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Paris Flea Market
Also known as the Puces de Saint-Ouen
or Clignancourt from its location north of
Montmartre, this is the city’s largest and most
famous flea market, offering everything from
used books and leather jackets to precious
antique jewellery and Louis XVI furniture, in a
series of different markets. Don’t be put off by
the rows of tacky stands under the overpass; the
real Flea Market lies beyond them. Sat-Mon 9:30
am-6:30pm. 142 rue des Rosiers, St-Ouen (10-minute
walk from Porte de Clignancourt)
Carré Rive Gauche
This group of antique dealers and art galleries
in the 6th and 7th arrondissements presents fine
works, special exhibitions and exceptional pieces
throughout the year. Many of the galleries are
specialised in the decorative arts while the venues
offer visitors a journey into 7,000 years of art history.
Located on the Left Bank on and around the Quai
Voltaire, rue de l’Université, rue du Bac, rue de Verneuil,
rue de Lille, rue de Beaune and rue des Saints-Pères (7th)
Art gAlleries
Galerie Bartoux Elysées
A contemporary art gallery on the Champs-
Elysées presenting paintings and sculptures by
internationally renowned artists. Open seven
days a week. 26 ave des Champs-Elysées (8th),
01.42.89.41.21. Mº Franklin D. Roosevelt
Galerie Olwen Forest
Gallery exhibiting vintage costume, couture jewels
and Art Deco crystal jewellery, as well as jewells
created by designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli
and Coco Chanel. Jewellery made for the cinema
and a selection of vintage jewels telling the story
of rock and roll. Permanent exhibition Erotica/
Exotica, featuring vintage pieces juxtaposing the
two themes. From Sat-Mon. St-Ouen Flea Market,
Marché Serpette, 110 rue des Rosiers, Saint-Ouen.
01.40.11.96.38. M° Porte de Clignancourt
Galerie Tamenaga
Impressionist and modern paintings by masters
including Cézanne, Renoir, Bonnard, Klee,
Chagall and Picasso, as well as contemporary
international art including a romantic ensemble
by Jean Pierre Cassigneul. Tues-Sat 11am-7pm.
18 ave Matignon (8th), 01.42.66.61.94. Mon-Sat.
Mº Franklin D. Roosevelt
Opera Gallery
Modern Masters: Botero, Chagall, Léger, Calder
and Picasso, and a selection of contemporary
artists: Brasilier, Corda, Mach, Kusama and Joe
Black. Art pieces exhibited in a gallery space
ideally situated in the Triangle d’Or. Open Mon
to Sat 10am-7.30pm; Sun 11:30am-7pm. 62 rue du
Faubourg St-Honoré (8th), 01.42.96.39.00. M° Concorde
AttrActions
Aquarium de Paris (Cinéaqua)
Discover the world of the sea at this delightful
aquarium. Daily 10am-7pm, first Sat of the month
until 10pm, last tickets one hour before closing.
5 ave Albert de Mun (16th), 01.40.69.23.23. M° Iéna
Ballon de Paris
Fly over Paris in a hot air balloon that also
measures the level of pollution in the atmosphere.
The balloon can fly up to 150 metres into the
Parisian sky. Flights are dependent upon the
weather so it is preferable to call ahead on the day.
Daily, 9am to the closing time of the Parc André
Citroën where the balloon is located. 2 rue Cauchy
(15th), 01.44.26.20.00. M° Javel
Canal Saint-Martin
This trendy Parisian neighbourhood has a wide
array of bars, restaurants and eclectic shops
lining the sides of this functioning canal which
links the Villette basin to the Arsenal port. Quai
de Jemmapes/Quai de Valmy (10th). M° République
Catacombes de Paris
The catacombs of Paris house the remains of
several million Parisians whose bones were
transferred to these underground quarries from
Parisian cemeteries in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The visit is not recommended for pregnant
women, people with heart or respiratory problems
or suffering from claustrophobia and children
under 14 must be accompanied by adults. The
2 km one-way visit ends at 21bis ave René Coty
(14th). Tues-Sun 10am-8:30pm. 1 ave du Colonel
Henri Roi-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau) (14th),
01.43.22.47.63. M° Denfert-Rochereau
Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
Situated in the heart of La Villette Park, the
science and industry museum houses a wide
number of activities and exhibitions. La Géode-a
giant hemispheric dome that shows films in
360°. La Cité des Enfants-interactive spaces (2-7
yrs & 5-12 yrs) are specifically designed to initiate
children’s senses. 30 ave Corentin Cariou (19th),
01.40.05.80.00. M° Porte de la Villette
Disneyland Paris
With 2 Disney Parks, filled with more than
50 attractions, shows and parades, a day at
Disneyland Paris will set pulses racing among
even the most seasoned thrill-seeker. Around
35 min from Paris by train (Nation station), RER A to
Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy
Flight Experience Paris
You can pilot a Boeing 737 in a state of the
art flight simulator. Under the guidance of a
qualified instructor, you can take off, climb,
cruise and land. You can choose your route
and flying time from several different flight
packages. 21 quai d’Austerlitz (13th), 01.45.86.04.04.
M° Quai de la Gare
Grande Arche
This stunning monument listed as 20th century
heritage is situated in the heart of the business
district, La Défense. Its rooftop offers a 360-degree
panoramic view of the city and it houses exhibition
spaces devoted to photojournalism exhibitions on
the 35th floor. A restaurant and a sandwich shop
are all on the agenda. Daily 9:30am-6:30pm. 1 parvis
de la Défense, 92044 Paris La Défense, 01.40.90.52.20.
M° La Défense Grande Arche
Le Manoir de Paris
The urban legends of Paris come to life in
this haunted manor house and listed historic
monument. Fri 6pm-10pm & Sat, Sun 3pm-7pm.
18 rue de Paradis (10th), M° Château d’Eau
Paris Story
A fun and educational way to discover the city
of Paris through an exceptional audiovisual
presentation. Daily 10am-6pm, projection
every hour on the hour. 11bis rue Scribe (9th),
01.42.66.62.06. M° Opéra/Chaussée d’Antin
Parc Zoologique de Paris
This beautiful zoo presents in 16 natural
environments some 1,000 animals, birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish
representing 180 species. Entrance located at
the corner of the ave Daumesnil and the Route
de Ceinture du lac Daumesnil (12th), 01.40.79.31.25.
M° Château de Vincennes then 46 bus to zoo.
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