the guide + par1s ed1t10n
contributers: Angela Polson Chelsey Miiller Diana De Leon Laura LaQue Marah Angeleighne Monique Araujo Lorenzo Garcia Rachel Sadowski Sandy Franco
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to your right is a patisserie. The glass filled with tasty sugary eclairs, macaroons,& more are made fresh. It’s generally pretty full, but if you get there around the morning it’s a little more intimate.
A N G E L I N A 226 RUE RIVOLI
Mº TUILERIES
** BEST CAFE**
Monique Araujo
Established in 1903, Anglelina, a cute litte café near the Louvre and plenty of vintage shops is home to the most popular hot chocolate in all of Paris. Visited by the infamous fashion icon Coco Chanel, this little boutique of a café has the most beautiful decor. Greeted by its charm, you walk through the doors and
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Cafe Tresor is located in the Marais shopping center in the 4th arrondissement (Metro St. Paul). It is a hidden cafe in a small road where you can enjoy a delicious selection of food and some nice relaxation. The atmosphere is friendly and tends to attract the trendier type of people. It is open from 9am to 2am so you could go for
brunch, lunch, dinner, or simply at night to enjoy some drinks with your favorite group of friends. Be sure to say hi to Oliver, the cafe kitty that hangs around in the cafe.
T R E S O R 5-7-9 Rue du Trésor
Mº SAINT PAUL
** BEST CAFE**
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Open Monday –Sunday 8:00am-2:00am
Marah Angeleighne
Le Rostand is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch. You can sit outside or inside. I recommend sitting outside and facing the gardens. The view is great and you can people watch also, two in one! I recommend ordering the Omelet Fromage, Quiche Lorraine, or the Jambon au torchon. When you are finished eating, either order dessert or Café Crème. The food is great and sitting outside makes the experience even better!
C A F E L E R O S TA N D 6, Place Edmond Rostand
Mº LUXEMBOURG
** BEST CAFE**
Chelsey MIller
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With the vast selections of shoe stores in Paris, it’s hard to narrow down one store to suggest to visit. If you want a sure thing and your looking for quality shoes that won’t break the bank, visit Andre shoes. Andre’s carries both men’s and women’s shoes and their prices range from 39-149 euro’s. Andre also carries a selection of purses and each season this chain store invites hot fashion designers like Katherine Pradeau and Bali Barret to create exclusive shoe and handbag collections with prices that range from 35-199€. Andre
shoes has 24 different branches throughout the city, so no matter what arrondissement your in your bound to find an Andre’s. Their hours of operation are MondaySaturday 9:30am-8pm and for more information on Andre’s visit their website www.andre.fr.
A N D R E
** BEST SHOE STORE**
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usually located at the front of the store. There are two locations both of them in the 4th arrondissement. Metro stations Saint Paul, Le Marais, Hotel de Ville. Store hours are Monday through Saturday noon to 10pm and Sundays at 2pm to 10am.
Diana DeLeon
You can Free P’ Star in the Marais shopping district. The boutique is cluttered with a broad selection of good pieces at great prices. The main floor of the store has mostly women’s wear and a little menswear. If you climb up a narrow ladder, you’ll reach a tiny loft area that has a bunch of €1 bins overflowing with blouses, scarves and so much more. The lower level just has a lot more for you to discover. Don’t forget to grab a pair of €5 Levis shorts that are
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8 Rue Ste Croix la Bretonnerie
Mº HOTEL DE VILLE
** BEST VINTAGE SHOP**
Marah Angeleighne
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Open Monday – Sunday 12:00pm4:00am Happy Hour 7:00pm9:00pm Brunch on Sundays. Au Bouquet is a great place to go for lunch or dinner, although I recommend going for dinner and happy hour. You can either sit inside or outside, depending on the type of experience you want. Inside is more like a restaurant and outside is more social and great for people watching! The food and service are exceptional! Most everyone working speaks some English and they have English menus upon request. My
favorite drink is Sex and The City and for dinner I recommend the Chicken Burger, the Club Sandwich BLT, the Cesar Salad, or the Risotto. For dessert I recommend Crème Brule. Take your time to enjoy your dinner and the atmosphere. I have had the best experiences eating here.
AU BOUQUET 75 AVE DU GENERAL LECLERC
**BEST CAFE TO PEOPLE WATCH**
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Rachel Sadowski
22 Different Flavor’s of Gelato, Flavors anywhere from Banana dell’ Ecuador to Pistacchio Sublime. Three different cone sizes are available. The famous Foccaccina is one of Amorino’s specialties – a cold or warm brioche filled with your choice of ice cream. Amorino’s has five different cup sizes available and you can take home a to-go box with you.
AMORINO GELATO 16 RUE HUCHETTE
Mº SAINT MICHEL
** BEST GELATO**
Sandy Franco
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Berthillon is a French manufacturer and retailer of luxury ice cream and sorbet. The store was first opened in 1954. The main store is located on the Ile Saint Louis (31 rue St Louis en Iile, Metro 7: Pont Marie), but many other retailers carry Berthillon ice cream in house. It’s hard not to find this exceptional ice cream around town. They have risen to fame for their dedication to using
all natural ingredients and no chemical preservatives, or sweeteners. Berthillon has a wide array of flavors from classics to exotic fruits. It has been accredited for being the best ice cream in Paris. Visit the primary store or look for the Berthillon name and after 1 scoop you’ll be convinced!
BERTHILLON 31 RUE ST LOUIS
Mº PONT MARIE
**BEST FRENCH ICE CREAM**
outskirts of the city. The only thing to be aware of when using the metro is th hours; on the weekdays the metro closes between 12:30am1am , and on the weekends the metro closes at 2:30am, if your out late it’s best to find a taxi. Arm yourself with a map of the metro and pay attention to signs when walking through the metro, it is easy to go the wrong way. For more information on the Paris metro system visit their website www. sncf.com.
METRO & RER **ADVICE**
Chelsey Miller
When visiting Paris, the subject of transportation is bound to come up. Paris has many different means of transportation, you can get a taxi, rent a bike, ride on the buses, or do what Parisians and tourists do alike catch the metro. With a taxi you will be spending a larger sum of money than you would by riding the metro. Renting a bike is a a great way to see the city, but if you are not familiar with the city you run the risk of getting lost, and at the bike station you cannot use a foreign debit/ credit card that is not European. Riding the bus is a good alternative to both the taxi and the renting a bike, but you have to be aware of where he bus stops are and the bus schedules. Using the metro/ RER would be recommended; you can buy a daily, weekly or monthly pass, depending on long you will be in Paris, it is a inexpensive way to travel around the city or even the
Diana DeLeon
Getting a cab in Paris can be a lot difficult then imagined. Taxi drivers do not normally speak english so that can be the number one reason of difficulty for a foreigner. If necessary to get a cab at night it would be best to separate in groups of no more than three. There have been incidents where you won’t catch a cab until your fourth attempt. Why they don’t want to pick you up and take your money, is still an unanswered question. During the day and around touristy areas it is probably
easier. Just be prepared after late night outings to get turned down a few times and knowing how to say s’il vous plaît (please) is a must. Prices of cab fairs can vary depending on your destination. Prices can range between 10 to 20 euros within the city and if trying to take a cab to the airport would cost between 60 to 80 euros, your best bet for airport transportation would be the RER B or busses.
CAB **ADVICE**
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closer you get to the gates of hell. Generally the line outside of the catecombs is really long, best advice would be to get a printed guide of the catecombs, to scout out destinations, grab a sandwich and wait it out. It’s worth it!
C AT E C O M B S
1 AVE DU COLONEL HENRI ROI-TANGUY
Mº DENFERT-ROCHREAU
**THINGS WORTH THE WAIT**
Monique Araujo
When oringinally researching about the Catecombs, one would discover that 6 million bodies are buried underneath the surface. Take a long walk down the staircases til you’ve reached 20 meters below land level, and you’ve just walked in the creepiest, permanently haunted underground of Paris. There are so many areas of the catecombs to discover, but don’t get too close, some claim that the farther you go into the abyss of bones and skulls, the
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Although there are several currency exchange businesses in Paris, the Gare du Nord would be a recommended choice. The train station is located right off of one of the most used RERs, RER B. This makes it easier to locate, and prevents anyone who is unfamiliar with the city from getting completely lost. Once in the train station, there a few information desks that can direct you to a currency
exchange station (also, almost all of the employees at the station know English). Another reason, and maybe the most important is that the service fee for the exchange is usually fair, and will not completely rob you!
GARE DU NORD 18 Rue Dunkerque
Mยบ GARE DU NORD
** BEST PLACE TO GET EXCHANGE**
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brands, cosmetics, book store, souvenirs, children’s wear, and many more. Not only can shopping be done within Galleries Lafayette, but the entire street of Boulevard Haussman has several retailers. Other shopping that can be found is Printemps, H&M, Mango, Zara, Citadium, and several others.
Laura LaQue
The flagship store of Galeries Lafayette is a 10-story department store right near the Opera Garnier. The original boutique was opened in 1893, and in 1905 the owners bought the surrounding buildings in the area. They appointed Georges Chedanne and his people to come up with the layout of building, and created the glass steel dome, and staircases that were built in 1912. This store now features over hundreds of brands, each with their own area in the store. This includes luxury
GALERIE DE LAFAYETTE 40 Boulevard Haussmann
Mº Chaussée d’Antin
** BEST SHOPPING AREA**
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Episode is an eclectic store known for having fabulous second-hand finds. It is located off of Rue Tiquetonne 12-16 75002 in the 2nd district of Paris. It was opened in 2008. Episode was founded by a Dutch wholesale company that specialized in vintage second hand clothing. With its rising popularity, it has expanded across many European borders. It was founded in 1999 and has become a popular trendsetting shop. Episode carries an extensive inventory of shoes, bags, scarves, hats, jewelry, dresses, skirts, shirts, trousers,
etc. They cater to mens and womens fashions. Each clothing item is thoroughly cleaned and presented in a boutique-style presentation. It is a step above most second-hand shopping experiences. You can get lost in their extensive product lines. The neighborhood isn’t so bad either!
EPISODE 12-16 RUE TIQUETONNE
Mº CHATELET
** BEST SECOND-HAND STORE**
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neighborhood posses a charm quite like any other. It’s inviting while keeping a mysterious edge. It turns quite lively at night. The Place des Vosges square is charming and quaint. It truly is a merge of worlds.
PAUL
** BEST SHOPPING AREA**
Sandy Franco
St. Paul houses the ever so popular Marais and Pletzi neighborhoods, or otherwise known as the gay and Jewish quarters. It is also a great place to shop for antique and eclectic pieces. In the Marais, you can find unique pieces in art and fashion. Be sure to check out some great vintage shopping at Free P Star, eclectic fashions at Addicted and edgier fashions at Noir Kennedy. This
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Store Hours: Monday: 2pm-8pm Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm-8pm Sunday: 2pm-8pm T-shirts/ Tank Tops; Starting @ 29 E Jewelry (Necklaces, bracelets, rings, bows, glasses): Starting @10 E Luggage/ Purse’s: Starting @ 29 E Credit Cards Accepted!
You can find anything from Beyonce t-shirts to Madonna tank tops for a low price. Addicted is known for their crazy accessories with a rocker chic vibe
A D D I C T E D 6 Rue Saint-Merri
Mº Saint Paul
**POP CULTURE SHOP**
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Very cute boutique. The clothes are affordable and still look very chic.
Angela Polson
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RUE DE TURENNE
K E D O S A Mº ST SEBASTIEN-FROISSART
** BEST SHOPPING**
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€€€€ Colette is a concept store situated off of rue Saint-Honore. (213 rue Saint-Honore) This store brings you the most innovative and unique findings in music, fashions and novelty items. The ground floor features an interesting selection of coffee table books, toy and gift items, with an outstanding selection of fashion and art magazines. Towards the back of the store you can find cool gadgets such as watches and sunglasses. You can also find an incredible selection of movies and music. You could get lost for hours listening to the fine tunes of up and coming artists or some of the well-known. Grab a set of headphones and get entranced! On the same floor, you can find a great selection of streetwear fashions from apparel to shoes. You can find unique
t-shirts and jackets in the glass cube. Along the wall you can find edgy streetwear shoes by Bape, Original Fake, Addidas and etc. The first floor embodies the spirit of a fashion museum. Mannequins are positioned throughout the floor showcasing many well-known ready-to-wear fashion designers in mens and womens fashions. Among the exciting fashion, music, and novelty items found at Colette, you can also find an extensive selection of popular cosmetics such as Kiehls and Bumble & Bumble. Don’t forget to check out the water bar located on the lower level. The walls are adorned with vintage classic coca-cola advertisements. You can find hundreds of popular water brands as well as Karl Lagerfields Diet Coke.
C O L E T T E 213 RUE ST HONORE
Mº TUILLERIES
** BEST SHOPPING**
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caters to the indie scene of Paris and bodes well for the vintage lover with a twist.
Sandy Franco
Noir Kennedy is located in the 4th arrondissement in the Marais neighborhood. (22 rue du roi de Sicile, metro 1: Saint Paul) With many vintage shops to choose from in the Marais, Noir Kennedy has an edgier twist to the average vintage finds. Originating as a British boutique, it has evolved as a chic vintage spot for the lover of London’s rock style. With a selection of Converses, Doc Martins, and Levi’s the shopper is guaranteed to find a stock of quality goods. With a few new brands such as Cheap Monday, you can mix old with new in your wardrobe. The dressing rooms are lovely old English telephone booths. You can be sure you’re in a hip place. It
NOIR KENNEDY 22 RUE DU ROI DE SICILE
Mº SAINT PAUL
** BEST SHOPPING**
Diana DeLeon
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There are H&M’s scattered all throughout the different shopping areas in Paris but the one at the Champs Elysse is by far the best one. It is located along side other stores near the Arc de Triomphe in the 1st arrondissement. The store consist of three levels with a vast amount of merchandise. On the first level you find women’s wear, the second level is all mens wear, and the lower level is the biggest level with
an assortment of women’s wear and accessories. Most H&M can be a little crowded and clustered but this one is a lot more organized and spacious so that even if there are a lot of people in the store you still have room to shop around.
H & M 88 AVE DES CHAMPS ELYSEES
Mº GEORGES V
** BEST SHOPPING**
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Very cute accessory boutique in the Marais. They sell; charms, his/her watches, rings, bracelets, and earrings.
Angela Polson
THOMAS SABO 33 Rue Vieille du Temple
Mº ST PAUL
** BEST ACCESSORIES**
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Looking for something to do on the weekend, but not into going to clubs? One pub that is highly recommended is Wide Open Spaces bar , or WOS for short. The charming little pub atmosphere and the knowledgeable and friendly staff will make you feel right at home, they are an international bar,so no matter what part of the world you come from you are likely to feel at home. There is always something going on at WOS; from their quiz nights, karaoke, live music, and their legendary theme parties, and if you’re a sports fan, they have both European and American sports playing on the televisions throughout the bar. Their drinks are reasonably priced with cocktails starting at 8.50 and bottle beers
starting at 5, and beers on tap for a half pint starting at 4.50 and a pint starting at 7. The are located in the heart of the Latin quarter, just by Luxembourg gardens. They are open 7 days a week until 2am on the weekdays and until 5am on the weekends. For more information go to their website at www.wosbar.com .
WOS 184 RUE ST JACQUES
Mº LUXEMBOURG
** BEST BAR/HANGOUT/WIFI**
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enjoying some good coffee. The layout is so simple and clean, but at the same time cleverly artistic and inspiring. If you don’t go to buy some expensive vintage pieces, at least go to enjoy the atmosphere the loft gives off.
MERCI
111 BD BEAUMARCHAIS
Mº SAINT SEBASTIEN-FROISSART
** BEST VINTAGE SHOP**
Monique Araujo
This little boutique has become known for its rare thrifty finds it has offered in Paris. Though expensive, the cafe/boutique/ gallery/library, Merci-Merci has built up quite the reputation as bringing its bohemian style to a luxurious edge. Their unique collection of kitchenware is priced well and make awesome housewarming gifts, if you are in the market for some. The juice bar and cafe are conveniently located next to tons of books for just that person who enjoys to read their faves while
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Women’s underwear and lingerie store. Bras, panties, pajamas, and swimwear.
WOMEN’S SECRET 87 Boulevard Saint-Germain
Mº ODEON
** BEST LINGERIE**
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menus start at 50€ with appetizers and a bottle of wine. Great thing about this restaurant is that the staff invites you to go down into the cellar to pick the wine of your choice.
AUX VIEUX PARIS 24 RUE CHANOINESSE
Mº HOTEL DE VIL
** BEST RESTARAUNT**
Angela Polson
In the heart of the Marais (l’Ile-de la cité) close to Notre-Dame. The exterior of this friendly French gastronomy restaurant is covered with vines and flowers while the inside is just as romantic and charming. Gastr-ology is the knowledge and understanding of all that relates to one eating because they tune into their senses to appreciate the art of the cuisine that was prepared. The menu at Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole starts at 39€ per person. Group
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Breakfast In America is an American diner style restaurant that has become a favorite among Americans living in France. They have all sorts of American comfort food from pancakes, yellow mustard, and even Dr. Pepper. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all during service hours. Don’t forget to add a strawberry banana milkshake for dessert. There are two locations for
BIA one in the 5th arrondissement (Metro Cardinal LeMoine or Jussieu) and in the 4th (Metro St Paul) They are open 7 days a week Monday through Saturday 8:30am to 11pm.
BREAKFAST IN AMERICA 4 RUE MAHER
Mº SAINT PAUL
** BEST AMERICAN RESTARAUNT**
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definitely worth trying out so you can see for yourself. Blues BBQ is located in the 11th arrondissement (Metro Bastille) operating hours are Monday 12am to 12am, Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 10pm, Sunday 12pm to 8pm.
B L UE’S 1 RUE SEDAINE
BBQ
Mº BREGUET-SABIN
** BEST BBQ**
Diana DeLeon
When in the mood for bar-bq in Paris you may think that it’s out of the question. Well you are in luck, Blues BBQ is the place to go. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, oh my! The experience taste too good to be true. The owners are originally from Dallas, Texas and really bring that southern charm into their food. The place is small but it brings a home style Texas feel with decorations of a Texas flag, longhorns, and they even carry budwiser. The pricing is moderate and
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Open Sunday – Monday 1:00pm-1:00am The Creperie is located in the Latin Quarter, which is not far from Notre Dame. You can get a crepe to go or “take away” as the French call it, or you can go in and sit down. They serve all different kinds of crepes from butter and sugar to ham, eggs, and mushrooms. They are delicious and the guy normally making the crepes is super nice. He speaks very little English, but if he thinks you are
American he will try! If you are on the go, get a butter and sugar or nutella and banana. If you have time to go in and sit down, you have to try a crepe with egg. It sounds weird, but it is actually very good.
CREPERIE 12, Rue de la Harpe
**BEST CREPERIE**
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depending on what you order. The best time to go is on Sundays when you can order brunch. In my opinion, that is when you will get your moneys worth and it won’t be as crowded.
Angela Polson
Sundays: 23€ brunch from 12pm-4pm. Includes Saumon fumé, charcuterie, salades, oeuf au choix, fromage blans, Moelleux au chocolat, salade de fruits frais, crêpes, viennoiserie, pain toastés, boisson chaude et jus d’orange. Cash, debit, and credit accepted. The food is decently priced
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** BEST FRENCH RESTARAUNT**
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Located in the heart of the city, this small little japanese restaraunt located on a road straight off of the opera, has not only the best dumplings, but also the cutest little intimate environment. Generally, it’s not crowded either. Perfect for your asian fix, they have dumplings, soup, rice, japanese version of tapas, sushi, ramen, gyoza, and a menu that goes on for days. Their service is quick and kind. It’s certainly a get away
especially when you’ve had baguettes and cheese for weeks. For the price your spending here, you get a large portion and yummy snacks for sure. You’ll never leave hungry.
OPERA RAMEN 23 Boulevard des Capucines Mº OPERA
** BEST JAPANESE RESTARAUNT**
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Thanksgiving offers a wide variety of American groceries that are not found in Paris. This includes cooking and baking accessories, basic groceries, ethnic and gourmet ingredients, drink and cocktail mixes, and assorted holiday specials.
Laura LaQue
THANKSGIVING 20 RUE SAINT PAUL
Mº PONT MARIE
** BEST GROCERY STORE**
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Cafe D’enfert is a cafe restaurant with the most delicious food as well as a fun laid back environment. You cant go wrong with ordering anything on the menu. Appetizers, the main course, and don’t forget dessert. With the great tasting food, and a great group of friends you can count on a good time at Cafe D’enfert. The employees are all very nice and love to interact with the customers. They speak a
little bit of English but they try their best to guarantee a good time. Make friends with them and they offer free shots of fruit flavored vodka that they make themselves. It really is worth the time and money to go out and treat yourself to a good time. Cafe Denfert is located in the 14th arrondissement Metro stop Denfert-Rochereau.
CAFE D’ENFER
22 RUE DAGUERRE
Mº DENFERT-ROCHEREAU
** BEST CAFE**
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http://www.cafeindiana.com/
Rachel Sadowski
This American style Café has just about anything you might be craving. There are over 10 locations in Paris that you can find this delicious café. Indiana café is one of the only café’s in Paris that has frozen margaritas. They are known for their sweet strawberry frozen margarita!
INDIANA 42 BD BONNE NOUVELLE
Mº BONNE NOUVELLE
** BEST RESTARAUNT**
Laura LaQue
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€€ A quaint little Parisian place, tucked away on a side street of Parmentier. Astier offers an excellent four course meal, which includes the house dish of a pork filet, a generous cheese platter, and a sweet and satisfying chocolate tart for dessert. The service is known for its impeccable hospitality, and the staff even speaks in english to help with the menu. Recommended for any traveler! Price points- €12-35
RESTRAUNT ASTIER 44 RUE JEAN-PIERRE TIMBAUD
Mº PARMENTIER
** BEST RESTARAUNT**
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cupcakes, all they ask is that you order ahead of the day you go and pick it up. Chloé also has little knick-knacks and gift behind the counter like cupcake necklaces and everything that reflects this fifties cutsie boutique.
CHLOE.S 40 RUE JEAN-BAPTISTE
**BEST CUPCAKES**
Monique Araujo
Chloé.S is a petite cupcake and gourmandises boutique in the 9th district. But unlike any other ordinary sweet tooth cupcake shop, Chloé is a vegan friendly operation, serving not only cupcakes for diabetics, but also glutton free masterpeces. The ambiance of the store reminded me of a 50s decorated doll house with little mirrors, checkered flooring, old posters, placemats with cupcakes on them, pink walls, green chairs, and the friendliest service. Fair pricing, and they even offer cakes and custom
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â‚Ź This little boulanger has many treats to offer. You can smell the aroma traveling down the street. It serves an array of pastries and bread. The sandwiches are just as promising. The pastries are by far the best. You can get a
strawberry tart delight or bread pastry with almonds topping the buttery crust. It is a humble bakery with the staff always being very pleasant. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood near Cite Universitaire.
L EPI NORMAND 63 RUE AM MOUCHEZ
** BEST BOLOUNGERIE**
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http://www.legaychoc.fr/evenements.htm This small little bakery is found in the heart of the 4th district, which is also know as Le Marais. They have everything from delicious sweet bread to tarts. They are known for their special bread. The men working there are nothing but helpful and they love American tourists. If your looking for something sweet but not a dessert you should try Legay Choc, you will not be disappointed.
LEGAY CHOC 17 RUE ARCHIVES
Mº HOTEL DE VIL
** BEST BAKERY**
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The French are known for their cuisine; and with the many selections of restaurants in Paris it can be overwhelming. One restaurant chain in Paris that is highly recommended is Chez Papa. The homey atmosphere and traditional yet simple dishes make any diner feel relaxed and welcomed as soon as they walk through door. The prices are moderate for dining in Paris, an entrée starts at 16 euro and up , and a plat can start at 14 euro and
up. Chez Papa is located throughout Paris with nine different locations in the 2,8,10,12,13,14,15,18,20 arrodissements. With a weekly uninterrupted service, from 9 h till 1 h. For more information you can visit their website www.chez-papa.com .
CHEZ PAPA ** BEST FRENCH RESTARAUNT**
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L’ BARIOLE
16 RUE SAINTE-CROIX DE LA BRETONNERIE
** BEST DRINKS**
Rachel Sadowski
Open daily at 4pm This is one place you cannot miss! L’ Bariole is known for their wide variety of cocktails, and huge fishbowl margaritas. You can pretty much ask for any kind of drink. The employee’s are nothing but sweet and welcoming. I suggest trying the long-island ice tea it is something you cannot pass up! Happy hour at L’ Bariole is from 4pm-9pm everyday.
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Bar 10 is off of rue de l’Odeon. (Metro 4: Odeon) This charming little bar has a lot of character. Don’t judge this bar on its outward appearance for the interior proves to be much much more. The walls are adorned with old advertisements for the Opera. Theres a juke box that plays a mix of the old and new. A jug
of sangria is a must while enjoying conversation, the aesthetics and the fine tunes playing from the juke. The bar is known for its delicious sangria. The decor, ambiance and sangria combined make this spot a perfect place to meet friends or a loved one.
BAR 10
10 RUE ODEON
Mº ODEON
** BEST BAR**
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Laura LaQue
Located in Monmarte, this small but charming fondue restaurant has quite an experience in store for its visitors. Guests are seated at communal tables, and for €15 you get fondue, and plate of meat, vegetables, or bread to dip. Refuge is also known for serving its wine in baby bottles! Refuge des Fondue has a very energetic environment, and calls for a fun, and humorous attitude!
REFUES DES FONDUE 17 RUE DES 3 FRERES
Mº ABBESSES
** BEST RESTARAUNT**
Lorenzo Garcia
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Showcase is one of the hippest clubs i believe in Paris. Showcase is located underneath a bridge in paris on Churchill Ave. showcase is mainly an all house music kind of club, the club is targeted to the young very stylish, urban, sophisticated, music savy crowd. Showcase is one of the
mist unique clubs I have ever been too. Drinks at showcase range from 10 euro a drink to 150 euro for a bottle of grey goose. Showcase is located of the M1 toward exit Champs Elysee. Showcase opens at 21hr – 6hr, cost to get into Showcase is 20€.
SHOWCASE SOUS LE PONT ALEXANDRE III
Mº INVALIDES
**BEST CLUB UNDER A BRIDGE**
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and go up, shots are 3 euro. cover fee at mix is 15 euro on regular nights not international night. (Ladies: men at Mix are always willing to buy drinks) Mix is open from 22hr- 6hr, Mix is located off of the M4 stop Montroapasse Bonvieve.
MIX
Mº MONTPANASSE-BIENVENUE
** BEST INTERNATIONAL CLUB**
Lorenzo Garcia
The mix is one of my favorite clubs, the vibe in the mix is very energetic, the crowd is wild. Mix caters to young international students, very good looking, trendy young crowd. The best night for Mix if you are watching your money is Thursday which is international night, just be sure to bring your Id. Mix plays Pop/Hip Hop/ Rock mixed in with house music. Drinks at Mix start at 8 euro
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Spyce is one of the premiere gay clubs in the gay district, spyce is a place for the young gays and straight girls believe it or not, that are stylish, sophisticated, and the who’s who of the gay scene, party but an older generation may enjoy it also. Spyce plays house music mixed with pop, they have dancers that dance on top of
the bar, which keeps the energy going. Spyce is known for their themed days such as nurse, merdi. Drink prices are set at 10 euro a drink with shots at 3 euro, hot men serving the drinks half naked is also a perfect touch to this energetic club. Spyce is located off the M11 stop Hotel De Ville.
SPYCE
23 RUE SAINTE-CROIX DE LA BRETONNERIE
Mº HOTEL DE VIL
** BEST GAY CLUB**
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cover charge is 15euro or free on Thursdays, drinks at Rex are 10 euro’s and higher. Rex is located on the M9 exit Bonneville.
Lorenzo Garcia
Rex club is a new club in Paris, it is located next to the Rex movie theatre. Rex is a house music club, the vibe at Rex is very urban. Rex crowd is a very fun place to dance, I have been there multiple time s and caught large groups having a dance battle. Rex is open from 22hr to 5hr, the
REX 5 RUE BD POISSON
Mº BONNE NOUVELLE
** BEST CLUB SCENE**
Lorenzo Garcia
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Social club is a very French club, it is where the French urban, fashioniesta’s come to have a great time. What I mean by very French club is that a few of the other clubs can get touristy at times. Social has some of the best DJ’s come play any giving day you can
catch a fabulous DJ or a DJ that you really love. Social club drinks range from 10 euro’s and up. Cover charge at social is 15 euro’s, free on certain nights, or depending on the DJ playing . Social is located off the M9 exit Bonneville.
SOCIAL CLUB 142 RUE MONTMARTE
Mº BOURSE
** BEST FRENCH CLUB**
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Gibus is open from 22hr – 6hr; food places around the club stay open just as long which is great because after a long night of dancing you maybe need a bite to eat. Gibus is located off the M9 stop Republique.
GIBIUS
18 RUE FBG DU TEMPLE
Mº TEMPLE
** BEST HIP HOP CLUB**
Lorenzo Garcia
Gibus is one of the very few Hip Hop clubs in Paris, Gibus caters to the young urban hip hop lover that likes to look good and have a great time doing it. Gibus plays majority hip hop with a mix of reggae, the club stays with a great vibe all night. (Beware: Gibus gets very hot, be ready to sweat.) drinks at Gibus start at 10 euro’s. Cover fee for Gibus is 20 euro’s for gentlemen and free for ladies.
Lorenzo Garcia
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Queen is premiere club located on the Champs Elysee, Queen is one of Paris most famous club. Queen is known for its massive dance floor, beautiful dancers lots of strobe lights, and great house/ pop music. Queen is well known for their ladies night on Wednesday and Gay
night on Sunday . drink prices are 15 euro and higher, VIP at Queen is a blast, VIP can get expensive but is well worth it. Cover fee to get into Queen is 15€ – 20€ depending on the night. You can take the M1 towards La Defense stop Geroge V.
QUEEN
102 AVE DES CHAMPS ELYSEES
MºGEORGE V
** MOST FAMOUS CLUB**
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and Crystal Castles up on stage. Nouveaux Casino is the french clubbing and concert scene to definately check out. You can view their program for the next two months on their website at : http://www.nouveaucasino. net/
NOUVEAUX CASINO 109 RUE OBERKAMPF
Mº PARMENTIER
** BEST MUSIC SCENE**
Monique Araujo
Nouveaux Casino is one of those french music scenes that are known for playing the hybrids of musical talent. The venue is a tad small compared to most clubs here, but they have set up an exciting interior to make up for that. Their concerts are priced average, around 20€ a pop. But get ther early, or you’ll have to wait in line for quite a bit. The crowd is young and very hipster and is reflected in the ViceLand Sponsorship the club has. It’s scene is gnarly when you have performers such as Foamo
Angela Polson
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Must be at least 18 years old to get in, live music, Full bar, upstairs and downstairs, accepts debit and credit, outdoor seating/smoking area, as well as a rooftop. The vibe is boisterous and
calibrating which makes it a great place for dancing. http://www.labellevilloise.com/
LA BELLEVILLOISE 21 RUE BOYER
Mยบ GAMBETTA
** BEST CLUB**
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Laura LaQue
A museum dedicated to the history of smoking, including a detailed timeline of its origin starting with tobacco, and the changes and preferences of its users along the way. The museum also contains a collection of smoking objects used throughout the 17th 21st century. €5 for normal entry - €2,50 for students.
LE MUSEE FUMEUR 7 RUE PACHE
Mº VOLTAIRE
** BEST SMOKING MUSEUM **
Diana DeLeon
Beware of the gypsies! Gypsies are mainly located around touristy areas. They like to trick you in thinking they are just asking you a question but they really are trying to con you or steal your money. There are many kinds of gypsy traps that they use. The popular ones are asking if you speak english which makes you think that they are just english speaking people who need some assistance, then they end up talking to you asking you questions to try to distract you to take your money. Gypsies don’t only want your money,
sometimes they are after your food. They come up to you and start asking you if they can have some food. The best advice when it comes to gypsies is to just not to talk to anyone you don’t need to. And be careful, they can get aggressive.
G Y P S I E S **BEWARE!**
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Louvre collection leaves off. This means the Impressionism, bright colors, and crowed Parisian cafes. Odrsay has the best general collection of any museum including work from Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and many others.
MUSEE D’ORSAY 1 RUE DE LA LEGION D’HONNEUR
** BEST ART MUSEUM **
Marah Angeleighne
Tuesday – Sunday 9:30am6:00pm Thursday until 9:45pm closed Mondays Price-8 euro Take the RER B towards Charles de Gaulle and get off at Denfert Rochereau. Take the M6 towards Charles de Gaulle Etoile and get off at Pasetur. Take the M12 towards Porte de la Chapelle and get off at Solferino. Exit the station and turn right. You will see stairs and that is Musee d’Orsay. The Musee d’Orsay houses French art from 1848-1914, picking up where the
Chelsey Miller
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One of the many museums to visit in Paris is the Pompidou museum of modern art. It is the largest museum of modern art in Europe, the museum opened in 1974 and it was designed in the style of high-tech architecture. The museum hosts many exhibits of modern art, the museum is also known for the presence of street performers, such as jugglers, mimes, and street theatre. The museum also plays host in the spring to miniature carnivals in front of the museum, and also skateboard competitions. One attraction to tourists and Parisians alike is the cafe and Restaurant Georges at the top of the museum. The remarkable panoramic view of Paris is not to be missed, the cafe does not require reservations but
Restaurant Georges does require a reservation. Entrance fee is 10 euro for 18 and older, but every first Sunday of the month the museum is free to everyone. The Pompidou is located in the Marais in the 4th arrondissement. They are open daily 11am-11pm; closed on Tuesday’s. For more information visit their website at www.centrepompidou.fr .
POMPIDOU PLACE GEORGES POMPIDOU
** BEST MODERN MUSEUM**
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Juxtaposed next to the bar/ café is plenty of seating inside to work on your own with the wifi available for purchase or just eat and enjoy the music. Downstairs, right outside of the building is a gift shop and another café. And if you are just in the mood to chill, there is a park conveniently located right across the entrance.
GAITE LYRIQUE 3 RUE PAPIN
Mº REAUMUR-SEBASTAPOL
**BEST MUSEUM**
Monique Araujo
Originally build as a Center in the late 1800s, La Gaîte Lyrique was made to be a cultural theatre. Today, it is the center for digital and contemporary music. As you walk into the museum, the first floor is where you can purchase tickets for the exposition, or inquire for memberships. Other than that, the lyrique is free! You are free to roam around upstairs on the second floor to play video games, read art magazines,work ont he computer or just pick up a good book. There is plenty of room to lounge, sit or DDR on this floor. Generally the third floor is where the concerts/parties are hosted.
Chelsey Miller
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The Grand Palais des Champs-Elysees, is a must-see when visiting Paris, it is a historical site, exhibition hall, and museum. The Grand Palais was built as a monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art, it first opened in 1900 and it is still used for the same purpose today. Galeries nationales du Grand Palais hosts many notable art exhibitions, and in the west wing of the Grand Palais is the Palais de la Decouverte, which is a science museum. The
couture house Chanel hold annual fashion shows inside the Grand Palais during Paris fashion week. In 2010 the World Fencing Championships were held in the Grand Palais. Located in the 8th arrondissement. For more information visit their website at www.grandpalais.fr.
GRAND PALAIS AVE WINSTON-CHURCHILL
**BEST HALL**
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this space. The Madame Gres exhibit was perfectly exhibited in this space for Madame Gres was an aspiring sculptor. Her classic designs with intricate draping and pleating are quite striking in this environment. Each room was specially planned to complement the surrounding sculptures and works of art. It truly showcases fashion as an art form with superb craftsmanship.
MUSEE BOURDELLE 16 RUE ANTOINE BOURDELLE
MÂş MONTPANASSE BEINVENUE
**BEST MUSEUM**
Sandy Franco
The Boudelle is a museum that pays homages to the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. It is the actual residence and studio of the late artist. It is located in the 15th arrondissement off the Montparnasse Bienvenue metro stop. (16 rue Antoine Bourdelle) It is open daily with the exception of Monday from 10:00am to 5:40pm. Bourdelle was a pioneer of 20th century monumental sculpture. The museum was a place where he could showcase his works and guide aspiring artists. The museum was opened in 1949. Since then the museum has gone to great lengths to preserve the home and workshop of
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Palais de Tokyo is one of those contemporary museums that’s more of a chill spot rather than a Louvre. Not only do they play indie/ documentary films, but they also have a gallery, café, skatepark, and sweet old school photobooth. The palais is free of charge, except for the expositions and films. They play films in french and english, and the fee is very small. To the right when you walk in , right next to the photobooth, there is a wall just full of events going on in the city of Paris, from concerts to operas, you can find tons of stuff to go to. The
photobooth they have installed in the palais is really sweet and is only 2€ to get 4 pictures. If you just want to hit their café, it has a open view of the eiffel tower and a skatepark below open to all skaters from amateur to pro. The café is priced average to all the rest of Paris.
PALAIS DE TOKYO 13 AVE DU PRESIDENT WILSON
Mº IENA
**BEST MUSEUM**
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the tour on the second floor and work your way down. The museum is attached to a church and the space is also used to house inventions. It is quite interesting to discover the beginnings of many of our everyday instruments.
MUSEE DE METIERS 60, RUE REAUMER
MºREAUMER
** BEST TRANSPORTATION**
Sandy Franco
The Musee des Arts et Meteirs is located in the 3rd district off of rue Reaumur. (60 rue Reaumer) It is a museum dedicated to scientific, construction, communication, energy, mechanics, and transpiration inventions. This museum is definitely for the spectator who is fond of historical inventions. You’ll see everything from the first television to the first bicycle to the first iPod. You start
Laura LaQue
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(Bastille Square) was the location of the notorious Bastille stronghold, which was stormed on July 14, 1789, triggering the start of the French Revolution. Not only does this mark a very important part of French history, but the center of the 11th district, has becaome a favorite spot for boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
BASTILLE Mยบ BASTILLE
**MUST SEE**
18e Mass hours are posted, but it is recommended that you go during the day if you just want to look and not attend Mass. There is no fee to go inside, but you are not allowed to take pictures inside the church. For more information go to their website www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
SACRE COUER PL. DU PARVIS-DU-SACRE-COEUR
** BEST CATHEDRAL **
Chelsey Miller
Basilique du Sacre- Coeur is a Roman Catholic church built at the highest point in Paris,the sheer magnificence of the building and view is worth the climb. The church is a double monument both political and cutural it is both a national penance for the supposed excesses of the second Empire and socialists Paris Commune of 1871. The church still holds services, but they allow visitors to come in and look at the church while service is going on. Millions of people from all over the world come to the Sacre Coeur every year, and it is a highly recommended monument to visit. The church is located in Montmartre. On their website
Marah Angeleighne
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Take the RER B towards Charles de Gaulle and get off at Gare du Nord. Take the M2 towards Porte Dauphine and get off at Blanche. At the base of Montmartre, you will find the Moulin Rouge (“Red Windmill”) nightclub. It still offers glitzy, pricy shows to busloads of people, mostly tourists. The neighborhood around it, called Pigalle, is pretty rough and scandalous with sex shops all
around you. I suggest going close to sunset and taking pictures with the neon lights lit up, makes for great photos!
MOULIN ROUGE 82 BD DE CLICHY
Mº BLANCHE
**BEST SHOW**
7e reach the third floor you must buy a ticket on the second floor which will grant you access to the elevators that take you to the very top. At night the tower lights up and sparkles for five minutes every hour. This is something that everyone should experience when coming to Paris. It is a great tourist attraction because of it’s beautiful structure and view of the city of lights.
EIFFEL TOWER Mº CHAMPS DE MARS
**MOST POPULAR**
Diana DeLeon
The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument in the world. The Eiffel Tower was built by Alexander Eiffel and his team of engineers in 1889 as the entrance for the world’s fair. Since then it has become the most recognizable structure in France. The tower stands 1,063ft. tall about the height of an 81 story building. It was the tallest building in the world for 41 years until 1930 when the Chrysler Building in New York City was built. The climb to the top of the tower is very worth it. With 3.50 euros you can make it all the way to the second floor access. On the way you learn a lot about the history of the Tower and at the same time get a little workout on your quadriceps. The first floor consist of a nice restaurant and multiple food stands and lounging area to relax from your first long climb and view the scenery. The second floor also consist of food stands and a little boutique. To
Chelsey Miller
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If your a book lover, Shakespeare & Company bookstore is not to be missed during your trip to Paris. The bookstore was established in 1919. In the 1920’s, great writers such as Ernest Hemingway, William S. Burroughs and James Joyce used this bookstore as a gathering place. The original store closed during WWII, but was reopened by another owner in 1951 under the name Le Mistral. After the original owner died the current owner renamed the store it’s original name of Shakespeare & Co. One of the interesting things about the bookstore is how devoted they are to the written word; they allow young, struggling writers to
live above the store for free and work in the shop. The bookstore occupies mostly English written books, but you may find some French. This is highly recommended to visit. For information on the store and upcoming events that they maybe having visit their website www.shakespeareandcompany.com .
SHAKESPEARE AND CO. 37 RUE DE LA BUCHERIE
Mº NOTRE DAME
** BEST BOOK STORE**
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Marah Angeleighne
Take a seat in a green chair by the pond and take in the scene around you-radiant flower beds, old men playing chess, kids sailing toy boats, or joggers talking on their cell phones! The 60-acre gardens are filled with fountains and statues and anchored by the Luxembourg Palace, where the French Senate meets. The flowers beds are completely changed three times a year. There’s no better way to watch the Parisians at play.
LUXEMBOURG 6 PLACE PAUL-PAINLEVE
MÂş LUXEMBOURG
** BEST GARDENS **
Laura LaQue
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Commissioned in 1806, and was built to honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution, and
Napoleonic wars. The Arc de Triomphe offers a view from the top for €6.
ARC DE TRIOMPHE Mº CHARLES DE GAULLE-ETOILE
**BEST ARC**
builders great-great-greatgreat grandchildren might attend the dedication mass. The church was finally completed in 1345, two centuries later. At Notre Dame is also point zero, the center of France. This is the point from which all distances measured.
NOTRE DAME PLACE DU PARVIS NOTRE-DAME-PLACE JEAN -PAUL II
**BEST CATHEDRAL**
Marah Angeleighne
Cathedral Free Charged to go top of tower. Monday – Friday 8:00am-6:45pm Take the RER B towards Charles de Gaulle and get off at Saint Michele-Notre Dame. Exit through exit 3 (Notre Dame). When you walk up the stairs, you will see Notre Dame in front of you. This church is dedicated to “Our Lady” (Notre Dame), and she is right in the heart of the façade, surrounded by the halo of the rose window. Ground was broken in 1163 with the hope the someday the
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Laura LaQue
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The original construction of the church was intended to be used as a temple to recognize Napoleon’s army, but was later appointed a church, and was dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. There are 52 Corinthian columns that surround it, and each stand 66 ft. tall.
EGLISE DE MADELIENE Mº CONCORDE
** BEST CHURCH**