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Travel Guide
Paris
The heart of the Grande Nation

02    Quick view               05   Getting around Paris   09   Calendar of events
02    France                   05   Top 10 sights          10   Hotels
03    Travel etiquette         07   Shopping in Paris      11   Crew Tip
04    Health                   07   Restaurants            12   Best of ...
04    Phone calls & Internet   08   Nightlife

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            Quick view
            Paris: The heart of the Grande Nation

            With its leafy boulevards, quaint cafés, cobbled lanes and bell-tinkling cyclists,
            Paris succeeds at the impossible: making a major European capital feel like a cosy
            provincial town. How does it do it despite being graced by more famous landmarks
            than any other city and despite the legions of tourists who visit? Perhaps the secret
            lies in its reverence of tradition,

            its love of the past and the unerring rhythms of its less showy backstreets where
            local cafés, new wave bistros and markets still serve their local neighbourhoods.
            Whatever it is you’ll soon be seduced, even ‘in the summer, when it sizzles’ and ‘in
            the winter, when it drizzles’, as Cole Porter famously put it.

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            France
            General knowledge

            Country overview
            France is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This is partly due to
            the rich diversity that France offers visitors: Beaches, palaces, the boulevards of
            Paris, the natural beauty of the Loire Valley and the Alps, the lavender fields of
            Provence, and of course, the gourmet restaurants and world-class wines.

            Since time immemorial, the city of Paris has been a draw for travelers from around
            the world, and yet, the city is just one of the many wonderful destinations that
            France has to offer.

            Geography
            France is the largest country in the EU by surface area. It borders the English
            Channel (La Manche) to the north, Belgium and Luxembourg to the northeast, and
            Germany, Switzerland and Italy to the east. France’s southern border is formed by
            the Mediterranean (and Monaco), its western border by the Atlantic Ocean, and it
            borders Spain and Andorra to the southwest. The island of Corsica is located in
            the Mediterranean, north of the Italian island of Sardinia.

            The overseas départements Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guyana, Réunion,
            and Mayotte also belong to France.

            The diversity of landscapes ranges from the massifs of the Alps and Pyrenees to
            the river valleys of the Loire, the Saône-Rhône and the Garonne, and to the Côte
            d’Azur and the flatter regions of Normandy and the Atlantic coast.

            General knowledge

            Key facts

            Population: 66,6 millions (2016)

            Capital: Paris.

            Language

            French is the official language. There are many regional dialects, but these are
            rapidly declining, with the exception of Basque, which is spoken as a first
            language by some people in the southwest, and Breton, which is spoken by some
            in Brittany.

            Currency

            Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100,
            50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and
            1 cents.

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            Electricity

            220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are widely used.

            Public Holidays
            Listed below are the public holidays for the period January 2020 to December
            2021.

            Note

            Not all Public Holidays are observed throughout France.

            2020

            Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2020
            Vendredi Saint (Good Friday): 10 April 2020
            Pâques (Easter Sunday): 12 April 2020
            Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday): 13 April 2020
            Fête du Travail (Labour Day): 1 May 2020
            Fête de la Victoire (Victory Day 1945): 8 May 2020
            Ascension (Ascension Day): 21 May 2020
            Pentecôte: (Whitsunday): 31 May 2020
            Lundi de Pentecôte (Whitmonday): 1 June 2020
            Fête Nationale de la France (Republic Day): 14 July 2020
            Assomption (Assumption Day): 15 August 2020
            Toussaint (All Saints’ Day): 1 November 2020
            Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day 1918): 11 November 2020
            Noël (Christmas Day): 25 December 2020

            2021

            Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2021
            Vendredi Saint (Good Friday): 2 April 2021
            Pâques (Easter Sunday): 4 April 2021
            Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday): 5 April 2021
            Fête du Travail (Labour Day): 1 May 2021
            Fête de la Victoire (Victory Day 1945): 8 May 2021
            Ascension (Ascension Day): 13 May 2021
            Pentecôte: (Whitsunday): 23 May 2021
            Lundi de Pentecôte (Whitmonday): 24 June 2021
            Fête Nationale de la France (Republic Day): 14 July 2021
            Assomption (Assumption Day): 15 August 2021
            Toussaint (All Saints’ Day): 1 November 2021
            Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day 1918): 11 November 2021
            Noël (Christmas Day): 25 December 2021

            All information subject to change.

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            Travel etiquette
            How to fit in

            Social Conventions

            Shaking hands and, more familiarly, kissing both cheeks, are the usual forms of
            greeting. The form of personal address is simply Monsieur or Madame without a
            surname and it may take time to get on first-name terms. At more formal dinners, it
            is the most important guest or host who gives the signal to start eating. Mealtimes
            are often a long, leisurely experience. Casual wear is common.

            Social functions, some clubs, casinos and exclusive restaurants warrant more
            formal attire. Evening wear is normally specified where required. Topless
            sunbathing is tolerated on most beaches but naturism is restricted to certain
            beaches - local tourist offices will advise where these are. A smoking ban for
            workplaces and public spaces has been in place since February 2007.

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            Health
            Health

            Main emergency number: 112

            Food & Drink

            This being France, the only real problems posed by the local food and drink are
            mild stomach complaints resulting from overindulgence. Tap water is safe to drink
            (although you'll find a huge amount of bottled water for sale too) and cooked food,
            assuming it's come from a hygienic kitchen, is certainly no more risky to consume
            than that of any developed country. Some travellers steer clear of unpasteurised
            dairy products due to a perceived risk of disease, while others laud the same
            products for their perceived health benefits. If you're at all unsure, it's probably best
            to stick to what you're used to.

            Other Risks

            Visitors to forested areas should consider vaccination for tick-borne encephalitis.
            There was an outbreak of canine rabies in 2008. For those at high risk, vaccination
            before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without
            delay.

            In more universal terms, sunburn is perhaps the most common complaint among
            visitors to France, particularly over the summer months – temperatures are
            generally higher in the south but it’s wise to be cautious across the country. The
            usual precautions apply: use a generous amount of sunscreen and be sensible
            about how long you spend in direct sunlight. Be aware that a breezy day can
            sometimes mask high temperatures.

            If walking over a long distance in warm weather, it’s advisable to drink – and carry
            – plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing, including a sun hat. Blisters can
            be another problem for hikers. These can often occur if new walking shoes are
            being worn across a long distance. Ideally footwear should be worn in before the
            trip.

            Contractual physician of Lufthansa

            Dr. Adler, Marion
            118 Avenue du Général-Leclerc
            75014 Paris
            France
            Tel. +33-63232-9566

            Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it
            bear the cost of any treatment.

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            Phone calls & Internet
            Phone calls & Internet

            Telephone
            Country code: +33

            Mobile telephony and Internet
            Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway
            and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without
            incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for
            phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do
            apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on
            data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your
            country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the
            new arrangement.

            Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using
            public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all

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            passwords, credit card details and banking credentials entered. Use of a VPN app
            or security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.

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            Getting around Paris
            Getting around

            Public Transport

            Paris public transport system is operated by RATP (tel: 3246; www.ratp.fr). The 16-
            line metro covers the centre and is complemented by an extensive bus network. A
            weekly travel pass for zones 1 and 2 is usually the most cost-effective option. The
            Vélib’ bike system is another good option with over 1,500 stations across the city.
            To use a bike you need to open a Vélib’ account, which can be done at any
            station.

            Taxis

            Taxis can be hailed although it may prove hard and there’s an automatic
            surcharge. Otherwise pick one up outside one of the major hotels. To order, call
            Paris’ central taxi switchboard (tel: 01 4530 3030).

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            Top 10 sights
            Top 10 sights in Paris

            Musée de Louvre
            The vast Palais du Louvre is the world’s most visited museum with over 35,000
            artworks, including the world’s most famous – Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

            Musée Du Louvre, Porte Des Lions            Opening times:
            75001 Paris                                 Sat-Mon and Thurs 0900-1800
            France                                      Wed and Fri 0900-2145
            Tel: 01 4020 5317
                                                        www.louvre.fr

            Notre Dame
            This masterpiece of French Gothic architecture is the spiritual hub of Paris and the
            literal hub of the country (all French roads are measured from here). Come for its
            sublime soaring buttresses, glittering rose window and a rooftop tour of its
            gruesome gargoyles.

            As the result of a fire in April, 2019, part of the building was destroyed. Until further
            notice, visitors are not permitted inside the cathedral. For detailed information, see
            the cathedral website (notredameparis.fr).

            Parvis Notre-Dame, Place Jean-Paul II       Opening times:
            75004 Paris                                 Mon-Fri 0800-1845
            France                                      Sat-Sun 0800-1915
            Tel: 01 4234 5610
                                                        www.notredamedeparis.fr

            Sainte Chapelle
            Built by Louis IX for his personal collection of holy relics. More beautiful by far are
            the ‘walls’ of richly coloured stained glass which bathe the interior in an unearthly
            glow.

            8, Boulevard du Palais                      Opening times:
            75001 Paris                                 Daily 0930-1700
            France
            Tel: 01 5340 6080

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            Centre Pompidou
            When it was inaugurated in 1977, the ‘inside-out’ Pompidou Centre revolutionised
            the idea of museums transforming them into popular places of cultural exchange. It
            still delights visitors with its modernist art collection and forecourt filled with
            buskers and mime artists.

            Place Georges Pompidou                        Opening times:
            75004 Paris                                   Wed-Mon 1100-2100
            France
            Tel: 01 4478 1233                             www.centrepompidou.fr

            Montmartre
            Topped by the iconic Sacré Coeur and home to a roll call of famous artists and
            writers (many of them buried in the cemetery here), this boho neighbourhood
            retains an irrepressibly vivacious atmosphere.

            Montmartre
            Paris
            France

            Musée d’Orsay
            Sky lit from above the upper floors of this museum are a glimpse of Impressionist
            heaven, lined as they are by all the great pieces from Monet, Renoir, Degas,
            Cézanne, Van Gogh and Matisse.

            1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur                  Opening times:
            75007 Paris                                   Tue-Sun 0930-1800
            France
            Tel: 01 4049 4814                             www.musee-orsay.fr

            Jardin du Luxembourg
            This park is Paris’ top spot for sunbathing on a sunny day, with chairs lined up on
            the sunny side of the palace’s citrus-filled Orangery.

            Jardin du Luxembourg, 6e                      Opening times:
            75006 Paris                                   Daily 0815-2200 (summer)
            France                                        0815-1700 (winter)

            Musée Rodin
            This sublime sculpture park and museum – filled with the bronze and marble
            sculptures of Rodin and his mistress Camille Claudel – is one of the city’s most
            tranquil and romantic spots.

            79 rue de Varenne                             Opening times:
            75007 Paris                                   Tue-Sun 1000-1745
            France
            Tel: 01 4418 6110                             www.musee-rodin.fr

            Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine

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            Dry as it might sound, this museum of architecture offers a superb view of cathedral
            architecture. The spectacular views of the Eiffel tower are just a nice bonus.

            1, Place du Trocadéro                     Opening times:
            75016 Paris                               Wed-Mon 1100-1900
            France
            Tel: 01 5851 5200                         www.citechaillot.fr

            Maison Européenne de la Photographie
            The home of modern photography features cutting-edge temporary exhibitions and
            blockbuster retrospectives from big names such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, David
            Hockney, Annie Leibovitz and Andy Warhol.

            5-7, Rue de Fourcy                        Opening times:
            75004 Paris                               Wed-Sun 1100-2000
            France
            Tel: 01 4478 7500                         www.mep-fr.org

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            Shopping in Paris
            Shopping in Paris

            Key Areas

            Shopping in Paris is a highlight whether you’re in the market for high-luxury
            fashion or flea-market bargains. The Right Bank is the epicentre of Parisian
            fashion, especially the Champs-Élysées, the Golden Triangle between Avenue
            Montaigne and Avenue George V, Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, Place des
            Victoires and the Marais. The Marais is also good for street and vintage fashion
            along with Left Bank St-Germain des Prés.

            Markets

            Dive into Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen, Paris’ (and possibly Europe’s) largest
            flea market, or opt for the 500 stalls at the smaller Marché aux Puces de Montreuil.
            For food, you can’t beat the legendary Marché Bastille and the 19th-century, iron-
            and-glass Marché Couvert St Quentin. The former is open mornings only, the latter
            until 7.30pm.

            Shopping Centres

            Paris’ grands magasins (department stores) offer an excellent overview of the
            Parisian shopping scene. The best are Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché and Le
            Printemps.

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            Restaurants
            Restaurants in Paris
            Foodies hot-foot it to Paris for good reason. This gourmet capital has everything
            you could want from chandelier-litpalaces to historic bistros and immigrant-driven
            world cuisine. Make sure to book ahead for weekend dining.

            Le Dôme
            Beautiful art deco bistro with bow-tied waiters and impressive seafood platters.

            108 boulevard du Montparnasse             Price: Expensive
            75014 Paris
            France

            Le Comptoir du Relais

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            Gourmet bistro fair with a creative twist from chef Yves Camdeborde.

            9, Carrefour de l’Odéon                    Price: Expensive
            75006 Paris
            France

            Chez Janou
            Earthy Provençal dishes on pretty Place des Vosges.

            2 rue Roger Verlomme                       Price: Moderate
            75003 Paris
            France

            Bistroy Les Papilles
            Market-driven dishes accompanied by fabulous wines from its own cellar.

            30, Rue Gay-Lussac                         Price: Moderate
            75005 Paris
            France

            La Cabane à Huîtres
            Oysters, foie gras and smoked duck in a wooden-style oyster cabin.

            4, Rue Antoine Bourdelle                   Price: Cheap
            75015 Paris
            France

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            Nightlife
            Nightlife in Paris
            Cosmopolitan Paris has an eclectic and fun nightlife scene ranging from
            Champagne swilling on the Champs-Élysées to basement jazz clubs, kicking
            cabaret halls, secret supper clubsand sweaty DJ dens. With a diverse immigrant
            population and lots of vibrant subcultures, the music scene is particularly rich.

            Le Batofar
            Quirky clubbing on a bright red tugboat in the Seine.

            Port de la Gare
            75013 Paris
            France

            Le Lido de Paris
            The Lido’s Bluebell Girls and extravagant cabaret easily rival the Moulin Rouge.

            116 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
            75008 Paris
            France

            Le Divan du Monde
            Cross-cultural venue featuring rock parties and French chansons in Pigalle.

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            75 rue des Martyrs 18e
            75018 Paris
            France

            Le Fumoir
            Top-notch cocktails and a vintage mahogany bar opposite the Louvre.

            6 Rue de l’Amiral Coligny
            75001 Paris
            France

            Le Balajo
            Come for salsa classes, tea dances and weekend DJs at this 1930s ballroom.

            9 Rue de Lappe
            75011 Paris
            France

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            Calendar of events
            Calendar of events

            Marathon de Paris
            How many marathons provide a cheese and wine break in the last five miles? This
            playful event is loved by marathon runners for its, well, Frenchness. It takes in
            some of the finest cityscape of Paris and is a fun event to watch, if you have
            already hung up your sneakers. The marathon starts approximately at 0900 on
            avenue des Champs-Elysées and finishes on avenue Foch.

            April 5, 2020

            Venue: Streets of Paris

            French Open Tennis (Roland Garros)
            France’s first national men's competition was held in 1891 with the ladies'
            following in 1897 and international players in 1925. Since then, the French Open
            or Roland Garros Tournament (named after a French engineer and fighter pilot
            shot down during WWI) has developed into a major tennis event. It is one of the
            four tournaments that make up the Grand Slam championships (together with the
            Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.)

            May 24 - June 7, 2020

            Venue: Roland Garros Stadium

            Fête de la Musique (Musical Fair)
            This fabulous event has free concerts throughout Paris (and the rest of France), in
            the streets and various venues, such as Sainte-Chapelle, the Musée d'Orsay and
            Palais de Justice. It is open to any performer, amateur or professional. All the
            events are free and can take place in museums, train stations or just on a street.
            Whether it’s an orchestra, choir, opera or rock band, there’s always something
            going on.

            June 21, 2020

            Venue: Various venues

            Bastille Day

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            France’s principal national holiday is held every 14 July with festivities and
            fireworks to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in 1789. It is officially called
            the Fête Nationale (The National Celebration). The best places to catch the
            fireworks is the Eiffel Tower and there are parades up the Champs-Élysées.

            July 14, 2020

            Venue: Various locations and Champs-Élysées

            Le Cinéma en Plein Air (Open Air Cinema)
            An outdoor film festival held in Parc de la Villette offers a series of well-curated art
            house flicks and classics. Don’t expect Toy story 3, instead François Truffaut,
            Jean-Luc Godard or Woody Allen.

            July - August 2020

            Venue: Parc de la Villette, 19th

            Remembrance Day
            National holiday on 11 November with laying of wreaths, military parade and
            review of troops by the French President of the Republic.

            November 11, 2020

            Venue: Place Charles-de-Gaulle, 8th

            Réveillon (New Year's Eve)
            Every city has a central place to celebrate the coming of the new year. In Paris it’s
            the Champs-Elysées. Its crowded, drunken and great fun. Fireworks on the Eiffel
            Tower.

            December 31, 2020

            Venue: Along the Champs-Elysées

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            Hotels
            Hotels in Paris
            As one of the most visited cities in the world, Paris has an excellent range of
            accommodation with budget and mid-range hotels concentrating in the Marais and
            around Bastille.At the top end expect anything from exquisitely designed boutique
            hotels to 100-room palaces.

            Le Relais des Halles
            A romantic boutique hotel furnished with luxe fabrics, art and Bose stereos.

            26 rue Pierre Lescot                        Category: Expensive
            75001 Paris
            France

            Residence Foch
            Beautiful Haussman property where traditional décor is given a humorous modern
            twist.

            10 rue Marbeau                              Category: Expensive
            75016 Paris
            France

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            Les Trois Poussins
            A small, quiet, artful 19th-century hotel well located for Montmartre.

            15 rue Clauzel                             Category: Moderate
            75009 Paris
            France

            Le Vingt Prieuré
            Minimally styled contemporary digs on the Right Bank of the Seine.

            20 rue du Grand Prieuré                    Category: Moderate
            75011 Paris
            France

            Jack’s Hotel
            Charming small hotel with a friendly front desk on the Left Bank.

            19 avenue Stephen Pichon                   Category: Cheap
            75013 Paris
            France

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           Crew Tip
           My Paris

           I love to stroll through Montmartre with its crowded streets, countless cafés, myriad
           shops, chalk drawings on the ground and artists selling pastel and charcoal
           portraits and paintings. Just around the corner from the hubbub of the busy
           squares, there are lots of narrow streets and squares that transport me back to the
           old Paris of bygone days.

                                                                © Deutsche Lufthansa AG

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           Best of ...
           ... tasty spots and cozy corners for couples

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           Paris, the capital of romance. Sure, it's a cliché. But it's also a legend lovers from
           all around the world have been keepingalive for centuries. We show you the best
           spots for holding hands in Paris.

           Parc de Bagatelle

           This park is anything but a bagatelle; in fact, Louis XVI’s brother laid down this
           lovely green area in 1775, and it is absolutely huge. Later owners added to it
           continuously until 1905, when the city of Paris acquired the park and planted an
           extensive rose garden. It’s a wonderful place, especially in good weather, where
           peacocks stroll and strut and rain tumbles from grottoes. But be sure to allow plenty
           of time for your visit because the park is a little way out of town.

           Route de Sèvres à Neuilly                    equipement.paris.fr/parc-de-bagatelle-1
           75016 Paris                                  808
           France

           Le 1728

           Just a stone’s throw from the Madeleine church, you will find the Le 1728
           restaurant. The name denotes the year in which Antoine Mazin, Louis XV’s court
           architect, erected this Classicist villa with opulent salons in which Madame de
           Pompadour felt right at home. Here, dinner soon becomes a journey back in time
           to the 18th century, as head chef Géraldine Rumeau serves her tuna tartare and
           rack of lamb on seasonal vegetables beneath chandeliers, frescos and golden
           stucco. Le 1728 even has discreet separés tucked away for lovers.

           8 Rue Anjou                                  www.restaurant-1728.com/
           75008 Paris
           France
           Tel. +33-1/40 17 04 77

           Musée de la vie romantique

           The name says it all: The “museum of romantic life” is a truly sentimental place

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           and a genuine insider tip for visitors to Paris – not just for its famous artworks, but
           also for some superb fruit tarts. A tea room has moved into the conservatory beside
           the rose-covered villa and offers delicious treats beneath shady trees. Visitors
           communicate in whispers here so that no one out on the street will discover the
           existence of this wonderful place.

           16 Rue Chaptal                               www.paris.fr/pratique/musees-expos/m
           75009 Paris                                  usee-de-l...
           France
           Tel. +33-1/55 31 95 67

           Hotel Particulier Montmartre

           Avenue Junot has to be one of the most charming streets in the city. But at house
           number 23, there’s a large gap. The Hotel Particulier Montmartre has done a good
           job of concealing itself – at the end of a narrow street, behind a black gate. You
           have to ring the bell to gain admittance to this gem of an old mansion set in its own
           garden. Back in the day, it was the home of the Hermès family, then a banker lived
           here, and today guests can choose from five exquisite suites, all done out by
           artists.

           Pavillon D                                   hotel-particulier-montmartre.com/
           23 Avenue Junot
           75018 Paris
           France
           Tel. +33-1/53418140

           Hotel Thoumieux

           At Hôtel Thoumieux, reincarnation really is the operative word: A trio of experts,
           Michelin star cook Jean- François Piège, star architect India Mahdavi and cult
           hotelier Thierry Costes, took on the old building and transformed it into an hôtel de
           charme. With its colorful, patterned wallpapers, leopard skins on the beds, four-star
           service and excellent gourmet restaurant, this hotel places the emphasis on
           exquisitely styled comfort, and with just 15 rooms, the atmosphere is still intimate.

           79 Rue Saint-Dominique                       www.thoumieux.fr/
           75007 Paris
           France
           Tel. +33-1/47 05 49 75

           Les Ombres

           “Les Ombres” means “the shadows,” and here it refers to those of the Eiffel Tower.
           Located on the roof of the museum of world cultures at Quai Branly, Les Ombres is
           certainly not the best eatery in town, but it definitely does offer the best view of the
           city’s iconic landmark. Designed by star architect and Pritzker Prize winner Jean
           Nouvel, Les Ombres is encased entirely in glass, so when you look up as you tuck
           into your salmon carpaccio, you see the sky. As the waiters at Les Ombres often
           like to take their time, guests can admire at their leisure the spectacle that occurs
           on the hour, every hour, when the Eiffel Tower illuminations turn it into a thousand
           twinkling stars.

           27 Quai Branly                               lesombres-restaurant.com/
           75007 Paris
           France
           Tel. +33-1/47 53 68 00

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           St. Martin Canal

           The neighborhood around St. Martin canal has shed its down-at-heel image to
           become a cool place for insiders. But the 19th century metal bridges, which either
           curve high above canal and locks or are raised and lowered to let ships pass,
           remain as popular as ever with romantics. In the summer, they come here to picnic,
           in winter, the place provides the perfect background for black-and-white pictures -
           to say nothing of autumn. Nowhere in Paris could the light be more beautiful than
           by this canal leading down to the Seine.

           Quai de Valmy & Quai de Jemmapes
           75010 Paris
           France

           La Conserverie

           The Yves Klein Blue walls set the tone, and heavy drapes, velvet furnishings in
           dark red and dark green along with flea market finds complete the picture, creating
           a dimly lit, plushy atmosphere. This bar hidden away in a quiet street in the
           wholesale textile district Sentier is well worth a visit, not just for the decor, but also
           for the superb cocktails and excellent wines it serves.

           37 Rue du Sentier                            www.laconserveriebar.com/
           75002 Paris
           France
           Tel. +33-1/40 26 14 94

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