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Oasis In Paris - Ile De Saint Louis
When visiting Paris, most tourists overlook a genuine piece of France. It is an island. It is an oasis in Paris. Its name is Ile de Saint Louis. she is like someone dropped into the pumping heart of Paris a small and lovely French village romantically frozen in the 17th. century. Ile de Saint Louis is not for everyone, however; but you will reverence this place if...
* You adore the feeling of a small town.
* You perceive beauty in a historic environment.
* You are eager to savor fine meals at sidewalk cafés.
* You want to integrate, and to live life just like locals do.
Performers at Pont Saint-Louis. That is the name of a small bridge connecting Ile de Saint Louis with Ile de la Cité. It is a must-visit place because of street performers many of whom are artists in their own right. They entertain you as you relax nibbling on another Paris tradition: Berthillon.
They create heavenly ice cream with a quality as good as its rich colors and myriad of flavors. Many places on the island sell Berthillon Ice Cream, but if authenticity is in your agenda, go to where it was born: 31, rue St Louis-en-l'Ile.
French Food. Considering that Ile de Saint Louis is a tiny island, there is a large number of restaurants. Great many are concentrated near the bridge Pont Saint Louis where street performers entertain locals and visitors alike. I can say that I have eaten more than once in all of them.
Their quality food and ambience are good, but with a word of caution. Although they serve quality food, their prices fall in category of expensive. The good news is that there are few places where you still savor fabulous food without breaking your budget. Either way, you will not eat a bad meal on Ile de Saint Louis.
La Cave du Franc Pinot. This is a charming place that hosts wide selection of jazz players almost every night. It has a split-level basement built in the 18th. century although the building dates back to 17th. century. Pleasantly, it is not overflowing with tourists. I highly recommend to not show up with the paraphernalia tourists carry, AND do not be loud as many Parisiennes consider it disrespect to others.
Laissez-Faire. It is an expression to represent a doctrine opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyond a minimum necessary for a decent and proper way of life. French people adopted the financial term to represent a "Let people do as they choose" ...as long as they do not bother other people, I may add. Ile de Saint Louis is the place where to see it in action.
Seine River ~which surrounds the island~ is in itself one of Paris' best attractions. You cannot claim that you have visited Paris unless you got in intimate contact with its river and leisurely walked some of its bridges.
...and within a short distance.
Centre Georges Pompidou is a Modern Art museum worth visiting even on the outside. This building's unique architecture ~and its expanses of other structures~ are fascinating. Should you walk in, you will find modern art, a gift shop worth walking in just to see, a large Book Store with nearly all titles on Fine Art, and a free ground-floor exhibit.
Notre Dame Cathedral is a magnificent and impressive cathedral where the classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" comes from. If your physical condition allows, walk up the spiral stairs. At its end, you will hold your breath confronting a stunning and invigorating view of Paris. Marveling at the not less impressive Hunchback of Notre Dame Bell ~and the famous Gargoyles of Notre Dame~ you will feel like you have been transported centuries back in time !
Eiffel Tower is a healthy walk 3 miles away or so, but you may take a train or taxi cab. It is superfluous to mention that this is a must-visit place. I will let you discover why. One mile from Eiffel Tower, you find another French people's pride: Arc de Triomphe. Then, you walk some more as your eyes get filled with the nearby splendor of the chic, elegant, and stylish Avenue des Champs Élysées.
When visiting Paris, you are presented with unforgettable experiences even visiting for a day or two, but even staying in France for that short time your adventure has a starting point: Ile de Saint Louis. Then, some walking and climbing gives you experiences and memories that will be embbeded in your heart and mind. You can do all of it without going broke.
Your pictures and your stories will have everyone back home fascinated hearing you telling them about it. Trust me.
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