This château has two significantly inspired events. One was the tragic downfall of Fouquet, a minister who paid the price of life imprisonment because King Louis XIV was jealous of his beautiful château. And under the influence of Fouquet, Vaux-le-Vicomte became a haven for French artists, writers and sculptors who gave their all for the glory of the residence. Check the website for information on the different visits. There is a candlelight visit that is going to be apt for all the lovebirds. Hours vary throughout the year and you can buy passes for more than one day; see the website or call for more information.
Take a trip to the beautiful gardens of Tuileries, where the Orangerie Museum is located. The museum stocks a host of famous and fabulous artists such as Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Henri Rousseau. All the artwork in the museum was handed over by Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume, two art fanatics who have ensured that all these works are exhibited together. There is a surprise in the basement: the Oval Room, which houses some of Monet's Water-Lily paintings on permanent display. Another surprise awaiting you is the La Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume, which is a twin tower of the Orangerie.
Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux takes you a systematic journey through some of the key events from world war one. With a good collection of arms and ammunition used by both sides, this museum showcases some spine-chilling accounts and facts of the war. Among its collection are also a number of tanks, aircraft and other vehicles, along with miniature battlefield reconstructions, uniforms and medals.
Artist Nélie Jacquemart gave up her brushes after her marriage to Edouard André. Her passion for art however, continued to blossom, fired by her equally enthusiastic husband who commissioned the building of this elegant house in 1869. During their travels across Europe, they collected artifacts, paintings and contemporary treasures. Upon her death, Jacquemart entrusted the entire collection to the Institut de France, who opened a museum at the former residence. Most of the works exhibited date back to the Italian Renaissance but there are also examples of the Flemish and French schools from the 17th and 18th Centuries. Frescoes, delicate pieces of furniture and tapestries are worth the visit. Works by famous artists, such as Rembrandt, Donatello and Fragonard, are also on display.
Hôtel Biron, which now houses Musée Rodin is where Auguste Rodin spent the last years of his life, from 1908 to 1917. Since then, his superb sculptures and private art collection have been housed here. There are a number of sculptures in the garden, including his best-known piece, the Thinker. Trees provide welcome shade and the benches placed beneath make these peaceful surroundings the perfect spot for meditation and relaxation. Visitors can also buy a museum passport to visit both the Musée Rodin and Musée d'Orsay on the same day for a reduced ticket price.
All visitors to Paris should come to the Carnavalet Museum, which reveals the secrets of the City of Light from prehistoric times to today. Set up in two contiguous townhouses (the Hôtel Carnavalet was built in 1545 and the Hôtel Le Peletier in the 17th Century), you need a whole afternoon to see everything. Retrace the history of Paris through a plethora of sculptures, paintings and pieces of furniture. The rooms are decorated to evoke different periods, follow the evolution of furniture from the reign of Henri IV to the beginnings of the 20th Century.
The Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique is a specialized dramatic arts school located in Paris' 9th arrondissement. It provides two halls primarily used for student productions, although it loans the space from time to time. The théâtre is a grand multi-tiered structure decorated with pillars and a subtle Mediterranean color palate, while the salle Louis Jouvet is outfitted in warm wood tones and has seating for 120 people.
Boulevard des Batignolles is situated in the area of Batignolles in the Paris city. There is an array of interesting shops along the Boulevard. There are markets held here regularly, so the shopping just gets better in Paris. Apart from the colorful stores, there are various eateries and also a church to be visited. This place is very well connected to the nearby transport facilities like the stations of Villers, Rome, Place de Clichy and Blanche. For further details please contact the tourist information center at +33 8 3668 3112.
Built in 1934, this is a relatively new church in Fontenay-Aux-Roses. Nonetheless, the church building with it's clock tower built by architect George Braive and engineer John Braive is a regal structure. The church is actively involved in community activities with it's choir being completely restored.
Theatre Guignol Anatole puts on delightful puppet and marionette shows that are perfect for the whole family. Located in the Parc Des Buttes Chaumont, Theatre Guignol Anatole was established in 1836 and the theater has perfected the art of traditional French marionette plays. These shows are entertaining whether you are 4 or 40. Concerts are occasionally held at the venue as well.
This 17th-century Catholic church is situated in the heart of Paris' lively Latin quarter. It was constructed in 1684 and features an unusual structural detail - rather than having two bell towers as the architect planned, Église St Jacques-du-Haut-Pas has only one, lending it an asymmetrical appeal. It features a magnificent organ dating from 1866, and occasionally hosts choral and classical concerts.