Tourism in Paris : Guide to places to see
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Here are the places to see and the things to do in the following districts (arrondissements) of Paris on the right bank : Champs Elysees Avenue, Madeleine, Opera and Grands Boulevards with the most famous department stores in the world (Galeries Lafayette & Le Printemps), Republique, Saint Martin Canal, ... We have selected the best places to visit - Read our travel tips & reviews. More districts see : Visit Paris
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Guide to things to do : Champs Elysees, Opera Garnier, Madeleine, Republique districts
8th district (arrondissement) : Champs Elysees & Madeleine
Champs
Elysees : No street in Paris is more well known than the Champs Elysees avenue. The tree lined avenue is 1.2 miles long
and runs from the Arch of Triumph to the Egyptian obelisk at the place de la
Concorde. What an impressive promenade in Paris. Many luxury shops &
restaurants (However few of them to be recommended). On Sundays the Champs
Elysees are crowded by tourists and parisians shopping as most of the
shops are staying open. Places to see - to visit are the Arch of Triumph
and the famous place de la Concorde, Lido cabaret, La Durée restaurant,
Fouquet's...
Champs Elysees Paris
Lido Cabaret : One of the most famous
cabaret in Paris. Telephone : +33 (0)1 40 76 56 10 - It is recommended to
book your tickets in advance for the show :
Lido show tickets.
Palais de l'Elysee : The building of
this palace was orchestrated by the Count of Evreux at the beginning of
the 18th century. It has been the official residence of the President of
the Rebublic since 1871.
Montaigne Avenue : Great fashion
designers, jewellers, prestigious shops and renowned restaurants... And of
course the famous palace Plaza Athenee hotel nestled at number 25.
Grand & Petit Palais : Both built for the universal Exhibition in 1900
- The two buildings now host major paintings exhibitions and also the
International Fair of Contemporary Arts (FIAC).
Madeleine Church & Rue
Royale : The Rue Royale is the large avenue joining Madeleine Church and
the famous Place de la Concorde where is set a giant Egyptian obelisk
exalting the reign of the pharaoh Ramses II (It once marked the entrance
to the Luxor Temple). The Madeleine district is renowned for its boutiques
(fine grocery food, chocolates, fashion shops) and restaurants.
Jacquemart Andre Museum :
The Jacquemart Andre museum is one of the hidden marvel of Paris … Very few
tourists know about. A unique collection of 18th century French masterpieces
and works by the Flemish masters exposed in an authentic mansion. More
details about
Jacquemart Andre museum
9th district : Opera & department stores (Galeries Lafayette & Printemps)
Opera
Garnier
: It was built on the orders of Napoleon III as part of the great Parisian
reconstruction project carried out by Baron Haussmann. The project for an
opera house was put out to competition and was won by Charles Garnier, an
unknown 35-year-old architect. The Grand Staircase is one of the most
famous features of the Palais Garnier. Built in marble of various colours,
the double stairway leads to the foyers and the different levels of the
auditorium. Not to be missed when visiting the Garnier Opera : The
auditorium, the Salon du Glacier, the foyers, the Grand Staircase, the
library-museum & the main façade topped with its golden statues. In 1964 a
new ceiling was painted by Chagall and in the year 2000 the main façade of
the Opera was completely renovated, thus revealing its original rich
colours and golden statue-work. This place definitely worth a visit.
Adress : Place de l'Opéra - 75009 Paris - Information : +33 1 72 29 35 35
Galeries Lafayette :
In 1893, two cousins, Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn decided to open a
novelty store at the corner of Lafayette and Chausée d’Antin in the active
shopping district near the Opera, which recently opened the Saint-Lazare
train station fed by a continuous flow of travellers from, Paris’s suburbs
and the Provinces. Galeries Lafayette is today the
biggest department store in Paris - A real shopping paradise - The
main store & its coupole should'nt be missed. More information on the
official website. Adress : 40, boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris Phone : +33
1 42 82 34 56
Printemps : The other department store note to be
missed - Printemps Departement Store is indeed the largest beauty
department in the world, 45,000 square metres of shopping dedicated to
fashion & luxury brands with 3,000 must-have, a million products, discover
a parisian historical monument and its panoramic terrace with a 360° view
of Paris - Adress : 64, boulevard Haussmann. Phone number : +33 1 42 82 57
87
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department stores in Paris.
10th district (arrondissement) : Saint Martin Canal & Republique
Saint Martin Canal : The Saint Martin canal is a popular destination
either for Parisians or tourists ... It is 4,5km long streching from
Bastille to La Villette (A part of it beeing covered). Thing to do : If
visiting Paris during summer walk the banks of the canal and take time for
a coffee or a beer in one of the typical parisian bistros shadowed by the
trees. At night the area is very popular with students.
Republique :
A large square & avenues built by Haussmann - A huge statue by Leopold and
Charles Morice is erected in the middle. A popular & boyant district.
Chez Jenny brasserie is located steps away.
Also see : Places to see in Paris, Places you must see - left bank - Paris travel guide - Paris city breaks
Tourism in Paris - Places to see : Champs Elysees, Madeleine, Opera Garnier, Republique
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