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Sainte Chapelle in Paris
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La Sainte-Chapelle the Palais de Justice complex on the Ile de la Cité in the center of Paris is the last surviving building of the Capetian royal palace. It is the most exemplary building of the Rayonnant Style of Gothic architecture.
Its construction began around 1239 and was financed by France’s King Louis IX. Its architecture was so marvelous and made so strong that it stands straight even today. Although it is true that much of the structure is new as it was restored after the building suffered severe damages during the French revolution.
It is situated atop a square chapel and was meant to house the precious relics of Christ possessed by King Louis IX. Among the items that it once housed is the Crown of Thorns, the Image of Edessa, passion relics etc.
The chapel’s main attraction is its stained glass windows. The workmanship of those is unparalleled. There are around 13 of these breathtaking pieces and though some of them suffered severe damages they still retain their essence and their meaning can easily be understood.
Most of these windows depict religious issues. Among the topics illustrated on the windows of the eastern apse, are the New Testament, scenes of The Passion, Life of John the Evangelist and baby Christ. While the windows on the nave feature more of the Old Testament beginning with Book of Genesis and going through Exodus, Joseph, Numbers/Leviticus, Joshua/Deuteronomy, Judges, Jeremiah/Tobias, Judith/Job, Esther, David and finally coming to the Book of Kings.
These windows are masterpieces that you must see if you ever visit Paris. Though there are not less number of things to see in Paris, be sure not to forget to include Sainte Chapelle in your list!
The Eiffel Tower In The Paris
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As is widely known, The Eiffel Tower should come on the top of your list of places to visit, if you ever go to France! The tower itself is a sight to behold, let alone the breathtaking view it features from its top! If you choose not to visit it, its blurry image will keep haunting you wherever you go in Paris for it is visible from almost any vantage point of the city.
Its remarkable architecture and unbelievable size is awe-inspiring! A constantly moving crowd is another one of its characteristic features. Thus, you do have to waste a large amount of time standing in lines to experience it.
Eiffel Tower has come to symbolize Paris in a way no other thing can. Whenever one thinks of Paris, one has to think of the Eiffel! Its shape features in key-rings, T-shirts, books, paintings etc. Eiffel is known worldwide and is something everyone must see at least once in their lives.
Facts tell us that over 204 million people have visited it since 1889, thus, making it the most visited attraction in the whole of France! Not only this, the entire structure weighs around 10000 tons!
However, the Eiffel tower like many other things in this world is overrated. It’s like when you visit the Taj Mahal. You’ll be excited as long as you reach there and will be struck for maybe a few minutes. However, after some time you just grow bored of the ever increasing crowd and the never ending lines. There are other more interesting places to visit in Paris. Even then, I will suggest you take all the pains required and visit it at least once!
The first floor basically features a display of the tower’s history. There is also an Altitude 95 restaurant present here. A more sophisticated Jules Verne hotel is situated on the second floor. Souvenir shops and information kiosks are found almost throughout. Take the elevator to reach the top which features the picturesque views! The height is so extreme that it sometimes makes the view unclear because of the clouds!
A good tip is to visit it as early in the morning as possible for that way you will miss the largest crowd. Midday is the peak time and that is when you will find the largest rush
Louvre Museum In Paris
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Located in Paris, Louvre is a French palace and the national art museum of France. Once a residence of the kings of France, the palace features traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western art.
The first Louvre was a fortress built at the beginning of the 13th century by Philip II Augustus to defend the Seine below Paris against the Normans and English. In the late 1980s, there was extensive renovation and expansion in the Louvre. In November 1993, to mark its 200th anniversary, the museum unveiled the Richelieu wing in the quarters that had been vacated, grudgingly, by the Ministry of Finance in 1989.
Louvre museum displays Oriental (ancient Mesopotamian) antiquities; Egyptian antiquities; Greek and Roman antiquities; sculpture from the Middle Ages to modern times; furniture and objects d’art; and paintings representing all the European schools. A section of the museum is devoted to Islamic art.
Louvre takes pride in its ancient art works with the likes of a statuette of the Sumerian ruler Gudea, a stele bearing Hammurabi’s code, an Egyptian painted stone statue of a scribe sitting cross-legged, the Venus de Milo, and the Victory of Samothrace. Also among the famous displays of the museum are two marble Slaves by Michelangelo, the treasure of the abbey of St. Denis, and the French crown diamonds. Important paintings include the Pietà of Avignon, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Veronese’s immense Wedding at Cana and Watteau’s Embarkation for Cythera.
Louvre is located at Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. It is accessible through métro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre. The admission charges are 7.50€ for adults and 5.00€ after 3pm. It is free for the first Sunday of the month and for children 17 and under. The museum is closed on Jan. 1, May 1, Nov. 11 and Dec. 25.
The Great War Museum opens in Meaux near Paris
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This Friday on 11.11.11, The Great War Museum (Le Musee de la Grande Guerre) was inaugurated at Meaux. Meaux is located 41.1 km (25.5 mi) east-northeast from the center of Paris.
The museum lies in front of the American monument Liberty in Distress by Frederick MacMonnies, erected in memory of the soldiers who fell at the two battles of the Marne.
The museum takes us through journey of old days. All the explanations are in French, English and German. The first section of the museum depicts the era of late 19th century and the 1870 Franco Prussian war, and moves through to 1914. The second section, from the 1914 to the 1918 Battles of the Marne, is grouped around the ‘grand nef’. The final section takes you from 1918 to 1939 with all its illusions of victory, all the grand hopes and slowly revealed failures that led to World War II. The full round across the museum takes about 90 minutes.
The museum takes up different subjects right from techniques of warfare, the participation of women in wars, the effect of war on scientific and medical advances and also the impact of war on social lives. Another section of the museum shows everyday objects from the front and the home front and also real works of art such as the delightful mandolins made out of Adrian helmets. The Museum has a café for light snacks and drinks, and a good book and gift shop.
The charges for admission in the museum are as follows:
- Adult 10 euros
- Students under 26 years, senior citizens over 65 years, war veterans, members of the military 7 euros
- Under 18 years old 5 euros
- Free for children under 8 years, teachers and museum curators
- Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old 25 euros
If you want to take a visit to Meaux, you can stay in these hotels in Paris:
Etap Hotel Paris La Villette 19ème
57-63 Avenue Jean Jaurès
Paris
08 92 68 08 91
Libertel Canal Saint Martin
5 Avenue Secrétan
Paris
01 42 06 62 00
Buttes Chaumont Hotel Paris
4 Avenue Secrétan
Paris
01 42 45 33 81
Relais Bergson
124 Avenue Simon Bolivar
Paris
01 42 08 31 17
Hotel Paris Montparnasse
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Hotel Paris Montparnasse
Overview of the Hotel: It features soundproofed rooms that are equipped with a telephone, satellite TV and private bathroom and are accessible by lift. It offers a 24-hour reception desk as well as free Wi-Fi. Montparnasse Rive Gauche is located in Paris’s 14th district near the famous Montparnasse Tower. Montparnasse Rive Gauche is close to Pernety Metro (line 13) and Alésia Metro (line 4). Montparnasse Cemetery and Jardin du Luxembourg also lie in close proximity to the hotel. Montparnasse, an area of Paris, on the left bank of the river Seine, centred at the crossroads of the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, between the Rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail, is where the hotel is situated. It is here, beneath the ground that the tunnels of the Catacombs of Paris are located. The area is also known for cafes and bars, such as the Breton restaurants specializing in crêpes (thin pancakes) located a few blocks from the Gare Montparnasse.
Amenities at the Hotel: Facilities provided include 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, and Luggage Storage. Services provided include Car Hire. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 13:00 hours and the Check out time is until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room. Pets are not allowed. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue and Diners Club. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Double or Twin Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT
• FREE cancellation: € 109
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included: € 109
Single Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT
• FREE cancellation: € 109
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included: € 99
Family Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT
• FREE cancellation: € 500
Standard Room (Special Offer)
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included: € 109
Hotel des arts Paris
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Hotel des arts Paris
Overview of the Hotel: It features en suite rooms with a desk, TV and a Wi-Fi internet connection (additional charge), a lift and offers 24-hour service, room service available upon request and serves breakfast daily at the Hotel des Arts in the lounge. It’s located in a special area of Paris, close to Sacré-Coeur basilica, the Moulin Rouge and the Place du Tertre.
Amenities at the Hotel: Facilities provided are 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating and Luggage Storage. Other Services include Room Service, Airport Shuttle, Fax/Photocopying and Ticket Service. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs USD 5 per hour. Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 15:00-00:00 hours and the Check out time is until 07:00-12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room. Pets are not allowed. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, and Euro/Mastercard. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Double Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 160
Single Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 105
Twin Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 160
Hotel Notre Dame Paris
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Hotel Notre Dame Paris
Overview of the Location: The location enjoys a peaceful yet central location being next to the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The hotel has 34 elegant and well-equipped rooms, each one uniquely styled and decorated and equipped with a complete, marble bathroom. The hotel also has a sauna and offers free Wi-Fi internet access in the hotels public areas.
Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel has 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage and sauna. Other services include Breakfast in the Room and Fax/Photocopying. Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges are applicable.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 12:00 hours and the Check out time is Until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Pets are not allowed. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, and JCB. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Double Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, service charge
Not included in room price: EUR 1 city tax per person per night.
• FREE cancellation: € 219
Single Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, service charge
Not included in room price: EUR 1 city tax per person per night.
• FREE cancellation: € 219
Hotel Gramont Opera Paris
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Hotel Gramont Opera Paris
Overview of the Hotel: The Gramont Opéra Hotel is located in the Opera district of Paris, close to Opéra Garnier and the Galeries Lafayette. It is close to 4 metro stations and also a few minutes by metro to many of Paris’s attractions, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with cable. All air-conditioned guest rooms are soundproofed and include a safety deposit box. Some rooms have a terrace.
The hotel also has a bar and offers free pastries in the lobby.
Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel has a Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, and Airconditioning. Other Services include Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, and Fax/Photocopying. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 26 per day.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 13:00 – 00:00 hours and the Check out time is Until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Pets are not allowed. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. When booking for more than 10 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, and JCB. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Double or Twin Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 230
Single Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 160
Quadruple Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• FREE cancellation: € 300
Est Hotel Paris
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Est Hotel Paris
Overview of the Hotel: The Est Hotel enjoys a premium location being close to Gare de L’Est and Gare du Nord train stations. It lies in close proximity to Grands Boulevards, the Centre Pompidou and the popular Marais district. A number of shops, theatres and restaurants are located nearby. The hotel has 86 affordable and well equipped rooms each featuring TV and en suite facilities. Wi-Fi access is available for a supplement.
Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel has 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking along with Breakfast in the Room and Fax/Photocopying services. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable. No parking is available.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is From 14:00 hours and the Check out time is Until 11:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room. Pets are not allowed. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, and Carte Bleue. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Double Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 90
• FREE cancellation: € 90
Triple Room
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 115
• FREE cancellation: € 115
Single room with double bed
Prices are per room.
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 72
• FREE cancellation: € 90
Hotel Baltimore Paris
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Hotel Baltimore Paris
Overview of the Hotel: It features a Michelin-star restaurant, elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, original architecture by Gustave Eiffel and creative artwork on the walls. It offers rooms featuring a modern décor and equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and mini-bar. Creative and modern cuisine complemented by an excellent wine selection is served at the restaurant here. Relaxing with an after-dinner drink in the private bar is also made possible. Located in the chic 16th arrondissement, within walking distance of the Arc de Triomphe, this hotel provides easy access to the Boissiére Metro Station, The Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées.
Amenities at the Hotel: Facilities provided include Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Allergy-Free Room Available and Restaurant (à la carte). Activities provided here are Fitness Centre, Library. Other Services include Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Shoe Shine, Car Hire, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service and Concierge Service. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 32 per day.
Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 14:00-00:00 hours and the Check out time is until 07:00-12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. One child under 12 years stays free of charge in an extra bed. One older child or adult is charged EUR 100 per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel. Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Classic Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1.50 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 215
• FREE cancellation: € 290
Deluxe Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1.50 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 245
• FREE cancellation: € 320
Deluxe Twin Room
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1.50 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 255
• FREE cancellation: € 280
Junior Suite with 1 King Bed
Included in room price: 5.50 % VAT, EUR 1.50 city tax per person per night
• Non refundable: € 355
• FREE cancellation: € 380