A: Just some of the things you could see or do following your visit to the Paris-Story museum include:

 The Paris Opera and the Fragonard Perfume Museum

 Haussmann Boulevard

 The Royal Palace, the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden

 Vendôme Square

 Concorde Square and the Madeleine Church

 Shopping

 Restaurants/Cafés/Bars

B: Struggling to give your visit some kind of structure? Paris-Story offers you the chance to explore Paris thematically. Our multimedia show and interactive map will allow you to uncover information about the city which will help you to organise your visit based around different themes.

1- The Louvre 2-Medieval Paris 3- The New Athens?: Paris and Romanticism. 4-Haussmann/Napoleon III

The Paris Opera: The Paris-Story museum is just across the road from the famous Opera, a beautiful architectural masterpiece by Charles Garnier. This monument is especially important because it marks the transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the last Empire. The stunning façade of the building never fails to move visitors and the magnificent ceiling (made by Chagall) is undeniably dazzling. With a bit of imagination, you can practically hear the works of Mozart, Verdi and Puccini resounding from the walls! The Perfume Museum: Minutes away from the Paris-Story museum, the perfume museum allows you to discover the history of perfume and see how it has evolved throughout time. The museum is housed in a beautiful hotel which was built by one of Charles Garnier’s students – the architect Lesoufaché.

Boulevard Haussman: After seeing images of this famous boulevard in the Paris-Story film, you will be able to discover it for yourself - just around the corner of the museum. Not only will you be able to witness the fascinating architecture and unique Haussman style but you will be able to understand how Haussman changed the face of Paris between 1853 and 1870 through seeing the façade of the Parisian boulevards which he constructed. An ideal place to wander around and get a feel for the city or to explore one of the many theatre or huge shopping outlets.

The Royal Palace, the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden: Paris-Story is easily in walking distance of the Royal Palace. Throughout the years, this stunning Palace has been the home of famous people such as Cardinal Richelieu, Anne of Austria and her son Louis XIV before they relocated to Versailles. Under Philippe d’Orléans, the galleries became a place of amusement where one could meet loose women. Today, you will find the Comédie Française along with its gardens, complete with the Buren Columns. The Tuileries Garden is the oldest garden in Paris and definitely well worth walking through. These gardens are a great way to start off or finish your visit to one of the most famous museums in the world: the Louvre. You can view the renowned glass pyramid outside the museum and admire such famous works as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo inside. You will also have the chance to look at Ancient Egyptian artefacts and even follow your own trail of the locations which feature in Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’.

Vendôme Square: Originally based on designs by the famous architect Jules Hardouin Mansart, this octagonal square was formerly known as ‘Louis le Grand’ square (referring to the famous Sun King, Louis XIV). However, the statue of Louis XIV was destroyed during the Revolution and was replaced with the famous column that we know today. You can also find the ‘hôtel de Bourvallais’ (more commonly known as the Ministry of Justice) where the chancellor and Minister of Justice have been based for more than 250 years. Wandering around this square will additionally give you the chance to find some of the most famous jewellers in the world: Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Mauboussin, Chaumet, Bulgari, Mellerio... Finally, don’t forget to look out for stunning hotels like the Ritz and the majestic Hyatt Park with its statues.

Concorde Square: Here you will have the chance to admire the beautiful square known formerly as Louis XV square before it took on the somewhat more gruesome role as a place to guillotine people during the Revolution. Situated between the Louvre and the Champs-Elysées, a visit to the Concorde Square also means a chance to admire the Louxor obelisk and the striking golden fountains.

The Madeleine Church: Step into the shoes of Aristotle or Socrates whilst gazing at this monument…an unmistakeable marker of the return to Ancient architecture.

Shopping

Why not combine all the joys of shopping with your cultural discovery of the city? Regardless of your budget or how much time you have, you will definitely be able to locate the kind of shops that you are looking for. Minutes away from the Paris-Story museum, you will find the Grands Boulevards where can visit the world famous luxury shopping malls Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Stores that carry clothes, shoes, gifts, beauty products, luxury products, books, and home decor couldn’t be easier to find!

 Prêt à porter/Jewellery: Boucheron, Chanel, Gucci, Kenzo, Rossi, Yumi Mazao, Repetto, C.Lacroix …are waiting to be discovered at the Galeries Lafayette. You can also find famous jewellers at Vendôme Square: Lacoste, Bulgari, Cartier, Mauboussin, Chaumet, Dior…

 Fashion: H&M, Zara, Mango, Ciitadium, Gap, Benetton and UNIQLO

Restaurants/Cafés/Bars

 Fast food: You can find sandwiches, salads and more at Paul, McDonalds, la Brioche Dorée, Starbucks, Illy, Lafayette Gourmet, Bert’s…

 For gourmet foodies: You will be able to taste some traditional French food at restaurants like Les Noces de Jeannette, Chez Clément and L’Entracte. If you want some real high-class food in a glamorous, mythical and romantic setting, you could try Les Muses, le Café de la Paix or le Grand Café.

 Exotic food: Rue de Provence is filled with Greek and Chinese restaurants. If you’re looking for Japanese or Korean food, try rue Ste Anne.

 Hot chocolate, tea and coffee: For those essential coffee breaks, why not try Le Valentin (passage Jouffroy) Léonidas, Foucher or Nespresso (our other neighbouring store)?

 Bars, atmosphere: If you’re looking for exciting evenings out, the American Dream, J’go, Harry’s Bar, Barramundi or la Casa del Campo could be great choices!