Oiseau Paradis". Themed around sensuality, poetry, emotion, humor and new technologies, this one-of-a-kind show will thrill you in many unexpected ways. 15 exceptional sets and nearly 500 costumes have been created just for the occasion by the Parisian Couture House. With breathtaking visuals, the modern ballets are performed in the traditional style of the Parisian cabarets. The humorous script is enacted by an array of wide-ranging performers. The young and beautiful girls, the charming dancers, the jugglers and acrobats, all led by former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere, will make you spend a night of dreams at the Garden of Paradise. To know more about the venue, refer our detailed guide on Paradis Latin Ticket Options You will find these ticket options on the next page to choose from, allowing you to select the experience that best suits your needs. These variants exist for all the shows unless mentioned otherwise. Show tickets only Show with a glass of champagne Show with half-a-bottle of champagne Show with half-a-bottle of champagne and a platter of macarons

ArrayYour Paradis Latin Experience Watch the prestigious grand spectacle of music and dance, "L'Oiseau Paradis", with its vibrant colors, lavish costumes and beautiful surroundings at the Paradis Latin. Themed around sensuality, poetry, emotion, humor and new technologies, this one-of-a-kind show will thrill you in many unexpected ways. 15 exceptional sets and nearly 500 costumes have been created for the occasion by the Parisian Couture House. Famous director Kamel Ouali has created a new French Cancan that will seem to you at once authentic, modern and surprising. Former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere will lead a team of thirty artists to animate this exceptional venue created in 1803 by Napoleon and rebuilt by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. This show will be dynamic, young, glamorous and spectacular. It will highlight the artists while remaining faithful to the tradition of the cabaret. Engage in the interactive Parisian cabaret and partake in this one-of-a-kind experience. To know more about the venue, refer our detailed guide on Paradis Latin But before the show, indulge in a delicious meal at the Paradis Latin. The venue that received so much fame and praise is known all over the world for its plated menus. Choose from the menus listed below and pick the one that best suits your needs. Menu Options 1. Festival Menu Starters: Shrimp in puff pastry or perigourdine salad Mains: Fricassee of chicken with zucchini flan or fresh salmon with stewed vegetables Dessert: Variety of ice-cream ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of champagne 2. Star Menu Starters: Foie gras with toasted brioche or hand sliced smoked salmon or escargots Mains: Roast fillet of sea bream with lemon confit and braised endive or chateaubriand with four-pepper sauce and gratin dauphinoise or sliced duck breast with cranberry and honey sauce and rosette of potatoes Dessert: Apple tart with caramel sauce or sorbet symphony ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of Champagne 3. Prestige Menu Starters: Tartare of sea bream with ginger and lime or petals of crab with mango and citrus Mains: Noisette of lamb with herb crust medley from the garden or fresh cod with selection of stir-fried vegetables or tournedos of beef Rossini with gratin dauphinoise Dessert: Paradis Latin by Carl Marletti or nougat glace with red berry coulis ½ bottle of Bordeaux wine ¼ bottle of Champagne

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.

The corporation of nautes " the traders of the water " had obtained a jurisdiction installed in the xiiie century in the " Visiting room to the Middle-class persons " situated near the Pantheon, in the location of the current N 20 of the street Soufflot. The middle-class persons obtained a Provost of the traders whose skills were limited to the commercial domain. The provost of the traders, assisted by four aldermen, took care of the supply of the city, the public works, the plate of the taxes and had the jurisdiction on the river business. The first provost of the traders of Paris was Evrard de Valenciennes.

Blazon, 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.

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

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

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

Every visitor being thirsty to discover the culture of the companies of the Arab world in its origins, its elaboration and the continuity of its living beings roots, will have finally a unique place, which will be dedicated to it: the new museum of the Institute of the Arab World

This quay took the place of the street and the holy port Bernard in 1554. There was on this quay in 1680 a trader faïencier Antoine Pierre Mazois with his wife Elisabeth Jacques. Already widow in 1768, she had to undergo a fire between February 18th, 1768 and 20.

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€

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.

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".

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.

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 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

A set of 15 cafés, restaurants, and points of sale to be taken are present on the whole domain of the Louvre. Distributed between the museum of Louvre, the garden of the Carousel and the garden of the Tuileries

Cafés of the Pyramid propose, at the heart of the Musée du Louvre, three friendly spaces of restoration to have a small break and taste diverse culinary specialities

L'Hôtel de l'Espérance welcomes you warmly in the Vth district of Paris. It's a small charming hotel and of peace of mind, just a step from the street Mouffetard. It is one of the most picturesque places of the Latin Quarter.

Situated at the heart of the Parisian party, the district Mouffetard in the 5th district will plunge you in centuries of history and into the excitement of a district in the trading alleys, to restaurants and in the bars in the typical charm.

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

The spirit of the XVIIIth breath on the Left bank at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés which counts from now on its new intimist and sophisticated address: the Hotel of Buci.

A welcome well-kept and personalized in a sophisticated frame waits you to the hotel Devillas, for 3 stars, in the 5th district of Paris.

An Ideal Hotel for your business trips and your holidays in family, situated between the Eiffel Tower, the station Montparnasse and the exhibition center of the Porte de Versailles

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.

The hotel Ibis Paris cambronne Eiffel Tower is situated at the heart of Paris a few minutes away from the Eiffel Tower, of Bateaux Mouches and the Champs-Elysées. The Station Montparnasse is 2 subway accessible on foot stations or by car.

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.