Among numerous Parisian sights the special place occupies a unique palace which has begun its history as the Cardinal’s possession, has continued as the Royal, eventually has reincarnated in a brothel, has taken direct part in Great French revolution … the First French passage of Palais Royal – the child of well-known “awful” Cardinal Richelieu.
Posts Tagged ‘spirit of Paris’
Luxury of Palais Royal
14 March 2010 1 comment Share/Save
Le Bon Marché
2 March 2010 3 comments Share/Save
Despite the attempts of Milan and London, Paris was and remains the fashion capital. Everyone knows that Paris is the style and entourage law-maker; however, very few people know that Paris once was as well the innovator in sale rules. The modern culture of shopping was generated here. It is possible to do purchases, being dipped into shine and luxury and also to study history of modern trade in Paris.
Winter … Christmas … Paris …
29 December 2009 No comments Share/Save
At all times Paris was the place which attracted and still attracts millions of visitors from every corner of the globe. Thanks to the architecture, history, and its unique picturesque spirit Paris is some kind of “Mecca” for numerous tourists. And what is indeed important is that the City on the Seine does not lose the feature, uniqueness and appeal any time of the year. Thanks to that its streets are filled by eager travelers.
Cultural and “flea” Paris
29 December 2009 No comments Share/Save
It is natural that such sights as Arc de Triomphe, Grands Boulevards, la Place de la Bastille (the Bastille Square) and La Place Pigalle, Tour Eiffel, the Louvre and Jardin du Luxembourg, are some kind of official symbols of Paris. However it is impossible to learn a city completely, let’s say, experience its real spirit if you don’t visit some places which are not described in tourist guidebooks and are generally known by local residents and some of the tough tourist-savages.
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