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Paris was first divided into districts in 1795. Then the city perimeter was smaller than it is now, and there were only 12 districts. Each district had its own mayor. When they said: “they got married in the city hall of the 13th arrondissement,” it was meant that no one even thought about getting married, the citizens simply cohabited.

In 1860, several nearby suburbs were annexed to the capital, the city's population almost doubled, and the number of districts increased to 20. Interestingly, the current 16th district was assigned the number 13, but the mayor of the wealthy area categorically refused. 13 is also considered an unlucky number among the French. Then they decided to carry out the numbering in a spiral - from the western tip of the island of Cite, spinning up and clockwise. And the “inconvenient” number went to the proletarian area.

Each Parisian district is assigned its own postal code, in which the last two digits indicate the district number: 75001, 75002, 75003, etc. up to 75020.

First District. The very heart of Paris: the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme with the famous column cast from Russian cannons captured by Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz. The Royal Palace - Palais Royal, Comédie Française, as well as the huge Les Halles shopping center (many cheap mass brands) are located here. This is the smallest and busiest district in terms of area, with more tourists than residents.

Second District. The area of ​​the Grands Boulevards, monumental buildings, offices of the largest French banks and newspapers. Here is the Exchange, which has not been trading for a long time. There is also the Boulevard des Capucines, made famous by Monet, the luxurious Avenue de l'Opera, as well as the red light district of Saint Denis.

Third district. The famous Marais quarter is medieval Paris and a place for romantic walks. An area of ​​small boutiques where you can buy something extraordinary (expensive!), and the center of entertainment venues for homosexuals, where “straight” people are often prohibited from entering.

Fourth District. Also quite a tourist place: Notre Dame Cathedral, Conciergerie, Center Georges Pompidou, Place des Vosges and Paris City Hall are located here. The section of the famous Rue de Rivoli is the most interesting from a shopping point of view. In the vicinity of Rue Rosières there is a picturesque Jewish quarter. The island of Saint Louis is also assigned to the 4th arrondissement - an amazing place in the very center of the metropolis, where you can be alone with Paris.

Fifth District. The heart of young Paris is the Latin Quarter. It is always noisy, crowded, there are a lot of restaurants for every taste and budget. Here are the Sorbonne and the Pantheon, where Voltaire, Zola, Rousseau and Alexandre Dumas are buried. The Botanical Garden, in the former palace of Louis XIII, houses the Natural History Museum. The famous Boulevard San Michele runs through the 5th arrondissement, the paving stones of which were dismantled by rebel students in 1968 (the slogan “Under the pavement is the beach!” was born here). Now Boulmich, as Parisians call Saint Michel, has been rolled into asphalt, and the difference “left bank of the Seine - right bank of the Seine” is no longer felt.

Sixth district. A respectable and expensive quarter, home to stars and the wealthy Parisian intelligentsia. In the 50s and 60s, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir worked here. Art galleries and exhibition halls are concentrated in the vicinity of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Boulevard Raspail. And on the embankment of the Seine, expensive antique shops are lined up. Here is the elegant Luxembourg Gardens, the place of Sunday strolls for the Parisian bourgeoisie.

Seventh District. The space and power of the French capital. Invalides with a wide esplanade leading to the Seine. The Eiffel Tower, behind which lies the Champs of Mars. Concerts are often held there. Here is the Orsay Museum with all the Impressionists, the National Assembly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Matignon Palace, the residence of the Prime Minister.

Eighth District. The main artery of this district is the Champs Elysees. There is always life here. It has everything that Paris is famous for: cafes, restaurants, cinemas, shops, museums, cabarets and nightclubs (mainly aimed at tourists). Here are the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Grand and Petit Palaces, the presidential residence Elysee Palace and Monceau Park. The most fashionable streets in Paris: Avenue Montaigne and Rue San-Honoré are a concentration of expensive fashion boutiques. Place des Stars, where the Arc de Triomphe stands, is connected by bus to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. The bus arrives and departs from there every 20-30 minutes.

Ninth District. Contrast between the ideal and the material. The Grand Opera de Paris is the Parisian Opera, a majestic building in the French Baroque style on the square of the same name. It is also called the Dance Palace, since only ballet performances are performed here. And then there are the main department stores of Paris - Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, where you can buy everything: from a fur coat to a sugar bowl. Place of pilgrimage for Russian tourists. Place de l'Opéra is connected to Charles de Gaulle airport by bus, which runs every 20-30 minutes.

Tenth District. Northern and Eastern stations with all their life around the station. Cheap hotel area. The main attraction is the Canal Saint Martin, a place for romantic walks and Sunday picnics for average Parisians.

Eleventh District. Republic Square, which is located at the junction of the 3rd, 9th and 10th arrondissements. On it stands the largest monument in Paris. It is also a place for various protests. Most of the demonstrations start from here, where people come not only to participate, but also just to gawk. This area has the largest number of nightclubs and discos. They are concentrated in the rue de Lappe area, and rue de la Roquette is full of inexpensive restaurants. The most youthful party place.

Twelfth District. Shares the Place de la Bastille with the 11th arrondissement. But the building of the Opera Bastille belongs to him - a modern theater in which there are even escalators behind the scenes for the convenience of the actors. Here on Avenue Daumesnil there is a one and a half kilometer shopping arcade where you can find many interesting things. This district also borders the Bois de Vincennes, a very beautiful park where free concerts are held in the summer.

Thirteenth District. Paris Chinatown. Asian immigrants began settling here in the mid-1970s. At first these were refugees from Vietnam, then emigrants from Laos and Cambodia. Nowadays it's mostly Chinese. There are plenty of Asian restaurants (even McDonald's with a Chinese twist) and there is the Cathedral of Our Lady of China (Notre Dame de Chine). This district is lined with skyscrapers, making it completely different from other Parisian districts. The most interesting, in my opinion, are the towers of the Mitterrand Library, which is located on the embankment. Four buildings in the shape of open books rise on a stylobate, in the center of which, below, on the ground... a plot of real pine forest!

Fourteenth District. First of all, this is the Montparnasse district, where Hemingway, Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Jean Cocteau once lived, and now it is more of a business and office center. Here stands the tallest building in Paris - the Montparnasse Tower (210 meters), which offers a wonderful view of the city, and there are the Catacombs - underground galleries of many kilometers, lined with human bones. A terrible sight.

Fifteenth District. A residential area of ​​Paris, calm and dignified. There are no special attractions, which is good for local residents. We can say that here is a reservation for real or, as they now say, authentic Parisian life with its markets, small squares, shops and street cafes “for our own.”

Sixteenth District. The most bourgeois district of the city. Chic and luxury. Pompous mansions, expensive cars, maximum concentration of millionaires, pensioners and lap dogs. Here is the Trocadéro, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guimet Museum (Asian Art), as well as the famous Roland-Garros stadium. Borders the Bois de Boulogne.

Seventeenth District. Another residential area of ​​Paris, but a little more bourgeois than the 15th. The proximity to the 16th arrondissement and the Parisian suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine - Parisian Rublyovka - must have an effect. There are no attractions, but there are many restaurants with excellent cuisine. Recently it has become a place of profitable real estate investment.

Eighteenth district. Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, from the platform in front of which there is a view of the whole of Paris. Once upon a time, Corot, Gericault, and Utrillo worked here, but now they can paint any portrait in 5 minutes and 20 euros. The most romantic spots are behind the hill, not in front of it. At the southern foot of Montmartre there is a large bazaar. The cheapest stores are located on Boulevard Rochechouart - Tati and Sympa. There is also the famous Place Pigalle with sex shops, discos for transvestites, the Moulin Rouge cabaret and the Museum of Erotica. As well as the Golden Drop area (Goutte d’ore), where mainly immigrants settle. There is an Arab quarter, a Tamil (Hindu) quarter, an African quarter with characteristic shops where you can buy all sorts of edible exotic things for pennies. The cheapest and most delicious kebab in the city is sold here.

Nineteenth District. The main attraction is Parc de la Villette, where there is plenty of space: swings, slides, carousels. The free playgrounds are amazing. Within the park there is a Museum of Music and a Museum of Science. In summer, free dance floors are set up along the canals de l’Ourcq and de la Villette, and there are many outdoor cafes. A wonderful place that is becoming very, very fashionable. In the 19th there is also the magnificent Butte Chaumont park with a waterfall, a suspension bridge and a lovely gazebo on the top of a cliff. At the junction with the 18th arrondissement is the Parisian Bronx, an African quarter where it is better not to appear in the evening.

Twentieth district."People's" district, Parisian South Butovo. True, it has recently become increasingly popular - many stylish bars and restaurants have opened here, so even the “golden” youth of Paris do not consider it shameful to spend an evening here. The main attraction of the district is the Père Lachaise cemetery. And on the territory of the 20th arrondissement, on rue Belleville, at house number 72, right on the pavement on a cold December night in 1915, Edith Piaf, the most popular singer of France, was born.

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The Champ de Mars is a beautiful park where both the hospitable residents of Paris and numerous tourists from all over the world love to stroll. On an area of ​​almost 25 hectares, you can have a great time and relax. Many people come here just to lie on the green grass and admire the enchanting view of the Eiffel Tower. Concerts are often held in the park.

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The Champ de Mars is of particular importance for France, as many important tragic events took place here. The history of this place is very interesting and unique; it begins in the mid-18th century.

By order of Louis XV, a Military School was built on the territory of the current park, in which not only the rich, but also the children of impoverished aristocrats could study. The Champs de Mars has long been used as a parade ground for military parades. It is for this reason that the park received its name, dedicated to the warlike and invincible god Mars. It is noteworthy that the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte studied in this institution.

Later, vast areas were used for demonstrations, speeches, rallies and other public events. The Champ de Mars also became famous as a place for launching a hot air balloon with the possibility of adjustment. It was made by Francois Blanchard. Merry folk festivals have been held here more than once.

However, not all the events that thundered along the alleys of the Champ de Mars were festive and joyful. Here the famous revolutionary slogan: “Freedom, equality, brotherhood” was proclaimed, and then demonstrators fighting to defend their own rights were shot.

Since 1833, the future park served as a hippodrome where high-level competitions took place. This continued until 1867, and then the territory was used for holding all kinds of exhibitions. An interesting fact is that the Eiffel Tower was created as a temporary structure for one of the events.

Park today

Significant and sometimes terrifying events are a thing of the past; the modern Champs de Mars is an amazingly beautiful park, filled with greenery and striking in its luxurious charm. Since the beginning of the last century, the territory has become a park area where people of all ages love to stroll.

The most picturesque landscapes are best viewed from the central part, located between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Palace. Quite often, colorful puppet theater performances and spectacular festive events are held on the field.

The modern park has become a real pearl of the city, which attracts visitors with its beauty, originality, and numerous attractions. This place is ideal for walking, regardless of the time of day. Particularly attractive, of course, is the evening and night time, when the illuminations come on and the luxurious alleys are illuminated with the romantic light of lanterns.

Attractions

Military school

Which was mentioned above, still exists. Near the building there is a monument to Marshal Joffre sitting on a horse.

Peace Wall

This is an original city landmark, which is a building made of wood, metal, and glass. Nearby you can see 32 columns. Each one has the word "peace" written in a different way. There are niches in the wall where tourists leave their good wishes. There are also special screens with touch controls. Through them you can send wishes of peace to your relatives and friends.

Eiffel Tower

Located on the northwestern side of the park. The tower offers a wonderful panorama of the city, making you admire the unique beauty of Parisian streets.

Swan Island

This is another attraction that is located near the Campus Martius. The island is man-made and is notable for the fact that here you can admire a small copy of the American Statue of Liberty.

How to get to the park

A charming city park is located in the French capital in the 7th arrondissement on the left bank of the Seine. There are two ways to get to the amazing Campus Martius:

• Metro. To travel, you should choose a train located on line No. 8, and then get off at Ecole Militare station
• Setting sail on the waters of the Seine

The modern Champ de Mars is a wonderful green area suitable for relaxation and excursions. Often here you can meet outdoor enthusiasts who run along the picturesque paths. Children will be delighted by puppet shows, and adults will be entertained at local concerts. Romantic walks through the evening park, flooded with lantern light, will especially appeal to couples in love.

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Initially, the territory of the Champs de Mars occupied 42 hectares, but after the park was rebuilt in 1890 under the leadership of the architect Jean-Camille Fromige, its area was reduced to 24.5 hectares.

Since 1780, the Champ de Mars began to be used as a park and was open to the general public. It was in this park, at the end of August 1783, that the brothers Jacques-Etienne and Joseph-Michel Montgolfier launched the world's first hot air balloon.

In 1789, a parade was held on the Champ de Mars in honor of the French monarch Louis XVI. And a year later, on the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, the Federation Day, the first national holiday of the French Revolution, was held here.

In July 1791, a bloody battle took place on the Champ de Mars between demonstrators demanding the overthrow of the king and the guards led by Jean-Sylvain Bailly, the mayor of Paris. And in 1792, volunteers gathered on the Champ de Mars to fight for the Republic.

In 1833, the park, on the initiative of the capital's jockey club, was turned into a hippodrome, which existed until 1860.

Afterwards, from 1867 to 1937, World Exhibitions were held on the territory of the Champs de Mars, and as a result of one of them, in 1889 the current main symbol of the capital of France, the Eiffel Tower, was built.

In 1908, the entire area of ​​the Champ de Mars was decorated with flower beds. And today this park is one of the most popular vacation spots among Parisians and city guests. On the territory of this park there is a puppet theater for children and a music stage.

The main attractions of the Champ de Mars

The building of a military school, which was founded by decree of King Louis XV in 1751 for children from impoverished aristocratic families. Next to the school building is a bronze equestrian statue of Marshal Joffre.

The Eiffel Tower, which was originally intended as a temporary structure, is the entrance arch of the 1889 Paris World's Fair. After 20 years, the tower was planned to be demolished, but due to the fact that radio antennas were installed on it, the structure, which later became one of the most famous landmarks in Paris and throughout France, was abandoned. The tower was named after Gustave Eiffel, its designer, who himself called the structure simply a 300-meter tower.

The Wall of Peace, built by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 2000. This structure of wood, glass and metal, 9 meters high, is surrounded by 32 metal columns on which the word “peace” is written in 32 languages.

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The Champ de Mars is one of the world's most famous public parks in Paris. The field stretches from the Ecole Militaire building to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the seventh arrondissement of the city on the left bank of the Seine.

Looking at the expanses of the Champs de Mars, walking along its alleys among tourists and local residents, admiring the exhibits of the next exposition of the World Exhibition, one cannot believe that the Champs of Mars is just a military parade ground and a place for parades of students and teachers of the Military School. Nevertheless, this is precisely the function that the Champs Martius has performed since the mid-18th century. Later, many historical, great events took place on the field.

Postcards from the Champ de Mars

From here the balloon with aeronaut Jean-Pierre Blanchard took off. Grand races were held here in the mid-19th century. It seems that on the Champ de Mars you can literally feel the whole of French history. But at the same time, no one here will be left with a feeling of happiness from the beauty that surrounds them.

Parisians and guests of the capital love to come here with a blanket, wine, cheese and even candles. Around 8 pm the illumination on the famous tower is turned on, so the atmosphere becomes very romantic.

Having been in Paris, you can die only after your feet walk along the Champs de Mars in one direction or the other: from the Eiffel Tower or towards it.