Tips 1 - 10 of 25 Paris Things to Do
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At the end of Avenue des Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe stands triumphantly in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle. Twelve avenues lead to the Arc, carrying names of important French military leaders (Marceau, Foch ...) After the victory of the battle of Austerlitz in 1805, Napoleon promised his soldiers a monument of triumph where they could come after every victory. Construction began in 1806 but only finished in 1836. Nowadays, it's the point of departure for many parades. You can go up to the top to have a wonderful view over Champs-Elysees. Unfortunately, during our visit it was closed for renovation works. Open: 09.30-23.00 (apr-oct) and 10.00-22.30 (nov-mar). There is an underground passageway to get to the middle of the square.
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Address: Place Charles de Gaulle
Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile Metro Line 1, 2, 6 and RER A
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The inside of the arch is beautifully decorated and you can read all the names of the officers of the Royal Army.
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Address: Place Charles de Gaulle
Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile Metro Line 1, 2, 6 and RER A
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On the east side of the arch, there are two beautiful sculptures. The one on the pic can be found on the left side and displays the treaty of Vienna of 1810.
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Address: Place Charles de Gaulle
Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile Metro Line 1, 2, 6 and RER A
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From the west side of the Arc de Triumphe, you will notice some skyscrapers and another arch. This area, called 'La Defense' is the business center of Paris. It is said that this is the biggest one of Europe. Here, you will find many French and international multinationals. The hollow cube in the middle is called "La Grande Arche" and was built in 1989. Elevators will bring you to the top for another great view of Paris.
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Directions: Metro station: La Defense Metro line 1 or RER A
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Avenue des Champs Elysees, the most popular street in Paris is situated between Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe. It's a broad avenue lined with trees and filled with cafes, restaurants, megastores, car showrooms, expensive shops and shopping arcades. It is just one of those must see things when visiting Paris.
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Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Franklin D Roosevelt or George V Metro line 1
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If money is no problem and you want something special, Avenue Montaigne is the street to shop. Here, you will find Christian Dior and other high fashion houses. I do not have that kind of money, but it was lovely to stroll along all the houses on a red carpet! and dream of that special dress. :-) The Avenue is situated at the round point, half way up the Avenue des Champs-Elysees.
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Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Franklin D roosevelt Metro line 1
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The Seine is the river that splits Paris in two different parts, the right bank in the north and the left bank in the south. It's lovely to stroll along the river, where you will find many bookstalls. But even better is to make a trip on one of the typical Seine boats, called bateaux mouches. As most of the important French buildings are close to the Seine, you will have a good view from the water to see them all in a relaxing way.
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This is the most beautiful bridge in Paris. It was built in art nouveau style between 1896 and 1900 and named after Tsar Alexander III.
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Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Champs-Elysees-Clemenceau Metro line 1
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Have a closer look at the bridge and its fine lampposts and sculptures of nymphs and cherubs. I liked this bridge very much.
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Directions: Champs-Elysees district Metro station: Champs-Elysees Clemenceau Metro line 1
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Standing on the Pont Alexandre III and looking towards the left bank, you will have a great view of the shining Dome des Invalides. The church was built by King Louis XIV in 1670 and was meant as the private Royal tombe. This, however, never happened and in 1840 it became the resting place of Napoleon, more than 19 years after his death.
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Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle
Directions: Invalides and Eiffel Tower district Metro station: Latour-Maubourg or Varenne Metro line 8, 13
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