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Introduction
Versailles, Fontainebleau, Vincennes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye,
La Malmaison, Courson and Vaux-le-Vicomte are just a few
examples of sites worth visiting in a region where châteaux
vie for splendour, monuments abound and museums count in the
hundreds. From royal cities to small medieval towns, or from
flamboyant churches to modest cloisters, the stones in
Ile-de-France do indeed talk, telling the history of a
region and a country build upon great events.
Paris Ile-de-France throws open the doors to its rich
heritage: châteaux, museums, monuments, unusual sites,
artist's homes, gardens and natural parks.
The Louvre Museum, Versailles Château, Orsay Museum,
Saint-Denis Basilica and the Fontainebleau Château are all
just a small part of what makes Paris Ile-de-France the most
beautiful museum in the world. Between cultural visits and
entertainment possibilities, there are ample opportunities
to take advantage of your stay and discover the very best in
festive entertainment and leisure activity : shows, Parisian
reviews, operas, not to mention shopping, sports and more.
Paris Ile-de-France : A cultural gold mine !
Nightlife
Whether it is on a terrace beneath sweet summer
skies, at flashy reviews, operas, theatres, concerts or the
latest discos, nights are always synonymous with
celebrations and gatherings. All you have to do is let your
desires lead the way…
Everything that Paris Ile-de-France has to offer abounds
in spectacle and enchantment: evenings on terraces beneath
sweet summer skies, reviews bathed in glitter and glitz,
operas and the hottest discos around.
Whether you want to warm up or wind down, you can dance
the night away in Paris, home to a multitude of nightspots:
multi-level discos, themed evenings, raves, clubs hosting
world-famous DJs, African, salsa, raï or old-time music…
The hardest part is choosing where to go first!
Shopping
Shopping in the capital is not a question of
luxury but of temptation, which taunts you at every street
corner you see! The choice is limitless and prices vary
according to the label and the neighbourhood. But what
difference does that make? Sometimes its nice to treat
yourselves to something special. You're in Paris, after all
!
Paris is a major world capital and a crossroads for the
latest trends. Shopping in the capital is not a question of
luxury but of temptation, which will that taunt you at every
street corner you see !
Place des Victoires
At just a few steps from the Palais Royal, you will
discover the latest collections and tendencies of a few
great names in the fashion world.
The Marais Quarter
Located on the right bank, it is one of the oldest
neighbourhoods in Paris. It is the trendiest of fashion
quarters with one boutique after the other and bars that
make ideal rest stops… Important note: Most of the
boutiques situated around the rue des Francs-Bourgeois
(Place des Vosges) are open on Sundays.
Saint-Germain des Prés
This is probably the busiest quarter of the Capital.
You can take in the charm of this picturesque neighbourhood
after you have scouted out the Saint-Germain Church with its
adjoining art galleries, and the Saint-Sulpice Church with
its surrounding fashion boutiques and cafés bustling with
their regular clientele.
Noteworthy Attractions
Arc de Triomphe
Built by order of Napoleon in 1806 and completed
around 1820, this colossal monument in Neo-Classical style
dominates the twelve avenues which radiate out from the vast
Place de l'Etoile. Since 1920, the arch houses the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier, where a permanently lit flame burns in
honour of those fallen for France on the battlefield.
Pricing
Free : (For under 18 years)
Group rate : 5,50 EUR
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : 7 EUR
Reduced rate : 4,50 EUR
Tarif groupe scolaire : 15 EUR (Du 1er octobre au 15 mars)
Tarif groupe scolaire : 30,50 EUR (Du 16 mars eu 30
septembre)
Hours
du 1er April au 30 September de 10:00 à 23:00
du 1er October 2003 au 31 March 2004 de 10:00 à 22:30
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 55 37 73 77
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de
Paris
Begun in 1163 at the initiative of Bishop Maurice
de Sully, this imposing cathedral was only completed in
1345, revealing two centuries of evolution in gothic art
from shaky beginnings to full flowering.
Hours
du 1er January au 31 December de 07:45 à 19:30
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 42 34 56 10
Château de Versailles
Among the most famous monuments in the world,
this masterpiece brought about by a king's desire (Louis
XIV) and the genius of the 17th century's greatest artists,
is worth a voyage in itself. Just like every part of the
château, the park landscaped by Le Nôtre, the King's
vegetable garden, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and
the town itself are all worthy of close attention.
Pricing
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : 7,50 EUR
Reduced rate : 5,30 EUR (Grand and Petit Trianon)
Free : (Handicapés, chômeurs)
Group rate : 50,30 EUR (lecture tour + 7.5 euros/pers., 30
pers. max.)
Tarif groupe scolaire : from 46 EUR to 68,60 EUR
(Visite-conférence (frais de dossier = 15,2 euros en sus))
Package : from 14,50 EUR to 20 EUR (Une Journée au Château
de Versailles)
Documentation pédagogique élève :
Documentation pédagogique enseignant :
Methods of payment accepted
Carte Bleue/Credit card
Hours
du 1er November 2004 au 31 March 2005 de 09:00 à 17:30 - du
1er April au 31 October de 09:00 à 18:30
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 30 83 78 00
Musée d'Orsay
This former railway station opened in 1900 has become one of
the capital's most important museums. Here, you can admire
the works of major artists and a multidisciplinary panorama
of art from 1848 to 1914, complemented by regular temporary
exhibitions.
Pricing
Reduced rate : 5 EUR
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : 7 EUR
Free : (1st Sunday of month)
Visites conférences : 117 EUR (Droit d'entrée)
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 40 49 48 14
Hours
du 1er January au 31 December de 09:30 à 18:00
Musée du Louvre
One of the richest museums in the world, this former royal
residence is one of the capital's essential sites. The
immense glass-sided pyramid designed by the Sino-American
architect I. M. Peï which stands in its centre also
testifies to the vitality and creative inspiration which
still reign there today.
Pricing
Free : (Unemployed, - 18 years disabled with pass)
Reduced rate : 5 EUR
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : 7,50 EUR
Group rate : 23 EUR (reservation fee (+ 7.5 euros/pers.), 7
to 30 pers.)
Methods of payment accepted
Eurocard - Mastercard, Visa
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 40 20 50 50
Hours
du 1er January au 31 December de 09:00 à 18:00
Tour Eiffel
Loudly decried when it was built in 1889, this 300-metre
iron tower designed by Gustave Eiffel has become one of the
symbols of the capital. Those who climb it are rewarded by
an exceptional view over Paris.
Pricing
Child rate : from 2,20 EUR to 5,70 EUR
Group rate : from 4 EUR to 10,40 EUR (du 01/04 au 31/10 - 25
pers. mini)
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : from 4 EUR to 10,40 EUR
(ascenceur (du 1er au 3ème étage))
Tarif jeunes : from 2,20 EUR to 5,70 EUR (sauf samedi,
dimanche et jours fériés)
Free :
Standard rate - Adult, Full price : 3,50 EUR (escalier)
Tarif groupe scolaire : from 2,20 EUR to 5,70 EUR
Reduced rate : from 2,20 EUR to 5,70 EUR (ascenceur (du 1er
au 3ème étage))
Group rate : from 3,80 EUR to 9,90 EUR (01/01 au 31/03 et du
01/11 au 31/12 - 25 pers. mini)
Methods of payment accepted
Holiday cheques, Debit card
Information
Tel +33 (0)1 44 11 23 23
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