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Talented guys “Naturally Seven” sing on Paris Metro

Great acapella rendition of Phil Collins “In The Air Tonight” sung by a group of guys called “Naturally Seven” on a Paris Metro train for the rush hour commuters.

From Paris With Love Trailer 2009 [High Quality]

Release Date: 17 December 2009 A young embassy employee hooks up with an American spy in Paris. Starring: John Travolta Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Corinne Bailey Rae – Paris Nights / New York Mornings

I Love Touring Paris – the Fourth Arrondissement

The 4th arrondissement is located on the Right Bank of the Seine River. It is one of the smallest in Paris with slightly over 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). While its population is only about thirty thousand the district provides over than forty thousand jobs. The Ile de la Cite (Cite Island) was already inhabited in the First Century B.C. by a Gallic tribe known as the Parisii who gave their name to the city. Our first stop is world-renown, tasty, not very high in calories, and won’t cost you a lot of money. It’s on the magnificent Ile St-Louis one of the two Parisian islands in the Seine.

Berthillon makes great ice cream and has since 1954. It believes in natural ingredients and flavorings and uses no preservatives or any of that junk. It is usually closed during the last two weeks of August.

Centre Georges Pompidou (Georges Pompidou Centre), often called Beaubourg was built in 1971-1977 near Les Halles (the Halles Market) and the Marais. It contains a library, the Musee National d’Art Moderne (National Modern Art Museum), a center for music and acoustic research, and an industrial design center. You either love the building or you hate it because of its very distinct (ugly) architecture with pipes on the outside. Even if you can’t stand this building you may enjoy the art museum with its collection of painters including Kandinsky, Matisse, Miro, and Picasso.

One can only imagine how hard it is to run the city of Paris. Maybe that’s why its Hotel de Ville (City Hall) has been in the same Fourth Arrondissement location since the mid-Fourteenth Century. The present French Renaissance structure was rebuilt in the 1870s, undoubtedly inspired by castles in the Loire Valley. Its site was a well-known gathering place, in particular for public executions. The local specialty was burning heretics at the stake.

In the early Sixteenth Century King Francis I decided rebuild Paris’s city hall. Paris was then the largest city in Europe and the entire Christian world. Building the Renaissance city hall worthy of Paris took about a century. During the French Revolution the city hall lived up to its site’s history; a representative of the ancien regime (pre-Revolutionary government) was killed there the day that the Bastille was stormed. Several years later on this same site the revolutionary leader Maximilien Francois Marie Odenthalius Isidore de Robespierre usually called Robespierre was shot in the jaw and his followers were arrested.

Paris’s City Hall played a role in the revolution of 1870 and the Paris Commune of the following year; first it became the revolutionary government headquarters and subsequently was burnt to the ground when surrounded by enemy troops. The rebuilt building has a split personality: its exterior is a copy of the Sixteenth Century Renaissance building but the interior reflects the luxury of the day, the 1880s. Charles de Gaulle spoke from City Hall on that great day of August 25, 1944 when Paris was liberated.

Etienne Marcel, the most important pre-mayor of the city was lynched in 1358 by a crowd that felt that he wanted too much power. And the current mayor, Bertrand Delanoe, the first elected left-wing major of Paris in well over one hundred years was stabbed during a party open to the public. After recovering he converted his private apartments to a nursery for the children of municipal workers. Tell me, do you know of any other City Hall with such a history?

The short Rue des Rosiers in the Marais is somewhat a center of Paris’s Jewish community, the largest in Europe. Jews have been living here for six hundred years when they were expelled from Paris; at that time the Marais was outside the city limits. As often when a street becomes very popular it changes its character and Jewish butcher shops and delicatessens are giving way to upscale fashion houses. Be sure to visit the rue des Francs-Bourgeois and its many fashion stores, one of the rare Paris streets that is open on Sunday.

In the middle of the Twelfth Century, so the story goes, Maurice de Sully, the Archbishop of Paris, unhappy with the present cathedral had it demolished and sketched in the dirt its replacement, Notre Dame de Paris, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Construction took almost two centuries, and frankly was worth it. This French Gothic church is located on the Ile de la Cite and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. During the French Revolution, many of its treasures were either destroyed or plundered. The church interior was transformed into a warehouse for the storage of forage and food. The statues of biblical kings of Judea (thought to be kings of France) were beheaded. Many of these heads were found during a 1977 excavation and are now display in the Musee de Cluny located in the fifth arrondissement. Notre Dame’s organ was been computerized, requiring three local-area networks. If you like touring churches, this district is home to several other historic ones, but if you ask me none of them are in the same league as Notre Dame de Paris.

Of course you don’t want to be in Paris without sampling fine French wine and food. In my article I Love French Wine and Food – An Alsace Pinot Noir I reviewed such a wine and suggested a sample menu: Start with Flammekueche (Tart stuffed with Bacon, Onions, Cream Cheese, and heavy Cream). For your second course savor Coq-au-Riesling (Cock cooked in Riesling wine). And as dessert indulge yourself with Quetschelkueche (Plum Tart). Your Parisian sommelier (wine steward) will be happy to suggest appropriate wines to accompany each course.

Paris Is The Most Visited City In The World

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year. As the paragon of style, Paris is one of the most glamorous cities in the world.

The “City of Light”, is the apex of architectural beauty, artistic expression, and culinary delight. As Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “There is never any ending to Paris” and Spring in Paris may be the stuff of romantic legend, but the most delicious time of year to visit is the fall, especially September and October.

This autumn season the city bristles with energy as new shops, clubs, and restaurants open, a cultural season begins, and everyone catches up after the summer holidays.

Or consider winter because it is usually mild, and December, January, and February are the trough of the annual tourist calendar, so you’ll be getting Paris at its most Parisian (except for Paris is a savory blend of old and new, as centuries-old palaces and monuments steeped in history share the skyline companionably with modern commercial complexes.

Paris is relatively small which means most scenic highlights are within walking distance and this is what makes Paris an ideal place for a France Holiday Rental. Parisian’s-eye-view of the open-air markets, corner bistros and meandering little streets that make this urban paradise so famous.

Explore classic sights like the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame cathedral, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe, or pick up a fresh golden baguette and enjoy a leisurely picnic on the banks of the Seine River or at one of the unexpected grassy knolls that you come across during your excursions.

Indeed, Paris is the city of dreams for for artists, intellectuals, philosophers and of course, lovers.

Paris is made up of 20 arrondissements or districts. There is no logical numerical order. The romantic river Seine separates the two sides, simply known as left and right bank.

Place de la Bastille (4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, right bank) is a historical district and as it shows the illogical numbering of the districts. The arrondissements are numbered like a snail. So the actual numbers of the arrondissements can alter every two blocks or so depending on the direction that you walk.

Les Halles (1st arrondissement, right bank) was formerly Paris’ central meat and produce market, since the late 1970s a major shopping center around an important metro connection station, Chatelet. In the past Les Halles was destroyed in 1971 and replaced by the Forum des Halles. The central market of Paris, the biggest wholesale food market in the world, was transferred to Rungis, in the southern suburbs.

Le Marais (3rd and 4th arrondissements) is in the trendy Right Bank district. With large gay and Jewish populations it is a very culturally diverse. The Latin Quarter (5th arrondissements, left bank) is a twelfth century scholastic center formerly stretching between the Left Bank’s Place Maubert and the Sorbonne campus. It is known for its lively atmosphere and many bistros.

Montmartre (18th arrondissement, right bank) is a historic area on the Butte. Montmartre has always had a history with artists and has many studios and of many great artists in that area.

Montparnasse (14th arrondissement) is a historic Left Bank area famous for artists studios, music halls, and bistro life. The large Montparnasse Blvd and the lone Tour Montparnasse skyscraper are located there.

Faubourg Saint-Honore (8th arrondissement, right bank) is one of Paris’ high-fashion districts, home to labels such as Hermes and Christian Lacroix. Avenue Montaigne (8th arrondissement), next to the Champs Elysees, is home to luxury brand labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Dior and Givenchy. Champs Elysees (8th arrondissement, right bank) is a seventeenth century garden-promenade turned avenue connecting the Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.

It is one of the many tourist attractions and a major shopping street of Paris. This avenue has been called “la plus belle avenue du monde” (“the most beautiful avenue in the world”). Place de la Concorde (8th arrondissement, right bank) is at the foot of the Champs-Elysees, built as the “Place Louis XV”, site of the infamous guillotine. The Egyptian obelisk is Paris’ “oldest monument”. On this place, on the two side of the Rue Royale live two identical stone buildings: the eastern houses the French Naval Ministry, the western the luxurious Hotel de Crillon.

Nearby Place Vendome is famous for its fashionable and deluxe hotels (Hotel Ritz and Hotel de Vendome) and its jewellers. Many famous fashion designers have had their salons in the square.

L’Opera(9th arrondissement, right bank) is the area around the famous Opera Garnier and is a home to the capital’s densest concentration of both department stores and offices. A few examples are the Printemps and Galeries Lafayette grands magasins (department stores), and the Paris headquarters of financial giants such as Credit Lyonnais and American Express.

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Getting Weeding in Paris- the Most Romantic City

 

Your wedding day has come and you will be worry-free, relax and can easily spend your time with your family & friends enjoying all ceremonies, as well as all the precious moments that you create together.

The organization of a marriage is a big task. Almost any wedding requires an enormous amount of arrangements, planning.

Paris can organize your entire wedding in Paris. Paris Planner can help you with all aspects of marriage organization for the best prices on all sorts of services for the ceremony and the reception.

From the day of invitations to wedding cakes, floral creations to memorable farewells, Paris help to make your wedding day everything you have ever imagined.

Sparkling with light when you steps from the premises of the Paris complements the widest and most advanced array of luxury function rooms in Paris with ultra-spacious guest rooms.

Paris provides VIP wedding Services Includes:

1. Personalized printing of menus.

2. Flower decoration and music at the time of cocktail and dinner.

3. Coffee and mineral water

4. Dance floor at your disposal

5. Wine list to suit the occasion.

6. Pre-dinner open bar with good Wine.

7. Wedding dresses in Paris.

8. Organizing a make-up and hairstyle session.

9. Salon, spa and beauty services.

10. Welcome hostesses and cloakroom services

11. Our on-site expert plan the schedule of events, coordinate all food and beverage details

12. Superior Room for the wedding night – including VIP treatment and late check-out.

13. Amazing original photographer

Complimentary honeymoon suite with luxury function rooms

v Enjoy a complimentary Deluxe Room or Suite, with a booking of few guests.

v Advance booking facility is also available.

v There is a cancellation policy.

v A portion of the deposit may be retained as a cancellation fee. Please contact the Hotel staff for further details.

At your request, our talented in-house Pastry Chef can create a beautiful customized wedding cake in the flavor of your preference and can also prepare special cake if you have a photograph.

Paris also offers an extensive array of menus to choose from, along with complementary beverages- and at a price you can afford!

Paris also has transportation and Airport services for you and your visiting guests in vintage cars, luxury cars, buses etc.

Paris provides highly recommended photographers.

Wedding is your special day with pleasure so you have a great and sucessful time. While you are guests of Paris, so you are invited to make use of our fitness facilities, with our compliments.

Whether you have a dream of a grand gala or an intimate gathering, we invite you to explore all the possibilities.

Paris assists with other aspects of your wedding experience at the Hotel.

Public area available in pictures

* Grand staircase

* Courtyard

* Exclusive Dining

Feist – Gatekeeper (Paris)

Europe 2 TV & Sequence SDP presentent: Feist-Trabendo Session. Featuring: Leslie Feist, Julian Brown, Jesse Baird & Bryden Baird. Live performance recorded December 16, 2005 in Paris, France. “Gatekeeper” by Leslie Feist, from the album “Let It Die” by Feist (Arts & Crafts, Polydor, 2004; Cherry Tree/Interscope, 2005) www.listentofeist.com * If you feel compelled to comment, please try to think of something interesting to say. Remarks like “awesome song” and “this video sucks” are about as useful as another jittery, distorted, 22 second camera-phone clip of Feist performing 1234 in [YOUR TOWN HERE]. Thank You.

Where to Stay in Paris – Four Star Hotels or Discount Hotels in Paris

Paris which is also known as the city of lights is the capital of France. It is situated on the River Seine in northern France. Throughout the year tourists keep visiting this great city to experience the eternal beauty which includes Eiffel Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Paris city is of changeable moods and continuously delightful tourist attractions and sounds, which means that every time in your tour of Paris city you could come across a whole new range of excitement and experience. So there is no risk of getting bored on your second or third trip of Paris.

Apart from Eiffel Tower the tourist attractions and sight seeing of Paris include the Louvre, Seine River boat tour, Sacre Coeur and Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sorbonne University and Latin Quarter and so on.

The city has a temperate climate that rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures due to its oceanic climate. Rainfall can occur at any time of the year, and Paris is known for its sudden showers. The favorable weather of Paris always welcomes its visitor with open arms. This romantic city of France fascinates the visitors with its enormous historic and modern architectures. Other than this, Paris has lot of good and comfortable accommodations to offer you space into this city of love and joy. The hotel ranges from top rated hotels to discount hotels which are categorized on the basis of amenities extended to the guests.

Luxuries hotels like Four Star hotels in Paris are worth to mention for the leisure travelers. The Royal Hotel, Hotel Les Jardins du Marais, Hotel Napoleon etc are among some of the 4 star hotels in Paris. These hotels are located near the beautiful tourist attractions of Paris. And the grand motels in Paris provide the extreme modern facilities which one could not ignore. The well furnished rooms with all modern advantages like satellite TV, air-conditioning system, separate bathroom etc. Swimming pool, Spa, Fitness Centre, Baby sitting, meeting hall, conference hall and bars are also included.

Besides luxury hotels, you can go for discount Paris hotels as well. Ideal Hotel in Paris is one of the popular hotels in Paris. And this very hotel has all the comfortable facilities in an affordable price along good and attentive service of the hotel staff. Entirely renovated, the hotel offers you the comfort of its 35 sound proofed rooms, each equipped with bath or shower and WC, color television with satellite channels, direct dial telephone lines and automatic alarm clock. You may also choose other discount Paris hotels. But wherever you stay, Paris is the city which will surely turn your dream into reality.

Paris Hotels: Pinnacle of Luxury and Comfort

The city of Paris on the river Seine, the cosmopolitan capital of France, attracts millions of travelers throughout the year. Paris, with its historic attractions, numerous art galleries, breathtaking sights, diverse culture and heritage, up-to-date fashion and appetizing cuisine, is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Hundreds of Paris hotels offer comfortable lodging and convenient facilities and services to the tourists.

Accommodation

Paris has a wide variety of accommodation to suit every budget, from luxury 5 star hotels to modest accommodation. The travelers are sure to find suitable Paris hotels according to their taste, mood and budget.

Most of the Paris hotels offer easy access to the main business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment venues of the city. After getting to the fascinating city, the travelers can also visit the famous places of interests such as the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, Chateau de Versailles.

The Paris hotels feature well-appointed accommodation units, facilitated with a wide range of modern facilities along with basic amenities. In addition to them, they offer world class dining and business facilities to meet the needs of each and every boarder. They offer a number of health and recreational facilities.

Many of the luxury hotels in Paris are ranked among the best in the world. Some of them include Hotel de Crillon, Hotel Daniel Paris, Hyatt Regency Madeleine, Hotel Le Meurice, Sofitel Trocadero Dokhan’s, Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal, the Westin Paris.

The budget hotels in Paris are also comfortable enough to live in. Some of the standard economy hotels are Hotel Britannique, Hotel du Square d’Anvers Montmartre, Ideal Hotel, Hotel Langlois, Hotel Lyon Bastille, Hotel de Notre Dame and Hotel Rive Gauche.