The City: Paris
Paris, the well known City of Lights
and probably the most beautiful city in the world. This magnificent city,
agitated by centuries of history owes its name to the “Parisii” tribe, which
established their city on the edges of the Seine
in -53 B.C.
During the Roman epoch, the "Parisii
Hamlet" stretched over the left side of the island.It was the population of Lutécia, from
which certain rests appear even at present.
The people of Lutécia did not succeed in
having a political prominence during the Roman reign. Nevertheless the place
became very fast the centre of the kingdom
of Francs and continued
stretching through the medieval epoch.
Protected by his political prominence, the
city knew a cultural fame, thanks to its University, “The Sorbonne”, which
theorized a multitude of remarkable men’s of this epoch.
In the course of the centuries, the big
kings of the “Bourbonienne” monarchy continued to extend and spread the borders
of the Parisian city, which was going to know a lot of tragedies during the 18th
century, especially because of the French Revolution of 1789.
Later, the King Napoleon continued the
urban development of the city that he liked to transform into “The capital of
the civilized world”.
The city is divided in two parts: The
Left Border, called “Rive Gauche”. In most cases a tourist Zone. Monuments such as Eiffel Tower, the
military academy, the Invalids, the Palace and the gardens of Luxembourg, but
also the famous University “The Sorbonne” named before, as well as the Pantheon
are located there. The
Right Border, called “Rive Droite”. Business centre but also an important
tourist area. There, you will find the famous Avenue of Champs Elysées, the
triumphal arch, the Concorde Place,
The Garnier Opera, but also the Tuileries gardens, and the famous Montmartre. In the center of the city are two very well
known islands. The Saint Louis island and The
“île de la Cité” (CityIsland), where are located the Cathedral Notre Dame
of Paris, the Holy
chapel, and the Law courts.
Places of interest
The Notre Dame Cathedral
It is not just a simple symbol of the city
of Paris, because Notre Dame is the point from
which they measure the kilometers of the big roads of France.
The Holy Chapel
It is, undoubtedly, one of the Parisian monuments with
an independent personality. A worldwide jewel of gothic architecture.
Other Churches of Paris
The city of Paris
counts a big number of churches of any epochs
Le Palais Royal
Monument located next to the Louvre that the Cardinal Richelieu had appropriated to make its modest Palace. It had been taken back by Louis XIII after the decease of the cardinal
The Opera
The Opera of Paris is a mixture of equipments, stone, bronze and marble, a mixture of Baroque and classical styles.
La Tour Eiffel
Eiffel Tower of Paris
is the triumph of the metal industry, against the stone industry, this splendid
stones which gave to Paris
its solidity as well as its remarkable harmony.
March field and The MilitaryAcademy
Next to the avenues with nice Parisians residences, and
located behind the EiffelTower are the March Field
and the military academy.
The Place des Vosges
Located on the east side of the Bastille and close to
the “Ile de la Cité”,
its an area which knew a notable development during the XVIIth century.
Place Vendome
A place of severe lines encircled with harmonious
buildings between which is the Ministry of Justice.
Place Concorde
It is on this place
that became established the revolutionary mechanism, called
"Guillotines"
Les Invalides
Close to the military academy and to the field of march, Is the centre created by Louis XIV to receive the veterans of war, of its armies.
Latin Corner of Paris
He owes his name to the students of the Sorbonne of the
epoch who lived in the zone and spoke Latin.
The
Champs Elysées and the Place of Etoile
In 1616, the queen Maríe of Médicis had made plant a
series of promenades which are today the Champs Elysées.
The Louvre
The actual museum of Louvre was in origin a medieval castle, transformed later into Royal Palace intended to shelter big artistic writings.
The Pompidou Center
This a bit discouraging quarter of the city of Paris, close to Covered market, was ironically called Beaubourg, which means in French, beautiful market town.
The Orsey Museum
What had been a closed station in the thirties, was in 1980 a centre which expose a multitude of marvelous modern art works, from 1848 up to now a days.
Les Halles
One of the nicest corners of Paris
for the passers-by, where, some dozens years before the trader population met.
Today it is not only a meeting place, but it is also a place where blend all
styles and all nationalities.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland® Paris is the ideal place for adults and children of all ages! Two Disney® parks, three 9-hole golf courses and Disney® Village, an entertainment area with bars, restaurants and a nightclub, all in the unique Disney style... Come on over, take a deep breath and discover the kind of magic we’re talking about!
The Bobino
A mystic place for shows. The Bobino cabaret is home to a variety of shows: concerts, dance, theatre, comedy….Come and enjoy an exceptional evening in the Montparnasse quarter. Its warm and stylish decoration makes it a place to dream of.
www.bobino.fr