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The ABC of Paris (Part I)

Amour (Love): Paris is definitely the city of love. It is a place where lovers decide to spend intimate days romanticism, which permeates the atmosphere of the entire city.

Boulevard: This is France’s most symbolic type of road. Boulevards adorned by trees and buildings of great architectural value, make Paris one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Can-can: It would be a crime to come to Paris and miss a Can-can performance. It is possible to witness one of these energetic music-hall dances in the many cabarets in Paris, especially in the ones located in Montmartre. This has been a Parisian tradition for centuries.

Défense: One can admire remarkable skyscrapers, which make up the economic and financial landscape of the city, at Défense. This is definitively, Paris most modern district. A panoramic photo of Paris’ skyline from this area would be a nice memory of your holidays in the city.

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Eiffel: This is, perhaps, the most famous name in the French capital. Gustave Eiffel was the one who designed the famous iron tower that has become an icon, not only of the city, but one of the most famous in the world.

Fashion: Paris is a famous Fashion Capital. The French capital hosts multiple Fashion events, such as Fashion Weeks, which supported by the most recognized fashion brands in the world, influence International Fashion trends. If you love fashion, Paris is your city.

Gainsbourg, Serge: This French musician, poet artist and actor, composed Paris’ soundtrack in the 60s and 70s. It is impossible to walk around Paris and not to think of his music.

Halles: Les Halles has been the most famous commercial district in Paris for centuries. First as a retail market, it turned into a shopping center during the twentieth century. Here you will find everything you’re looking for.

Impressionnisme (Impressionism): It was the famous Artistic Trend that marked the nineteenth century in Paris. Artists like Monet, Degas, Cézanne , Renoir and Pissarro created in Paris this movement, which changed the history of art forever . Parisian art has a name: Impressionnisme.

Juillet (July): More specifically, the 14th of July, is the French National Day or Bastille Day. This special celebrates the storming of the Bastille and the abolition of absolute monarchy in the country. During this remarkable day, Paris’ streets are filled with the tricolor flag colors, while celebrations in town continue until the next day.

Kiosque (Kiosk): What would Paris do without its endearing kiosks? Dark green with a small dome, Paris’ kiosks are an important part of the landscape of the city.

Louvre: This is, of course, the most important museum in the city. Louvre is home to many of the most famous works of art in the world, among which the Gioconda or Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is highlighted. Its spectacular glass pyramid has also become a symbol of the city.

Moulin Rouge: Who has not heard of the most famous cabaret in Paris? As spiritual birthplace of the modern Can-can, this club marked an era in the late nineteenth century and still keeps inspiring modern artists.

 

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