Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Saint Germain des Pres

Formerly the epicentre for publishers and literature buffs, the Saint-Germain des Prés district became famous in the 20th century when it was a haunt of intellectuals. It was notably after the Second World War, at the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots that philosophers, poets, artists and writers like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Boris Vian, and Jacques Prévert enlivened the intellectual climate of the district. Today, Saint Germain des Prés retains the authentic charm of its 17th-century buildings. Rather than a meeting place for intellectuals, the area is now reputed for its designer, often luxury, boutiques, gourmet addresses and small and interesting streets ideal for a romantic stroll.





Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):
    1. Museums-les musées
    2. Bookstore-librairie
    3. School of fine arts-école des beaux-arts
    4. Balconies-balcons
e. The flower café-Café de Flore

Repas
-Escargots


Dessert
Meringues


Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
River-rivière


Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: Au Saint-Germain des Prés, je suis montée dans le métro.


Montmartre

Montmartre is a district full of authentic charm, famous for the Sacré-Coeur basilica and a magnificent view of Paris. For the price of a metro ticket, visitors can take the funicular to the top of Montmartre hill. More sporty types can climb the 222 steps leading up through the Louise Michel public garden. After visiting the basilica, visitors enjoy strolling around this historic area: there is Place du Tertre and its famous caricaturists, the Espace Dalí, the Montmartre grapevines, the cabaret du Lapin Agile, the Musée Montmartre...The walk continues down to the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. On the way, there is plenty to interest visitors: arty and trendy shop windows in rue des Abbesses and rue Tardieu, shops in rue Lepic, the cosmopolitan rue de Steinkerque and Montmartre cemetery. A few minutes walk from the Moulin Rouge, in SoPi (South Pigalle), the tea room in the garden of the Musée de la Vie Romantique is a delightful place to stop for refreshments.





Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):
    1. Street vendors-colporteurs
    2. Stone streets-rues en pierre
    3. Bicycle-bicyclette
    4. Hill-colline
e. Artistes-L’artistes

Repas
-Steak Tartare



Dessert
Mont-Blanc


Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
Music-musique

Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: A Montmartre, j'ai fait les courses.


The Latin Quarter

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Latin Quarter in the 5th arrondissement, on the Left Bank. The area’s many cafés and restaurants are laid-back and welcoming; they are filled with Parisians, students and tourists. There are several attractions to visit, among them the Pantheon, the Musée National du Moyen-Âge, the Luxembourg gardens and museum and the Arènes de Lutèce. As you stroll through the district you will also come across the Sorbonne, the best known university in Paris; the Collège de France, the Lycée Henri IV, the shopping streets Rue Mouffetard and Rue Monge and the charming Place de la Contrescarpe. The district also has popular show venues like the Paradis Latin, the Théâtre de l’Odéon and the Caveau de la Huchette.



Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):

    1. The University-L'Université
    2. Apartments-appartements
    3. Café-Café
    4. Street signs-panneaux de rue
    5. Tourist-touristique

Repas
-Soca



Dessert
Kouglof


Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
Subway-le métro

Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: A le Quartier Latin, j’ai dansé dans les rues.

Catacombs of Paris

This Parisian ossuary, covering 11,000 m² of underground space is called the Catacombes in reference to the Catacombs of Rome. Visitors can access the Catacombes from Place Denfert-Rochereau. Six million bones from various Parisian cemeteries rest in the 1.7 km labyrinth of tunnels. The height of the passages is 1.8 m and the temperature is 14 degrees. 





Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):

    1. Skulls-crânes
    2. Bones-des os
    3. Long hallways-longs couloirs
    4. Skeleton-squelette
    5. Stone walls-murs de pierre

Repas
-Coquilles Saint-Jacques


Dessert
Chocolate Mousse


Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
To whisper-Chuchoter

Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: A les Catacombes, je suis tombée dans les escaliers.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is situated at the end of the Champs-Elysées. Today it is famous for the Luxor Obelisk (a 3,300 year old Egyptian obelisk erected on the square in May 1998), the surrounding prestigious hotels, and the two monumental fountains (Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves). Created in 1772, Place de la Concorde was originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette (among others) were guillotined here. Between 1836 and 1846 the architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf redesigned the square to become what it is today.





Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):

    1. Fountain-Fontaine
    2. Street lamps-lampadaires
    3. Obelisk-obélisque
    4. Statue of Marseille-Statue de Marseille
    5. Gold fish statues-statues de poissons d'or

Repas
Salade nicoise


Dessert
Madeleines


Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
Laughter-rire

Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: A la Place de la Concorde, j’ai acheté un t-shirt.


Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris, originally Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town located 32 km east of the centre of Paris, and is the most visited theme park in all of France and Europe. The resort covers 4,800 acres (19 km2) and encompasses two theme parks, several resort hotels, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, and a golf course, in addition to several additional recreational and entertainment venues. Disneyland Park is the original theme park of the complex, opening with the resort on 12 April 1992. 



Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez voir ici (What you can see here):

    1. Mickey Mouse - Mickey Mouse
    2. A labyrinth - Une Labyrinthe
    3. Horses - Les chevaux
    4. Balloons - des ballons
    5. Roller coasters - Montagnes russes

Repas
Flamiche


Dessert
Fig Tart



Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez entendre (What you can hear):
Screaming-en hurlant


Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?
Moi: Au Disneyland Paris, je suis montée un rollercoaster.