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Leave to the discovery of the blazons of Paris and follow its currency " Fluctuat nec mergitur ", what means " He is beaten by streams, but does not sink ". Its balson evokes Scilicet, vessel and symbol of the powerful corporation of Nautes or the Traders of the water, manager of the municipality in the Middle Age. Its complete representation, it also contains the decorations that the city was authorized to make represent in its coats of arms, the Legion of Honour (decree of October 9th, 1900), the Croix de guerre 1914-1918 (decree of July 28th, 1919) and the cross of the Liberation (decree of March 24th, 1945). It is surmounted by a wall golden crown in five towers, and framed in right hand of a branch of oak and in sénestre of one of laurel. The currency is classically registered down. The blazon of Paris, under its current shape, date of 1358, time when king Charles V gave the leader sowed with flowers of lily. A nef, or a vessel, appear to have been of any time the symbol of the corporation of the traders of the water, which gave then birth to the municipality of Paris. It was necessary to wait for the First Empire so that cities are again officially authorized to be equipped with coats of arms. We find himit on numerous Parisian public equipments, among which the city hall, the city halls of district, the Parisian stations, bridges, schools and Parisian schools, fountains Wallace, theatre publicity displays and the other Parisian urban furnitures.

In front of the importance of Paris, on the political level, financier and trader, king wishes to keep the control of Paris, he grants middle-class person's privileges of king and grants favors to the Hanse of the traders of the water which is so imperative with other corporations as a political power. He obtains from this fact a head office, the visiting room of the traders, a commercial court and the right to raise the tax. In 1258, Saint-Louis removes the provostship of the hands of the traders and confides it to a close relation, Étienne Boileau. In 1263, the Hanse of the traders elects a first municipality compound of a provost of the traders, whose name we ignore.

 This powerful corporation of Nautes or the Traders of the water possesses skills limited to the commercial domain and was a holder of the monopoly of the supply by waterway. The provost of the traders, assisted by four aldermen, took care of the supply of the city, the public works, the plate of the taxes and had the jurisdiction on the river business. In the Middle Ages, the traders trained an association and had given themselves a regulation which they discussed in the visiting room of the traders and which they asked a provost to make apply.

Are you a bit of a chocoholic? Then why not come and find out about the history of the world's favorite sweet treat! For centuries now, chocolate has been delighting our taste buds. Come and discover the many myths and legends surrounding the famous cocoa bean! Are you a bit of a chocoholic? Then why not come and find out about its history? Located in central Paris on the Grands Boulevards, the Musée Gourmand du Chocolat is waiting to be discovered! A paradise for the taste buds and the eyes, the Chocolate Museum reveals everything there is to know about the world's favorite sweet treat. From the myths surrounding the legendary cocoa bean to to its confection, discover all the secrets and mysteries of chocolate. The museum covers 4,000 years of history through three exhibition spaces: * The Mayan section, where the ancient rites and traditions involving chocolate are explained. * The introduction of cocoa to Europe, thanks to a crucial encounter between Aztec emperor Moctezuma and Hernando Cortes in 1519. * Cocoa and chocolate in contemporary times Watch as chocolate is made right before your eyes in the demonstration center, where you can also taste the creations! Educational, fun, and creative, this museum is a guaranteed hit with big and little chocolate fans alike!

Play the leading role in your own thrilling adventure at the Grand Rex Cinema! Explore the backstage area of this legendary movie theater in a spectacular 50-minute tour with fun activities along the way... PLAY THE LEADING ROLE IN YOUR OWN CINEMATIC ADVENTURE AT THE GRAND REX! EXPLORE THE BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS LEGENDARY MOVIE THEATRE IN A SPECTACULAR 50-MINUTE TOUR WITH FUN ACTIVITIES ALONG THE WAY...  The Grand Rex, which has been listed as a historic monument since 1981, enjoys a great reputation in the world of film. This interactive audiovisual tour gives you the chance to see it from another perspective, and find out what happens behind the screen of the largest movie theatre in Europe.  Whether you're a film enthusiast, an occasional movie-goer or a complete novice, you're sure to discover something new about the sets and the special effects used in this fabulous art form, as well as the people who work in the industry. So get ready for a fantastic experience, in which you will become by turns a projectionist, an actor, and a spectator. The tour itinerary is as follows: THE STAGE DOOR: enter via the stage door and take the backstage staircase to start your tour like a VIP. INTRODUCTION: stop at the ground-floor exhibition space, which is set within a copy of Rex Tower and dedicated to the history of the site. Find out about the key moments in the cinema's history and see the famous starry-sky ceiling of this atmospheric venue.  THE TRANSPARENT ELEVATOR: located behind the big screen, this elevator lifts visitors up through the building for a unique view of the stage and the control room. THE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE: this is where the Rex's collection of photographs, trophies, oscars and other awards are proudly displayed. Watch a star-studded short film packed with references to great movie moments.  THE PROJECTION ROOM: usually strictly off-limits for spectators, the projection room is a secret and mysterious place. Step into the beating heart of the movie theater to see the old projectors and find out all there is to know about film reels. THE TUNNEL OF STARS: bask in the glory of the world's iconic movie stars such as George Clooney, Marilyn Monroe, Isabelle Adjani, Coluche, Gérard Depardieu, and many more. THE SPECIAL EFFECTS ROOM: learn how special effects are created! Step onto a set to find yourself battling against a storm onboard a ship. THE FILM SET: slip onto a film set to play a cameo role in an adrenalin-fuelled action movie. You'll be thrown into a scene where a larger-than-life King Kong is threatening to detroy the Grand Rex! THE RECORDING STUDIO: stand up to the mic and try your hand at film-dubbing before taking your place in the main theater where one last surprise will be waiting for you on the screen...

BECOME A REAL PARISIAN THANKS TO THE FUNNY AND INTERACTIVE "HOW TO BECOME A PARISIAN IN ONE HOUR" SHOW, PRESENTED BY OLIVIER GIRAUD! Since it debuted in 2009, the show has become quite a sensation thanks to word of mouth; more than 500,000 people have seen it! "How to become a Parisian in One Hour" is a one-man show presented as a series of lessons that let one "learn" how to become a real Parisian on the metro, at a restaurant, at the nightclub, and even with ones future lovers. Both funny and interactive, discover daily Parisian life with Olivier Giraud and spectators from all over the world.

ArrayAs soon as you enter, you will be greeted by a staircase that leads to the Hall of Mirrors, which is a unique show that was created in 1900. Once the show begins, the mirrors and light conspire to create unending illusions that will be sure to boggle your mind! After the show, get a chance to check out the 300 wax figures of the world’s most famous people and many other things that are present around the museum.

The Musée Grévin, home to no less than 300 waxwork figures, offers you a chance to meet all the most famous celebrities of today and yesteryear. Book your tickets for the Musée Grévin now and get priority access! THE MUSÉE GRÉVIN, HOME TO NO LESS THAN 300 WAX EFFIGIES, OFFERS YOU A CHANCE TO MEET ALL THE MOST FAMOUS CELEBRITIES OF TODAY AND YESTERYEAR. Step into the world of show business and observe important historic scenes recreated before your eyes. These remarkably life-like imitations will surprise you with their authenticity! At the Musée Grévin, you can meet Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Louis XIV and Zinedine Zidane all in one day! Set up by Arthur Meyer in the 19th century, this art gallery is home to no less than 300 wax statues, featuring diverse personalities from actors and singers to scientists and historical figures. A variety of historical French scenes have been reconstructed here, including Joan of Arc being burnt at the stake, as well as key events of the 20th century such as Neil Armstrong taking his first step on the moon and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discover the museum's various rooms, including the Marble Staircase, the Hall of Mirrors, the Cocktail Room, the "Tout Paris" theatre, the Paris Grévin Magazine, the 20th-Century Snapshots, the History of France, the Children's Corner and the Grévin art collection.

Go to the heart of a timeless ambiance, far from Paris' hustle and bustle! Discover the rich history contained in Paris' covered passages in an unconventional way - though a cluedo-esque investigation, hosted by a group of actors! ENJOY THIS 90-MINUTE GUIDED 'TOUR-COME-SHOW' OF PARIS'S COVERED PASSAGES, HOSTED AND PERFORMED BY A GROUP OF ACTORS! Enjoy this unique experience at the heart of the Grand Boulevards, discovering the Passage des Princes, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy and Passage Verdeau. Your actor-turned-guide, the famous 'Jean-Jacques de la Tour', will relate his story to you. He is writing his thesis on Nathaniel de Cantaussel, a man shot dead in Passage Joffroy in 1870 – a crime which remains unsolved. Only, during the course of his investigations has Jean-Jacques de la Tour has found new evidence in the various passages you'll discover on the tour... Help Jean-Jacques de la Tour solve this mystery, and advance the investigation, meeting 6 people who have all been involved, either as witnesses to or accomplices in the enigma. The troubling circumstances surrounding this crime are at the core of this murder-mystery tour, which you will be encouraged to get involved in throughout. Enjoy this unique tour and find out the truth behind this conundrum!

Come and enjoy a typical American dish at the Hard Rock Café! COME AND ENJOY A TYPICAL AMERICAN DISH AT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ IN PARIS! The Hard Rock Café, ideally located near the Opéra de Paris and Grands Boulevards, invites you to try a delicious, generous meal. You will have a choice between two menus: the GOLD MENU or the DIAMOND MENU, each comprising 2 or 3 courses (starter, main, dessert) and a drink. Make the most of the restaurant’s 21 video screens and excellent sound system. You will also have access to the shop, where you can buy Hard Rock Café souvenirs and T shirts. Come and enjoy a meal with friends or family at the Hard Rock Café!  

Explore Paris by following the trail of clues to solve a mysterious murder. For over 2 hours, a theatrical guide will lead you on a trail of clues revealing the secrets of a guilty criminal and the mysteries of the capital city! TAKE PART IN A MURDER-MYSTERY TOUR LED BY AN ACTOR WHO WILL TRANSPORT YOU BACK IN TIME TO THE AUTUMN OF 1841, SETTING THE SCENE FOR A CALLOUS CRIME COMMITTED IN THE GALERIE VIVIENNE… Your theatrical guide will tell you the story of the Duchesse Blanche de Condrie, whose lifeless body was found outside the office of François Vidocq, the first ever private detective. Somebody evidently wanted to stop the young lady from arriving… but who and why? Each team will be given a notebook containing various enigmas to solve. Will you find the murderer among the six suspects? And will you discover the motive for the crime? It’s up to you to piece together the clues, with the help of Mr. Vidocq and his cunning assistant! Discover the beautiful, historical neighborhood of Vivienne-Palais Royal in an unusual and entertaining way!

DISCOVER PARIS AND ITS POPULAR SITES ON A PRANORAMIC BUS WITH A 1, 2 OR 3 DAY PASS AND ENJOY A HOP-ON-HOP-OFF CRUISE ON THE SEINE! DISCOVER PARIS AND ITS POPULAR SITES ON A PRANORAMIC BUS WITH A 2 OR 3 DAY PASS AND ENJOY A HOP-ON-HOP-OFF CRUISE ON THE SEINE! Ideal for a first visit, the panoramic bus will offer a 360° view over the French capital. More than 10 stops are provided over the blue route. Thanks to your 1, 2 or 3 day pass, you will get out when and where you like! You will be able to get off at the following stops: * The Tour Eiffel * Notre Dame * The Sacré Coeur at Montmartre * The Champs Elysées * The Louvre * The Tuileries gardens * The Grand Palais, * The Arc de Triomphe * And many more! The cruise on the Seine will help you discover the monuments along the river thanks to 8 stops. It will also give you a nice and peaceful stroll on the water. You will visit the city easily and at your own pace. With your audioguide (available in French), you will learn more about the city and the monuments that you will see along the tour.    

Visit all of Paris thanks to this 1, 2 or 3-day transport pass! Take in panoramic views of the most beautiful sites in the capital from the top deck of the bus. VISIT ALL OF PARIS THANKS TO THIS 1, 2, OR 3-DAY TRANSPORT PASS! TAKE IN PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES IN THE CAPITAL FROM THE TOP DECK OF THE BUS. Ideal for a first visit, the panoramic bus offers a 360° view over the French capital. 10 stops are provided on the blue route. Thanks to your 1, 2 or 3 day pass, you will be able to get on and off the buses as much as you want. You will be able to get off at the following stops: * The Eiffel Tower * Notre Dame * The Sacré Coeur at Montmartre * The Champs Elysées * The Louvre * The Tuileries gardens * Grand Palace * The Arc de Triomphe * And many more! You may visit the city easily and at your own rythm. With your audioguide, you will learn more about the city and the popular monuments around the center of town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The bridge crosses the pond of Récollets of the Saint-Martin canal, downstream to the locks of the Deaths and the public garden Eugène-Varlin. It connects the quay of Valmy at the level of the street Eugène-Varlin in right bank with the quay of Jemmapes at the level of the street of Écluses-Saint-Martin. Since March-April, 2009, the bridge Eugène-Varlin is provided with a cycle track with nonsense within the framework of the development of bicycle paths begun in 2001 by the city hall of Paris.

Coats of arms of Paris on the wall of the station Hôtel de Ville of the line 1 of the subway. Blazon situated under the street of Rivoli and under the street of Renard, in the 4th district of Paris. In 2004, it was the fourteenth station the most frequented by the network. Near the access to the quays of the line 1, a patch commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the gréve of 3000 agents of the Company of the Underground of Paris on August 16th, 1944.

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

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

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

At the end of the 40s, Mr and Mrs Paul take back the place and keep the main part with a novelty however, the still present phone box. Artists or unknown persons, accustomed or foreign customers, a table was always available for them.

The history of this old mansion, acquired to Master of waters and forests of Louis XIV, is confidentially connected to the transformations undergone by the district in 18th and 19th centuries. The House Lapérouse was established in 1766 by Lefèvre, Café owner of King, who transformed places into a "Vintner".

The heart of the Bouquinistesbeats at the rate of the lapping of the Seine and the big bumblebee of Notre-Dame. Our restaurant likes its district, it becomes soaked with its beauty and offers to all those who push its door, a beautiful chapter of life in Paris. The card was conceived by Guy Savoy and Stéphane Perraud.

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€

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

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.

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 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 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.

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

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

The De Castiglione hotel is situated on the street of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, famous for it creators' shops.

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

Bristol Paris is a unique place in the capital, by its exemplary service and its big refinement. Situated on the elegant street of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, at the heart of the district of the fashion and the arts, the hotel welcomes since 1925 it customers favored in its 188 rooms and suites, spacious and bright, decorated in a pure XVIIIth style.