Is one of the few areas of Paris where the shops are legally allowed to be open on Sundays. Rue des Francs Bourgeois offers a great mix of fashion, chic boutiques and home design, plus restaurants and cultural places to visit. stopping in the numerous elegant shops such as Autour du Monde, Bensimon, La chaise Longue, Monic for jewels, Paris Mus�es for antique copies, L’occitane, Fragonard and Esteban for perfumes. A-poc from Issey Miyak� and Barbara Bui for clothing and Millefeuille for decoration.

is the oldest planned square in Paris.Originally known as the Place Royale, was built by Henri IV from 1605 to 1612. Residents of the Place des Vosges No. 1bis Mme de Sevigne was born here No.6, "Maison de Victor Hugo" Victor Hugo from 1832 - 1848, in what was then the Hotel de Rohan-Guomonoe, now a museum devoted to his memory, managed by the City of Paris No. 7 Sully, Henri IV's great minister No. 8 poet Thophile Gautier and writer Alphonse Daudet No. 9 (Hotel de Chaulnes), seat of the Academy of Architecture, currently also tenanted by Galerie Historisimus No. 11 occupied from 1639-1648 by the courtesan Marion Delorme

Start your day at the corner of rue des Archives. Make a stop in the magnificent Hotel de Soubise, a museum of French history and national archives. Part of the building is medieval, with the main part in classical 17th century French design. Visit the lovely inner garden

you may notice a funny little tower with the French word “chauguette”. Here you will find the architectural library of Paris housed in the majestic Hotel Lamoignion. If you wish to buy old city maps or any books related to the history of Paris, this bookshop is the place to find them.

In 1548, Jacques des Ligneris, President of the Parliament of Paris, ordered the construction of the mansion that came to be known as the H�tel Carnavalet; construction was completed about 1560. In 1578, the widow of Francois de Kernevenoy, later known as Carnavalet, purchased the building. In 1654, the mansion was bought by Claude Boisl�ve, who commissioned the well-known architect, Fran�ois Mansart, to make extensive renovations. Madame de S�vign�, famous for her letter-writing, lived in the H�tel Carnavalet from 1677 until her death in 1696. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed on Mondays and holidays.

The Bastille Day Military Parade is the French military parade that has been held on the morning of 14 July each year in Paris since 1880. Bastille prison stood until the 'Storming of the Bastille' and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution; The square is often home to concerts and similar events. The north-eastern area of Bastille is busy at night due to many caf�s, bars, night clubs, and concert halls. As a consequence of its historical significance, the square is often used for political demonstrations, including the massive anti-CPE demonstration of 28 March 2006.

The city’s most famous Jewish neighborhood in the Marais and is known as the Pletzl – Yiddish for little Place. This 4th arrondissment district (Metro: St. Paul) has been home to Jews on and off since the thirteenth century. Today, though gentrification has made this one of the city’s most fashionable quarters, it is still heavily Jewish and has been for nearly one hundred years. Up and down rue des Rosiers between rue Malher and rue des Hospitali�res-St.-Gervais, as well as on the streets off rue des Rosiers, you will find Jewish restaurants, bookshops, boulangeries and charcuteries along with synagogues and shtiebels (small prayer rooms – Oratoire in French).

is one of the most famous sights in all Paris and certainly one of the most spectacular. Its imposing stone fa�ade, towers, and flying buttresses have been painted and photographed from every conceivable angle. It may surprise you that this standard bearer of the Roman Catholic Church in France also holds some interest for Jews. In front of the cathedral you can easily see two female figures on either side of the central portal: They are known as Ecclesia (on the left) and Synagoga (on the right). Ecclesia, a beautiful woman wearing a crown, represents the Roman Catholic Church; Synagoga, a woman with a bowed head, shattered staff, the broken tablets of the Ten Commandments at her feet, and a serpent aro

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The Centre was built and completed in 1977.The building cost 993 million 1972 French francs. Renovation work conducted from October 1996 to January 2000 was completed on a budget of 576 million 1999 francs.[ Georges Restaurant on the Centre Georges Pompidou's top floor is a favorite spot among the jetset, and for obvious reasons: it affords an unbeatable vantage of the whole city through large windows, features a trendy fusion-cuisine menu, and boasts a design that makes you think you've stepped onto the set of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Or into an avant-garde art happening circa 1968. While the fare is just a head or two above mediocre, enjoying the views at Georges after a day explorin

The island's main street, rue de Saint Louis en Ile, features wonderful specialty boutiques and shops. Although they are a bit trendy and overpriced, this is still an ideal spot for discovering unique souvenirs. There is an upscale toy store, a shop devoted to hand crafted puppets, a chocolate shop, a couple of gourmet shops, art galleries and more This small island is like an oasis from the rush of the city. It's almost as if someone dropped a small French village into the center of Paris, as it features markets, bakeries, fromageries and caf�s. While much of Paris has modernized over the years, the ile remains romantically frozen in the 17th century. It is remarkably the same as it was centuries ago It is lined

ChezMarianne You'll know you've found Marianne's when you see the line of people reading the bits of wisdom and poetry painted across the windows. This restaurant-deli serves excellent Middle Eastern and Jewish specialties like hummus, fried eggplant, and soul-warming chopped liver, which you can match with one of the affordable wines. The sampler platter lets you try four, five, or six items—even the smallest plate is a feast. Falafel sandwiches are served in the restaurant only on weekdays at lunch, though you can get them anytime at the takeout window. 2, rue des Hospitali�res-Saint-Gervais – 75004 L'As du Falafel Middle-Eastern restaurant 34

Garage Barbette 7, Rue Barbette, Paris 3rd Rate: jour et 1 nuit 25,OO euros 2 jours 1 nuit 34,00 euros 10 jours 140 a 150 euros 15 jours 205 a 240 euros 20 jours 260 a 275 euros 30 jours 300 a 340 euros 1 heure 3,50 euros 2 heures 7,00 euros 3 heures 10 euros 4 heures 12,50 euros 5 heures 15,00 euros 6 heures 16,50 euros 7 heures 17,50 euros etc....................

The Rue Vieille du Temple is the main artery of Marais nightlife. Its many bars, caf�s, and restaurants, many of them catering to gay or mixed clientele, are always packed, especially on the weekends.

Chef Pierre Lecoutre doesn't let the stunning setting steal the show. Whether your option for one of the set menus starting at EUR 19 (for two courses at lunch) or order a la carte, you can expect carefully considered dishes such as roast saddle of lamb with wild mushrooms and cocos de Paimpol (white beans), roast duck with green peppercorns and applesauce, and desserts like chartreuse souffle or the lemon and raspberry "diamond" cake. The waiters strike the right balance between friendliness and formality. Meals are also served under the glass atrium, but aim for the more impressive main dining room. 53,rue des Francs Bourgeois 75004 Paris. Tuesday to Saturday From 12h to 14h30 and from 19h30-23h. Tel: 01 42 74 5

The staff are very friendly and very well endowed. The food is traditional French and is always cooked to perfection and has wide selection of wine at a very good price. cozy atmosphere and classic if somewhat bland bistro atmosphere reserve, the menu available at the apartment. 24 Rue des Francs Bourgeois 75003 Paris. 01 42 72 20 50

towards:Louver-Concord-champs elysees-La D�fense(Grande Arche) and towards: Bastille- Ch�teau de Vincennes From 5:30am to 12:30am. 10 tickets called“un carnet”€10.70. History: Marais was once just a soggy marshland (marais means marsh). When Charles V built the new ramparts in the 14th century, he brought this neighborhood within the city walls and drained the marshlands. After several security incidents at the royal palace on Ile de la Cit�, Charles V moved to the H�tel St-Paul in the Marais. The aristocrats followed, building illustrious private mansions. The Place Royale (today known as Place des Vosges) was built during the neighborhood’s heyday in the 17th century. Gradually, the nobility moved west%

The French love affair with food is well-known and nowhere is this passion more apparent than at a market. Parisian’s flock go to their local markets especially at the weekend. There are scores of them so take your pick Boulevard Richard-Lenoir 75011 PARIS Open Thursday 07:00am � 14h30 Sunday 7h � 15h

Infants Rouge is the oldest covered food market in Paris and was established in 1628. It was named after the orphans who used to live here who dressed in red. The market closed in 1980 and was then refurbished and reconstructed, and thought the new site isn't as charming as the old one, it is still a necessary stop for shoppers in the neighborhood. Small covered market off rue de Bretagne in 3rd arrondissment. Excellent quality and variety of fruit &veg, cheese, deli goods and even wine stalls - everything you need for a perfect picnic. 39 rue de Bretagne; Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm and 4pm to 7.30pm (until 8 pm on Friday and Saturday); Sunday, 8.30am to 2pm

Businessman Ernest Cognacq and his wife Marie-Louise Jay gathered this museum’s collection between 1900 and 1925. The couple that had founded the Samaritaine department store spent part of the fortune they had amassed on works of art – and had a penchant for 18th-century French artists. Ernest donated this collection to the City of Paris when he died in 1928. This museum’s collections include paintings and sculptures by leading lights (Lemoyne, Chardin and Fragonard) side by side with those of lesser-known masters (Lavreince and Saly). The woodwork, furniture and decorative art encapsulate something about elegant society’s lifestyle in that day.

The Picasso Museum Paris brings together the largest single collection of Picasso’s artworks spanning his entire career. There are over 3500 separate pieces of Picasso’s art at the museum including paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramic works and engravings. All of Picasso’s major stages and themes are represented at the museum including cubism, surrealism, sacrifice and war. Picasso Museum Paris Opening Times Opening times at the Picasso Museum Paris change throughout the year. From October 1st through to the 31st March opening times are from 9.30am to 5.30pm. In the summer, from April 1st to the 30th September the Picasso museum stays open an extra half hour to accommodate the higher numbers of tourists. The Pica

The "H�tel de Ville" (City Hall) is more than an administrative building or a subway station name...Discover here the heritage and the history Parisians are proud of ! From your place, follow our guide and discover step by step the secrets of the All Parisians' House. Walk in the steps of the artists and characters who were part of the history of Paris and its City Hall.

Where to go to take back home a little je ne sais quoi(i don't know) For reasons that elude most of us, Parisians seem to make impeccable fashion sense look like a walk in the park. It's no surprise, then, that Paris remains the reigning center of all things haute couture. After museums and monuments, shopping is one of the main reasons Paris draws millions of visitors each year. While the city is studded with great places to shop, Rue de Rivoli,top Paris shopping districts are guaranteed to satiate discount-hunters, designer divas, window shoppers, and fashion victims alike

At the Museum of Dolls you can find over 500 dolls, made from porcelain, paper or other materials from the 1800 to 1919 to present. Besides dolls, there are also period accessories and furniture. The rooms at the museums are divided into : 1.Dolls from 1800 - 1899 2.Dolls from 1875 - 1919 3.How dolls are made / activities for kid There is also a doll hospital which can repair your antique dolls The museum also offers temporary exhibitions.Of course this is a rare museum that charges an entrance fee from 3 years and up! Hours of Operation: Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am - 6 pm (Last admission 5:30) Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

The museum’s mission is: •To present the two thousand-year history of the Jewish communities in France and to situate it in the broader context of the history of Judaism as a whole. •To preserve, study, disseminate and promote public and private museum collections and archival collections of the art and history of the Jews. •To organise the dissemination and intercommunication of all forms of artistic expression related to Jewish culture in all its diversity. Access Mus�e d'art et d'histoire du Juda�sme H�tel de Saint-Aignan 71, rue du Temple 75003 Paris Opening hours Monday to Friday: 11.00−18.00 Sunday : 10.00−18.00 Last ticket sales at 17.15 Closed Saturday The museum%

This street, adorned with the fountain of Saint-Louis at the height of No. 41 and the fountain of Boucherat No. 133, bears the name of Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), Marshal France, which has a hotel in this street.She took the name of Saint Louis during its reconstruction in 1674, because it led to the Porte Saint-Louis bulwark of Charles V. The Rue de Turenne begins Rue Saint-Antoine and eventually rue Charlot. It is 1130m.It was opened in 1694. it has over than 100 boutiques shops.