As promised, I decided to get up early this morning (Sunday-sleep in day!) and take some photos of ‘Les Arènes de Lutèce’. What an amazing place!, It can be found at 49 Rue Monge/Rues des Arènes Paris 75005 (Metro Cardinal-Lemoine) and like most of the points of interest on my blog, it’s free. Read the rest of this entry »
Today I went to the poshest public toilet in Paris. I set off during my lunch break armed with my camera in the direction of a public toilet!. Don’t get me wrong I had been assured that it was really amazing, and my friend was absolutely right. The public toilet can be found next to the the church St Marie Madeleine 75008 (Metro Madeleine) . As you are looking at the main entrance it is on the right hand side next to the flower market. Read the rest of this entry »
The Oldest Tree in Paris can be found in the Square Vivani in the 5th district, left bank opposite the Notre-Dame Cathedral (Metro Pl St-Michel). It dates back to 1602, and was brought from Virginia (USA) to Europe as a present for King Henri IV. As you can see from the photos, there is a concrete frame supporting this beauiful tree. I strongly recommend a visit to this park where you also have an incredible view of Notre-Dame. Give this tree a cuddle!! Read the rest of this entry »
Paris is the capital city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (“Region Parisienne”). Paris has an estimated population of 2,153,600 inhabitants within city limits (2005 est.). The Paris urban area has a population of 9.93 million; a vast commuter belt around the same completes the Paris “aire urbaine” (roughly: “metropolitan area”) that, with its population of 11.5 million, is one of the most populated areas of its kind in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
51 Rue de Montmorency 75003 (Metro Etienne Marcel) is the oldest house in Paris dating back to 1407. Built by Nicolas Flamel who worked at the University of Paris and built the house for local farm workers. Now the house is a very nice auberge serving a three course meal for €25 including drinks and coffee!!. You should definitely check this out!
Auberge Nicolas Flamel (please see link below)
Google Map (please click here)
Debauve & Gallais is the oldest chocolate makers in Paris, founded in 1800 it was the official supplier to the kings of France. The address is 30 rue Saint Pères 75007 (Metro Rue du Bac or St Germain des Prés) . You will find some great selections of chocs here, my favourite is the coffee flavoured ganache.
Please see links below
Please click here (Debauve & Gallais Site)
Google Maps (Please click here)
The Procope 13 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie 75006 (Metro Odeon) is the oldest restaurant in Paris dating back to 1686. The menus are good value for money, for a three course meal at lunch time prices start at €24 or in the evening, three course meals are from €32. I strongly recommend the “a la carte” menu, slightly more expensive but a far better choice. Check out the actual building that leans to one side!.
(please see link below)
Le Procope (Please click on link)
Google Map (please click here)
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