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Jardin des Plantes Quarter
The Jardin des Plantes Quarter is an area which contains the Jardin
des Plantes and the Musée National D'histoire Naturelle.
Montmatre - A hill in Paris
Montmartre is a hill located in the north of Paris and is actually known
as the highest point of the city.
Poetry in Montparnasse
Montparnasse, originally called Mount Parnassus, is a neighborhood in
Paris where people used to gather to read and recite poetry. It started
gaining popularity among artists at the beginning of the 20th century.
The elegant Chaillot Quarter
Chaillot Quarter originally was a village which was not counted as a
Paris neighborhood until the 1800's. From that time on, Chaillot Quarter
became a very important part of Paris and one of the most visited ones.
The Latin
Quarter and the Sorbonne University
The Latin Quarter is the name given to the Paris' area which surrounds
the Sorbonne University. This way, this Quarter has been famous since
the Sorbonne’s origins.
The neighborhood
of St. Germain des Prés
St. Germain des Prés is a Paris neighborhood located at the southern
shore of the Seine. This neighborhood comprehends several blocks which
contain important buildings and avenues, such as for example Boulevard
St. Germain and the east area of boulevard St Michel.
The Paris Underground
The Paris underground or subway is locally known as metro, term which
has derivate from the expression "Chemin de Fer M tropolitain"
or "Metropolitain".
What to visit in Opera
Quarter
There are several interesting places to visit while being in Opera Quarter
and its surroundings. Some of the main places visitors who are within
this area should not miss are the Palais Royal, Hermes, the Place Vendome,
the Opera Garnier, and the Sainte Marie Madelaine among others.
Luxembourg Quarter and art
The area of Luxembourg Quarter is located at south of the Latin Quarter
and is a place where many amazing artists have been and even created
art work pieces as well.
Museums and art in Paris
Paris is known as the city of arts due to the strong relationship it
has and has had with artists and the creation of art works since the
time it was born.
The Champs Elysées
The Champs Elysées is one of the most famous areas of not only
France but Europe and the entire world as well. This area can be visited
through the Champs Elysées Avenue, which goes from the Arc of
Triumph to the Place de la Concorde.
The gardens of La Villete
La Villete is an area full of plants, trees and life, ideal for those
who enjoy green spaces and gardens. This place contains several amazing
gardens, all of them highly cared and beautiful, and created by recognized
landscape designers, architects and artists.
The Musée Du
Louvre through time
The Musée du Louvre has been a museum for more than two centuries,
and contains group of artworks and pieces of art impossible to equalize.
The Paris district of
Le Marais
Le Marais is one of the most famous neighborhoods of Paris, and it owes
an important amount of its fame to its nightlife and the energy which
can be always felt while being in it.
The Tuileries Quarter
The Tuileries Quarter area is famous by the Jardin des Tuileries or
the Touileries Gardens where many attractions and entertainment related
activities can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.