Paris
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The Church of the Madeleine in Paris, Greek or Baroque?
The Madeleine Church is one of the most curious churches in the French capital. Despite being a Christian temple with a baroque-style interior, its exterior is neoclassical and clearly reminiscent of a temple in ancient Greece. That is why, just by crossing a door, you will think you are transported back in time, you will cross the time barrier. Very close, in addition, you have the Place Vendome and its adjacent streets, one of the most exclusive areas to do your shopping in Paris. Madeleine’s story Formerly, in the same place where we see today the Madeleine church, there was…
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How to visit the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and go up to its terrace
Competing with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe is the most representative monument in Paris and one of the most visited. There also begins one of the most famous great avenues in the world, the Champs-Elysées, and after 2 kilometers of length it ends at the Plaza de la Concordia. It is therefore one of the essential visits in Paris. And from its terrace you will have one of the best views of that area of the French capital. Description of the Arc de Triomphe This type of monument is widespread in the world to commemorate battles, but without…
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How to get to Paris
If you are thinking of going to Paris, here we tell you how you can do it. In the city of Paris there are 2 airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Because Ryanair uses the Beauvais-Tillé Airport to market its flights to Paris, although it is 90 km from the city, this aerodrome also ends up being considered Parisian. We will therefore tell you how to get to the different airports in Paris and from them to the city center. From Charles de Gaulle Airport to the city center Charles de Gaulle Airport is the main airport in Paris. Also…
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Visit the Sacre Coeur Basilica in the heart of Montmartre
In the bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre is the famous Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Coeur in French), undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and magical places to visit in Paris. The Sacre Coeur Basilica is located on the highest part of a hill and is visible from much of the city of Paris. From above you also have very nice views of the city and it is undoubtedly one of the must- sees in Paris, which should be combined with a visit to Montmartre. The construction of Sacre Coeur The first stone of the basilica, built in marble, was…
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Visit the Church of Saint Sulpice, more than The Da Vinci Code
The Church of Saint Sulpice has become world famous in recent times thanks to the novel and film The Da Vinci Code. It is one of the most beautiful in Paris and the second highest in the city, so its visit is almost essential. And as a curious note, its two towers are not the same. Despite its unfinished appearance, this unfinished but extraordinarily beautiful church in Paris is worth a visit. The visit to the Church of Saint Sulpice Work on the Church of Saint Sulpice began in 1646. In that same place there was already another Romanesque church…
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The main neighborhoods to see in Paris. Which are?
Just walking through the streets of Paris is already a real wonder and you can spend some wonderful days in the city of the Seine just walking. Today we are going to talk about those neighborhoods in Paris that are worth getting lost in and enjoying their buildings, specifically Le Marais, Ile de la Cité and Ile de Saint Louis, La Defense and Montmartre. Each of them has its own charm and hallmark of identity and you will like some more than others, but they are all spectacular. Ile de la Cité and Ile de Saint Louis, the origin of…
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What to see on the Champs Elysées, glamor and luxury in Paris
The Champs-Elysées in Paris is one of the most important avenues in the world, competing for that position with Fifth Avenue in New York. It is 2 kilometers long and joins the Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde, having 2 clearly differentiated areas. You have the best views of the Champs-Elysées from the Arc de Triomphe, located at the beginning of this great avenue that you should not miss. What to see on the Champs Elysées The Champs-Elysées Avenue has two very different parts, each one with its charm and its function within a visit to Paris.…
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Enjoy modern art at Center George Pompidou in Paris
The most modern art that can be seen in Paris is found in the George Pompidou Center which houses the National Museum of Modern Art. His works date from after 1900 and in addition to this incredible display of modernist works there is also a library and a center for acoustic and musical research. This museum receives numerous visits from both lovers of modern art and those who are not. The curious building And the reason for receiving so many visits is the curious building that has housed it since 1977, which was built where the old Les Halles market…
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Discover the Real Paris like a Parisian
There are many tourist attractions in Paris, some of them well known to all of you, and others that however escape the sight of a tourist. Do you want to know corners and curiosities that a Parisian has prepared for you? The city of Paris offers you the chance to get to know so many places that you could spend days and days visiting the city and getting lost in its streets and places: highly relevant monuments and museums, beautiful parks and gardens surrounded by nature and palaces, food markets or antiques where you can live the Parisian essence, etc.…
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