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| Quartier latin Boulevard Saint-Michel, Angle du Boulevard-Saint-Germain, Paris, 75005 |  |
Now back to Rue de la Harpe which was an important artery of Roman Lutetia, the secondary route that ran parallel to the cardo (now rue Saint-Jacques). In medieval times it continued as far as the city gate, where Boulev... more
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| Bastille Place de la Bastille, Paris, 75011 | |
The only way to have a look at the backstage areas of the Opéra Bastille (unless you have business there) is to take a guided tour. These begin at 5.00 pm on some afternoons. The dates are not listed on their website, bu... more
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| Pont Alexandre-III Pont Alexandre-III, Paris, 75008 | |
Built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition, the pont Alexandre-III takes its name from the Russian emperor who laid the first stone. It's a magnificent example of art nouveau style decorated with nymphs, cherubs and othe... more
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| Pantheon Place du Pantheon, Paris, 75005 | |
Louis XV vowed in 1744 that if he recovered from an illness he would replace the ruined church of St. Genèvieve Abbey with an edifice to the glory of the patron saint of Paris: St. Genèvieve. The Marquis of Marigny was e... more
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| Hotel de Ville 4 Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville, Paris, 75004 | |
On a large square with fountains and early-1900s lampposts, the 19th-century Hôtel de Ville isn't a hotel, but Paris's grandiose City Hall. The medieval structure it replaced had witnessed countless municipally ord... more
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| Parc de la Villette Avenue Jean-Jaurs, Paris, 75019 | |
I can’t believe this … One of the best parks being built ever to be criticized and classified as the third worst in the world. Asking myself the question if La Villette is one of the worst, which are the best, I have bro... more
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| Bois de Vincennes Bois de Vincennes, Paris, 75012 | |
features hundreds of varieties of flowers and botanical plants, including camellias, rhododendrons, dahlias and irises. Contemporary statues contribute to the park's contemporary appeal. In the spring and summer, jazz co... more
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| Pont-Neuf Paris, 75001 | |
The Pont Neuf was commissioned by Henry III in 1576. Despite its name, which translates as New Bridge, it is now the oldest bridge in Paris. Henry III was in tears when he laid the foundation stone for the bridge in May ... more
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| Arc de Triomphe Place Charles-de-Gaulle-etoile, Paris, 75008 | |
The greatest state funeral was Victor Hugo's in 1885; his coffin was placed under the arch, and much of Paris came to pay tribute. Another notable funeral was in 1929 for Ferdinand Foch, commander of the Allied forces in... more
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| Fete de la Musique Place de la Bastille, (Venues throughout Paris), Paris, 75011 | |
This is its third year in London, where the Exhibition Road Music Day 2006/Fête de la Musique begins on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and goes on until midnight. Events are being organized by South Kensington’s principal a... more
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