Paris
Eiffel Tower Tickets / Moulin Rouge Paris
Aug 17th
We are creating two new websites focusing on selling tickets and providing information about two of Paris’ most popular tourist attractions, the iconic landmark of the Eiffel Tower and the original birthplace of the can-can, the Moulin Rouge. Every year thousands of people flock to both places, either to absorb the awe-inspiring views across the Parisian landscapes from the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower or to get a taste of the decadence of 19th century Paris entertainment at the Moulin Rouge.
It is clear that by searching for either place online you will be swamped by recommendations, links and information More >
Best Hotels in Paris: voted by the public
Mar 28th
Asking for the top ten hotels in Paris is a bit like asking for the top ten chocolate shops in Switzerland – an impossible choice.
You could probably compile a comprehensive list of world class hotels just by strolling up the Champs Elysees. But look beyond the glamorous avenues and you will find a city brimming with accommodation options to satisfy the 14 million tourists who come to visit each year.
So what are the top ten hotels in Paris? We’ve already discovered Berlin’s best and Madrid’s most excellent. Now for the City of Lights.
Here are the top ten hotels in Paris More >
Marathon de Paris
Feb 24th
Address: S.O. Athlétisme – 2 rue Rouget de Lisle TSA 61100 – 92137 Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex
Date: April 2008 Start Time: 8:45am Tickets: Free
WWW: http://www.parismarathon.com Phone: 01.41.33.15.68 Email: infos@parismarathon.com
About the Paris Marathon
It is said that the very first marathon was run in 490 B.C. In this year, the Athenians won a famous battle that put an end to the very first Median War. A solider by the name of Philippides was sent as a messenger to let the citizens know that the war was over. It is said he ran so far for so long that he died of exhaustion upon More >
About Paris, France | What is on, Paris hotels
Feb 6th
This short break guide about Paris, France will help you to make the most of your trip. Lists of what’s on in Paris and recommended hotels will save you time when planning your city break, holiday or vacation.
About Paris, FranceParis, located along the beautiful River Seine in Northern France, has been an important urban center for approximately two thousand years. The population of the “City of Lights” stretches well beyond the set governmental city limits into the suburbs at roughly 10 million citizens making it one of the most populated areas on the planet. This figure doesn’t even begin More >
The Venetian Carnival, Paris
Feb 6th
Paris’ Venetian Carnival: “Le grand rendez-vous du!”
Address: Port de Plaisance Arrondissement: 16th Begins: March 31 Ends: April 1 Hours: 2:30 – 5:30pm Tickets: Free WWW: Paris’ Venetian Carnival Website Email: Venetian Carnival Email
About Venetian Carnival in ParisParis brings back the primeval Venetian carnival with a rich show of vibrant costumes, unique masks, brilliant head pieces and one of a kind water displays. “The City of Lights” seeks to transform itself into “The City of Canals,” while honoring the Venetian ‘watery’ customs. In doing so, nearly all of the city’s waterways are filled to their limits with hundreds of decorated boats while More >
Festival of the Imagination, Paris
Feb 2nd
Festival of the Imagination: “Defining exploration, discovery, revelation and hopes the world over.”
Address: Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 Boulevard Raspail, 75006, Paris Arrondissement: 6th
Begins: March Ends: April Hours: Varies to Event Tickets: Varies to Event
WWW: Festival de l’Imaginarie Email: esber@mcm.asso.fr Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 44 41 42
About Festival of the ImaginationThe Festival of Imagination is held annually in Paris each spring. This innovative event seeks to promote cultural from the nearest, as well as the farthest, reaches of the earth.
This fascinating program is as diverse as the people of the world. Each culture brings its own traditions, whether More >
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris
Dec 21st
Address: Bordered on all sides by St Michel, rue de Vaugirard, rue de Medicis, rue Guynemer and Auguste-Comte Arrondissement: 6th Hours: 7:30am from 4:45 – 9:45pm depending on the day and month. Tickets: Free
About Jardin du Luxembourg
The 224,500 square meter location known as Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most frequented and well known parks in Paris. The garden was began in 1612 at the same time that the Palais du Luxembourg, also on the grounds, was being constructed too. The palace and garden were built to honor Marie de Medici, the mother of Louis XIII. More >
Jardin des Plantes, Paris
Dec 21st
Address: 57 rue Cuvier, Paris 75005 Arrondissement: 5th Hours: Summer Mon-Sun 7:30am – 8:00pm; Winter Mon-Sun 7:30am-5:30pm Tickets: Free
WWW: Jardin des Plantes Phone: +33 1 4079 3000
About the Jardin des Plantes
The Jardin des Plantes has a long and notable history. It was first established in 1626 as a royal garden of medicinal plants and was designed by Guy de La Brosse, the physician of Louis XII.
In 1650, the garden, which had grown into disrepair over a short period, was rejuvenated under the loving eye of John Baptiste Colbert and was opened to the public. Towards the end of More >
Parc Andre Citroen, Paris
Dec 21st
Address: Along rue Balard Arrondissement: 15th Hours: Dawn to 6:00pm Tickets: Free
About Parc Andre Citroen
Many of the parks and attractions in Paris are centuries old, however Parc Andre Citroen defies this notion and offers a fresh, modern spin on the Parisian park experience.
The 35 acres park is named after the French automaker Andre Citroen, whose auto factory used to reside on the location. The Paris government spent a pretty penny fixing the location after the factory closed and it has proven to be money well spent as it is a local and tourist hit.
The park is situated More >
Grand Palais, Paris
Dec 17th
Address: 3 Avenue du General Eisenhower, Paris Arrondissement: 8th Hours: Every day, Tuesdays aside, from 10:00am to 8:00pm and Wednesday until 10:00pm Tickets: 7.62EUR with reservation and 8.69EUR without, reduced rates also available
WWW: Grand Palais Phone: 33(0)1 44 13 17 17 Email: Fabien.escalona@rmn.fr
About the Grand Palais
In the late 19th century much of Paris got a needed facelift. Thousands of people would be coming into the city in 1900 for the World’s Fair and the citizens and government wanted to ensure that their guests saw the most beautiful Paris possible.
Several new structures went up around the city under the More >
