City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise ... Paris has many faces. If the input is sometimes excessive museums and good restaurants are minting, the French capital can also be cheap.
Whether you have a soft spot for bell or a sudden urge to rub the regulars of an authentic French market, let yourself be seduced by our 20 travel destinations ... and free.
1 Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris
Decorated with gargoyles and Gothic details, this Parisian icon is unavoidable. The entrance to the majestic medieval building is free. However, if the queue you is unbearable, take a stroll along the Seine, close to enjoy an alternative view of the apse bristling with arrows and naturalistic sculptures.
2 Flea Market of St-Ouen
If window shopping is a great way to see art and oddities you will never buy items, flea market in St Ouen is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild. On this wildly eccentric market ecstasies in front of the bearskin rugs, tapestries and the immemorial helmets diver copper (without rolling his eyes wide discovering the price). Get off at the Porte de Clignancourt metro and continue under the bridge until the souvenir stands give way to streets brimming with sumptuous articles.
3 The Champ de Mars
If the elevator of the Eiffel Tower break your budget of approximately € 14.50 per ticket, the view from the top is just as stunning. The Champ de Mars displays lawns and trimmed with military precision (as one would expect from a former parade ground). Equipped with a tablecloth, wine and a good brie, join this expanse of greenery and wait for the Eiffel Tower clothe his suit of lights at night.
4 Pere Lachaise Cemetery
There, the most fascinating of Paris, lets mingle with literary giants like Proust and Balzac, and even a kiss on the tomb of Oscar Wilde, already smeared lipstick. It is here also that relies Jim Morrison, whose tomb is decorated with cigarettes, leis and alcoholic offerings made by fans of rock pilgrimage. With its tree-lined fairways and ravens, Père Lachaise offers the most evocative tour of Paris. Take the direction of the 20th arrondissement and get Père Lachaise, on lines 2 or 3, or Philippe Auguste on line 2.
5 Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris
To appreciate a surreal panorama of French culture, dive into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Cubist works by Braque dancers of Matisse, you will inevitably find what you put into joy. Take metro line 9 and get off at Alma-Marceau.
6 Aligre Market
Paris Market, enjoy a feast for the eyes with the best local produce. A few minutes stroll from the populated alleys cheese, of butchers and flower stalls can be enough to cause sensory overload. Stop sipping a glass of Bordeaux and a piece of crusty baguette. Take line 8 to Ledru-Rollin and win the Aligre instead.
7 Basilica of the Sacred Heart
This church of white marble palatial dominates the lively Montmartre district, in the 18th arrondissement. Its interior is decorated with gold mosaics and towering windows. In addition, you can hear a sound the heavier bells in the world. A visit to the basilica is free, but must pay a fee to climb to the top of the dome and explore the crypt.
8 Carnavalet Museum
Discover this feat museum that traces the history of Paris, from its birth to the sophistication it embodies today. Access to the permanent collection of the Carnavalet museum is free, allowing to wander freely between rooms fin-de-siècle and baroque interiors carefully rebuilt. Stations closest metro stations are Chemin Vert and Saint Paul.
9 Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
If the steepest park in Paris is no pity for the calves, however it is a real treat for the senses. With its rich animal life, rocky terrain and a waterfall designed by the great Baron Haussmann, the place is easy to forget that you are in the heart of the frenetic French capital. To get there, go to Botsaris stations and Buttes Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement.
10 Montparnasse Cemetery
Final resting place of hundreds of personalities and Parisian intellectuals, this cemetery is less ostentatious than the Père Lachaise, but perfect for a peaceful stroll. Come closer closer to Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Samuel Beckett.
11. Parc Monceau
If the game celebrities in a cemetery sounds too morbid, wander among the statues of the Parc Monceau, which include French luminaries as Chopin and Guy de Maupassant. The rich history of this park makes it a fascinating walk. This peaceful green area was the scene of a massacre in 1871, but also one of the favorite creation of Monet. Earn Monceau metro station, in the 8th arrondissement.
12 Canal Saint-Martin
Join the Parisians of all kinds along the channel , at a time when the sun goes down, or make ricochets in the manner of Amelie. This lively waterfront hideout, located between Republique and Gare du Nord in the 10th arrondissement, is the perfect place to picnic, drink or listen to the conversations of the people.
13 Atelier Brancusi
Dive into the fluid sculpture sculptor from Romania with a free tour of his studio reconstructed at the Centre Pompidou. Exquisitely designed, Brancusi's studio, enshrined in works like The Kiss, offers an incredibly intimate view of the world of a creator.
14 Arenes de Lutece
Find out in the Arena, located in the Latin Quarter, the remains of the Roman heritage of Paris. The Roman amphitheater, dating from the first century would be the longest ever built. If the arena no longer gladiators hosts, it is the setting for an equally spectacular sport, petanque.
15 Rue Mouffetard
This cobblestone street is full of bakeries, cheese shops and fine confections. Visit it on a Saturday, when it closes to traffic to accommodate a huge food market, and lie that buzz produced by gourmets full bargaining and hawkers apostrophizing onlookers. Treat yourself to an ice cream shaped pink in Gelati d'Alberto at 45 rue Mouffetard.
16 Belleville
A stroll through the streets of Belleville, pedigree rebellious and cosmopolitan, is sure to ignite your imagination. With its vibrant Chinatown and its artists, Belleville is a wonderfully living area to discover. Check out where would be born Édith Piaf, under a lamppost street of Belleville, then wander south to Belleville Park . Do not leave the area without visiting some of the many shops and galleries.
17 The promenade planted
Old railway revisited the floral theme, this high-pitched walk allows to sneak under the arches of greenery and enjoy a great view, away from city crowds. You can join this lovely trail of 4.5 km, running through much of the 12th arrondissement in the Daumesnil Avenue, near the Bastille Metro Station.
18 Theatre Lucernaire
This cultural center in the sixth arrondissement, combines theater, film and art and comes with a coffee and a number of free attractions, including an exhibition of photographs renewed regularly. Armed with your sunglasses and your notepad, join the crowd of bohemian intellectuals who frequent this mecca of Parisian culture.
19 Le Marais
This lively area offers a splendid setting for a Sunday stroll. Follow in the footsteps of Louis XIV, win the Jewish Quarter or simply enjoy the great selection of retro shops. Republic or off at City Hall and head north. While you're there, be sure to take a detour through the Île Saint-Louis ...
20 Tuileries Garden
Add a royal touch to your stay in Paris, crossing the historic park between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. Walk the delicate footsteps of Marie-Antoinette and see where Napoleon had built his triumphal arch.
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