Jardin des plantes Station
Discovery and the great outdoors in Paris
Welcome to a vibrantly diverse neighborhood. This is where timeless landmarks like the Pantheon cross paths with the lush greenery of the Jardin des Plantes. Where the ultra-modern City of Fashion and Design lies a stone's throw from the cultures of the Arab world.
Monuments and Museums
The Arab World Institute is a must-see destination. Jean Nouvel's elegant facade with its 240 metal “moucharabieh” lattices sets the tone for what awaits you inside. The museum's collections on Arab cultures and East-West connections beckon you to distant lands.
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Visit 200 animal species in the Menagerie, 7,000 specimens in the Grand Hall of Evolution, and mind-blowing dinosaur fossils in the Paleontology Hall. All this in an amazing fully preserved 18th century building that is sure to be a wonderful experience for the whole family.
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The Pantheon sits atop Paris and offers a trip through France's greatest moments in history on awe-inspiring paintings of icons like Charlemagne and Joan of Arc. Go down to the crypt for an incredibly moving visit to the tombs of Victor Hugo, Voltaire and all the major French cultural figures.
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Shopping Excursions
Rue Mouffetard is one of the oldest streets in Paris. Dotted with countless local shops, it has not lost one iota of its storybook charm. Take time to people-watch on a café or restaurant patio as you wind your way down the gently sloping street in this vibrant quarter.
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Paris hot spots
This place of worship is France’s oldest mosque and a spot to sit back and relax. Inside there are Turkish baths and a traditional Eastern spa, plus an outdoor seating area secluded from the bustle of the city. A quiet place to rest and nibble on gazelle horn pastries and sip mint tea.
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