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* Terrace Cafe with view
to Arc de Triomphe
* Visit the Champs Elysées and Place de L'Etoile (Walking distance)
* Visit the Eiffel Tower (2 Kms.)
* Visit the Modern Art Museum (2,5 Kms.)
* Visit the Bois de Boulogne (4,5 Kms.) |
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Bivouac Café Lounge
Bar
Relax in the trendy surroundings and enjoy the special atmosphere of this
cutting edge lounge bar, inside or outside in the outstanding terrace in the
shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, until 1am over a cocktail prepared for you by
the barman.
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The Bivouac Café Restaurant
Sweet toothed gourmands will be unable to resist the Salad of Fresh
Fruit with Green Tea or the Gariguette Shortbread. Taste these delicacies
with one of the great name from the wine list, featuring French, Italian,
Spanish or Californian bottles, and you will experience the pleasure of
unforgettable moments.
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THE CHAMPS ELYSÉES |
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The Champs Elysées (Elysian fields) were
originally nothing but fields, until Marie de Medicis decided in 1616 to put
up a long tree-lined pathway. In 1667, Le Notre extended the vista of the
Tuileries and the Champs-Elysees became a very fashionable place to walk. In
1724, the avenue was extended up to Chaillot hill, now the site of the Arc
de Triomphe and the Etoile.
The actual avenue of the Champs-Elysées did not become city property until
1828, when they added footpaths and fountains. They also added gas lighting
at this time.
Today, the Champs Elysées is one of the most famous streets in the world,
with its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops. This special status
made it the site of much growth and activity. At the very heart of Paris, it
is one of the most symbolic places in the city, representative of its spirit
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THE ARC OF TRIUMPH |
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At the western end of the
Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe suggests an ancient Roman arch,
only it's larger. Actually, it's the biggest triumphal arch in the
world, about 49m (161 ft.) high and 44m (144 ft.) wide. To reach it,
don't try to cross the square, Paris's busiest traffic hub. With a
dozen streets radiating from the "Star," the roundabout has been
called by one writer "vehicular roulette with more balls than
numbers" (death is certain!). Take the underground passage and live
a little longer. |
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