Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
Au Chien Qui Fume
33 Rue du Pont NeufGreat authentic French food
Good French food in a charming small restaurant at surprisingly reasonably prices
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Bistrot Victoires
6 Rue de la VrillièreGood French food in a charming small restaurant at surprisingly reasonably prices
A must see place: busy, typical French food, great atmosphere. You will need to queue if you go at the week end in the evening, try to go before or after peak times
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Bouillon Chartier
7 Rue du Faubourg MontmartreA must see place: busy, typical French food, great atmosphere. You will need to queue if you go at the week end in the evening, try to go before or after peak times
This is where you get real Souh Western French food. Portions are huge! Food is very good. he specialities are: duck, foie gras, snails, cassoulet.
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Chez Papa
206 Rue La FayetteThis is where you get real Souh Western French food. Portions are huge! Food is very good. he specialities are: duck, foie gras, snails, cassoulet.
Very good Thai restaurant almost opposite our building. Friendly staff and a delicious coconut rice and mango desert.
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Villa Papillon, Thai Restaurant - Paris
15 Rue TiquetonneVery good Thai restaurant almost opposite our building. Friendly staff and a delicious coconut rice and mango desert.
Areas packed full of Turkish Indian/Pakistani stores and restaurants...afiyet olsun!
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52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisAreas packed full of Turkish Indian/Pakistani stores and restaurants...afiyet olsun!
THE place for snails in Paris, served with many different delicious sauces, frequented in it's time by Picasso, Dali...For special occasion only as it's quite pricey.
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L'Escargot Montorgueil
38 Rue MontorgueilTHE place for snails in Paris, served with many different delicious sauces, frequented in it's time by Picasso, Dali...For special occasion only as it's quite pricey.
Rue des Rosiers
Rue des RosiersHeart of the Jewish quarter, enjoy a tasty falafel here!
Watch the "fashionistas" catwalk the rue St Croix de la Bretonnerie from one of its many cafes' terraces in the afternoon or in it's bars in the evening.
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Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieWatch the "fashionistas" catwalk the rue St Croix de la Bretonnerie from one of its many cafes' terraces in the afternoon or in it's bars in the evening.
Sightseeing
New museum in a modern building focusing on art from Africa, Asia, South America and Australasia.
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Musée du Quai Branly
37 Quai Jacques ChiracNew museum in a modern building focusing on art from Africa, Asia, South America and Australasia.
The Centre Pompidou
World famous modern art museum
Notre Dame
World Famous cathedral
Probably the best known and one of the largest museums in the world. If there is one museum you go into in Paris make it this one. The building itself is amazing to see day and night.
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Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliProbably the best known and one of the largest museums in the world. If there is one museum you go into in Paris make it this one. The building itself is amazing to see day and night.
Great Collection of Picasso's work set in a beautiful Marais mansion the Hotel Sale.
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Musée National Picasso-Paris
5 Rue de ThorignyGreat Collection of Picasso's work set in a beautiful Marais mansion the Hotel Sale.
Paris City Hall one of my favourite buildings in Paris, go ice scating in the winter or watch sports events in the spring summer on giant screens
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Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de VilleParis City Hall one of my favourite buildings in Paris, go ice scating in the winter or watch sports events in the spring summer on giant screens
L'Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile
One of Paris' most famous sights.
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceParis' most famous landmark.
Sainte chapelle is a beautiful Gothic chapel with amazing stain glass windows all around really delicate work, an absolute must see.
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Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du PalaisSainte chapelle is a beautiful Gothic chapel with amazing stain glass windows all around really delicate work, an absolute must see.
Beautiful basilica on the top of the hill of Montmartre, great views of Paris from the top and charming little streets behind it. THe area is touristy but must be part of your trip.
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreBeautiful basilica on the top of the hill of Montmartre, great views of Paris from the top and charming little streets behind it. THe area is touristy but must be part of your trip.
Charming area of Paris full of narrow streets packed with small restaurants. Also nearby are the student areas and the famous Sorbone university.
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Latin Quarter
22 Bd Saint-MichelCharming area of Paris full of narrow streets packed with small restaurants. Also nearby are the student areas and the famous Sorbone university.
One of may favourite areas of Paris very cosmopolitan, small designer boutiques, perfect for tasteful gifts, cafes and bars. Paris' "gay Village" is situated here and the main Jewish quarter.
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Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleOne of may favourite areas of Paris very cosmopolitan, small designer boutiques, perfect for tasteful gifts, cafes and bars. Paris' "gay Village" is situated here and the main Jewish quarter.
Here is the world famous Moulin Rouge! Situated in a very "colourful" area :)
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Moulin Rouge
82 Bd de ClichyHere is the world famous Moulin Rouge! Situated in a very "colourful" area :)
Opéra
10 Pl. de l'OpéraAmazing beatiful building both outside and inside!
Napoleons tomb is situated here in very impressive surroundings. You can also see the museum focusing on world military objects.
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Invalides
129 Rue de GrenelleNapoleons tomb is situated here in very impressive surroundings. You can also see the museum focusing on world military objects.
After the Louvre this is the other MUST see museum in Paris, focusing on the Impressionist period. See here paintings from Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cezane, Toulouse-Lautrec....
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Gare Musée d'Orsay
After the Louvre this is the other MUST see museum in Paris, focusing on the Impressionist period. See here paintings from Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cezane, Toulouse-Lautrec....
Here are housed one of Impressionism's masterworks the Water Lilies by Monet.
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Musee de l'Orangerie
Here are housed one of Impressionism's masterworks the Water Lilies by Monet.
Beautiful museum dedicated to the History of Paris housed in a grand Marais mansion.
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Carnavalet Museum
23 Rue de SévignéBeautiful museum dedicated to the History of Paris housed in a grand Marais mansion.
Probably the most beautiful square in Paris, certainly among the most expensive places to live in.
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Place des Vosges
Place des VosgesProbably the most beautiful square in Paris, certainly among the most expensive places to live in.
Not often visited but probably the most "interesting" layout of Paris' parks. It is a converted quarry so so visually very interesting, not the typical Parisian formal garden.
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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisNot often visited but probably the most "interesting" layout of Paris' parks. It is a converted quarry so so visually very interesting, not the typical Parisian formal garden.
First Gothic cathedral ever built on the site were St. Denis died in the 3rd century. Here were buried all the kings of France.
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Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurFirst Gothic cathedral ever built on the site were St. Denis died in the 3rd century. Here were buried all the kings of France.
Everything Else
Closest Bank brank and ATM to the apartment
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BNP Paribas - Paris Sebastopol 2e
81 Bd de SébastopolClosest Bank brank and ATM to the apartment
Essentials
Large supermarket normally open until 9pm, groceries upstairs. Next to Reaumur-Sebastopol metro station for lines 3 and 4.
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MONOPRIX
20 Bd de CharonneLarge supermarket normally open until 9pm, groceries upstairs. Next to Reaumur-Sebastopol metro station for lines 3 and 4.
Tipical lively pedestrian street packed with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, great place to people watch, have a coffee, get patisseries for breakfast...
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Rue Montorgueil
Rue MontorgueilTipical lively pedestrian street packed with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, great place to people watch, have a coffee, get patisseries for breakfast...
Shopping
Kiliwatch Paris
64 Rue TiquetonneProbably Paris' best second hand/vintage clothes shop!
LITTLE ELEVENPARIS
50 Rue Étienne MarcelFashion boutique, French cutting edge designs! My favourite T-shirts in Paris :)
AllSaints
49 Rue Étienne MarcelGreat clothes at this British fashion store
Huge shopping mall on 5 levels including cinemas and a swimming pool.
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Les Halles
Huge shopping mall on 5 levels including cinemas and a swimming pool.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably Paris' most popular English pub a meeting point for many English speakers and locals.
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The Frog & Rosbif
116 Rue Saint-DenisProbably Paris' most popular English pub a meeting point for many English speakers and locals.