Cultural Paris

1-5 of 31 articles of Cultural Paris First | Previous | Next | Last

The Pont Alexandre III in Paris

TThe "Pont Alexandre III" gracefully crosses the Seine between the 7th and the 8th district of Paris. It has been classified as a historical monument in 1975 and certainly remains the most beautiful bridge in the capital city. Besides its elegant and plentiful decoration it is a real technical feat because in order not to bother the river traffic it was set up with only one single arch long of 107 metres. [More ...]

The Pont-Neuf in Paris

The Pont-Neuf is the most famous and the oldest bridge in Paris. It has been classified as a historical monument in 1889 and, built in stone, remains the very first modern bridge in the capital city. This bridge with several short arches is the third longest bridge in Paris (238 metres). It crosses the Seine and links the Left Bank (quai de le Mégisserie) to the Right Bank (rue Dauphine) through the eastern end of the "Île de la Cité". [More ...]

The Belle Époque in Paris

The name "Belle Époque" was created after World War I and designates the period extending from the end of the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century (1890-1914). The Belle Époque was a period of joy and lack of concern with a good economic development part of the second industrial revolution. People believed in progress and a mass culture was emerging. Paris was truly the artistic and intellectual centre of the Belle Époque. [More ...]

The Avenue des Champs Elysées

The "Avenue des Champs Elysées" is the largest avenue in Paris. It is one of the main touristic places of the capital city and some people say it is the most beautiful avenue in the world. It is truly majestic; seventy metres wide and almost two kilometres long, from the "place de la Concorde" to the "place Charles de Gaulle". [More ...]

The Parisian Cafés

The cafés are part of the Parisian urban landscape and contribute towards the charm of the capital city. Some of them very famous, went through History and its multiple social changes. These places are the witness of our cultural heritage and linked to the Parisian way of life. [More ...]

1-5 of 31 articles of Cultural Paris First | Previous | Next | Last

Cultural Paris

Cultural Paris

Cultural Paris is presented by Paris Sweet

Paris Sweet Home © Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.