Profiles Index

Sun, Sand, and Fun on the Seine at Paris Plage (Paris Beach)
Every summer in Paris since 2002, a full-fledged beach complete with sand, parasols, games, and even beachside cafes is set up on stretches of the Seine River. In 2007, a new site at La Villette opens, extending the Paris beach northward. "Paris Plage", as it is known in French, attracts millions of visitors a year and has become an essential fixture of summer in Paris. In our guide, we'll tell you how adults and kids alike can soak up a little sun and fun at Paris Plage.

Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.

Fête de la Musique - Paris Street Music Festival
La Fête de la Musique is a lively street music festival held every June in Paris, and one of the year's most popular events in the city of light. Hundreds of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes of Paris, giving free performances of everything from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic music. To get a taste of authentic Paris culture, don't miss the Fête de la Musique on a June trip to Paris.

The Carrousel du Louvre Shopping Center
The Carrousel du Louvre shopping center is located in the Louvre Palace next to the famous museum and just below the celebrated glass pyramid. Featuring nearly 40 shops and a gourmet food court, the Carrousel du Louvre is open 7 days a week.

LGBT Pride March in Paris
The LGBT Pride March (Paris Gay Pride) is one of the year's most hotly-anticipated events. Each year, dozens of colorful floats and thousands of people flock the streets of Paris, in a joyful party that has won Parisians over. No wonder Paris is considered one of the world's most welcoming places for GLBTQ folk.

The Butte aux Cailles Neighborhood in Paris
A guide to Paris' La Butte aux Cailles neighborhood, an intimate, village-like district on the city's left bank featuring old Paris charm and elegant art deco architecture.

Chinese New Year in Paris
A guide to annual Chinese New Year celebrations and events in Paris, including Chinese New Year street festivals, shows, and other special events.

Rue Montorgueil Neighborhood
Rue Montorgueil and its surrounding streets form a neighborhood in the very center of Paris, nearby Les Halles and the Centre Georges Pompidou. This is a historic pedestrian-only area featuring fresh food markets, cozy restaurants and bars, and eclectic shopping spots.

Notre Dame Cathedral Profile and Visitor Information
A profile of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, arguably the world's most stunning gothic-style cathedral. Includes location and contact info, Notre Dame Cathedral highlights, and visitor tips.

Nuit Blanche (White Night) in Paris
A guide to Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris, France, an annual arts and culture event in which museums, galleries, and other cultural hotspots stay open all night and offer free admission to visitors from around the world.

Paris Tourist Information Offices - Welcome Centers Around the City
A guide to Paris tourist offices and welcome centers, which provide information and special offers to visitors.

Musee d'Orsay Highlights and Visitor Information
A visitor's guide to the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, including general information on location and opening hours and museum highlights.

Eiffel Tower Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the globe's most famous attractions. Includes Eiffel Tower hours and admission fees, Eiffel Tower history and highlights, and a description of the Eiffel Tower's restaurants.

Arc de Triomphe Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, one of the city's most famous landmarks and a military monument built by the Emperor Napoleon in celebration of his "triumphs". The Arc de Triomphe crowns the legendary Champs-Elysées at the west end of the broad avenue.

Centre Georges Pompidou Profile and Visitor Information
A guide to the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, including information on the National Museum of Modern Art and the center's cinema, public library, and rooftop restaurant, Georges.

Paris City Profile and Practical Information
A Paris city profile covering basic Paris history, geography and orientation and providing practical information for visitors.

Le Bon Marché: Classic Left-Bank Paris Department Store
Le Bon Marché is a historic Paris department store featuring designer fashion collections, fine housewares, jewelry, and a gourmet market.

Galeries Lafayette Department Store in Paris
A guide to the world-famous Galeries Lafayette Department Store in Paris, one of the city's pit stops for men and women's designer shopping, quality home furnishings, and even gourmet food shopping. This profile gives an overview of highlights at Galeries Lafayette, as well as practical information.

Le Pain Quotidien
Le Pain Quotidien is a bakery, restaurant and tearoom with several locations in Paris, France. This page provides information on Le Pain Quotidien restaurant in the Marais neighborhood-- a great place for brunch in Paris.

Georges Restaurant at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Georges Restaurant is a contemporary and trendy French restaurant located on the top floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Georges is as known for its sleek, Kubrick-esque design as it is for its fare.

Centre Georges Pompidou Cinemas
A profile of the Centre Georges Pompidou's onsite cinemas, which focus on retrospectives of key "auteur" directors such as Jean-Luc Godard or Martin Scorsese, as well as major trends and movements in film.

National Museum of Modern Art Profile and Visitor Information
A profile and visitor's guide for the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris, France, which is situated on the 4th and 5th floors of the Centre Georges Pompidou.

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile of Pere Lachaise cemetery, one of Paris' most beautiful and intriguing cemeteries. Pere Lachaise is the resting place of famous figures such as Marcel Proust, Jim Morrison, Frederic Chopin, and Heloise and Abelard.

The Canal Saint-Martin Neighborhood
The Canal Saint-Martin neighborhood, located in Northeastern Paris, is one of the most tranquil and picturesque spots the city has to offer. On Sundays, the streets surrounding the Canal are reserved for pedestrians: perfect for biking and strolling. The neighborhood features charming and quirky spots for dining, people-watching, and shopping, as well as poetic footbridges all along the canal.

Les Bouchons de Francois Clerc
Les Bouchons de Francois Clerc is a restaurant near Notre Dame and the Seine offering fresh, contemporary cuisine in a classic Paris setting.