Where Paris - 01 December 2017

82 WHERE Paris i deceMBer 2017

arts&attractions^

Monuments

ARC DE TRIOMPHE
The triumphal arch commissioned by Napoleon
and finished in 1836 stands in the centre of the
Place charles de Gaulle and boasts a fabulous view
of the champs-elysées and includes the tomb of
the Unknown soldier. Visit the interactive exhibit
on the history surrounding the arch. Open daily
10am-10:30pm, times may vary, last admission 45
minutes before closing, adults 12€, children under
18 and eU citizens under 26: Free.
http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr
Place Charles de Gaulle (8th), 01 55 37 73 77.
M° Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile

LA CONCIERGERIE
a medieval royal residence with Gothic halls,
used as a prison in the revolution. although
the monument is empty, a HistoPad can be
rented to vision detailed 360° reconstitutions.
daily 9:30am-6pm, times may vary, last tickets 30
minutes before closing time. adults 9€. combined
ticket with the sainte-chapelle 15€. children
under 18 and eU citizens under 26, free.
2 blvd du Palais (1st), 01 53 40 60 97. M° Cité

EIFFEL TOWER
Built as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 World’s
Fair, the iron structure now symbolises Paris the

world over. The tower sparkles with twinkling

lights every hour on the hour from twilight to

2am. From Jun 15 through sept 1 9am-12:45am

(stairs and lifts, last admission stairs, last lift

midnight). From sept 2 through Jun 14 lift open

daily 9:30am-11:00pm, From sept 2 through Jun

14 stairs open daily 9:30am-6:30pm. Last entries 45

minutes before closing. entry fee (7-17€ for adults)

depends on how high you go. There is a glass

floor on the first floor 57 metres above Paris and a

champagne bar is on the top of the tower, open

from 12 to 10pm.

http://www.tour-eiffel.fr

Ave Gustave Eiffel (7th), 01 44 11 23 23. M° Trocadéro

NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

constructed between 1163 and 1345, it is

a Gothic masterpiece. Free guided tours in

english Wed and Thurs at 2pm & sat at 2:30pm.

experience Quasimodo’s view of Paris from the

towers apr-sept 10am-6:30pm weekdays; Oct-

March 10am-5:30pm; sat-sun; Jul-aug until 11

pm on Fri & sat. Last tickets 45 minutes before

closing. an on-site interactive display or the

application Jefile lets you envisage the wait for

visiting the towers and to reserve your time. 10€.

http://www.tours-notre-dame-de-paris.fr

6 Parvis Notre- Dame (4th), 01 42 34 56 10. M° Cité

PALAIS GARNIER-OPERA DE PARIS

designed by architect charles Garnier, and a brilliant

example of second empire architecture. Through to

March 3 Patrice Chéreau, this exhibition showcases

the creative process of the opera and theatre

director. daily visits on your own, 10am-4:30pm

(adults 11€, students and under 25, 7€) information:

08 92 89 90 90. Guided tours in english daily at

11:00am and 2:30pm (15.50€). For additional

information on guided tours call 08 25 05 44 05.

Place de l’Opéra (9th). M° Opéra

PANTHEON

an 18th-century monument combining

Greek and Gothic architecture, where Voltaire,

rousseau, Marie curie and other notables are

buried. Through to March 4 Marie Curie, une

femme au Panthéon, an exhibition devoted to

the illustrious scientist, Marie curie. Jan-March

& Oct-dec 10am-6pm; apr-sept 10am-6:30pm,

last tickets 45 minutes before closing. 9€. Free for

children under 18 and eU citizens under 26.

http://www.paris-pantheon.fr

6 pl du Panthéon (5th), 01 44 32 18 00.

M° Cardinal-Lemoine

SACRE COEUR DE MONTMARTRE

Located on the highest peak of Paris, the view

The Notre-Dame Cathedral

Panorama of the island Cite with cathedral Notre Dame de Paris in Paris, iStock 2017©nikonaftAn ensemble of furniture from the bedroom of Madame du Cayla presented at the Château de Maisons. Photo © Benjamin Gavaudo - Centre des Monuments Nationaux -Photo de Presse