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| What to see after you've seen the top sites? Paris has lots of other places worthy of your time and interest. Here's a list to help you decide how to spend your time... | ||
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The River SeineThe River Seine is the heart of Paris. You can cruise it, walk along it, view it from above. More... Palais GarnierMost people know it as the Paris Opéra. Though it no longer hosts opera galas, you can tour it or go to the ballet in this sumptuous palace of the arts. More... Hôtel de VilleHome of the mayor's office since 1357, Paris's chateau-like City Hall has seen a lot of history, and is worth a look. More... SorbonneThe world-famous academic center has made Paris a magnet for scholars since 1257. You should know about it. More... Place du TertreYou'll be climbing Montmartre to visit the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Don't miss the historic Place du Tertre, packed with artists, galleries and street musicians right next to it. More... Carousels (Merry-Go-Rounds)Whether you're in Paris with small children or not, the city's many carousels are a delight to see. More... Palais de ChaillotBuilt for the 1937 World's Fair, this huge modern complex across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower houses several museums, and the views are spectacular. More... Canal Saint-MartinIf you've cruised the Seine, here's another Paris cruise worth taking. More... Maison de Nicolas FlamelYou read about this medieval alchemist in Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code, now visit his house...and dine with his ghost. More... École MilitaireFrance's version of Sandhurst and West Point is a landmark you will see. More... Grande Arche de La DéfenseFar larger than the more famous Arc de Triomphe, the aptly-named Grande Arche offers panoramic views and a vision of ultra-modern Paris. More... Les Égouts (Sewers of Paris)Visit sewers? In Paris you can, and if you have any interest in urban engineering, you'll want to take a peek at a bit of this 1000-km-long system. More...
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