A-Z Of Paris

[Lindum]

O - Opera Garnier. Also known as Palais Garnier. Historic building in 9th arrondissement and the setting for Leroux's Phantom of the Opera.

 

[herringthorpe]

P POMPIDOU Centre - the largest museum for modern arts in Europe and is also a library, centre for music and research. Never looks finished to me.

 

[Lindum]

P POMPIDOU Centre - the largest museum for modern arts in Europe and is also a library, centre for music and research. Never looks finished to me.

Odd but I never got to visit it.

 

[Lindum]

Q - Quai d'Orsay. Famous quay on the Seine where lots of artists paint. The Foreign Ministry is at No.37.

 

[herringthorpe]

R Rue Saint-Dominique - one of the most photographed streets in Paris. It's about a fifteen minute walk from the Eiffel Tower and has lovely views of it.

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[Lindum]

S - Sacre-Coeur. Officially the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Situated on the summit of the butte of Monmartre (up lots of steps) and second most visited attraction in Paris after the Eiffel Tower.

 

[herringthorpe]

T TUILERIES - gardens in central Paris - head for them if you get lost!

 

[Lindum]

T TUILERIES - gardens in central Paris - head for them if you get lost!

I did but I couldn't find them!

 

[Lindum]

U - Universite Paris-Sorbonne. In 2018 it merged with the Pierre and Marie Curie University to form the Sorbonne University. As there are different bits all over the place difficult to specify a location.

 

[herringthorpe]

V VERSAILLES Palace - originally a hunting lodge it became the Royal residence in 1682.

On my list to visit.

 

[Lindum]

W - Waldorf Astoria Versailles, hotel located in Trianon Palace. (probably out of my price range)

 

[herringthorpe]

X The Xth arrondissement - where the Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est are situated.

 

[Lindum]

Alternative U - Under the Bridges of Paris. I have this song in a version by Eartha Kitt. Video on YouTube

 

[Lindum]

Y - Yves Saint Laurent Museum, 5 Avenue Marceau. Looks interesting if you're into haute couture.

 

[herringthorpe]

Z ZOO de Vincennes - which is located in the Bois de Vincennes park. Never been.

 

[Lindum]

Z ZOO de Vincennes - which is located in the Bois de Vincennes park. Never been.

Haven't been to a zoo since when many years ago standing by the monkey house at Belle Vue Zoo a small child tried to feed me a banana.

 

[herringthorpe]

Haven't been to a zoo since when many years ago standing by the monkey house at Belle Vue Zoo a small child tried to feed me a banana.

 

[herringthorpe]

Another A-Z finished - thanks to everyone who joined in!

 

[herringthorpe]

Did anyone watch the whole four hours of the opening ceremony last night? I got as far as the 'C's' then gave it up!

 

[Lindum]

Did anyone watch the whole four hours of the opening ceremony last night? I got as far as the 'C's' then gave it up!

I never watch opening ceremonies. Had to laugh at some comments on another forum by Millers who were not impressed but clearly sat through the whole shebang obviously unaware that a TV can be turned off.