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20 Things To Do In Paris, France
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16 The Big Pantheon
 The
Pantheon is bigger than it's Greek cousin
The
Panthéon architecture and artwork alone make the visit an
almost must. Contained within the Pantheon are the tombs of many
famous ex-French including Marie Curie and Victor Hugo.
You
can also gain an excellent view over Paris from the colonnade around
the building's dome. You are only allowed up with a guide but the
tour is free. For the best photos of the Panthéon approach
from the Jardin du luxembourg through the rue Soufflot.
Although the
Pantheon is not as old as the Panthéon in Rome it does boast
an interesting history and besides...its bigger!
Free Entry
with a Paris
Pass
17 (10) La
Grande Arche de La Defense
 La
Grande Arche a hollow experience?
With a slight
resemblance to a large hollow television the Le Grande Arche is
a fine modern building within the interesting and newly redeveloped
district of Paris, La Defense. The building could be seen as a testament
to the power of television to attract such large crowds even though
there is clearly nothing on.
The top of
the Arche provides extensive views all the way to the Arc de Triomphe.
This alone makes The Grande Arche worth the trip there for the trip
up. But the view is fascinating as opposed to spectacular.
There is often
a variety of cultural exhibitions and events, which take place within
the Arche. A fine restaurant, brasserie, and gift shop can also
be found at this interesting attraction.
Free Entry
with a Paris
Pass
18 (59) La
Madeleine
 Greek
looking La Madeleine of Paris
La Madeleine
looks immense with its 52 Corinthian columns surrounding the temple
church. The twenty meter high columns give this neoclassical church
the appearance of a Greek temple. The columns at the front are worth
close inspection as they are crowned with a sculpted frieze. Also
study the the bronze doors as you enter the church as they contain
representations of the Ten Commandments.
Inside La Madeleine
you'll discover a large statue that depicts the ascension of Mary
Madeleine (you should find it behind the altar).
The Madeleine
Church is located at the Place de la Madeleine. La Madeleine church
is dedicated to St. Mary Madeleine (Magdalene).
19 St-Eustache
 St-Eustache,
only Notre-Dame is bigger [in Paris]
St-Eustache
is a Huge Gothic church only second in size to Notre-Dame. It's
most impressive features are its large, imposing pillars that appear
to reach up into the heavens themselves. The church took more than
a life-time to build. None of the its original architects witnessed
its completion. You can, and should, even though St-Eustache is
slightly off the beaten track.
Also check
out nearby Rue Montmartre for a bite to eat or drink.
20
The Popular Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre
Pompidou is modern of art, cinema and welcoming of children. The
centre's main attraction is the Musee National dÁrt Moderne.
Modern is from 1905 (1904 not a good year for modern art) until
yesterday week. You get your Fauvism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism,
Expressionism and of course, Ismism (just a jokeism). Centre Pompidou
is dedicated to creative creations whether it be literature, theater,
film or music. The Centre Pompidou is naturally creatively designed,
thoughtfully administered and wonderfully popular. If you are cool
you Pompidou.
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