Top 100 Things
To Do In Paris, France
What to do in Paris?
91 (99) Musee Cognacq-Jay
Musee Cognacq-Jay's 18th century art collection of french furniture
and paintings is worth a hour or two.
92 Musee Cernuschi
The Musee Cernuschi exists thanks to philanthropist
Henri Cernuschi (1820-1896)
If you are 'in to' Japanese and Chinese art this is
great chance to get your fill without having to forego your french
wine, cheese and pastries. Said to be the most important collection
ancient Chinese art in Europe.
93 Cafe Cafe
You should stop at a french cafe at least twice. Preferably
with someone who likes to talk. If you are on your own, look like
you want to talk, have your phrase book to hand and you never know.
Cafe Voltaire (1 place de l'Odeon) - where the philosopher
of the same name, Voltaire not Cafe, discussed the weather with
fellow philosopher Diderot. Ernest Hemingway was also a customer.
94 Memorial de la Deportation
The Memorial de la Deportation remembers the hundreds of thousands
of french citizens who died in German concentration camps in horrific
conditions during the second world war.
95 Jump like a goat
Paris boasts a small vineyard. The reputation of the Clos de Montmartre
is such that the wine is said to "make you jump like a goat".
Clearly gift material.
96 La Pagode
You'll find modern flicks, a french mix in a Japanese feel all
in the La Pagode in rue de Babylone.
La Pagode honours Japanese architecture without crossing the tacky
divide.
The Japanese gardens complete with tea rooms surround the building
and stimulate the intellectual debate:.
"that was a great movie"
"b%ll*&ks!". etc
97 Eat Chocolate
As any addict will tell you, arrrr....mmmm.. Words can't really
express a true chocolate moment. The Swiss, they say, have the best
chocolate, but in Paris, it is an art. Sold at chocolatiers all
over Paris, the presentation, selection and purchasing all add to
final explosion of taste.
98 Eat (Slow Food)
For many of us eating is an enjoyable experience. In Paris it is
more. This is more a lifestyle. The norm remains that good food
is to be consumed slowly in good company with a bottle of wine.
99 Musee d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaisme
Jewish history, museum of.
100 Rue Mouffetard
Being one of the oldest parts of Paris Rue Mouffetard feels like
a very awake village in a big city. Rue Mouffetard main attraction
is its regular open market with its street stalls and their vendors.
101 St Julien-le-Pauvre
Gothic church with a taste for chamber music and religious tunes.
102 (23) Monaco
The French have some of the best trains in the world. A brief trip
to Monaco is a good excuse to experience one. Purchase a Eurail
Pass and travel to Monaco from Paris for a couple of days. The time
will race by. The TGV completes the trip in just over six hours
but services are limited so plan ahead.
"Monaco and its surroundings offer marvelous landscapes and
sea views unique to the South of France. Enjoy a guided, driven
tour to secluded gems or indulge in a helicopter tour for beautiful
views of Monaco and the Riviera. Alternatively, rent your own car
or embark on the Azur Express for a picturesque tour of all the
sites in Monaco". Visit Monaco.com
103 (26) Hotel de Sens
Time warp back to the middle ages and take a walking tour of the
Hotel de Sens, a building that dates back to the ages in the middle.
104 (48) Bréhat.
Escape from Paris. Well we all need a break. Head for Brittany
and discover your own little French island (group of islands to
be precise). Bréhat is florally rich and is famous for its
pink granite rocks. Bréhat is just 10 minutes from Paimpol.
105 (27) French Alps
If the Eiffel Tower wasn't a tall enough experience there's the
Alps. Great for skiing the French Alps are like the french women,
beautiful and elegant.
Travel to the French Alps for a weekend of skiing and come alive.
106 (100) London
Catch the train and you will soon be in a nearby city with a very
different yet similar array of things to do. At least a hundred.
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