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35 Things To Do In Paris, France
What
to do in Paris?
31 The Château
de Pierrefonds
The Château
de Pierrefonds is a majestic and beautiful palace that rises out
of the Compiègne forest. Château de Pierrefonds has
particularly lovely grounds which you can enjoy for free with your
Paris
Pass.
The Château
de Pierrefonds originally built in the 15th century, demolished
in 17th century and finally rebuilt by Napoleon III. It features
a permanent exhibition of the masterpieces of 19th century ornamentation
produced by the Monduit workshops. These expert craftsmen restored
a wealth of historical monuments, worked extensively for the Great
Exhibitions of 1889 and 1900, and helped to create the Statue of
Liberty.
32 (39) Picasso
Museum, Marais
With such a
large number of examples of Pablo Picasso’s work the Musée
Picasso is unique. Musée Picasso has over 200 paintings,
3000 drawings and just under 200 sculptures all housed in the seventeenth-century
Hotel Sale. The Hotel has been carefully restored in such a way
as to not distract from the artwork it houses. However you should
enjoy the beautifully elegant stone staircase with its wrought iron
banister.
The Picasso
Museum takes you on an intriguing journey through Picasso's life
through to his Cubist period. The Museum is a top Paris attraction
and a must for lovers of Picasso's work.
33
(14) Canal St-Martin
 The
Serene Canal St-Martin
The
Canal St-Martin is a lovely spot to walk, relax and watch the barges
go by. One of the top walks in Paris. It is even better on a Sunday
when the quai de Valmy and quai de Jemmapes are pedestrian only.
From the north start walking from the Jaures metro station or Republique
in the south.
The
Canal St-Martin was constructed in the early 1800's in order to
bring fresh water into the Paris but we wouldn't advise drinking
it now. Consider taking a cruise on the canal if you want to preserve
your shoe leather or feet.
34 (55) Parc
Monceau
 "Naumachie"
- A highlight of the Parc Monceau
Parc Monceau
boasts pretty flowers, statues and a pyramid. Originally english
by design but ultimately French in nature. Parc Monceau is an attractive
slice of peace and quiet away from the busy city.
Discover the
windmill, a minaret, a pyramid, a Chinese pagoda, a Roman temple,
a waterfall and the "Naumachie" which is a pond half-encircled
by broken Corinthian columns.
35 (42) Bum
under the Eiffel Tower
Look under
ET for the patch of grass especially designed for your bum. Sit
on it. Extract bottle of wine, bread, the world’s best cheese,
pate etc from your bag. Wait for the sun to set and the lights to
come on. Magic, to be enjoyed with personage(s) of your choosing.
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