NOTRE DAME
Since the origin of Lutece, an unforgettable visit of the City Island with its ancient royal castle adorned by the Saint Chapel, and the somptuous Cathedral wonderful example of the gothic architecture enhanced by the stained glass windows of the roses. A wonderful walk along the cloister and its surrounding bridges to learn over 900 years history of Paris-
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Montmartre
The roof of Paris with its thousand years old history, through narrow streets and vineyards on the path of Saint Denis pilgrimages, the symbolic Basilica and the famous Place du Tertre to meet with the Impressionists community around Renoir, Toulouse Lautrec, Pissaro and Valadon-Utrillo, andthe Bateau Lavoir artists around, Gauguin, Modigliani,and Pablo Picasso,.....
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The Marais
Between courts and gardens the Marais "Hotel- particuliers" , with their renaissance, baroque and classical architecture, from the Hotel de Sully to the Hotel de Beauvais, through the famous Place des Vosges.
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The St Louis Island
In the heart of the town, looking like Venice, with its beautiful "hotel particuliers " façades reflecting in the Seine, the Hotel de Lauzun and Hotel Lambert, evocative of the Versailles splendour.
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The St Germain des Prés District
The St Germain Abbey and its history since its foundations by the merovingians kings; The famous Place de Furstemberg and the Procope Coffe shop, where Benjamin Franklin met with Voltaire, Diderot, D’Alembert, and Rousseau opening the way to the 14th of July spirit, still alive....
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