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La Rochelle
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Take a train from Paris to the Atlantic Ocean               Two hours and a half from Paris, visit the town dating back to the Middle Ages             Dream of the past...

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Paris walks, off the beaten track
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The best way to explore Paris is on foot .... from West to East or North to South - that will give you real insights about the city             Little shops             Parks and gardens             Le Square...

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Parisian history revealed by its stones
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Are you interested in architecture? Come and discover half-timbered constructions:               Astonishing 17th century aristocratic mansions           Hôtel Sully                 Palais...

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Experience art in unexpected Parisian museums
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Would you like to avoid the crowd and the touristy places? Choose these museums:             Le Petit Palais gives an artistic view of precious works of the 18th and 19th centuries Discover "la Belle Époque"             Jacquemart-André Museum - 18th century...

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Impressionism, Post-Impressionism in the silence of nature
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Come with me to Monet's place in Giverny or to Auvers-sur-Oise, in the west of Paris with the French painters of the late nineteenth century and compare their paintings with the real landscapes Monet's pond in Giverny, with the Japanese bridge in the background The church in Auvers-sur-Oise painted by Van Gogh   The village of Auvers-sur-Oise -...

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La Défense, the biggest business district in Europe
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Stroll amid the executives of the 2500 international firms in the largest purpose-built business district of Paris, a window into the architectural trends of the last half century which reflects 5 decades of technological, economic and social progress. An open air museum of 62 contemporary artworks by Alexander Calder, Cesar, Miro ... Sculpture by Alexander...

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Saint Germain-des-Prés, le Quartier Latin
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Discover the students' district which was born in the Middle Ages, the Sorbonne ...                 The oldest Romanesque tower Saint Germain des Prés from the 11th century The Roman ruins next to the Cluny...

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Hidden Montmartre
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See all of Paris from its highest point, wind your way through the romantic neighborhood of Montmartre, learn the story of its windmills, landmarks of the Middle Ages and where Picasso, Van Gogh and other revolutionary artists began their careers. You will be surprised to see Montmartre is not that crowded everywhere! I'll amble with you and you will really feel as if you have...

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A flavor of the past, a stroll in the present
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From the Bastille to the Arc de Triomphe, explore the history of Paris and its royal flavor, as you follow the River Seine. See the imposing City-Hall, Saint James Tower, the "bouquinistes" with their little green boxes all along the river             Admire The Conciergerie, where Marie-Antoinette was...

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Museums: the highlights in art
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Should you wish to immerse yourself further into painting and sculpture, discover: The Louvre, a very special tour which reveals the evolution of art through sculptures and paintings - the Louvre won't be a maze to you any more!           Or a more specific visit in less touristy...

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