Paris-12e-arrondissement, Paris, Ile de France

In Paris, its length occupies about 13 km, with a depth varying between 3,40 and 5,70 m. Its width varies, it, from 30 to 200 m. The normal restraint of the reach of Paris, that is the height of the surface with regard to the sea level, is 26,72 m2. In Paris, the Seine is crossed by thirty seven bridges among which four accessible footbridges only to the pedestrians. History The Seine favored, from the middle of the IXth century, the Norman invasions. In March 845, for example, the Normans who went back up the Seine since its mouth, arrive to Paris which they plunder. They withdraw only against a ransom of 7000 pounds of money. Other assaults will follow during a half a century approximately. In 1170, the corporation of the " traders of the water " receives from king Louis VII the monopoly of the business on the Seine. On their seal represents the nave which is still in the coat of arms of the city of Paris. August 9th, 1803, experiment of Robert Fulton's steamer on the Seine. The first wash-sheds are anchored in the Seine in 1851 and quickly reach hundred. The arrival of the tap water in the Parisian buildings pulls their progressive disappearance until 1937. During the war of 1870, the Parisians, besieged by the Prussians and without communications with the outside, try to receive from the mail locked into metallic balls, said " balls of Moulins ", launched upstream to the capital. None was however taken in in Paris. Drink the water of the Seine The Parisians drank some water of the Seine always, but from the roman time of waters of source of better quality are brought in Paris. We shall note however in 1605 the installation of a pump on the New bridge, said by the Samaritan, who will work until 1813. Also, that of the bridge Notre-Dame worked from 1673 till 1858. The water carriers, the corporation mentioned from 1292, brought at home the water drawn from the Seine or taken in the public fountains, and disappeared only at the end of the XIXth century. Today, the Seine in Paris does not supply any more strictly speaking drinking water to the Parisians, because used waters of surface result from Evry and from Orly, far upstream. Floods The floods of the Seine are an integral part of the history of Paris. It seems good that the first mention of a floods is the one of the Roman emperor Julien during winter 358-359. The columnist Grégoire De Tours told then that of the 582. The floods were often fatal in the bridges of Paris. So, in 1280, a floods of the river take the Big Bridge. In December, 1296, a new floods of an exceptional scale take all the bridges of Paris (which in the time supported houses). The most important floods of the Parisian history, known with a sufficient certainty, are the one of 1658. But the most present historic floods still in the memory of the Parisians are the one of 1910 which lasted nine days, from 20 till 28 January 1910. On January 21st, it achieved certain places about 9,50 m. Numerous postcards showed the devastation, such the accesses of the station Saint-Lazare completely under waters.

Atmosphere, Atmosphere! An unusual and romantic cruise at the heart of " Paris of the Parisians ". Of the Marina of Paris-arsenal in the Marina of the pond of the Villette. Navigate the Saint Martin canal and leave by chance its locks, bascule bridges and of its mysterious subterranean vault of the Bastille, full of holes of light... A place marked with magic and with beauty. Then the Hotel of the North, made famous by the movie of Marcel Carné's same name in 1938. To end your cruise on the pond of the Villette. This canal of small size was intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m. With the canal of Ourcq, the pond of Villette and the canal Saint-Denis, it establishes the network of canals Parisian, 130 km long, which belongs to the City of Paris. The canal Saint-Martin is registered ancient memorial since February 23rd, 1993

The Saint-Martin canal is a canal 4,55 km long. It connects the pond of the Villette and beyond the canal of Ourcq. It is a canal of small template intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m.

The booksellers of Paris are booksellers of books old and second-hand, present on a big part of banks of the Seine. According to the article 9 of the municipal by-law of October 1st, 1993, signed by Jacques Chirac, boxes used by the secondhand booksellers will have to be of a model approved by the Administration presenting an outside template determined by the dimensions below, for a maximal length of 8,60 m. The tradition of the secondhand booksellers begins near the XVIè century with small traders peddlers. Under the pressure of the booksellers, a regulation of 1649 forbids the portable shops and the display of books on the Bridge "Pont Neuf". The power in the time was rather worried of limiting the not censored parallel markets. The itinerant booksellers are thus, according to period, hunted then reinstated under enjoyments. In 1859, concessions are organized by the city of Paris and the secondhand booksellers can become established in fixed points. Each is entitled 10 meters away from rail for an annual right of 26,35 F tolerance and 25 F of franchise tax. Openings are made of the rise at sunset. Finally, it is in 1930 when the dimensions of "boxes" are fixed. Installed on more than three kilometers along the Seine and registered on the UNESCO world heritage in 1991, 240 Parisian secondhand booksellers exploit 900 " green boxes " where are about explained 300 000 second-hand old books and one very large number of magazines, stamps and cards of collection.

The main bridges of Paris were created or reconstructed during the XIXth century. Because at that time, any important architecture contained a decorative program, most of them were decorated with statues. All, or almost, are still ready forming a set which deserves to be better known. Source: city hall of Paris

Also known as "Coronation City", the town of Reims has a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, but it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes.  ALSO KNOWN AS "CORONATION CITY", THE TOWN OF REIMS HAS A RICH CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC HERITAGE. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, and it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes. This excursion gives you the chance to sample unique flavors whilst you soak in the region's historic charm! Your day trip to the Champagne region starts in Paris, where you will board a coach for Reims. Upon arrival, you will be taken on a tour of the famous 13th-century Gothic cathedral, which hosted the coronations of many French kings, including Louis IX and Charles VII. Next, you will be treated to a champagne tasting session at the Mumm champagne cellar (replaced by Taittinger Cellar on Mondays). After an independent lunch, you will take to the road again and travel through the vineyards of Reims Mountain. Your final stop will be Epernay, site of the champagne cellar of Moët & Chandon, the world-famous Maison de Champagne founded in 1743. You will have the chance  to see the cellars and of course to taste their prestigious champagne for yourself! Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Please drink responsibly

Set off from Paris to discover Bruges, the “Venice of the North”, on this full day trip. SET OFF FROM PARIS TO DISCOVER BRUGES, THE “VENICE OF THE NORTH”, ON THIS FULL DAY TRIP. Departing from Paris at 7:15am, a coach will drive you to the city of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at around 11am, you’ll start the day with a guided walking tour lasting roughly 90 minutes during which you’ll discover the medieval old town, the Grand-Place, Les Halles (historic market place), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Le Béguinage Benedictine monastery and the town hall. After your tour, you will have some free time to explore the city, its museums and its eateries until 4:30pm. You will then regroup to make the return journey, arriving back in Paris for around 9pm. A full day trip departing from Paris to visit one of Europe’s most charming historic cities!

Have a different shopping experience when you discover La Vallée Village! More than 120 well-known French and international brands with reduced prices are available! OPT FOR A DAY OF SHOPPING AT THE VALLÉE VILLAGE OUTLETS, A UNIQUE LOCATION IN FRANCE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CAPITAL! Close to Paris, La Vallée Village offers you a pleasant, open-air experience, its small streets lined with shops and several food outlets. Get your shopping fix with collections from over 120 prestigious fashion and home décor brands at reduced prices: Armani, Calvin Klein Jeans, Diesel, Gérard Darel, Guess, Jimmy Choo and many more! Be one of the privileged few and reserve your tickets for a shopping experience with a twist!

Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny: discover the world-renowned Loire Châteaux! Dating back to the Renaissance, the Loire Châteaux were often frequented by the French kings and their courtiers... CHAMBORD, CHENONCEAU, CHEVERNY: COME AND DISCOVER THE WORLD-RENOWNED LOIRE CHÂTEAUX! DATING BACK TO THE RENAISSANCE, THE LOIRE CHÂTEAUX WERE OFTEN FREQUENTED BY THE FRENCH KINGS AND THEIR COURTIERS. Due to the vast number of remarkable monuments in the Loire Valley, the entire region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So come and explore these exceptional historic landscapes! A coach will take you from Paris to Chambord. Upon arrival, you will go on a tour of the royal residence and its estate. After the tour of Chambord you will explore the Château of Cheverney, which was the comic-book illustrator Hergé's inspiration for the Château of Moulinsart in Tintin. You will be able to access its various rooms, notably the private drawing rooms. After lunch your afternoon will be spent visiting the Château of Chenonceau, famous for its remarkable art collections.  PLEASE NOTE: on Saturdays and Mondays between April and October, the tour will include the châteaux of Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord (apart from October 3, 5, 10 and 12, when Chambord is closed and will be replaced by a a visit to Cheverny).

Come and discover the magical world of Disneyland Paris and its theme parks! Young and old alike will enjoy a day packed with fun and amazement! Choose the park you'd like to visit and experience all the activities it has to offer... COME AND DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEYLAND PARIS! YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE WILL ENJOY A DAY FUN-PACKED DAY OF RIDES AND FAIRYTALE ADVENTURES! Choose which park you'd like to visit: Disneyland or the Disney Studios. Both offer a fantastic range of rides and activities! After an hour-long journey from central Paris, your coach will drop you off near to the entrances of both parks. This way, you can easily make your way to the Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park, depending on your preference. Disneyland Park includes attractions such as  Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. Walt Disney Studios Park, created in 2002, contains 16 attractions around the theme of cinema, including the Tower of Terror and Toy Story Playland. At around 7pm, another coach will collect you from the place where you were dropped off, and you will be taken back to Paris for around 8pm. 

Discover the French National Museum on the history of immigration Eleven important dates to understand the history of immigration in France... Based on a historical approach through major migratory events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes you on a chronological journey in 11 milestone dates by focusing on key moments in the French history.

Wander through the heart of Père Lachaise Cemetery and discover, thanks to your guide, the stories of the great artists, writers and musicians from all over the world buried there. WANDER THROUGH THE HEART OF PÈRE LACHAISE CEMETERY AND DISCOVER, THANKS TO YOUR GUIDE, THE STORIES OF THE GREAT ARTISTS, WRITERS AND MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD BURIED THERE. Through this 48-hectare labyrinth of crypts and greenery, your guide will tell you about the eccentricities of this cemetery, which welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year. Discover Oscar Wilde's grave, which is covered in kisses from admirers. Your guide will tell you the love story of Héloïse and Abélard, who lie side by side today after years of separation. You will, of course, see the most visited grave in the cemetery: that of Jim Morrison, covered in his many fans' graffiti. But this is not all: through your walk you will see the graves of Balzac, Molière, Proust and many more! Make the most of this guided tour to relive the stories about these world greats.

GO AND MEET THE 180 ANIMAL SPECIES PRESENT AT VINCENNES ZOO! On the edges of Paris, Vincennes Zoo is the home to nearly 180 species and over 2,000 animals spread across 5 zones on 14 hectares of land. The architectural constructions were designed with respect for the animals' origins. The park has recently been renovated with conserving the well-being of the animals always in mind. All year long, you can discover the animals in their natural spaces, and you will be able to witness numerous shows that are held in the zoo. As a family or between friends, offer yourself a getaway far from the hustle and bustle of Paris!

Discover the training grounds of the Republican Guard’s cavalry regiment on a guided tour of the site, located in the very heart of Paris. DISCOVER THE TRAINING GROUNDS OF THE REPUBLICAN GUARD’S CAVALRY REGIMENT ON A GUIDED TOUR OF THE SITE, LOCATED IN THE VERY HEART OF PARIS. Your guide will take you to the historic stables, refurbished as a museum presenting the history of the Republican Guard. You’ll also discover the Battesti ring where the cavalry regiment trains daily beneath the Eiffel-style steel-framed roof. In the Grand Stables and the General’s Stable, you’ll have the chance to get up close to the 140 horses of the Republican Guard and will learn all about their specific characteristics. Spend 90 minutes immersed in the service of honour of the French Republic, reserved for the president, members of government, and high officials of state.

Explore the famous Père Lachaise cemetery through an out-of-the-ordinary and story-filled treasure hunt! Work together as a team and apprehend the murderer in the heart of Paris’s most visited cemetery. EXPLORE THE FAMOUS PÈRE LACHAISE CEMETERY THROUGH AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY AND STORY-FILLED TREASURE HUNT! WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM AND APPREHEND THE MURDERER IN THE HEART OF PARIS’S MOST VISITED CEMETERY. A murder has been committed in the heart of the prestigious cemetery. Lina Garlène, a young literature student, has been found dead on Jean de la Fontaine’s grave. Several clues point to a suicide, but your role is to prove otherwise. Follow your theatrical guide for more than 2 hours as you try to solve this mystery. Your investigation will lead you to many famous tombs, such as that of Molière, Jean de La Fontaine or even Edith Piaf.  While respecting the site and those around you, make the most of this fun activity to explore the most famous cemetery in the capital. And, with the help of your team, unmask the killer and win the game!

Nested at the heart of the district of Bercy in Paris, sheltered in the wine market built by a pupil of Eiffel, this unique place receives more than 200 000 persons a year through receptions as well as through visits of individual and of groups.

Blazon decorating the viaduct of Austerlitz, line 5 of the subway, on the Seine. The viaduct of Austerlitz is a railroad bridge which crosses the Seine. It is registered ancient memorial. The decoration of the viaduct of Austerlitz was confided to Jean Camille Formigé, also loaded with the architecture of the superstructures of the Paris metro. He made up it of diverse marine symbols (fishes, reams, anchors, tridents). The weapons of Paris are present at the bottom of bows. The passage of the subway between both stations that must be made around and the navigation on the Seine forbidding the presence of pillars in the middle of the river, the project held to realize the viaduct of Austerlitz was established by two parabolic bows, resting on both sides of the river on two stony pillars, allowing the apron to cross the river without intermediate support.

Blazon of the station of Austerlitz, on the window of north entrance of the line 5 of the subway. The station is reconstructed, from 1862 till 1867, by Pierre-Louis Renaud ( 1819-1897 ), chief architect of the company Paris-Orléans, with in particular the big metallic hall of a reach of 51,25 m and 280 m of length. This vast space is moreover used as workshop of hot-air balloons hanging the siege of Paris in 1870. It also builds the detached house of the departures in the North, the perpendicular building of the buffet, the detached house of the arrivals to the South, as well as the building of the administration of the railroad of Orléans in the extremity West of the hall, on the place Valhubert, in the facade style Belle Epoque. In 1900, the company of Paris-Orléans extends its line towards the center of the capital and the station of Orsay becomes the new end of the line, put into service on May 28th on the occasion of the World Fair. This monument is the object of a registration in conformance for historic monuments.

Discover the French National Museum on the history of immigration Eleven important dates to understand the history of immigration in France... Based on a historical approach through major migratory events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes you on a chronological journey in 11 milestone dates by focusing on key moments in the French history.

Situated in the district of the Bastille, the pond of the Arsenal has a garden of a hectare decorated with a rose garden. It arranges 170 mooring berths and welcomes 25 metre boats maximum, with places in the year, in the month and the day.

The one that we call today " The Fluv ' " is the first brigade of regionalized specialized police and keep its key mission: the help to the victims of flood.

The island of Bercy is one of the two islands of the lake Daumesnil in the wood from Vincennes to Paris in France. She is connected in the East by a bridge(deck) with the island of Reuilly. Characteristics The island of Bercy was created during the arrangement of this part of the wood of Vincennes and the construction of the lake Daumesnil. She holds her name of that of the district of nearby Bercy. The island of Bercy is an artificial island of a surface about 2 hectares. Boorishly in the shape of bean, she measures 250 m of length in her biggest length for hundred meters wide. She occupies the West of the lake Daumesnil, in the extremity the West of the wood of Vincennes. The island of Reuilly, of shape and similar size, is immediately situated in the East. She is accessible only by a unique bridge to suspension of about twenty meters long, situated in the southeast, which connects her with the island of Reuilly. It is the latter which is connected with the bank of the lake Daumesnil. A pedestrian path allows to make the tour of the island, which is not accessible to motor vehicles.Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction d’extraits du texte original.  Licence Créative Commons paternité partage à l’identique. Photo : P. charpiat

The Saint-Martin canal is then covered from the boulevard Jules-Ferry (vault of the Temple realized in 1907). It passes then under the boulevard Richard-Lenoir (vault Richard Lenoir built between 1860 and 1862), and finally under the place of the Bastille (vault of the Bastille realized in 1862) to open on the port of the Arsenal. Vaults Richard Lenoir and of the Temple are drilled of oculi of ventilation. They also allow the natural lighting of the tunnel.

This stop used to be a beach where rich and poor came to wash, stark naked. Pressure from offended neighbours led to the opening of the first baths in 1680 and bathing in the river was forbidden. The quay became a trade port in the eighteenth century and warehouses with magnificent vaulted cellars were built. The wine warehouse competed with the one at Bercy. Business dwindled when the railways took the lead from river transport and the building was demolished in the early 1960s to make room for the Science Faculty (Jussieu). Much earlier Louis XIII's herbalists made the area a garden for their studies and the Natural History Museum began to take shape. A mosque was built at the beginning of the twentieth century and the amazing Institut du Monde Arabe at the end.

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FrogPubs began his life as a MBA project searches on the potential of an English pub and a micro-brasserie in the center of Paris.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 pm to midnight Our philosophy: a short card, fresh products, a chef who sublimates the flavors and the presentation... In this atypical and wooded frame, you can benefit of live concerts and of Dj the weekends an invitation the journey!

Quai de la Gare in front of the big library, the kiosk "Café fou" is a kiosk "café with live music" with a programming of blues, jazz, musics of the world or the classic concerts

Chez Lili et Marcel is a big retro café, just taken from the beginning of the last century is. The decoration is a real pleasure of eyes: watch over advertisements metallic panels, foldaway seats, boxes and jars … Armchairs and seats have the patina and the comfort of the furniture of this period.

Moored on the Autonomous Port of Paris on banks of the Seine, The LIBERTALIA is a Lounge Boat-restaurant club bar, trend where get involved user-friendliness, festivity and good mood.

Laurent Delarbre, age 39, one of the Best Workers of France 2004, was until now at the head of the Café) de la Paix where he knew how to develop an at the same time creative and rigorous cooking. This clermontois begins as apprentice to the Beautiful Miller to Royat in 1991.

On the island Saint-Louis, come to have a break in a typical bar, in a warm but courteous atmosphere, come to eat a rib steak, a Berthillon ice-cream or a just man have a drink between friends

Lagunaires former stations of the annees 20, reserved for the users of vaporetti in Venice, the floating kiosks(pavilions) were restored and set up on the Seine for your pleasure. Certainly to classify among the most beautiful and the most original places of Paris.

The Barge welcomes Six-eight to you every day except Monday from 11 hours(am) to midnight. Brunch on the terrace brightened up every Saturday and Sunday from 12 am till 4 pm. 20€

Choose at first the color of your room according to your desires. Enter an uncluttered space, dive into a cosy bed and take advantage of the comfort and the good be of the Pullman Paris Bercy. Since the big plate glass windows Paris is in your feet

A welcome well-kept and personalized in a sophisticated frame waits you to the hotel Devillas, for 3 stars, in the 5th district of Paris.

Situated at the heart of the Parisian party, the district Mouffetard in the 5th district will plunge you in centuries of history and into the excitement of a district in the trading alleys, to restaurants and in the bars in the typical charm.

L'Hôtel de l'Espérance welcomes you warmly in the Vth district of Paris. It's a small charming hotel and of peace of mind, just a step from the street Mouffetard. It is one of the most picturesque places of the Latin Quarter.

The hotel Lounge Bar Paris is situated at the heart of the Marais and in a few minutes on foot of Notre-Dame. The hotel Duo marries perfectly the contemporary style and the design.

Esmeralda is doubtless one of the most original hotels of the capital. Created more than 60 years ago in a building of the XVIIth century, it bears the name of the gypsy which, by its grace illuminates Victor Hugo's novel.

Situated on the Left bank, in the Latin Quarter and in front of Sainte Chapelle, the Hotel les Rives de Notre-Dame is right in the heart of romantic Paris: all the charm for which you wish of a hotel of the city center. Only 10 rooms, which give all onto the cathedral of Notre-Dame and the Seine.

Situated at the heart of the historic district of Marais, in pedestrian zone, a few steps away from the Hall of city, Notre-Dame, Carnavalet museums, Picasso and the Louvre, the holy Merry hotel, 3 stars, the old presbytery of the church Saint-Merry

Excellent bedding (gold XL 200). Any rooms equipped with bathroom and toilet, most of the refrigerator and the telephone.

Situated between the Louvre and the Island of the City where dominate the towers of Notre-Dame, just a step from the Bridge of Arts and the Pont Neuf, The Relay of the Louvre welcomes you in the most attaching districts of Paris, where the history of the capital began.