Places in Paris and Paris Monuments.
Montparnasse Cemetery is a historic burial ground located in the heart of Paris, France. Established in the early 19th century, the cemetery is the final resting place for many notable figures from the worlds of art, literature, politics, and science. Précédent Suivant With its beautifully landscaped grounds, elaborate tombs, and peaceful atmosphere, Montparnasse Cemetery is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. History of Montparnasse Cemetery Montparnasse Cemetery was established in 1824 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, during a time when the city was rapidly expanding and in need of additional burial grounds. The cemetery was built on the former site of three farms, and it was designed to be a modern, park-like space for the dead. Over…
The Arènes de Lutèce are the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater located in Paris, in the 5th arrondissement. It was built in the 1st century AD to host gladiatorial and wild animal fights. The arena had a seating capacity of around 15,000 spectators. Today, the ruins are open to the public and used for exhibitions and cultural events. Précédent Suivant The Arènes de Lutèce were built in the 1st century AD during the Roman period to host gladiatorial and wild animal fights. The amphitheater was capable of seating up to 15,000 spectators and was used for public games and ceremonies, which were important events for the Roman community of Lutetia (the Roman city that gave its name to Paris).After…
Aquaboulevard is a water park located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. It is one of the largest water parks in France, with over 3500 m² of pools and slides. Précédent Suivant Aquaboulevard offers several pools, including :a 50-meter swimming poola relaxation poola wave poola slide pool a children's poolThe water park also has a wellness area with saunas, hammams and Jacuzzis, as well as a dining and snack area. Aquaboulevard is a great place to spend a relaxing and entertaining day with family or friends. Best attractions in AquaboulevardSome of the top attractions at Aquaboulevard include :The Typhoon, a large water slide with a vertical drop and multiple loopsThe Swirl, a water slide with a swirling, tornado-like tunnelThe Wave, a…
The Château de Vincennes is located in Vincennes in the eastern suburbs of Paris, a remarkable architectural ensemble whose construction spans from the 14th century to 19th century. History of Vincennes CastleAttracted by its game-filled forest, the kings of France owned a hunting lodge here in the 12th century, which was succeeded by a stone manor during the reign of Philippe Auguste. Saint Louis was particulary fond of this residence which he embellished and enlarged. Recent excavations have uncovered the remains of this capetian manor. In the 14th century, Charles V completed the work on the keep and decided to build on enclosure with nine towers. A true fortified city, Vincennes was intended to be the symbol of a modern…
Built in 6 years, the Sainte-Chapelle is mostly the personal work of Saint-Louis. Précédent Suivant The Sainte Chapelle enclosed into the structure of the Palais de la Cité stood both as a religious and a political symbol reflecting the double function of the king, both a temporal and a spiritual leader. Not only a palatine chapel (higher chapel for the king and a lower chapel for the public) but first of all a reliquary chapel of the most daring gothic architecture offering an airy cage of light to the holy relics. The upper chapel, which is reached from a staircase in the lower chapel, is Gothic architecture at its most daring and successful : an airy cage of light whose…
The old Royal Abbey of Saint Denis has been for centuries the headlight of artistic, political and spiritual history of the Frank world. Précédent Suivant Its abbey-church, christened as a basilica from the origin, rises on the very site of a Gallo-roman cemeterry, burial place of Denis, martyrized around 250. His own history was embellished by legends from Vth until XIVth century.The most famous being the one presenting him carrying his severed head, from Montmartre, place of his martyrdom, to Saint Denis his burial place, at the very spot where several edifices were dedicated to him from Vth until XIIIth century.Beyond a carolingian crypt remnant of the edifice consecrated by Carolus Magnus in 775, the Basilica keeps the memory of…
Disneyland Paris, the first leisure theme park of Europe. Précédent Suivant Meet Mickey, fly away with Dumbo and be carried away in the wild tea cups of Alice in Wonderland!Go on an adventure with Pinocchio, and discover 'its a small World". Find your characters of your favorite Fairy tales. Go and discover the Swiss Family Robinson's cabin hiding in the giant tree.And, be careful not to be captured by the Pirates of the Carribean !At Disneyland Paris, even the amateurs with strong emotions will be light years away of what is already known!Belt up... and propel towards the moon with Space Mountain. Pilot your own spaceship on Orbitron, participate in the largest battle intergalactic of Star Wars.Following, choose to come…
The first zoo of Paris going back to mid 19th century is now a traditional leisure park for children. Précédent Suivant In 1854, three scientists got from Emperor Napoleon III, 37.5 acres in the Bois de Boulogne in order to breed different sorts of animals to be used either for industrial, commercial or educationnal purposes. The Jardin d'Acclimatation was inaugurated on october 6, 1854.Soon this garden counted as many as 100 000 animals such as the first Giraffe ever shown in France, elephants, big cats... ! During the 1870 war, the hunger was so terrible that the Parisians ate all the animals.For the 1900 Universal Exhibition, a theater of 6000 seats was built nearby Porte Maillot. On may 29, 1909…
The Zoological Park of Paris (known as Zoo de Vincennes) lies on 15 hectares. It belongs to the Paris 12th district, near the Bois de Vincennes. Précédent Suivant The Big Rock is open since March 1997 mountains animals like mouflons, markhors, otters and vultures live on or around it. A new Nocturama introduces the nocturn Lemurs.Wildlife1200 animals live in the Zoological Park of Paris, 600 birds of 82 species, 535 mammals of 85 species, among them very rare animals like the giant panda. Most of the animals living in the Park belong to nearly extinct species, their natural environment having been destroyed. The missions of our park are conservation and reproduction, we've got 150 births a year.Location : Avenue Daumesnil 75012…
The Madeleine is an obese Napoleonic structure on the classical temple model which was built for the emperor as yet another monument to the victory of his army. Précédent Suivant Following many vicissitudes and changes of plan, the present building is now a windowless edifice with a Greek temple facade of Corinthian columns 20 metres high. Work on the church was begun in I764.However, following the death ofthe architect in 1777 a new scheme was considered, and a Greekcross building begun. Well before its completion the revolutionary government dreamt up more rational uses for the building in progress. Napoleon decided on a Temple of Glory dedicated to the Great Army and in I806 commissioned Barthelemy Vignon to build it. After…
