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Visiting Paris - Ile de Saint Louis - An Oasis

When visiting Paris, most tourists overlook a genuine piece of France. It is an island, and her name is Ile de Saint Louis. She is like like someone dropped a small French village romantically frozen in the 17th. century in the pumping heart of Paris. However, Ile de Saint Louis is not for everyone; but you will reverence this place if...

* You adore the feeling of a small town.
* You perceive beauty in a historic environment.
* You are eager to savor fine meals at sidewalk cafés.
* You want to integrate and experience the life locals live.

 

Performers at Pont Saint Louis. This is a bridge connecting Ile de Saint Louis with her sister-island Ile de La Cité. The place offers street performers many of whom are artists in their own right. They entertain you as you nibble on another Paris tradition: Berthillon. They make ice cream with a quality as good as the myriad of colors and flavors they offer. Many places sell Berthillon Ice Cream, but if authenticity is in your agenda, go to 31, rue St Louis-en-l'Ile.

 

French Food. Considering that Ile de Saint Louis is a tiny island, there is a large number of restaurants. Several are concentrated near bridge Pont Saint Louis where street performers entertain locals and visitors alike. I can say that I have eaten more than once in all of them, but I have a word of caution. Although they serve quality food, their prices are not costly, but expensive. The good news is that there are few places where you savor fabulous food without breaking your budget. Find a local guy ~or two~ to tell you where to find good food for a reasonable price in Ile de Saint Louis.

 

La Cave du Franc Pinot. This is a charming place that hosts jazz players quite often at night. The building dates back to 17th. century. Pleasantly, it is not overflowing with tourists. I highly recommend to NOT show up with the abundant paraphernalia tourists carry, AND do not be loud. Parisiennes consider loudness distasteful, and disrespectful to others. Many Americans proudly insist showing that they are both.

 

Laissez-Faire. It is an expression that denotes opposition to governmental interference in economic matters beyond a minimum necessary. French people adopted the financial term to represent a "Let people do as they choose" ...as long as they do not bother other people, I may add. Ile de Saint Louis is the place where to see it in action.

 

Rivière Seine. It surrounds the island, and it is in itself one of Paris' attractions. You cannot claim that you have been visiting Paris unless you had an intimate contact with her river, and leisurely walked along some of its bridges.

 

...and within a short distance.

 

Centre Georges Pompidou. It is a modern Art Museum. The building's unique architecture ~and the expanses of other outdoor structures~ are fascinating. There is no need to spend a fortune if you get past the entrance. You will find modern art, a gift shop worth visiting, a large Book Store with nearly all titles on fine art, and a free ground-floor exhibit.

 

Notre Dame Cathedral is an impressive cathedral where the classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" comes from. If your physical condition allows, walk up the spiral stairs. At its end, you will hold your breath contemplating a stunning and invigorating view of Paris. Marveling at the not less impressive Hunchback of Notre Dame Bell ~and the famous Gargoyles of Notre Dame~ you will feel that you have been transported centuries back in time.

 

Eiffel Tower is a healthy walk 3 miles away or so, but you may use transportation. I will let you discover why this is a must-visit place. One mile from Eiffel Tower, you find another French people's pride: Arc de Triomphe. It is the second largest triumphal arch. It stands over 170 feet high, and it was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806. Then, you walk a short distance as your eyes get filled with the nearby splendor of the chic, elegant, and stylish Avenue des Champs Élysées.

 

When visiting Paris ~even if visiting for a few days~ you will be presented with unforgettable experiences and fascinating memories to take back home all embbeded in your heart and mind without you going broke. Your pictures and your stories will have everyone back home fascinated hearing you telling them about your experiences.

 

Just remember that visiting Paris starts at Ile de Saint Louis. Trust me.

 

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Where can i buy notre dame de paris musical on dvd?

Does anyone know where i can buy the notre dame de paris musical on dvd with english subtitles??? It would have to be a region 2 dvd.

You can buy it from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WGD180?ie=UTF8&tag=189-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000WGD180

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