INVALIDES

The river Seine dissects this area, much of which is built on a monumental scale, from the imposing 18th century buildings of les Invalides to the Art Nouveau Avenues surrounding the Effeil Tower.

Two of Paris's grandest thoroughfares dominate the neighbourhood to the north of the Seine : the Champs Elysees has many smart hotels and shops but today it is more downmarket; and the rue du Faubourg Saint Honore boasts the heavily guarded Palais de l'Elysee.

The village of Chaillot was absorbed into the city in the 19th century, and many of its opulent Second Empire mansions are now ambassies or company headquarters.

Streets around the place du Trocadero and the Neo-Classical Palais de Chaillot are packed full of museum and elegant cafes.
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Paris Esplanade des Invalides Published on: 2009-01-20 Sightseeing The Esplanade des Invalides is a wide (250 meter, 810 feet) and long (490 meter, 1,410 feet) open lawn area on the north side of the Hotel des Invalides that extends to the Seine river. The Avenue du Maréchal Gallieni runs north and south through the Esplanade, dividing it in two equal halves. Three other streets cross it from east to west before it reaches Quai d'Orsay at the river's edge. Opposite Quai d'Orsay is the ornate, late-19th century bridge, Pont Alexandre III. This bridge leads to the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais and then on to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. The Esplanade was designed by Robert de Cotte who succeeded his brother-in-law, Jules Hardouin Mansart, as the king's architect in 1708. The Jardin de l'Intendant on the south end of the Hotel des Invalides was created using the designs of Robert de Cotte. The Esplanade offers a wide, unobstructed view from the north of Hôtel des Invalides and across the Seine river. It is one of the more open spaces in Paris. The Esplanade is bordered by the French Foreign Ministry and the home office of Air France. Source: paris-walking-tours.com Invalides Published on: 2008-10-07 Sightseeing Louis XIV ordered the construction of this building to house disabled soldiers, a part of which is open to the public as the Army Museum. The audio guide will help you to discover this as one of the richest military museums of the world. Invalides is also known for the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon, who was buried here in the crypt under the golden dome. You have to buy museum ticket to visit it. Invalides 129 rue de Grenelle 75007 Metro : La Tour Maubourg lin 8 Invalides RER C Tel : 01 44 42 38 77 Open : Apr 1-Sep 30 10:00am-6:00pm Oct 1-Mar 31 10:00am-5:00pm Close : First Monday of the month, Jan 1, May 1, Nov 1, Dec 25 Fees : From 27 years old : 7.5 18 - 26 years old : 5.5 Children under 17 : free Paris Museum Pass YES http://www.invalides.org/ Source: cahierdeparis.us L'Ami Marcel Published on: 2008-09-09 Restaurant A young talented chef who worked at the 3-star Lucas Carlton' is now in this bistro, which soon became one of the best bistros in Paris. It first seems like an ordinary bistro, but if you observe further, you will notice the difference such as the appropriate advice for wine selection and the quality of breads. At lunchtime, there is only 3-course menu. I chose gazpacho soup with tuna tartar and mustard ice cream as appetizer, sautéed pork, quite tender, accompanied with stewed leak with curry cream as main course, and fresh strawberry Mille-feuille as dessert. 25 is very reasonable. The bistro is located on 2 stations near Montparnasse. Although the district is not so common for tourists, it's near Saint Lazare or Invalides when you take metro. If your hotel is in the left bank, we recommend this bistro. 33 rue Georges-Piatard 75015 Area: Montparnasse Tel : 01 48 56 62 06 Metro : Plaisance line13 Open : 12:00pm-2:30pm/7:30pm-10:30pm Close : Sun, Mon Budget : Lunch 2dishes Course 19 (Startar Main or Main Dessert) Lunch 3dishes Course 25 Dinner 3dishes Course 30 Source: cahierdeparis.us no HTML