Grande Arche de La Défense 1, parvis de la Défense 92044 Paris La Défense M° and RER La Défense Tel 01 49 07 27 27 www.grandearche.com Marking the eastern end of the historic axis of Paris, this contemporary arch is situated in the dramatic skyscraper...
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Musée de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris Hôtel de Miramion 47, quai de la Tournelle, 5th M° Maubert-Mutualité Tel 01 40 27 50 05 Presenting the history of Paris’ hospitals since the foundation of the Hôtel Dieu in the VIIth century, this...
Manufacture des Gobelins 42, avenue des Gobelins, 13th M° Gobelins Tel 0 1 44 54 19 33 www.monum.fr Originally set up in the mid-1500s as a fabric dying workshop by the artisan Jean Gobelin, it was converted into the royal tapestry manufacturers by King Louis...
Opéra – Bastille 120 rue de Lyon, 12th M° Bastille Tel 01 40 01 17 89 www.operadeparis.fr Inaugurated on the July 14, 1989 , this modern Opera house offers excellent acoustics in a contemporary architectural setting. The guided tour includes a visit to...
The Palais Garnier is one of the most beautiful monuments in Paris.
Palais de Luxembourg – Sénat 15, rue de Vaugirard, 6th M° Odéon or Mabillon. RER Luxembourg Tel 01 42 34 20 01 www.senat.fr Constructed under the orders of Marie de Médicis, this Florentine Palace is home to the French Senate. Opening Hours: The Senate meets...
Fondation Dina Vierny- Musée Maillol 61, rue de Grenelle, 7th M° Rue du Bac Tel 01 42 22 59 58 www.museemaillol.com This museum houses a collection of works by Aristide Maillol and his contemporaries, in addition to more modern works representative of various...
Le Panthéon Place du Panthéon, 5th M° Maubert-Mutualité, RER Luxembourg Tel 01 44 32 18 00 www.monum.fr A neo-classic construction dating back to the French Revolution, the Panthéon honors the great minds of the nation, with a crypt where illustrious...
The privately-owned Musée des Arts Forains (Carnival Arts Museum) in the Pavillons de Bercy are only open to the general public for special occaisons, such as the winter holidays. Here are a few photos to whet your appetite for the next special opening.
A photo tour of the 17th-century headquarters of Parisian astronomers, and a list of upcoming events to commemorate the 2009 International Year of Astronomy...
