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Hôtel de Vendôme - hotel Paris
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Place Vendôme  |
Place Vendôme is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful architectural sites en Paris. The square has an octagonal shape, open at the centre of its south and north sides. Just like Versailles, place Vendôme bears witness to one of French history's most glorious periods: the reign of Louis XIV. The building at no. 1 gives the square its name, because it is the site of the ancient Vendôme family's residence. Three centuries of art, culture, and elegance make this a unique address in Paris. |
Today, Place Vendôme is the centre of haute Parisian jewellery, shining over Paris' most brilliant neighbourhood, with haute couture, antique dealers, art galleries, the Opera, and the Louvre Museum.
The Hôtel de Vendôme is a unique jewel, an image of the precious stones which surround it. The harmony of its shades, lights, marbles, and flowers provide the style of a beautiful residence . |
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Orsay Museum |
The musée d'Orsay was redeveloped in the old Gare d'Orsay, built by Victor Laloux and inaugurated in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition. It was registered as a listed building in 1978.
The museum was opened in December 1986 and was dedicated to all artistic production from 1848 to 1914. Paintings, pastels, sculptures, furniture and objets d'art, photography and documentary objects reflect the richness and diversity of this era.
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La Madeleine |
At the end of the Rue Royal you can found the Palace de la Madeleine with its unmistakable Greek temple form. It was built for the glory of Napoléon's Grande Armée. The commemorative role of the edifice was lost when the Arc de Triomphe was built.
In 1842 it was consecrated as a church. |
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La Place De La Concorde |
Located along the Seine, the "Place de la Concorde" is regarded as the greatest place of Paris. It is the assemblage point between the "Champs Elysées" and the Garden of Tileries. |
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