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| Region of ILE-DE-France |
 Located at the Nord of France, the region of Ile-de-France is composed of eight departments. Ile-de-France is a region of natural beauty, surrounding Paris within a radius of about 50 miles. The region of Ile-de-France is rich in history, frequented by many church and noble men over the centuries, and its lush landscapes dotted with châteaux, mansions and rivers, will leave you with a feeling of relaxation and fulfillment.
Ile-de-France is the combination of culture, history, and nature. |
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| Paris City of light |
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 Paris , located in the centre of Ile-de-France, is the France's capital.
The romantic city of Paris is easily accessible from all other départements, and is where anyone can enjoy the excitement and the hustle and bustle of this historical and cultural centre.
Paris with its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, remains one of the most visited cities in the world.
Paris has always been a hive of artistic and intellectual activity with its 134 museums, 170 theatres, world famous universities and cultural festivals, which take place all year round.
Paris is also of course the capital of fashion and design and internationally renowned for its boutiques, department stores and young designers. More details..... |
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| Arc-de-Triomphe |
 One of the monuments decided by Napoleon I, the Arc de Triomphe offers an admirable perspective of Paris and the twelve avenues converging to it in a star shape.
Subway station :Charles de Gaulle - Etoile
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| Les Invalides |
 Situated along an immense esplanade, the « Hôtel des Invalides » was founded by Louis XIV for wounded servicemen. It houses several museums, including the « Musée de l'Armée », and the tomb of Napolé on I.
Subway station :Invalides
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| La Madeleine |
 Formerly a monumental tribute to Napoleon's army, La Madeleine - constructed to resemble a Greek temple - also served as the first railway station of Paris before it became a church in 1842. Also hosts a few concerts.
Subway station :Madeleine |
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| Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur |
 The old village of Montmartre was home-quartier to cubists Braque, Picasso, and Juan Gris. Today you'll find throngs of sidewalk artists in this picturesque area, as well as intimate cafes, lovely homes and gardens, and the nearby Moulin Rouge cabaret. At the top of the Montmartre hill visit the famous Sacré-Cœur. This Byzantine-style basilic dates from the 19th century and was completed in 1914. From there you have a fantastic panoramic view of the capital !
Subway station : Anvers |
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| Parc de Bagatelle |
 Bagatelle was originally just a small house bought by the Maréchal d'Estrées in 1720. Soon afterwards transformed into a luxurious small castle, it became a location for festivities. Miraculously spared during the Revolution, the park was then extended and transformed into the Jardin Napoléon III in the second half of the XIXth century.
Subway station : Porte Maillot
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| Jardin des Plantes |
 The Tuileries gardens occupies an area of 25 hectares in the heart of Paris, between the Carrousel du Louvre, the place de la Concorde and the banks of the Seine. It was commissioned by Catherine de Médicis but the present layout of the formal garden (1664) is attributable to Le Nôtre. There are two famous buildings in the Tuileries : the Orangery and the Musée du Jeu de Paume.
Subway station : Palais-Royal |
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| Parc des Buttes Chaumont |
 Situated on one of the hills inside the French capital, this Park, idea of Napoleon III, has been the scene of bloody fightings. For example, in 1814, at the end of the French campaign, the national guard and the marine artillery fought a desperate battle against the assaults of the Prussians, before surrendering. Discover the lake, and climb till the top of the hill to see Paris !
Subway station : Buttes-Chaumont |
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| Parc Montsouris |
Another vast, peaceful and beautiful park, developed during the Second Empire, to be part of a plan designed by Napoléon III and Baron Haussmann to give Paris large green areas at its four cardinal points.
Subway station : RER « B », station Cité-Universitaire |
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| Parc Georges Brassens |
Opened to the public in 1984, this new park was given the name of the celebrated French poet and singer Georges Brassens, who lived close by, at the 42 rue Santos-Dumont. Other artists, such as the sculptor Zadkine and the painter Fernand Léger also lived in this parisian « quartier ».
Subway station : Convention |
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| Père Lachaise Cemetery |
 Of the 20 cemeteries of Paris, the « Père-Lachaise » is the most famous, and also the biggest park in Paris. Opened in 1804, it receives two million visitors a year. Hundreds of famous artists (Edith Piaf, Jean de la Fontaine, Molière, Oscar Wilde, Balzac, Proust, Delacroix, Sarah Bernhardt, Yves Montand, Chopin,…), scientists and politicians are buried here and visitors can admire the many tombs built by well-known architects.
The most visited tomb, however, is that of The Doors lead singer, Jim Morrison, who died in Paris in 1971.
Subway station : Pere-Lachaise |
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| Montmartre Cemetery |
The Montmartre cemetry, almost as vast and as famous as Père Lachaise, was created in 1798, closed down and then reopened in 1831. Many illustrious personalities such as Alfred de Vigny, Stendhal, Offenbach and Degas are buried here.
Subway station : Blanche |
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