Visit The Canal Saint-Martin Neighborhood of Paris France
Posted by admin Sunday 15 March 2009 7:09 pm
Main streets around the canal: Quai de Valmy, Quai de Jemmapes, Rue Beaurepaire, Rue Bichat.
Nearby: République, Belleville.
Getting There
- Metro:
- Gare de L’Est (Lines 4 & 7)
- République (Lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11)
- Goncourt (Line 11)
- Jacques-Bonsergent (Line 5).
- Napoléon ordered the construction of the Canal Saint-Martin in 1802. It was originally built to link to the Canal de l’Ourq, further north, to supply fresh water to the city.
- In the 19th century, the area was mostly occupied by working-class laborers. Only recently has it started to attract well-to-do professionals eager to snag apartments with views of the canal.
- The canal and its surroundings were entirely reconstructed on set for Marcel Carné’s 1938 film, Hôtel du Nord.
- Hôtel du Nord
102 Quai de Jemmapes
Phone: +33(0)140 407 878
The filmmaker Marcel Carné immortalized the Hôtel du Nord by reproducing its facade for his 1938 movie of the same name. Originally built in 1885 as a hotel serving mostly manual laborers, the Hôtel du Nord is now a bar and restaurant.Ambience: A zinc bar, velvet curtains, low lamplight, and an extensive upstairs library give the former hotel a distinctly 1930’s charm.
Highlights: You can nurse a drink on the garden patio, play chess, browse the library, or enjoy a simple meal prepared with fresh ingredients and conceived by celebrated chef Pascal Brébant. Guaranteed nostalgia.
Lunch: around 15 Euros (approx. $19).
Dinner: Between 15-30 Euros (approx. $19-$39). - Chez Prune
71 Quai de Valmy
Phone: +33(0)142 413 047
Ambience: Chez Prune is where trendy young Parisians go to see and be seen. This cheerful plum-colored bar and restaurant is constantly abuzz with chatter and music. The oddball deco includes objects made from recycled junk. A large terrace outside offers top-notch views of the canal during the spring and summer.To eat: Chez Prune’s bistro-style fare, if a bit expensive, is always tasty and includes artful salads, quiches, cheese plates, and plats du jour.
Drinks: 4-9 Euros (approx. $5-$12)
Lunch: around 15-20 Euros (approx. $19-$26) per person. - The Pink Flamingo
67 rue Bichat
Tel.: +33(0)142 023 170
Indulge in a favorite neighborhood treat: get your pizza delivered canalside! A Franco-American couple co-owns the Pink Flamingo, a stylish joint where the pizza is reminiscent of some of the best New York-style slices.The bonus: You can order your pie to go, take a pink balloon as proof of purchase, and relax on the banks of the canal. The deliveryperson will find you via the balloon.
Prices: Around 8-15 Euros (approx. $10-$19) per person.
- Antoine et Lili
95 Quai de Valmy
Tel.: +33(0)142 374 155
This quirky fashion boutique’s bright yellow and pink facade is now an icon. Don’t miss Antoine et Lili for the latest in kitschy urban fashion and campy “ethnic” threads. The “village” also includes a restaurant, bakery, and tearoom.
Best Place to Visit in Paris - The Musee D’Orsay
Posted by admin Sunday 15 March 2009 2:33 pm
By Jon W Turner
You will wonder at the gorgeous light effects the first time you enter the main level of the beautiful Musee d’Orsay in Paris, light made possible by the arched-glass barrel ceiling and roof that let in a ton of sun. You have stowed your bulky belongings in the museum’s storage (after all, you don’t want to knock over some old masterpiece with your clunky backpach), & now you are ready to have a look around the place.
The magnificent Musee d’Orsay began life as a turn-of-the-century (20th) railway station, but found itself obsolete when the modern rail cars became too long for the station platforms to accommodate. The structure was slated to be demolished but, thank goodness for us, it wasn’t, because it makes a marvelous setting in which to house artwork (painting, sculpture, furniture, photography and more) ranging from 1848-1914. It makes such a great setting, in fact, several films have been shot there, including Franz Kafka’s The Trial. The Musee d’Orsay sits regally on the arty Left Bank across the Seine from the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries (a place you might want to take in while you’re in the neighborhood).
There are masterpieces by such impressionist artists as Monet, Degas, Renoir & Cezanne, just to name four, & the galleries explode with color. Some drawings are displayed in dim light, to preserve them, & that’s a bit disappointing, but never, never let that deter you from visiting.
Because the Louvre can be so overwhelming due to its huge size, if I had only enough time to visit the Louvre or the Orsay, I think I might choose the Orsay.
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Paris France - Great for Children
Posted by admin Thursday 22 January 2009 11:19 am
Paris For Children!
By Diana Roig
Paris is a fascinating city not only for adults, but for children. It is not longer the city of the lights, of love or of romance, now it is also the city of the kids! Paris has some wonderful sightseeing that kids will really love to visit. Its grandeur lends itself to playfulness. Paris is surprisingly a family friendly city! Kids have an amazing range of fun places to go to: there are beautiful parks and all kind of activities, including near the major tourist destinations.
All its major tourist attractions are well-known by just all the children: even young kids know about the Eiffel Tower! And what kid doesn’t know the Notre Dame Cathedral or the Moulin Rouge? And if that wasn’t enough, there are lots of museums made especially for the young ones and some café-theatres designed just for kids! There are many other funny place like the Zoos, ore the best theme parks in Europe, such as Disneyland Paris or the Asterix Parc. In addition, if Puppets turn your child on, there are plenty of puppet shows spread around the city, as they are a great tradition there.
A family walk along the Seine River is a must. Your children will enjoy of the beautiful city views! On the Right bank you can stroll through the Jardin de Tuileries, while your kids savouring a delicious ice-cream. On the other bank, your children can go to the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Go to Paris and don’t visit Louvre’s Museum is a crime. So, there is a family tour especially designed for children! It is called “Family Tour for Young Treasure Hunters”. With this tour parents and kids will have fun together, and the little ones will learn and discover in a funny way many works of art! The younger set gets additional motivation through “Paris Muse Clues,” with an educational and interactive treasure hunt. With this tour our children will discover many of the Louvre’s masterpieces
There is another obligatory place to go: La Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie. This is one of the largest and most visited science museums in the world! It has special sections for children called La Cite des Enfants and Techno Cite. There’s also an aquarium, a submarine, and a planetarium.
The Luxembourg Gardens are like they’re made just for kids. It is the largest park in the city and full of activities for kids. There are daily marionette shows and a classic beautiful carousel, pony rides and a pond where kids can float a rented toy boat.
Finally, a Seine River Cruise would be great for parents and children. The Batobus does a cruise down the Seine. Kids will appreciate with other eyes how beautiful the city is!
Who said that travelling with children is complicated? Not in Paris! Look after the perfect accommodation and choose Paris Apartments for your holidays to make feel your children as at home.
Diana Roig
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