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Paris
In Paris, districts (arrondissements) are simply
numbered from 1 to 20: the first district is right in the middle of the
city and the others are arranged around it in a clockwise spiral. This
guide will highlight the main sites in each district so that you can
make the most of your trip to Paris. (more)
When thinking about art, ones mind automatically turns
to Paris, a city that is itself a work of art. For there is everything
here that you might want: collections by the Great Masters, (Van Gogh,
Gauguin, Monet, Rodin, and more) modern and contemporary art, cultural
centres and immense libraries. In short, Paris? reputation as a culinary
centre is more than matched by its ability to satiate any cultural
hunger. (more)
The reputation of French gastronomy is firmly
established: so why not spend a little time in Paris, tasting all the
subtleties of a city where every local cuisine is represented ' Which
begs the question: where are the best restaurants and cafés located? (more)
If Paris is undeniably the center of French
civilization, it is also in many ways the center of the Continent;
perhaps more than any other city, its history has been Europes history,
the culture it has dictated, Europes culture and thanks to the long arm
of Occidental influence world culture. (more)
The best place to start is at that most famous of all
landmarks, the Eiffel Tower. Try to get there at 9.00 to beat the
queues. You might feel energetic enough to climb the 360 steps to the
1st level but, of course, the most spectacular panorama is from the 3rd
level, up at 274m and accessible by lift only. (more)