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Paris districtsIt is pretty easy to focus in Paris now- the city is divided into 20 districts (they called «arrondissements»), each district has its own infrastructure, cultural traditions and historical past, and often ethnically inhabitants. On each index except for the house number, street name and number you will see the district number, which is quite convenient for pedestrian walks by an elegant streets of Paris. By the way, these signs magnets of various kinds, which are sold at every turn - a very nice and extremely Parisian souvenir! Through the heart of the city is its main artery - the river Seine. In the very center of Paris, the river diverges, washing the small size of the island - the island of St. Louis and the Cité, where the famous Cathedral of Notre - Dame de Paris. Currently, the French capital divided into surrounded Parkway (ring road) and Paris, the population for 2 million people, and the metropolitan area outside - Large Paris, where about 10 million people. Despite all the efforts of the authorities, districts and counties of Paris still differ in their infrastructure, social and ethnic composition of the inhabitants. The most expensive are 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 16 district of Paris, and the cheapest - 13, 15, 19, 20. Some caution should be observed and visiting (and even more living) in the 18th district - famous Montmartre. District 1: The Louvre For those who interested in shopping, shopping in this area can be done in an underground shopping mall Forum Les Halles or the Rue de Rivoli with a lot of great shops and small boutiques. Attractions: Champs-Elysees, Arch Karuzel Museum, the Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens, the Sainte-Chapelle, the area of Concord, the Conciergerie, the Palais Royal, the Place Vendome and Vendome Column, the Comedie - Francaise. District 2: Bourse District 3: Temple In the late 20th century, the third district of Paris re-entered the fashion and become one of the most elite and prestigious urban areas. This is quite popular tourist center, where in addition to the interesting architecture and beautiful old streets is also renowned museums of art and painting. Attractions: Part Marais, the Picasso Museum, the Carnavalet Museum, the Museum of Arts and Crafts, Museum of Hunting and Nature, Puppet Museum. District 4: Hotel-de-Ville Attractions: Part Marais, Place des Vosges, the City Hall building on the Place de Greve, Center for Contemporary Arts. Georges Pompidou, the Museum of Magic, the island of St. Louis, as well as most of the Ile de la Cité, including the Cathedral of Notre - Dame de Paris, Saint-Jacques Tower. District 5: Pantheon This area includes one of the largest tourist streets - Boulevard Saint- Michel. Here also is the Latin Quarter with a maze of narrow streets lined with shops of all kinds (especially book), inexpensive student cafes and bistros, pizzerias and restaurants. Among this variety you can find representatives of many countries and cultures, so it 's probably for culinary experimentation is here - in the fifth district, the Latin Quarter ! Attractions: Arenes de Lutece, the Fountain Saint-Michel, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon, the Latin Quarter. District 6: Luxembourg In the same sixth district you can discover many beautiful designer shops, which can be a godsend for this mod. There is less interested in fashion and the mass of people visit normal shops, bookshops and cozy cafes and restaurants. Attractions: Jardin du Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Palace, Saint- Germain-des -Prés, the House- Museum Zadkine. 7th district: Palais-Bourbon Attractions: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Palais Bourbon (National Assembly building), the Museum of the Army, the house- museum of Rodin's Cathedral, Invalides with the tomb of Napoleon, the Orsay Museum, the department store "Bon Marché ". 8 District: Champs Elysees Attractions: Arc de Triomphe, the Small Palace, which houses the Museum of Art, the Grand Palace with a huge exhibition hall, the church of the Madeleine, Elysee Palace, Gare Saint -Lazare, the Obelisk in the Place de la Concorde, the Park Monceau, Pont Alexandre III. District 9: Opera The 9 district within walking distance of the city center and at the same time at the prices quite affordable. Here you can dine well and find the affordable mid-range hotel. Here are the Grands Boulevards, the famous large number of completely different stores, Ljubo taste and wallet size. Attractions: Opera Garnier and the library -museum of the Opera Garnier, department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, the concert hall "Olympia," Greven wax museum, the house- museum of Gustave Moreau Museum, Fragonard perfume, the Museum of Romantic Life. District 10: Enclos-St-Laurent Attractions: North and East train stations, Canal Saint- Martin. District 11: Popincourt There are many night clubs, discos, bars, restaurants and cafes, many of which operate around the clock. In this part of Paris revival reigns, day and night, it attracts bikers and nonconformists of the French capital. As we know it is on the Place de la Bastille are gay parades and various demonstrations, and on July 14 a national holiday, Bastille Day, the area became the center of Paris events, here flocking youth, students and tourists. Attractions: Museum of Smoking, Museum of Edith Piaf. District 12: Reuilly Traditionally, in this part of town settled all kinds of artisans, so here you will not find luxury shops and small shops with various goods and souvenir shops. Attractions: Place de la Bastille and the Bastille Opera House, Bois de Vincennes, Vincennes zoo, the park of Bercy. District 13: Gobelins In the thirteenth arrondissement of Paris are not only Chinese, but also Japanese, Filipinos, Thais, the people of Vietnam and many other nationalities. In some places do not even have signs and menus in French, all written characters. The real estate here is cheap, like staying in the hotels, but the comfort and the location can not be entirely comfortable. Attractions: Chinatown, Austerlitts station, the building Tapestry Manufactory. District 14: Observatoire There are beautiful parks and gardens where you can relax and have a good time. There are many shopping centers, and even whole streets with small discount stores, which will also help to brighten up the leisure traveler. Attractions: The Catacombs, train station, Park Montsouris. District 15: Vaugirard Points of interest: Part of the Montparnasse Tower and the Montparnasse Musée Bourdelle, Akvabulvar center, exhibition center «Porte de Versaille». 16th District: Passy This area is full of museums, here are embassies of several countries. Attractions: Museum of Mankind, the house- museum of Balzac, Baccarat Museum, the Museum of fakes, Trocadero. 17th District: Batignolles-Monceau Attractions: Square and the boulevard de Clichy. On the one hand, this right-bank district has maintained its artistic tradition - at Place des Ternes, a lot of artists sell their paintings. On the other hand - there are neighborhoods and "red light ", focused on the street Pigalle. Attractions: Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge, Museum of Erotica. 19th District: Buttes-Chaumont Attractions: Buttes -Chaumont park, Parc de la Villette. District 20: Menilmontant By cultural " attractions" of this county can be attributed unless the Pere Lachaise cemetery, where the graves are many figures of culture and art. Attractions: Pere- Lachaise.
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