Get Off the Beaten Path in Paris
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. During the high season, it is nearly impossible to walk near the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe without bumping into travelers from all over the world. However, there is so much more to Paris besides the famous monuments and delicious pastries. For a more authentic Parisian experience, get off the beaten path and check out these unique destinations.
Admire the colors at the Marché aux Fleurs
Almost everyone who visits Paris makes a stop at the Île de la Cité. Between the Notre-Dame and Sainte Chapelle, this little island on the Seine is a major draw. However, there is another site on the Île de la Cité that many travelers do not
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There are both covered and open-air portions to this market, which is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 7:30pm and Sunday from 8am to 7pm.
Shop for unexpected treasures at Rickshaw
Tourists often overlook the second arrondissement in Paris. Just above the Musée du Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries, few travelers have a reason to trek up north and explore this lesser-known neighborhood.
Those who do walk around this neighborhood are well rewarded. There are many picturesque alleys and exciting shopping areas. Make sure you find time for the Passage du Grand Cerf, a covered arcade with glass ceilings and unique shopping opportunities. Inside the Passage du Grand Cerf you will find Rickshaw, an eclectic shop full of vintage furniture, antique finds, and hand painted doorknobs.
Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Place des Vosges
While the Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Luxembourg are both gorgeous gardens, they are often crowded with tourists. For a quieter park where you can enjoy your French cheese and baguettes surrounded by locals, check out the Place des
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Inside the building, the museum takes you through the changing faces of Paris over the years. See models of what Paris looked like in the 1600s, recreations of the rooms of famous Parisian writers, and memorabilia from the pre-revolution era.
Spend a few nights at Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company has become a popular destination in Paris. With it’s rich history and claims to fame such as being at the heart of the Beat movement, this charming bookstore is a must for any literary inclined travelers. While everyone knows to visit Shakespeare & Co., few are aware that they can sleep there.
Known as the Tumbleweeds, a group of young travelers spend the night on one of the beds tucked throughout this bookstore. There is no reserving a spot or calling ahead. Just show up with your backpack and if there is space, they will give you a bed. While it is free to stay, you are expected to help out at the bookstore for a few hours each day to earn your keep.
Go to the Montparnasse Tower for the best views in
Paris is one of the oldest and prominent cities of the world. Its istory goes back to 3rd century B.C. Paris was made the capital of France in 508. Since then it became quite an important city in the eyes of the world. The city went through early developments as in the 14th century, Philippe Auguste, a great urban planner, established the walls that surround Paris and he also created the fortress of the Louvre.
It is an excellent destination for an amusing day of outdoor activities. Plus, you’ll get a bonus of astonishing scenic views.
...olive trees. Then go to Toulouse and enjoy all their wonderful cheese at Xavier’s and most of all you have to go to their wonderful restaurants that specialize in the famous cassoulet. While researching Languedoc and Toulouse I hope I get a chance in my life time to visit southern France to experience everything they have to offer.
You do not need to walk the entire line to enjoy the experience. With your map in hand, it is easy to divide the Blue Line into sections and cover just the areas that interest you. If you prefer to drive-and-park, there is ample free parking. Bicycling is another popular way to travel the line.
During the last half of the 1800’s and the early part of the 1900’s urban population in western Europe made enormous increases. During this period France’s overall population living in cities increased twenty percent, and in Germany the increase was almost thirty percent. This great flow of people into cities created many problems in resource demands and patterns of urban life. These demands created a revolution in sanitation and medicine. Part of this revolution was the redesigning of cities. G.E. Baron Von Haussmann was the genius behind the new plans for the city of Paris.
Unfortunately, Marion consideration of allowing him his daughter is postponed. In end of the book it says “But he wanted his child, and nothing was much good now, beside that fact. He wasn’t young anymore, with a lot of nice thoughts and dreams to have by himself” (Fitzgerald 400). Charlie wanted to make changes in his life, but the people around him do not accept that he is a better man and his alcoholic past will continue to hold him back from living the future he wants with his daughter.
Casablanca is a great American film whose movie stories continuous to inspire us. It is the ultimate classic movie, which is created prior to its time. This film is wartime movie, which is shot during World War Two. Casablanca is French occupied land in Morocco, North Africa, which is also called the city of hope to many European refugees in order to escape to the free land of America. However, during that time, there was a strong political tension between the Nazi and the Anti-Nazi allies, which was the source for prejudice, crime, and bribe that hold the refugees back from escaping to the secure land of the United States. The political conflict, the scene of refugees, the story of everlasting love, the smoky environment, and the small
For this book report, I was assigned to read the book titled “How Paris Became Paris, The Invention of the Modern City”. Published in 2014 by former professor and well-known writer Joan DeJean. DeJean has written eleven books in her life consisting of several different topics. She’s written about French literature, history, and culture from the eighteenth century. She is a dynamic writer and perhaps has written her most iconic and dynamic piece in her latest entry “How Paris Became Paris”. In her book, she goes in-depth and details regarding the rise of Paris’ built environment and its effect on the nation of France and the entire global community as a whole. In this book report, I will describe and highlight the tipping point on the evolution
The fall of France was inevitable because of the divided politics and low national morale. France, in political chaos before germany even attacked, was in a winless situation because it was weakened by their internal conflict, antiwar ideas, and limited support of the allies. A political revolving door in France’s government created problems with their war debt, poor national security, and weak alliances, which weakened France’s confidence. Also, France gave up it’s diplomatic freedom to the allies, which stirred up internal confusion. Furthermore, the French military made mistakes in investing into defense rather than offense because of biased teachings in the French military schools, leading to using less
Now these stores you won’t find at a mall and only downtown has them. I love exploring each and every one of the stores. On one store they may be selling colorful figurines and a collection of vivid detail blankets and the store next to it may be selling clothes or electronics from blenders to HD televisions. One of the many reasons I like to go into the stores is to glance at the way they’re decorated. It’s just amazing
...a stroll or carriage ride through the Quarter and over to Cafe' du Monde. It's famous for it's beignets, a square-shaped donut minus the hole, dusted w/ powdered sugar, great w/ coffee.
Consumer culture plays a key role in the economy. Today, the ways in which urban spaces are arranged facilitate the consumption of goods. One only needs to look to modern cities such as New York, London or Tokyo in order to recognise the countless forms of advertisement intended to lure the mass population into spending money on various merchandises, from novelty items to luxury products. The use of built structures to facilitate the display of retail products for the consumption of the masses is nothing new. After its renovation, Paris became a model innovative city planning and construction for a lot of modern cities that exist today. The wide boulevards and open spaces engaged the mass population and encouraged consumerism.
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France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, boasting of an array of extremely impressive tourist sites. These include beautiful beaches and a variety of magnificent landmarks. It sits at the centre of most tourists‘ wish-list of countries to visit in the world. However, no trip to France is complete without a visit to the Cote d’Opale; the coast of the Pas de Calais located in northern France, stretching approximately 26 miles between Calais and Boulogne-sur-mer.
Paris is known for having good baguettes and duck. Paris is also known for having many bakeries with croissants. I would prefer trying all of the foods in Paris that aren’t in America. Another thing I would like to experience is their culture. I want to be in Paris on July 14, Bastille Day, because it’s on the same date as my dad’s birthday and four days after my own.