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Centre
Pompidou at night |
Centre
Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou
75004 Paris
01 44 78 12 33
www.cnac-gp.fr
In the 1970s, President Georges Pompidou
had an idea for building a modern venue where
visual art, theater, music, cinema, literature
and the spoken word could co-exist. Renzo
Piano and Richard Rogers designed the Centre
Pompidou, which has become one of the most
visited modern art centers in the world
Grand Palais
Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 Paris
01 56 43 20 21
www.palais-decouverte.fr
The sight of the perfectly restored glass domes of the Grand Palais is reason enough to visit this most majestic of Parisian landmarks. Built for the 1900 Paris World Fair, the Grand Palais bears witness to the highly revered architectural usage of glass and iron at the turn of the century.
Jeu de Paume
1, Place de la Concorde
75008 Paris
01 47 03 12 50
www.jeudepaume.org
From the outside, you might think the
galleries at Jeu de Paume might consist of
older art pieces, but inside you will find
just modern, contemporary works.
La Salle Pleyel
252, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
01 42 56 13 13
www.sallepleyel.fr
Founded in 1927, this famed classical music concert hall has recently reopened after a two year renovation which streamlined the architecture and intensified the acoustics. It’s all about the music here, where the neo-Art Deco design is soothingly minimalist and audience comfort is vastly improved. Tickets may be hard to come by, so rely on your concierge.
Musée Carnavalet
23 rue Sévigné
75003 Paris
01 44 59 58 58
www.paris.fr
Get educated about the history of the City
of Lights through diverse galleries and historical
artifacts.
Musée
Delacroix
6 rue Furstenberg
75006 Paris
01 44 41 86 50
www.musée-delacroix.fr
Visit the former home of 19th-century painter
Eugène Delacroix; a number of his works
are on display.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Site Rivoli
107-111, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
01 44 55 57 50
www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
Celebrating French craftsmanship and the “art de vivre,” the masterpieces on display here include objects designed for both ornament and function. Entry to the Decorative Arts Museum gives visitors access to the fashion and textile museum as well as the museum of advertising, all located under one roof.
Musée
du Louvre
75001 Paris
01 40 20 50 50
www.louvre.fr
The building that has become the Louvre was
started in the twelfth century, and by the
seventeenth century it was the residence of
the Sun King, Louis XIV. Since 1793, the Louvre
has housed one of the largest and most famous
museums in the world. Visitors flock around
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa (la Joconde),
but there are thousands of other works to
be admired as well.
Musée
Maillol
61 r Grenelle
75007 Paris 01 42 22 59 58
www.museemaillol.com
The works of Catalan artist Aristide Maillol
are exhibited here, as well as works by Matisse,
Degas, Picasso, Cézanne, Gaugin, Rodin
and many others.
Musée
National Picasso
5 rue Thorigny
75003 Paris
01 42 71 25 21
www.musee-picasso.fr
The Musée Picasso has a collection
of several thousand works by Pablo Picasso,
including paintings, sculptures, drawings,
ceramics and manuscripts. Some works of Cézanne
and Matisse are also on display.
Musée Nissim de Camondo
63, rue de Monceau
75008 Paris
01 53 89 06 50
www.ucad.fr
This pre-World War I town-house is the former
residence and houses the personal art collection
of Moïse de Camondo, a 19th century philanthropist
and art aficionado whose son, Nissim, was
killed in combat during WWI.
Musée
d’Orsay
62, rue de Lille
75007 Paris
01 40 49 48 14
www.Musee-orsay.fr
Housed in a beautiful old train station, the
Musée D'Orsay is home to some of the
art world's most valuable pieces.
Musée du Quai Branly
37, quai Branly - portail Debilly
75007 Paris
01 56 61 70 00
www.quaibranly.fr
On a sprawling stretch of riverfront property in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the Musée du Quai Branly, opened in June 2006, is a cultural arts center showcasing the planet’s most valuable primitive art masterpieces. Inside the lofty structure you’ll find the museum, a theatre, a media center, a café and a terrace restaurant, Les Ombres, offering a fine view of the neighboring monuments.
Musée
Rodin
77 Rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
01 44 18 61 10
www.musee-rodin.fr
The museum, an 18th-century château,
was opened to the public in 1919 after the
sculptor bestowed his entire collection to
the French state with the express desire to
transform his Parisian art studio into a museum
in his honor.
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill
75008 Paris
01 53 43 40 00
www.petitpalais.paris.fr
Newly restored, the dazzling domed Petit Palais is one of the most romantic vestiges of the 1900 Paris World Fair. Enjoy a generous view of the glass-domed Grand Palais, the Champs Elysées gardens and the adjacent River Seine. The Petit Palais today houses an astoundingly diverse collection of art, including paintings by the masters.
Eiffel
Tower
Champ de Mars
75007 Paris
01 44 11 23 23
www.tour-eiffel.fr
Gustave Eiffel's tower
was built in 1889 for the International Exhibition
of Paris commemorating the centenary of the
French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later
King Edward VII of England, opened the tower, and at the time, it was the world's tallest building
(at 300 meters).
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Panthéon |
Panthéon
Place Panthéon
75005 Paris
01 44 32 18 00
Since its completion in 1789, the Panthéon
has been a mausoleum, a church, and back again
to being a burial place for some of France's
most important personages. Voltaire, Rousseau,
Marat, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola and the Panthéon's
architect, Soufflot, all rest here.
Bateaux
Les Vedettes du Pont-Neuf
Square du Vert Galant
75001 Paris
01 46 33 98 38
www.vedettesdupontneuf.com
Take a romantic ride down the Seine, and see
some of the most famous sites in Paris from
the boat.
Maison
de Victor Hugo
6 Place des Vosges
75004 Paris
01 42 72 10 16
www.paris.fr
This is the house where famed Les Miserables
author Victor Hugo lived and wrote.
Opéra
National de Paris
8 rue Scribe
75009 Paris
01 40 01 17 89
www.opera-de-paris.fr
Lucky visitors can catch one of the many shows
put on at this beautiful venue, including
ballet, classical concerts and more modern
music.
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Eglise
de la Madeleine |
Eglise
de la Madeleine
Place de la Madeleine
01 44 51 69 00
www.eglise-lamadeleine.com
The hellenic-style structure might look like
a Greek temple, but it is actually a huge
church made of marble, designed in the mid-19th
century.
Notre
Dame
6 Place du Parvis Notre Dame
75004 Paris
01 42 34 56 10
Construction on Notre Dame began in 1163 and
was finished around 1345. However, the church
was never fully completed, as the spires that
were meant to rise atop the two towers were
never finished. Some of the western world's
most important royalty were crowned here,
including Henry VI of England and Mary Stuart.
Napoléon seized the crown from Pius
VII and crowned himself in 1804.
Saint
Sulpice
Place Saint Sulpice
75006 Paris
01 42 34 59 60
Baudelaire and the Marquis de Sade were baptized
here, and Victor Hugo got married in this
church, which was started in 1646 on the remains
of an older church.
agnès b.
2, rue du Jour
75001 Paris
01 40 39 96 88
www.agnesb.fr
Sought-after classic clothing with a French touch make agnès b. a must on any Parisian shopping trip.
Baccarat
11, Place des Etats-Unis
75116 Paris
01 40 22 11 22
-and-
11, Place de la Madeleine
75008 Paris
01 42 65 36 26
www.baccarat.fr
Splurge on a fine piece of glass jewelry or
crystal pieces at the brilliant Baccarat boutique.
Bonpoint
320 r St Honoré
75001 PARIS
01 49 27 94 82
www.bonpoint.com
Gorgeous, expensive, luxurious and just plain outrageously cute kids clothes that make for over-the-top gifts. Boutiques are virtually all over the city.
Debauve & Gallais
30, rue des Saints-Pères
75007 Paris
01 45 48 54 67
Or
33, rue Vivienne
75002 Paris
01 40 39 05 50
www.debauve-et-gallais.com
One of the better traditional chocolatiers in the city purveying intense, pure dark chocolate specialties in a royal setting. Refined packaging makes for excellent gifts.
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Diptyque |
Diptyque
34 boulevard Saint Germain
75005 Paris
01 43 26 77 44
www.diptyqueparis.com
Sublime scented candles of the highest quality. Choose from a huge range of alluring scents.
Eric Kayser
Boulangerie – Restaurant Malesherbes
85 bd Malesherbes
75008 Paris
01 45 22 70 30
www.maison-kayser.com
Star baker Eric Kayser holds the secret to perfect bread. His numerous outposts dot the city. Try the bakery restaurant in the 8th arrondissement for lunch or dessert.
Lavinia
3, boulevard de la Madeleine
75001 Paris
01 42 97 20 20
www.lavinia.fr
A “Universe of Wine” in the center of Paris, this large scale oenothèque and restaurant merits a visit if you are a lover of the grape. Check out their web site for special events and activities.
L’Artisan Parfumeur
2, rue de l’Amiral Coligny
75001 Paris
01 44 88 27 50
www.artisanparfumeur.com
The art of French perfumery is preserved at these inviting boutiques scattered throughout the city, the most centrally located of which is adjacent to the Louvre.
Le
Bon Marché
24 rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
01 44 39 80 00
www.lebonmarche.fr
This fancy department store can accomodate
all your shopping-spree needs.
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at the Galeries Lafayette |
Galeries
Lafayette
Paris Haussmann
40 Blvd. Haussmann
75009 Paris
01 42 82 34 56
www.galerieslafayette.com
Shopping in Paris is incomplete until
you've set foot inside the massive, lavish
Galeries Lafayette.
Gérard Darel
130 r Réaumur
75002 Paris
01 55 80 55 80
www.gerarddarel.com
While the flagship store is in the fashion mecca of the 2nd arrondissement, Gerard Darel boutiques can be found throughout the city, offering their incredibly wearable, sexy and not outrageously priced clothes. Treat yourself or the woman in your life to the fetish “Charlotte” bag that is on the arm of the most style-conscious Parisiennes.
La
Grand Epicerie
38 rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
01 44 39 81 00
www.lagrandeepicerie.fr
If you are looking for luxurious, edible souvenirs,
this is the supermarket you're looking for.
Louis Vuitton
101 avenue des Champs Elysées
75008 Paris
0810 810 010
www.louisvuitton.com
Visit the flagship store of this legendary French fashion house which, since the mid-19th century, specializes in hand-made leather goods whose quality is unsurpassed. Today the pervasive luxury brand has extended to clothing, shoes and accessories. The towering boutique is itself a spectacle where a mixture of glass and innovative lighting brings the Art-Deco edifice to life.
Hediard
21, Place de la Madeleine
75008 Paris
01 43 12 88 88
www.hediard.fr
Great spot for preserves, mustard, coffee,
tea and other deluxe condiments that make
for great gifts.
Mariage Freres
30, rue du Bourg-Tibourg
75004 Paris
01 42 72 28 11
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13, rue des Grands Augustins
75006 Paris
01 40 51 82 50
www.mariagefreres.com
Delicious, exotic teas in lovely collectable tins at this Paris institution tea shop and restaurant.
Patrick Roger
108 bd Saint Germain
75006 Paris
01 43 29 38 42
www.patrickroger.com
An exciting, non-traditional chocolate shop with imaginative products. Indulge in the lime-cream filled chocolate. Signature turquoise packaging is irresistible.
Paul and Joe
64/66, rue des Saints-Pères
75006 Paris
01 42 22 47 01
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46, rue Etienne Marcel
75002 Paris
01 40 28 03 34
www.paulandjoe.com
Funky, vintage–style fashion boutique where couture-quality clothes are sure to make a statement.
Poilâne
8, rue Cherche Midi
75006 Paris
01 45 48 42 59
www.poilane.fr
Large, crusty round loaves of sourdough-style bread is the superstar at this tiny storefront bakery in the 6th arrondissement. Also delicious are dense rye bread, rich raison loaves, individual apple tarts, flaky, golden croissants and everything else!
Printemps
64 Blvd. Haussmann
75009 Paris
01 42 82 50 00
www.printemps.com
Along with the Galeries Lafayette, Printemps
is one of the most luxurious grand magasin,
or department store, in Paris.
Sonia Rykiel
175, boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 Paris
01 49 54 60 60
www.soniarykiel.com
The French “fetish” fashion designer’s knits can be found in most Parisian department stores but a visit to the flagship store(s) in and around Boulevard Saint Germain makes for a more authentic shopping experience.
*Diptyque image courtesy www.diptyqueparis.com
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