CIMETIÈRE DU MONTPARNASSE

PARIS, FRANCE

Opened in 1824, the Montparnasse cemetery, which has a surface area of 19 hectares, is the second largest necropolis in Paris, after the Père Lachaise cemetery. 

Full of trees, the cemetery occupies the former site of three farms, of which a listed tower belonging to one of the flour mills still stands. 

Among some of the famous works of art at the cemetery is 'Le Baiser' (The Kiss) by the sculptor Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957). 

Visitors can discover the burial places of famous men and women: Charles Baudelaire, Guy de Maupassant, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Charles Garnier.

A haven of peace at the heart of one of the liveliest districts in Paris.

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ÉGLISE SAINT-EUSTACHE

PARIS, FRANCE

The Eglise Saint-Eustache in the heart of Les Halles is one of the most visited churches in Paris. 

It is known for its unusually large dimensions, which make it seem more like a cathedral than a church, and the wealth of art works it houses. 

The church was built in 1532 and subsequently restored in 1840, and therefore uses a variety of styles: the façade is Gothic, while the interior is in the Renaissance and classical styles. 

The organ of Saint-Eustache is the biggest pipe organ in France, and its resident organist gives a free concert on Sunday afternoons.

In keeping with its longstanding tradition of classical music, the church hosts performances all year round by symphony orchestras and choral ensembles such as Chœurs de Radio France and the Orchestre National de France; its concerts feature on the programme of prestigious festivals like the Festival d’Automne à Paris and Paris Quartier d’Été.

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GARE DE LYON

PARIS, FRANCE

The Gare de Lyon is one of the seven termini of the SNCF network in Paris. 

Built in 1855, it was almost entirely burnt down by a fire during the Paris Commune in 1871 and then rebuilt exactly as it was. 

For the 1900 World Fair, the station was completely rebuilt by Marius Toudoire, an architect from Toulon. 

The new building, with its wonderful facade on Place Diderot (today Place Louis-Armand) and a 67-metre-high clock tower, was inaugurated on 6 April 1901. 

The Gare de Lyon is also famous for its restaurant Le Train Bleu, one of the capital’s most iconic restaurants. 

Trains arrive here from the centre and the south-east of France (Burgundy, Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur), Switzerland, Italy and Spain via Montpellier

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PAVILLONS DE BERCY - MUSÉE DES ARTS FORAINS

PARIS, FRANCE

The biggest collection in Europe of fairground and show objects are displayed here by Jean Paul Favand, the founder of the museums.

The decor mixes tradition with modernity and the short-lived with the long lasting to bring the items to life.

Each area has a particular theme: 19th-century fairgrounds at the Musée des Arts Forains, carnival in the Salons Vénitiens, cabinets of curiosity in the Théâtre du Merveilleux and amazing gardens in the Théâtre de Verdure.

The unique place, a veritable laboratory of ideas, uses the latest technology in sound and video projection to reveal the soul of heritage objects, to get your imagination going and welcome you into this world of daydreams.

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INSTITUT DU MUNDO ARABE

PARIS, FRANCE

The Arab World Institute was founded in 1987 by France and the states of the Arab League with the aim of disseminating and promoting all the facets of Arab culture.

A place where people can meet and exchange ideas with others, the Institute has for the last 30 years contributed to the consolidation of the cultural, political, economic, and social links between France and the Arab world.

A richly diverse programme of exhibitions and events in a world famous building comprising a museum, temporary exhibition areas, an auditorium for hosting live performances, cinema screenings and conferences.

The building was designed by Jean Nouvel and Architecture Studio.

Located in the heart of historic Paris, it is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of contemporary architecture.

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GRAND REX

PARIS, FRANCE

An atmospheric theatre in American parlance, the Grand Rex's main auditorium features a starred ceiling and fairytale decorations on both sides of the screen, including water features.

The theatre's 2800 places are the most of any in Europe, and its 300 m2 screen wide and 11.35 m high) is the largest in Paris. 

The cinema's external facade, out of proportion to neighboring buildings, features large neon signs and an art deco style tower.

The cinema is considered to be a landmark of art deco architecture.

A French government decree on 5 October 1981 listed the Cinéma Rex, its interior decor, roofs and facades as a Monument national.

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VIADUC DES ARTS

PARIS, FRANCE

A stone's throw away from place de la Bastille in the 12th arrondissement, the internationally renowned Viaduc des Arts is a display case for French savoir-faire.

Its professional artists and craftspeople, is a unique place where all the latest trends merge and prominent designers come together to create elegance, refinement and luxury. 

Unique jewellery, subtly-coloured everlasting flowers, theatre sets, robotic and antique dolls, restoration of tapestries and contemporary furniture, pieces of art, painting on porcelain, lights, bronzes.

Not forgetting temporary exhibitions on the theme of Arts Professions but also on Mozart, Africa, Potters…

You can also enjoy a cup of coffee beneath the historic vaults, or simply have lunch or dinner to the sound of salsa. 

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