{"id":522,"date":"2013-01-18T22:28:10","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T22:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/psolis.com\/dreamscapes\/?p=522"},"modified":"2013-02-15T07:50:52","modified_gmt":"2013-02-15T07:50:52","slug":"scavenger-hunt-paris-arrondissements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/psolis.com\/dreamscapes\/2013\/01\/scavenger-hunt-paris-arrondissements\/","title":{"rendered":"Scavenger Hunt : Paris Arrondissements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris is a magnificent city full of light, romance & charm. Its city plan is divided into twenty sections called arrondissements<\/strong>. These sections amount to districts or neighborhoods within the city that spiral from the center out. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The arrondissements are encircled by the p\u00e9riph\u00e9rique, a ring highway. All the arrondissements have their own beauty & charm, but most major tourist attractions can be found within the central eight arrondissements.<\/p>\n

Outside the p\u00e9riph\u00e9rique highways are the banlieues, the suburbs of Paris. <\/p>\n

So lets start in Paris proper and explore the main eight arrondissements spiraling our way thru the Parisian city of Romance. After that we can explore further out.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 1 – Louvre<\/h4>\n

The first arrondissement starts in the geographical center of Paris – The Louvre<\/strong> – and spirals out from there in a clockwise direction. This is where most historic sites are. The Royal Palace, Tuileries gardens, Forum des Halles, Bourse du Commerce and the upscale Vend\u00f4me Square are all located here.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 2 – Bourse<\/h4>\n

This arrondissement is mainly a business district, with the Palais de la Bourse – the former stock exchange – as its most notable landmark. It also has the historic National Library<\/strong> & many historic shopping arcades.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 3 – Temple<\/h4>\n

This is a small arrondissement; it contains the northern part of the historic Marais district. The Conservatoire National des Arts et M\u00e9tiers (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts), the Picasso Museum<\/strong> and the Carnavalet Museum.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 4 – H\u00f4tel-de-Ville<\/h4>\n

This arrondissement contains the southern part of the medieval Marais district. It is very popular thanks to attractions such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong>, the Place des Vosges, the city hall and the Gothic Tour St-Jacques. Contrasting with all the historic buildings is the modern Centre Pompidou.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 5 – Panth\u00e9on<\/h4>\n

The Latin Quarter, with the renowned Sorbonne university, is situated in this arrondissement. So is the famous Panth\u00e9on<\/strong>, the magnificent Val-de-Gr\u00e2ce church, the intriguing St-Etienne-du-Mont church, the Cluny Museum, the roman-era Ar\u00e8nes de Lut\u00e8ce and the city’s botanic garden, the Jardin des Plantes.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 6 – Luxembourg<\/h4>\n

One of the world’s greatest parks, the Jardin du Luxembourg, gives this arrondissements its name. Within this district, you will find the Od\u00e9on Theatre, the Saint Sulpice church<\/strong>, and the 11th century Saint-Germain des Pr\u00e9s, which is the oldest abbey church in Paris.<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 7 – Palais-Bourbon<\/h4>\n

This is one of the most upscale & most dominant arrondissements in Paris. Here you will find government institutions and major landmarks – the most famous of which is the Eiffel Tower <\/strong>. Climb to the top & you will be on top of the world!<\/p>\n

Arrondissement 8 – \u00c9lys\u00e9e<\/h4>\n

The Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es – the world’s most famous boulevard – cuts right through this arrondissement. It runs from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>. Bordering the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es are the magnificent Grand Palais and Petit Palais, as well as the \u00c9lys\u00e9e, the presidential Palace.<\/p>\n

Let the Scavenger Hunt Begin!<\/h4>\n
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\"\"<\/a>In each arrondissements I have highlighted in BOLD, the name of a famous landmark. <\/p>\n

Which one of those landmark houses this famous staircase?<\/strong><\/p>\n

HINT : <\/h4>\n

This building was completed in 1836. It has many reliefs & engravings with the names of generals who commanded troops during Napoleon’s regime. The best known relief is commonly known as – the Marseillaise. <\/p>\n

From its observation deck – If you’re adventurous enough to climb the 234 steps – you will have great views of La Defense, the Champs-Elys\u00e9es and the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur.<\/p>\n

Good Luck & Happy Hunting!<\/h4>\n
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