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Contents

1 City of Paris (France)
2 “See Paris and die”
3 Story
4 Best time to visit
5 Practical tourist information
6 How to get there
7 Public transport
8 Food and drink
9 Shopping and shopping
10 The best panoramas of Paris on the map
11 Sights of Paris
12 Other sights and attractions of Paris
13 Guide to the main attractions of Paris (map)
14 Top free places in Paris
15 Video
16 Maps and guides
17 Paris on the map of France

City of Paris (France)

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, located in the northern part of the country on the banks of the river Seine in the center of the region Ile de France. This is one of the most romantic and fashionable cities in the world. which attracts millions of famous tourists attractions, gorgeous architecture, fashionable boutiques and a special atmosphere of love and freedom.

“See Paris and die”
Story
Best time to visit
Practical tourist information
How to get there
Public transport
Food and drink
Shopping and shopping
The best panoramas of Paris on the map
Sights of Paris
Guide to the main attractions
TOP free places in Paris

Panorama of the night Of paris

“See Paris and die”

Paris is a dream city. Who has not heard this catch phrase, who did not want to visit Paris, and visiting again to return here.

This city attracts absolutely everyone: fashion lovers and romance, art and history, architecture and food. Here you will find absolutely everything: world-famous museums, the most fashionable shops, interesting sights, cozy restaurants and the most romantic places.

Paris is a city of love and light, the capital of fashion and literary Paradise, a city of a thousand faces, which falls in love with the first glance.

Panorama of Paris

Story

The founding of Paris dates back to the 3rd century BC. It is at this time on the island of Cite the Celtic tribe of the Parisians was founded the settlement that gave its name to the first Gallo-Roman city Paris, and later transformed into Paris. The city has become the capital of France in the 10th century and remained with her with small interruptions over the centuries.

Antiquity. Paris grew up on the site of an ancient settlement the tribe of the Parisians – Lutetia. This is a Celtic tribe in the 3rd century BC. built on the island of Cité fortified settlement. Basis of them economy was trade. In 52 BC they joined uprising galls. In the same year they were defeated by the Romans in the battle of Lutetia. The Romans rebuilt the city. Here they erected aqueduct, terms, amphitheater, forum. In the 4th century the city was besieged francs. After a ten-year siege – taken. Became the capital state francs in the 5th century.

Middle Ages. At the beginning of the 5th century, Paris became the capital. Merowing states. In the 6th century, the city grew rapidly and was built. To this contributed significantly not only to its political function, but also trading. In the 7th century, the city ceased to be the capital of the state. francs. In the 10th century, Paris again became the capital after the coronation first king of France from the Capetian dynasty. Until the 12th century, the population The city was mainly concentrated on the island-fortress of Cite. The royal residence was located here until the 14th century. In the 12-13 century there was an active settlement of the right bank of the Seine. In the first half of the 15th century during the Hundred Years War the city was busy by the British. From the middle of the 15th century to the mid-16th century, the capital was moved to Tour.

Cite Island – the oldest place in Paris

New time. In the 16th century, Paris again became the capital. France. At the same time, terrible religious wars shook the city. (for example, the infamous St. Bartholomew’s). By the end In the 16th century, more than 300 thousand people lived in Paris.

In the 17th century, King Louis XIV moved the royal residence to Versailles. At the beginning of the 18th century, the city was divided into 20 districts, and built around the wall, which became his administrative by the border.

In 1814, Russian troops entered Paris.

Seine River, Paris

In the 19th century, the city became one of the main cultural and economic centers of Europe.

Interestingly, the modern appearance of the city has found in the middle of 19 century as a result of a grand restructuring, started by Baron Osman. According to his project, old dilapidated buildings were demolished, and narrow the streets replaced the wide avenues with stone buildings in neoclassical style.

20th century. During the Second World War, Paris was busy German troops. Released in August 1944. In 1968, in the city there were riots that led to a change government.

Best time to visit

Paris is beautiful in any season and any weather. But still April-May is the ideal time to visit Paris. September October. At this time, the city usually pleases good weather and not so many tourists (although in Paris they are enough is always). The highest season is June-July and Christmas holidays. In August, tourists are much smaller, but you need to consider that at this time many institutions are closed. Also very few tourists in November, February and March. In the lowest seasons travel in Paris will be cheaper.

Spring in Paris

Practical tourist information

The official language is French.
Monetary unit – euro.
To visit the capital of France need a Schengen visa.
Tips in food establishments are included in the price. If a I liked the service and the food can be left on top of a couple of euros or round the amount up. Taxi drivers are tipped 5-10% of the amount for hotel staff – 1-2 euros.
In Paris, there are no problems with cashless payments. Bank cards Visa / MasterCard accept almost everywhere. For cash withdrawals can charge a fee.
Toilets. In the center of Paris there are free public toilets marked with “toiletes” or “WC”. You can also go to the toilet in cafes and bars, buying there something like tea or coffee. For children can make an exception, but it is better to ask first at the staff.
In Paris you can drink tap water, although many Parisians and tourists buy bottled water.
Paris is a safe city in general. Mostly fear pickpocketing. Be careful not to leave your things without watch out, don’t get fooled by any distractions of strangers (sign something, help find something, etc.). Not recommended visit areas where people from African countries live and migrants.
Hotel reservations must be made in advance. Also better pre-buy tickets online to popular attractions or excursions.
You should always have identification documents with you. (international passport with a visa). It is prohibited to leave your luggage and belongings. without supervision.

How to get there

Paris is a major air transport hub. At 28 kilometers located international airport Charles de Gaulle, flights which is from almost all European airports and most international airports of Russia and Eastern Europe. While being built high-speed railway line, which will reduce time to Paris up to 20 minutes, the main means of transportation is bus and subway.

Bus routes from the airport

Route 2 – until the Arc de Triomphe through the Eiffel Tower. Cost – 17 euros. Departure every 30 minutes from 5.45 to 23.00
Route 4 – Montparnasse train station and Montparnasse airport. Cost – 17 euros. Departure every 30 minutes from 5.45 to 22.30.
Route 351 – to the area of the nation. The cost of 6 euros. Departure every 30 minutes from 5.45 to 23.00

Metro – line B. Cost 10 euros. Mode of operation from 5.00 to 23.00 Gare du Nord, Châtelet – Les Halles and St-Michel – Notre Stations Dame will lead you to the center.

The cost of a taxi from the airport to the left bank of the Seine is 55 euros, right – 50 euros. Fixed rate.

Streets of Paris

Not far from Paris there is another airport – Orly. But he enjoys less popularity.

Also in Paris is not a problem to get on the bus and train.

See the bus schedule and bus tickets here. -http: //eurolines.fr/

Schedule and cost of train tickets -https: //ru.voyages-sncf.com/? redirect = yes

Paris train stations

Saint-Lazare – here come the train from Normandy.
Montparnasse – trains from the southwest: Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Portugal and Spain.
Lyon Station – Riviera, Provence, Italy, Switzerland Alps.
East Station – South Germany, Alsace, Champagne, Basel, Zurich, etc.

Public transport

Paris public transport is represented by metro lines, RER, buses, trams. The most convenient way to travel Paris metro and RER.

The metro has 14 numbered lines, the RER is 5. But most likely you only need A, B, C. When buying tickets, consider how many zones (lines) you cross. For example, from the airport Charles de Gaulle to the center of Paris need to buy a ticket for 1-5 lines.

Trains start walking at 5.45. The last train takes about an hour nights Paris public transport uses a single ticket. They can be bought at the box office at the stations and in special machines. There are one-time tickets, weekly, monthly and annual. A single ticket allows you to ride the subway for 1.5 hours.

Transport Card

Food and drink

There will be no problems with food in Paris. Here is just a huge choice of catering establishments from expensive restaurants to cozy street ones cafes and noisy bars from French, European, Oriental and Asian cuisine. All famous fast food chains are presented. On the streets you can buy a variety of snacks from local to banal hotdogs

Be sure to try the dishes of French cuisine – oysters, foie gras, cheeses, poultry and beef dishes, sausages and ham, onion soup, famous french baguettes and pastries, salads.

From drinks, of course, French wine. By the way, foam lovers drink can try some good local beers.

Cafe in the area Montmartre

To save on food you need to eat away from the tourist routes. You can also buy food in supermarkets. If your number equipped kitchen – you direct road to local markets.

Markets (grocery):

Marché International de Rungis – 94152 Rungis
bd Richard Lenoir, 11e – Market near the Place de la Bastille
bd de Belleville, 11e & 20e
85bis bd de Magenta, 10e
rue d’Aligre, 12e

Shopping and shopping

Paris is a paradise for shopaholics and fashion lovers. Here There are a lot of shops from world elite brands to fairly inexpensive (especially in sales).

First of all, you should look at the famous Champs Elysees or Montmartre. Also many shops scattered around the streets. historical center.

Champs Elysees Paris

All sorts of things and antiques can be found on the largest flea market. the European market – rue des Rosiers, St-Ouen

Shopping centers and Outlets of Paris:

Beaugrenelle Paris, 12 rue Linois – 75015 Paris
Bercy Village, CourSaint-Émilion – 75012 Paris
Forum des Halles, 101 rue Porte Berger – 75001 Paris
Outlet Shopping La Vallée Village Chic Outlet Shopping, 3 cours de la Garonne – 77700 Serris – Marne-la-Vallée
Outlet One Nation Paris, 1 avenue du Président Kennedy – 78340 Les Clayes sous bois
Val d’Europe, 14 cours du Danube – 77711 Marne-la-Vallée

The best panoramas of Paris on the map

Want to enjoy the coolest panoramas of Paris? Specially for you we marked them on the map. Rate the best views of the most Romantic City of the Earth!

Observation point at the Sacré Coeur – overcoming 300 steps spiral staircase you will enter the dome of the basilica, which will open for Vasodnuiz the most breathtaking panoramas of Paris. Mode work: May-September from 8.00 to 20.30, October-April from 8.00 to 17.30. Cost – 6 euros, only cash is accepted.
Observation point on the Arc de Triomphe – a great view of the famous Champs Elysees. Tickets are sold in the tunnel under the arch. Cost – 12 euros. Mode of operation from 8.00 to 23.00 (March-October to 22.30).
The famous Notre Dame will give one of the best types of historical parts of Paris. Ticket price – 10 euros. Mode of operation the tower from 10.00 to 18.30.
Probably the coolest panorama of Paris opens from the Eiffel. towers. Ticket prices and online purchases (better to buy them in advance) -http: //ticket.toureiffel.fr/index-css5-setegroupe-pg1.html. Mode of operation from 9.30 to 23.00.

Sights of Paris

We begin our review with the main attractions of Paris and its symbol – the Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel tower

The Eiffel Tower is the calling card of Paris. This is a huge steel 325 meters high construction, built in 1889. Named in honoring architect Gustave Eiffel.

This massive structure weighing 10,000 tons was built in 2 year and 2 months to the World Expo. Interesting that first The Eiffel Tower was conceived as a temporary structure. But stayed forever and ever. Although many Parisians were very negative about her and believed that she did not paint the “face” of Paris. But you need to watch the truth in the eyes – now it is strongly associated with the city.

This is the most visited paid landmark in the world and most photographed. Therefore, it is better to buy tickets in advance online. Also you should definitely admire the tower during the attack. darkness when light illumination is turned on.

Field of Mars

The Field of Mars is located between the Eiffel Tower and the military school. – public park with beautiful landscape design and excellent overlooking the main attraction of Paris.

The next attraction, which simply must view every tourist is the legendary Paris Cathedral Our Lady or Notre Dame de Paris. This is the oldest temple of Paris, located in the oldest part of it – the island of Cite.

Paris Cathedral Our Lady of the Cite Island

Notre Dame Cathedral is a unique monument Middle Ages. A magnificent masterpiece of Gothic, sung by Victor Hugo, It was founded in the 12th century and was built until the 14th century. The facade of the temple is guarded legendary gargoyles and chimeras.

Interestingly, the cathedral was on the verge of destruction. After Of the French Revolution, Notre Dame de Paris was in disrepair condition. The government of Paris seriously discussed the possibility of its demolition. Victor Hugo saved him by publishing the story of the same name, which provided Notre Dame Cathedral with world fame.

Three portals lead to the cathedral, which are decorated with sculptures. compositions from the Gospel. Inside the temple you should pay attention to beautiful stained glass windows, sculptures and paintings.

Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris (Notre Dame de Paris)

The height of the cathedral is 35 meters, the towers of the Kolo knee are 69 meters. Length – 130 meters and width – 68.

Also be sure to stroll along the embankment of the Seine, wander along the The island of Cité and the bridges (nine of them) that connect it to both the shores and the neighboring island of St. Louis.

One of Notre Dame Cathedral Island sights Cite is not exactly exhausted.

Sainte Chapelle

Saint-Chapelle – a 13th century gothic chapel, which is considered one of the most beautiful small gothic churches in the world. Located in the former royal palace of Conciergerie. Was created to store the greatest Christian relic – The crown of thorns, which after the revolution is stored in the cathedral Notre Dame Cathedral. The chapel has beautiful stained glass windows and the interior. During the French Revolution was looted and badly damaged. Restored in the first half of the 19th century.

Let’s also say a few words about Conciergerie.

Conciergerie

Conciergerie – the former royal palace, which “remembers” the beginning Capetian dynasty. Forms a single complex with the Palace of Justice, which occupies almost half of the island of Cite. Represents a jumble of architectural styles and historic buildings from the 13th century to 20th century. From the Capetians preserved the chapel of St. Chapelle and the actual Concierger himself. At the time of the French Revolution, the palace was turned into a prison. Currently there is a museum here. The Palace of Justice is also occupied by municipal services, court.

The next attraction you owe is not only see, but also to visit is the famous Louvre.

The Louvre

The Louvre Museum is the most famous, one of the largest and most visited the art museum of the world. On 160,000 square meters you can find legendary relics and exposures that cover Europe, Egypt, Greece and the Middle East from antiquity to 19 century.

The museum is located in a former royal palace that grew out of fortress, which guard the lower reaches of the Seine. The oldest parts of the building attributed to the 12th century.

The famous glass pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre. Was built in the 80s of the 20th century.

Opening hours of the Louvre from 9.00 to 18.00. Ticket price – 15 euros. Children (under 18) are free. Buy tickets online here -https: //www.ticketlouvre.fr.

The next place to visit is Montmartre district.

Moulin Rouge on Montmartre

Montmartre is a hill and area of the same name in Paris. This is the most high point of the capital of France. Montmartre is a district of artists and bohemians. Here you can feel the atmosphere of bohemian and uninhibited Paris, go to the cozy and colorful cafes, climb the hill famous stairs.

This area was inhabited already in the Gallo-Roman period. AT The medieval monastery was built and many windmills. In the 19th century, life in Paris became more expensive, so Montmartre became creative workshop and housing for artists and writers. Here Van Gogh, Picasso and others lived and worked.

The main attraction of Montmartre is Basilica. Sacre Coeur.

Sacre Coeur

Sacre Coeur – basil of white marble, built in the 19th century in atypical for Europe, the Roman-Byzantine style. Located on top of the hill at the highest point of the city.

Well, what a Paris without the famous Champs Elysees.

Champs Elysees

Champs-Élysées – Paris almost 2 main avenue kilometers. There are a lot of branded stores and expensive ones here. restaurants. Start from Place de la Concorde to Triumph arches.

Triumphal Arch

The Triumphal Arch is an impressive monument built by order Napoleon in the first half of the 19th century in the antique style. Decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures.

Another famous landmark is Versailles.

Versailles

Versailles – the former residence of the kings, located in the suburbs Of Paris. This is the largest palace and park complex in Europe, built in the 17th century in the style of classicism. After french Revolution was turned into a museum. The main property of Versailles is a park – an outstanding masterpiece of landscape design: flower beds, lawns, sculptures and astounding fountains.

Mode Versailles:

The castle from 9.00 to 18.30
Gardens from 8.00 to 20.30
Park from 7.00 to 20.30

Buy tickets online -http: //www.chateauversailles.fr/preparer-ma-visite/billets-tarifs

Other sights and attractions of Paris

Saint-Sulpice

Saint-Sulpice – 17th century church with unfinished facade in style. classicism. Became known for the book by Dan Brown “Code yes Vinci “and its subsequent adaptation.

Luxembourgish garden

The Luxembourg Garden is a famous palace and park complex with beautiful landscape design and fountain. It occupies 26 hectares and divided into two parts. One part is classic French, the other is an English style park.

House or palace disabled

House or Palace of Disabled – a monument of architecture of the 17th century. Was built as a home for honored military. Interesting he accepts handicapped so far. There are also museums here (in mainly related to the army, history) and war graves. Here found the last rest Napoleon Bonaparte and other famous people and warlords.

Tuileries

Tuileries is a palace and park complex in the center of Paris, which forms with the Louvre a single system. It used to belong to kings France. Great place for walking and relaxing. In front of the palace Tuileries on the square of the Carrousel built a triumphal arch, glorifying Napoleon’s victories. The bas-reliefs that adorn the arch, also dedicated to Bonaparte.

Place de la Concorde or Concordia in Paris

Place de la Concorde or Concordia – one of the central areas Of Paris. Considered a masterpiece of urban construction in style. classicism. Concordia – one of the largest areas of France. Was built by order of Louis XV in the 18th century. In addition to architecture draws attention to the Egyptian obelisk, which was installed on square in the 19th century.

Place de la Bastille

Place de la Bastille is one of the most important historical sites of Paris. where the famous fortress was located until the end of the 18th century Bastille. The fortress was dismantled after the Revolution. It took three of the year. After here they put a sign with the inscription – “from now on here dance “. The tradition to arrange here festivities persists to this day. In the center of the square is set the July column, built in the first half of the 19th century.

Paris pantheon

Paris pantheon – a monument of architecture, burial place famous people of France and Paris: politicians, the military, artists, writers, poets, scientists. Here found peace: Hugo, Voltaire, Rousseau, Papin, Curie.

Parisian catacombs

The catacombs are a network of underground tunnels and caves that have artificial origin. Nobody knows their length. (according to various sources, from 190 to 300 km). They keep many secrets Paris, and old graves give them a dark atmosphere. It is believed that about 6 million people are buried here.

In fact, the catacombs are old quarries. History of them started in the 10th century. About 2 km are equipped for tourists. With This number of people who are simultaneously allowed under the ground, should not be more than 200. Therefore, the queue here can be big enough. The burial place is called the ossuary. After overflow of urban cemeteries in the 18th century it was decided – store the remains of the dead in the catacombs.

The entrance to the catacombs is located near the station Denfert-Rochereau, near the sculpture of a lion. Tuesday opening hours on Sunday from 10.00 to 20.30. To go down to the dungeon 140 steps must be overcome, 83 steps up. In the catacombs a constant temperature of 14 degrees so dress respectively. The cost of a ticket with an audio guide – 27 euros, without – 12 (16) euros.

Saint martin

St. Maarten is a 4.5 km long Parisian canal dug for water supply of the Parisian fountains in the first half of the 19th century. Quite a popular place in the French capital.

Alexandra Bridge III

Alexander III Bridge – one of the most beautiful bridges in Paris 160 meters, built at the end of the 19th century as a symbol of the union between Russia and France. Nicholas II decided to name the bridge in honor of his father – Emperor Alexander III. The bridge is a masterpiece Beaux-Arts and is located near the Champs Elysees.

Disneyland

Disneyland – the famous amusement park. One of the most visited in the world. It covers an area of almost 2000 hectares. Here like both children and adults. Advice – not to stand in long queues take special tickets for attractions time – fastpass. Buy tickets online here -http: //www.disneylandparis.ru/? c = RU-EN #

Guide to the main attractions of Paris (map)