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With the coming of the Renaissance, Paris was remodeled with space in mind. Big squares and mansions for the "bourgeois"; the old medieval streets and gothic architecture could not be easily forgotten; you can still see old wood beam houses and the castle-like buildings with French style gardens. The Marais is a chic and fashionable place for antiques and shopping. See the old wall which enclosed Paris in the 11th century and have a picnic at the symmetrical Place des Vosges square. Lined with its mansions in red brick and white stone walls and high rooftops, this area is where Victor Hugo used to live.- - -
In the 12th century, the order of the temple cleared the marsh lands located to the north of the Philippe Auguste wall.
Beginning in the 16th century, but mostly after the creation of the royal square (later the Vosges square) by Henri IV in 1605, the aristocracy built beautiful houses there.
The move from the royal residence to the Louvre then to Versailles marked the beginning of the decline of the marshes, the high society preferred, more or less the districts ( faubourgs ) of saint Honore and Saint Germain.
In the 19th century, the marshes became more and more populated with industries and production. The city planning regulations by Haussmann enforced regulations that tried to progressively make the old streets larger and wider. But the number of old buildings that had not been destroyed made most streets quite irregular.
At the turn of this century, the Jewish quarter moved in around the Rosiers street which took in many arrivals from central europe and completed the woven structure of small artisans in the quarter. But the buildings of the marshes were hardly maintained, even the beautiful houses were disfigured by the warehouses and adventitious workshops.
In 1969, andré Malraux made the marshes the first ‘protected sector’ by applying the law of protection of the country’s heritage. This brought about another social mutation of the quarter. Many workshops had diminished, the middle class and the performance artists plus the gay community moved in with their multicolored flags that they hung up around the sainte croix de la bretonnerie street.
Today, the marshes have rediscovered their mansion houses but have lost the artistic life that once existed there which some regret bitterly. On Sundays, the clothing and decoration shops attract a large crowd especially around Francs-Bourgeois street.
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La Victoire Supreme du Coeur Published on: 2009-01-02 Restaurant Found in the heart of the Marais district on Rue Bourg Tibourg, this restaurant's name bears the suggestive meaning of Ultimate Triumph of the Heart .
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It's is also famed as "Paris's most delicious vegetarian food" and features a refreshing, pure white interior.
Their specialty is the Indian dish thali (rice or grains with curry, salad, tofu or other side dishes all served on one plate). A daily special entrée, such as twisted pasta salad or quiche made with vegetables from Provence, complete your meal. Indeed, their handmade, warm desserts, creamy lassi, and homemade fresh fruit juices are all delicious!
And of course the tea and coffee are organic as well. Having the menu available in English makes it even better.
This is a place we recommend to anyone looking to have a carefree and healthy meal in Marais.
Address : 27-31 rue du Bourg Tibourg 75004
Phone : 01 40 41 95 03
Metro : Hotel de Ville Lines 1 and 11, then a 2 minute walk
Business Hours : Mon.- Fri. 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30
Sat. 12:00-23:00
Sunday Brunch 12:00-16:00
Salon des Thes 16:00-18:30
Dinner 18:30-22:30
Holidays : None
Budget :
Weekday Lunch (appetizer and entrée) 13.50
Sunday Brunch 17
Web : www.vscoeur.comSaint Chapelle in Paris Published on: 2008-12-09 Sightseeing Sainte. Chapelle in located in the heart of Paris, on the Ile de la Cité, not far from Notre Dame and mostly surrounded by the Palais de Justice.
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La Sainte Chapelle (The Holy Chapel) is a Gothic chapel built in what is known as the rayonnet style.
It is perhaps the purest example of high Gothic architecture in the world.
The reason for this can be attributed to the speed at which it was built.
Begun in 1246, it was completed and consecrated on April 26, 1248, and was most likely designed by one person.
No designer-builder is directly mentioned in the archives, but the name of Pierre de Montreuil has been historically connected with the chapel.
Pierre de Montreuil had rebuilt the apse of the Abbey of Saint Denis and completed the façade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.Europe Travel Directory Published on: 2008-12-05 Sightseeing Our Europe Travel directory is a wonderful resource you may want to use while planning your Paris Vacation.
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These sites are unique in that most of them are created by natives of the countries and cities they present. Pride of place really comes through in these sites. The authors of the sites in this Europe Travel directory truly want to share with you the beauty and uniqueness of their home countries.
These sites also benefit from a homegrown knowledge that you rarely get from a guide book.
Take a good look. The listings are added to regularly, but we are selective in the sites we place here.
Many people use their Paris vacation as but one stop on a trip to other Europe Travel destinations. These sites offer you insights and ideas you may not find any where else.Church in Paris Published on: 2008-12-05 Sightseeing There are churches in every neighborhood of Paris. Few visitors leave without having seen either the Notre Dame de Paris on the Ile de la Cité or the Basilica of Sacré Coeur on top of Montmartre.
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The earliest known example of Paris Churches was actually built before Paris was Paris. While the city was Roman, known as Lutèce, there was built a Temple to Jupiter. On these foundations a church to Saint Etienne was later built which is actually the spot where Notre Dame cathedral now stands.
The ruins of these and other ancient constructions can be visited in the Crypt of the Notre Dame.
With the spread of Christianity, many Paris churches were built by the Merovingian and Carolingian kings, though little remains of those today.
When Clovis I made Paris his capital in the middle of the 6th century, he built the abbey of Saints Peter and Paul on Mount Ste. Geneviève, where now stands the Panthéon and the church of St. Etienne du Mont.
The historic Paris Churches can be a mixture of architectural styles, mostly Romanesque and Gothic. Some excellent examples of Gothic architecture are the churches of this city, including Sainte Chapelle, considered one of the world's finest constructions of Gothic architecture.
The churches of Paris offer the visitor a unique perspective on art, architecture and history.
Many of the churches in Paris house some stunning and priceless art treasures.
There are wood carvings in the pulpits, frescoes and murals on chapel walls and ceilings, sculptures and paintings from recognized masters and, of course, stained glass.Paris Tours Published on: 2008-12-05 Sightseeing Paris Guided Tours offers private and personalized tours exploring the neighborhoods, monuments and museums of Paris. Have a private guide help maximize your time.
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With their amazing variety of goods, every time you go inside you're sure to find at least one thing that catches your eye.
In the stationary department you may see pens in the shape of fish and ballerinas, a pair of scissors shaped like a bird that flaps its wings every time you make a cut, clip magnets with pictures of baby birds; in kitchen supplies they have mugs with angels wings on them, a Korean style bamboo basket and bowl set, an odd robot-shaped corkscrew, a salad server with a devil's face on it; you'll find pop-style rings and accessories, plenty of things to delight the kids... There are so many things with a fascinating dichotomy of form and function that just being there and seeing them will give you a great feeling.
The fact that everything is 10 euros or less just makes it better. Open until ten at night on Saturdays, and in the evening on Sunday as well, their hours are quite convenient.
Adress : 13 rue Saint Croix de la Bretonnerie 75004
Phone : 01 48 04 80 10Pylones Published on: 2008-10-07 Shopping Pylones, with its lively show window decorated with stationary and other general goods in a kind of pop design, is the perfect place for those looking for Parisian souvenirs. Remarkably they've been around since 1985 at their original location in Paris, and this popular brand has since opened other stores in America, Italy, and even Japan.
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With their amazing variety of goods, every time you go inside you're sure to find at least one thing that catches your eye.
In the stationary department you may see pens in the shape of fish and ballerinas, a pair of scissors shaped like a bird that flaps its wings every time you make a cut, clip magnets with pictures of baby birds; in kitchen supplies they have mugs with angels wings on them, a Korean style bamboo basket and bowl set, an odd robot-shaped corkscrew, a salad server with a devil's face on it; you'll find pop-style rings and accessories, plenty of things to delight the kids... There are so many things with a fascinating dichotomy of form and function that just being there and seeing them will give you a great feeling.
The fact that everything is 10 euros or less just makes it better. Open until ten at night on Saturdays, and in the evening on Sunday as well, their hours are quite convenient.
Pylones
Adress : 13 rue Saint Croix de la Bretonnerie 75004
District : Le Marais
Phone : 01 48 04 80 10
Métro : Hotel de Ville Lines 1 and 11, then a 3 minute walk
Business hours :
Mon.-Fri. 11:00-21:30
Sat. 11:00-22:00
Sun. 12:00-20:00
Closed : Sunday mornings
Web : www.pylones.com