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Let’s talk about the many deliciously fun things to do, see and eat in Paris once you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and\u00a0Musee d’Orsay. This is your chance to “travel deeper” and explore the unique Paris arrondissements, or districts, and discover your favorite!<\/p>\n

The Bourse – 2nd arr<\/h2>\n

Our “home base” during visits to Paris is always the 9th arr. because Don’s office is in the financial district known as the Bourse\u00a0and he enjoys taking in the details of the magnificent edifices that line Boulevard Haussman and Boulevard des Italiens on his walks to work.<\/p>\n

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Paris on high alert after the March 22nd Brussels bombings.<\/p>\n

Op\u00e9ra – 9th arr<\/h2>\n

Richly historic, the 9th epitomizes Paris during la Belle Epoque and its central location is perfect for exploring. On this trip, we stayed at the opulent and historic\u00a0Paris Le Grand<\/strong>. Our cozy room had a private garret balcony looking out to the stunning Beaux Arts architecture of the\u00a0Palais Garnier<\/strong> Opera\u00a0House – constructed from 1861-1875 and the inspiration for the play ‘Phantom of the\u00a0Opera’- and the golden angels that watch over bustling Place de L’Opera.<\/p>\n

\"Intercontinental<\/p>\n

The L’Op\u00e9ra<\/strong> and Bourse<\/strong> area is a belle \u00e9poque legacy left by the nobility and lords of finance in the 19th century of grand boulevards. The refined old world “passages” transport you to another era as you stroll past traditional French bistros alongside modern brasseries, movie theaters, and shopping that runs the gamut from small boutiques to global brands. La Belle \u00c9poque\u00a0literally means “Beautiful Age” and is a name given in France to the period from roughly the end of the Franco-Prussian War (1871) to the start of World War 1 (1914).<\/p>\n

\"Paris<\/p>\n

While walking about the 8th and 9th arr. (or anywhere in Paris) be sure and gaze upward so not to miss the\u00a0stunning Art Nouveau architecture.\u00a0Admire some of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, including Gare St Lazare, the Palais Garnier opera house and the spectacular Galeries Lafayette department store.<\/p>\n

\"Galeries<\/p>\n

No shopping mall in America looks like this!<\/p>\n

Dine at Bouillon Chartier – 9th arr<\/h2>\n

Experience traditional French fare in a legendary setting: Bouillon Chartier<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a07 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 9th arr.\u00a0In France, a\u00a0bouillon,\u00a0<\/b>is a traditional (late 19th or early 20th century), spacious restaurant that usually serves simple French cuisine, including a bouillon (broth), hence the name.<\/p>\n

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In 1896, Bouillon Chartier<\/a>\u00a0was born out of a very simple concept \u2013 provide a decent meal at a reasonable price and give customers good service in order to earn their loyalty. The restaurant is dear to native Parisians, which might help explain why it is just as beloved by tourists from the world over.\u00a0Over 100 years later,\u00a0Chartier<\/strong>\u00a0is still in the very prime of life with local workers and tourists lining up for lunch and dinner daily.<\/p>\n

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