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Paris: Things To See & Do
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Eiffel Tower
The unmistakable symbol of Paris and France, no visit to the city is complete without a stop here. Take the lift to the middle level, and post your mail from the special post office here!
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Pricing:
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Elevator to 1st floor: EUR 4.20; 2nd floor: EUR 7.70; Top: EUR 11. Payment accepted by check, cash or credit card. All tickets are for immediate entrance.
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Contact:
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Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 11 Fax: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 22 |
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Handicapped persons and those accompanying them are offered a reduced entrance fee upon presentation of their handicapped card. However, for security reasons, the top of the Eiffel Tower is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs, nor physically disabled.
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Getting
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Metro: Bir-Hakeim, Trocadero, Ecote Militaire, Bus 42, 69, 72, 82, 87
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Basilica of the Sacred
Heart (Sacre Coeur)
Often praised as one
of the most beautiful churches in the world, the Sacred Heart
also contains
one of the world's largest mosaics. From the top
of the Dome, you can see up to 30 kilometres
of panoramic view,
on a clear day.
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Pricing:
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Admission is
free |
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Getting
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Parvis du Sacré
Coeur , 75018 Paris. Metro: Anvers, Abbesses, Château-Rouge,
Lamarck-Caulaincourt. Bus 30, 54, 80, 85, Montmartrobus
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Church of the Invalides
Graves of the famous military leaders of France, from Napoleon to Foch from the First World War, make this the primary military memorial of France. Most of the complex today houses a large military museum, the Musé de l'Armée; it is one of the largest military museums in the world.
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L'Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned by Napoleon I as a monument to his military might, this is the largest triumphal
arch in the world.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily 10-5:30; winter, daily 10-5. Closed public holidays.
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Pricing:
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Adults ticket EUR7.
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The Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées.
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Getting
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Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris. Metro station: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile, bus 73
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Notre Dame Cathedral
The most historic church building in the city. Climb to the towers for a glimpse of the gargoyles
and for wonderful views of Paris.
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Musee d'Orsay
The national art collection from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century occupies this
former railway station. Home to Impressionist paintings and those from periods immediately
before and after.
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Details
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Opening
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Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9.30am to 6pm
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Pricing:
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Full price : EUR 9. Reduced rate: EUR 7. Free for under 18s, disabled, unemployed, members, teachers, journalists. Free access for all on the first Sunday of each month.
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Contact:
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33 (0)1 40 49 48 14 Individual Visitors' services: +33 (0)1 40 49 49 78 and +33 (0)1 40 49 48 00 |
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Getting
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62, rue de Lille 75343 Paris. Buses: 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, and 94. Métro: line 12, Solférino station RER: line C, Musée d'Orsay station Boat: Batobus
. Taxis: Rue de Solférino and Quai Anatole-France
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Louvre
Often considered THE greatest museum on earth, not least for being the home of the incomparable Mona Lisa. The massive collection includes ancient artefacts, important works from all parts of Europe and works by major French artists up until the mid-19th century.
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Opening
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Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and some public holidays.
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Pricing:
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Tickets for the Permanent Collections: EUR 8.50 (valid also for the Musée Eugène Delacroix).
From 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m, tickets are EUR 6. Extra charge for exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon.
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Getting
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Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre station. The following bus lines stop in front of the Pyramid: 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95, and the Paris Open Tour bus.
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Versailles
Take a trip outside Paris to see the great palace complex of Louis XIV. Built to showcase the
might of the French Empire, the sheer grandeur and majesty of the palace can only really be appreciated in person. Try to go early in the mornings, when there are less crowds.
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Details
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Opening
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Open Tuesdays to Sundays, closed on Mondays and some French public holidays. 1 November to 31 March: 9am to 5.30pm (last admission 5 pm) 1 April - 31 October: 9am to 6.30pm (last admission 6pm).
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Pricing:
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Palace: Age 18 and over: EUR 8. After 3.30pm, EUR 6. School pupils, under age 18 and disabled: free. Gardens free except on Grandes Eaux Musicales days.
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Getting
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By train : RER ligne C direction Versailles-rive-gauche-château from Montparnasse station train SNCF direction Versailles-Chantiers from Saint-Lazare station train SNCF direction Versailles-rive-droite By bus : from Pont de Sèvres ligne 171 de la RATP direction Versailles-place d'Armes
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Pompidou Centre
The world-famous centre for contemporary arts, it is particularly known for its architecture,
which still ranks among the most creative of the 20th Century. Look out for the colourful fountain
of lips and spraying machines!
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Details
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Opening
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Every day from 11am to 10pm, except Tuesdays and May 1.
No ticket sales after 8pm, halls close at 8.50pm.
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Pricing:
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Regular ticket: EUR 10. Free entrance for under 18s, members, disabled visitors, unemployed people. Free for all visitors on the first Sunday of the month.
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Contact:
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Standard: +33 (0)1 44 78 12 33 (recorded message, Sundays and public holidays, and from 7.30pm). Disabled people : Fax +33 (0)1 44 78 16 73 |
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Getting
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Place Georges Pompidou 75004 Paris. Underground: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville, Châtelet. RER trains: Châtelet /Les Halles. Buses : 21 / 29 / 38 / 47 / 58 / 69 / 70 / 72 / 74 / 75 / 76 / 81 / 85 / 96 |
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