1st district of Paris

Ile de la cite ... defended the island royal rule of law and religion from 3 PA5 century. This is the heart of Paris, where he started. All the monuments that you have read or heard, are concentrated in this place. To say almost all but certain that the most ancient, very historic and very Parisian. Arondisman avoiding walk it, you can say with pride that they saw Paris. 

More information about each monument, you can find information on individual sites or in the historical books, as well as guidebooks, which produces a large quantity of any publisher. We just remind you that you can not skip past the disastrous his sight. 

Palais de Justice in the history of the French Middle Ages the island was a place represents the royal authority, between the left bank, where the commercial part of town and right, a student bank. After the 14 th century, King has moved, the island remained a symbol of parliamentary power, and today he is a symbol of law and jurisprudence. It is well-protected fortress serves as protection for many royal dynasties. And at the end of 14 century, King moved to the Louvre. Probably not despite, but because of fires that occurred in 1618 and 1776 years, the palace was reconstructed. All businesses have disappeared from the island in 1840. Since the Second Empire, the palace was extended and grew until 1914. Today, architecture is composed of buildings constructed at different times, on this, it contains a wide variety of styles. 

At the corner of quai de l'Horloge et du boulevard du Palais, is a tower with a clock, subsidized age 14. It was the first public clock, which have been subjected to restore many times, but unfortunately today they are not working. North facade of the building is in contact with the Seine, until the embankment in 1611. Three round towers date back to 1300 year. 

Another tower is called TOWER SILVER, because it kept the crown jewels. In the third tower to interview the prisoners. They were tortured and forced to confess to the misconduct. Hidden under the ground of the towers never reconstructed and preserved in its original form, while the upper overground constructions were rebuilt in the neo-gothic style in 1860. It was rebuilt in the western facade, which would emphasize the prospect of a new building , and destroyed part of going to la place Dauphine. The main entrance has been transformed into a classical style in 1786, and a magnificent openwork lattice. the palace of justice in a golden room, where he was located a revolutionary tribunal in 1793. There was the trial of Marie Antoinette. 

Pont Neuf 1607. 
Oddly, despite its name which translates as «New Bridge», is the oldest bridge in Paris. The first bridge constructed of stone. Construction began in 1578 for what would facilitate communication between the Louvre and Saint-Zhermenskim Abbey, and only in 1607 the bridge was opened by Henri fourth. Most immediately gained a huge success. The French appreciated the architectural innovations such as: lack of housing, which allows to see the Louvre and a beautiful view of the Seine, semicircular arches, between the pillars, making the bridge very elegant. And to our own times, the bridge is not reversed. 

Top de la Samaritaine, rue de la Monnaie 
Four shop Samariten built in 1900 and 1928, lawmakers have become the architectural guidelines for commercial buildings of the early 20 th century. As well as new business ideas and Ernest Konak and his wife Louise Zhey were the founders of large department stores the 19 th century. Their new policy sales helped win a huge audience of customers. They suggested fitting cockpit, fixed price with price tags, informs the customer, and other innovations trade. It is a small boutique in 1869 was replaced after 30 years, new and beautiful building, which was revolutionary, and even what it was designed with the use of visible metal structures. 

Squat d'artistes Electron libre "chez Robert", 59 rue de Rivoli 
Walking along the street Rivoli, you can not see the old building decorated with whimsical manner different bottles, jars, angels and wings. A lot of graffiti and posters placed on the facade of the building ... It looks like a demo. But this is the case, it is a creative manifestation. Since its opening in 1999, more than 200 artists have taken the building area of more than 1,500 square meters, opening their studios there. Then they lost the process and had to leave the building in 2001. And in a sign does not agree with this decision, artists have created a web in which prodeklarirovali their desire to be free and independent in a very bright and easy way. 

 

Le Louvre. 
The biggest museum of France and the Royal Gallery of Art. He was a favorite place of the rulers at all times from the beginning of its establishment, therefore, reflects many epochs and regimes. In 1190 Philippe-Auguste, made out of this fortress, vyryv on the perimeter trench and filling it with water, and built a central tower, which was a lookout, while the King of a secret refuge for the siege. But, since 1515, François has begun to transform the castle into the palace in the style of Renaissance. Heinrich 4, combines the Louvre and the Tuileries Palace, the two tubes, which were displayed the royal art collections. In the 17 th century, Louis 14, the colossal reconstruction and did the dominant style of French classicism. The courtyard has been opened to the public and was even lit. In 1793, the palace became a museum. And when again there was the intention to merge with the Louvre fortress Tilri, she was burned municipality in 1871 ... 

Pyramide du Louvre 
in 1981 in the Louvre began work long associated with the transformation of the type of interior courtyard. The Ministry of Finance located in the Louvre, it was moved to another building and this has allowed an additional increase in the museum space to 25,000 square meters. In the work of not only building a new entrance to the museum, but also update the entire facade, bringing in the order of the Tuileries garden, repair work of the museum of decorative arts. The underground part was transformed into a large space with restaurants, shops, books, souvenirs, and places for various activities. It is under the pyramid, are impressions of many couturiers. You can see the collection of Alena Akhmadulina and Andrew Chapurin (of course during the week of fashion). At this point, modernity is closely intersects with history. 
It focused museums such as: 
Musée des arts décoratifs, 107 rue de Rivoli 
Musée de la mode et du textile, 107 rue de Rivoli 
Musée de la publicité, 107 rue de Rivoli 

Garden Tyuelri not possibly miss, it is beautiful and majesty but at the same time intimate and individual. In 1666, Andre Le Notre, has transformed the small garden of the Tuileries in the castle park with large avenues, which were the outline for the future the Champs Elysees. Hundreds of statues adorned the new park. Giving it a museum under the open sky. 

Musée de l'Orangerie 
The former orangery Tuileries Gardens, has long been an exhibition hall, where on the first floor presents the masterpieces of great artists such as Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso and other Impressionists. 

Place Vendôme 
Almost any city route passed through this highly geometric area. Its form has served to emphasize and highlight equestrian statue of King, which was located in the center, since the area undergoing many changes in the 18 st century, it was decided to cross only one street, that would make the greatness salon charm. The statue of the king on the horse was returned to its central position, but during the revolution, pushed her into the depths of space, and the center of Napoleon soldiers hoisted the column of Fame winners Austerlitz battle. According to this model of a Roman colony was a French cast metal trophy Austrian guns. Bas-relief tells the story of a military company in 1805. Vendome area has been and remains a symbol of luxury ... The most expensive jewelry shops are located on the square and around it and on the approaches. In homes and galleries of the best and most expensive hotel you can visit the boutiques of major brands to buy gifts for every taste and a cup of the best hot chocolate in all of Paris. 

Entrance to the subway station at the Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre 
This luxurious and unusual entry in the subway dedicated to those who hold their nights in entertainment and fun. 
By Jean Michel Otoniel, created this masterpiece of colorful glass «pearl», as the thread nanizannyh to the aluminum frame, as the precious time of the Baroque. One can not help but walk down the street Rivoli. A great number of stores of all brands represented on it. You can buy everything yourself ... glasses, shoes, clothing, and accessories. You choose what you like. During the sales is just not able to move normally, because the street becomes a river, consisting of fashionable and beautiful people, seeking to become even more beautiful. 

Everything in Paris to seek renewal and remain an absolute standard in all ages and for all generations: Be sure and just need to visit the Forum les Halles. It is a huge shopping mall under the ground, and the area around the crowded shops and restaurants. One of the best business books at the Center Georges Pompidou, which is one of the world-famous symbol of Paris! 

Place des Victoires 
area was established in 1685, in honor of the victory of Louis 14 in 1678. This area is also only a «framework» for the horse statue of King. The facades of buildings falling in the area, are very similar. The streets end at the square, they all wanted it, not against it. But then, the area changed and the harmony of the facades were destroyed by various restoration of buildings and their reconstruction. New Street is due to change and the area has lost its likuyusche gala appearance. However, it has retained its victorious in the heart of a statue of King winner and supports its status as a large number of boutiques and leading major brands. 



Forum des Halles 
Always, as opposed to political power of the island of the Cité, and the intellectual richness of the Latin Quarter, the maps were a place of commercial trade. This is the most important place of trade in Paris. In 1851, Napoleon ordered the architect 3 Baltaru create indoor pavilions that would sorganizovat wholesale trade in this place. In a place pavilions were destroyed and commercial heart has been moved outside of Paris. Only after the establishment of the station RER Châtelet-les Halles, and an underground passage for vehicles, was designed in a modern commercial center, where you can find almost everything. There is a municipal swimming pool and the largest movie theater. 

Crypte Sainte-Agnès 
Chapel of Sainte-Agnès is situated in the head church of Saint-Eustache. Today, over one of the portals remained emblem depicting a fish as a symbol of the success of the fish market, which was located at this place in the 13 st century. Near the church is a sculpture made of stone, which the author is Henri de Miller.