http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/ Travel and tourist guide for Paris en-gb Wed, 16 Arp 2008 9:3:16 GMT Copyright: (C) Web-Hotels.com Ltd, see http://www.web-hotels.com//privacypolicy.html for terms and conditions of reuse http://www.web-hotels.com//images/a-logo1.gif http://www.web-hotels.com/ Paris is renown as one of Europe's most seductive cities bubbling with the good life - food, sex and fashion. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees is the most famous avenue in Europe and believed to be the finest in the world. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/champs_elyseesetoile.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris This great Parisian landmark was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at the battle of Austerlitz. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/arc_de_triomphe.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees is the most famous avenue in Europe and believed to be the finest in the world. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/champselysees.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The Grand Palais was built together with Petit Palais to house the 1900 Universal exhibition. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/grand_palais.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris If your visit to Paris would not be complete without stunning views of the Eiffel tower this area is a must. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/invalides__eiffel_and_orsay.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris One of the most recognisable structures in the world the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/eiffel_tower.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Hotel des Invalides was founded by XIV to house aged or crippled veterans and is still home to around 100 pensioners. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/invalides__napoleons_tomb.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris In 1916 Rodin donated his property, personal collections and life works to the government. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_rodin.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The Musee d'Orsay is a national museum that opened to the public in December 1986. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_dorsay.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris This district is a great place for those who want to be in lively surroundings with its cafes and cinemas buzzing into the early hours of the morning. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/latin_quarter.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Standing in the heart of the Quartier Latin the Pantheon dominates from the top of the Sainte-Genevieve hill on the Seine left bank. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/pantheon.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Founded in the 13th century, the Sorbonne houses the Arts and Human Sciences faculties of the University of Paris. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/sorbonne.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Le Marais is the oldest corner of central Paris and is one of the best-loved districts. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/le_marais_and_ile_st_louis.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Located on Rue de Thorigny all of Picasso's artistic phases are documented here with 200 paintings and over 300 sketches including 50 pieces from his private collection. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_picasso.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Once the home of Victor Hugo this museum contains some of his furniture as well as over 400 of his sketches. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_victor_hugo.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Notre-Dame is probably the most famous image in French Gothic art with its unforgettable monumental facade dominating the city. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/notredame_cathedral.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Originally built by Charles V to augment the city's defences the fortress was converted in to a prison by Richelieu to house such prominent inmates as Voltaire and the Marquis de Sade. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/place_de_la_bastille.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Considered by many Parisians to be most beautiful square in the city it is also the oldest. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/place_des_vosges.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Saint-Chapelle was built between 1240 and 1248 during the reign of King Louis IX, or Saint Louis, to house what is believed to be the True Cross and the Crown of Thorns that now reside in Notre Dame. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/saintechapelle.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The central area of the right bank is the much renovated first arrondissement. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/louvre_and_les_halles.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Built on the foundations of a crusader castle dating back to the late 1100's the site of the Louvre has served as a prison and palace as well as a fortress, a concert hall and a theatre. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/louvre_museum.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Cardinal Richelieu, appointed Prime Minister in 1624 commissioned the architect Jacques Lemercier to construct this building as a small and private theater. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/palaisroyal.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The eight-sided Place Vendome built between 1687 and 1721 is a supreme symbol of Parisian chic. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/place_vendome.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The famous Tuilties gardens were originally laid in Italian style in-line with Catherine de Medici's palace in 1564. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/tuileries_gardens.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Montmartre with its romantic tree lined streets shares a long history with the creative community. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/montmartre.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris With its big sails it is hard to miss the Moulin Rouge 'the most famous cabaret in the world'. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/moulin_rouge.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Commissioned after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 in remembrance of the 58000 people that died the Basilica of the 'Sacre Coeur' was finally completed in 1919 having been financed by every parish in France. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/sacrecoeur.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Students having been living in Montparnasse since the 17th century which became home to many literary and artistic gurus during its 1920's and 1930's. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/montparnasse.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The catacombs are a series of galleries that run under Paris totalling 165km in length. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/catacombs.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris One of the first major towers built in Paris after the 2nd world war; the Tour Montparnasse dominates the skyline at 210 metres tall. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/montparnasse_tower.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris At the end of the Rue Royal can be found the Palace de la Madeleine with its unmistakable Greek temple form. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/opera_and_madeleine.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Although building began in 1764 it was not until 1842 after almost a century of radical modifications and delays in construction that the present building was completed as a church. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/madeleine.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The Musee Grevin is located at No 20 Boulevard de Montmartre and contains wax effigies of contemporary personalities in historical scenes. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_grevin.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Once the largest theatre in the world the Paris opera is a baroque example of neo-classicism. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/opera.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris St Germain is characterised by its old world charm with its tiny, cafe lined streets. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/st_germain.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Designed by Salomon de Brosse in a Florentine style The Luxembourg Palace was built for Marie de Medicis in the years 1615-1627. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/jardins_du_luxembourg.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The Musee de Cluny is the National museum of medieval art and is housed in the former palais of the abbots of Cluny. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_de_cluny.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris We have compiled a need to know guide for transport in Paris. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/travel_info.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Foreign drivers need to carry an international driving license. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/driving.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The Paris bus system is a bit more complicated than the city's underground Metro system. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/paris_buses.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris The underground Metro system is the most efficient way to travel around Paris. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/paris_metro.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris Trocadero is one Paris's most upmarket residential neighbourhoods and another landmark square. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/trocadero.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris An interesting collection that includes a gory Revolution section, an area devoted to magic and a remarkable display of Oriental antiquities including Le Pantheon Bouddhique with meditating Buddha's of all periods. http://www.web-hotels.com/paris/musee_guimet.html Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:39:13 GMT Paris