Paris Guide©
Mel & Judith Croner
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Day #2
As you exit La Sainte-Chapelle, turn left and cross the Pont au Change. You will be heading toward the Tour St. Jacques (Châtelet). When you have crossed the river, turn right and walk along the quai toward the l'Hôtel de Ville. This is the City Hall of Paris. If you want to take an interesting loop, continue along the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville with the river on your right. Before you reach the Pont Marie Métro, turn left, away from the river, onto rue Geoffroy l'Asnier. Follow the signs to Le Mémorial du Martyr Juif Inconnu, ("the Unknown Jewish Martyr"), a rather austere memorial to the French Jews killed in the Holocaust. Ring the bell for admission. Return to the quai and continue walking past the Pont Marie Métro on quai l'Hôtel de Ville which becomes quai des Célestins to Rue St. Paul. Turn left on Rue St. Paul. This leads you to the Village St. Paul, a very old section of Paris that is now known for its antiques. There also are a number of small restaurants scattered through this area. You can explore this area, then return to the quai. If you want to rest and have a coffee, stop at the Trumilou on quai de Hôtel de Ville, across from the Seine. Continued >> |
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La Sainte-Chapelle, behind the Palais de Justice on the l'Isle de Cite, 4e. Métro: Cité or Châtelet. Some of the best
stained glass in Europe. Be sure to see King Louis' chapel on the upper level. The best time to visit is when the sun is shining so that you can see the glass. If it's overcast or raining, come back another day.