The Montparnasse district
The Montparnasse district
The Montparnasse district is situated on the Left Bank. It goes from the Necker hospital at the corner of rue de Sevres and Bd Montparnasse to the Closerie des Lilas at the corner of Bd Port Royal.
It owes its name Mont Parnasse to the students who, after 1725, nicknamed it after an artificial hill made of rubble between Bd du Montparnasse and Boulevard Raspail.
Montparnasse was at its height between the 20s and 50s, when it became the playground for famous painters such as Picasso, Soutine, Modigliani, Dali, Giacometti.... everyone who contributed to the glory of 20th century art....
La Coupole with its art deco design and 27 columns painted by the artists of the time, and other brasseries such as Le Select, Le Dome and La Rotonde in the Bd Montparnasse, were all frequented by famous people: Cocteau, Aragon, Josephine Baker, Malraux, Prevert, Edith Piaf, etc.
Kiki de Montparnasse, who was the model for Foujita, Modigliani and others and also Man Ray's mistress, was the district's muse.
A temple of literature and painting, Montparnasse was also the district of the Breton people who arrived at Gare Montparnasse and opened cafés and crêperies...and of course, if you like oysters and buckwheat waffles, you will undoubtedly choose to go there and try them.
If you fancy a pleasant stroll through the district...here's a recommended route:
Start in rue Campagne Première which crosses the Bd du Montparnasse and Bd Raspail and is still populated by a large number of artists' workshops. If you're a fan of the 1920s, you'll enjoy the authentic facades of the period.
And just nearby, if you fancy a scare, almost on the corner of Bd Raspail and Bd Edgar Quinet, take a walk down Rue Emile Richard, the only street in Paris that has no buildings for 400m...and with good reason, it's a simple cut-through between the two walls of the Montparnasse cemetery...and if you're approached by an attacker there's no possible escape route either left or right ...
Before taking a turn in the Jardin du Luxembourg - even if it is famous for being part of the Latin Quarter - go back up Bd du Montparnasse to Bd Port Royal and have lunch at the Closerie des Lilas and you might even find yourself sitting on a bench once occupied by Emile Zola or Théophile Gaultier...and, comfortably installed on the leather seats, surrounded by wood panelling, you can imagine yourself listening to Fitzgerald giving his first reading of The Great Gatsby to Hemingway....two regular customers ...
Finally, go down rue d'Assas, walking through the Jardins de l'Observatoire to reach the Jardin du Luxembourg which is home to the Senate. 106 statues representing, among many others, Jose Maria de Heredia, Beethoven, Flaubert and Chopin will fill your walk with musical and poetic dreams. The garden designed by Marie de Medici with its different areas - the orangery, pear orchard and large lake - is a haven of peace right in the centre of the Left Bank.
And finally, don't forget that Montparnasse also welcomed some of the most famous political exiles such as Lenin and Trotsky! Because the Left Bank is much more than a simple bank of the river Seine...it's the home of free and creative thinking for discerning Parisians!
Enjoy your walk!
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Road trip & Things to do in Quebec, Canada (Great Trail & Outdoor activities)
In this video I sum up the best things to do in Quebec (province in Canada) along the Great Trail based on my 1 week lasting road trip.
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I spent about 1 week in Canada working together with Québec Original and the local tourism boards to show you an interesting mix of the best things to do in Québec featuring outdoor adventures, sights and food experiences along the Great Trail.
The Trans Canada Trail, being promoted since 2016 as The Great Trail, is claimed to be the world's longest network of recreational trails.
I got the chance to camp by a lake, canoe, paddle, hike, climb, bike and do horseback riding - all the activities you are able to do along the Great Trail. On top of that I had the chance to fly with a seaplane to get to see the Mauricie region from above.
Even though I had only that little time I managed to cover a big part of Quebec from Gantineau all the way over to Quebec City spending most of my time out in the nature
This trip was executed within 8days - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in Quebec:
- Gatineau Park
- Wakefield
- Taylor lake, Lac Philipe, Lusk Cave
- Arbraska Lafleche Aerial Park & Zip lines
- Le P'tit train du nord
- Nominingue, Labelle, Mont Tremblant, Saint Adele, Val David, Saint Jérôme
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- Mauricie
- La Foulée Mauricienne
- Hydravion Aventure
- Cabane à Sucre Chez Dany, Mauricie
- Quebec City
- Château Frontenac, Fortifications & Old Québec
- Observatoire de la Capitale
- Chez Ashton
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Montmartre, Paris ... Off the Tourist Track
This is a look at the hilly Montmartre area of Paris, with emphasis on the parts of the butte that are off the well-worn tourist track.
I've already made a video that shows the touristy parts of Montmartre, such as Sacré-Cœur basilica and the artists' square (place du Tertre). You can find that on my channel, or there's a link to it at the end of this video. This considerably longer video explores just about everything except those touristy areas. Of course, all of Montmartre (and all of Paris) attracts tourists, but the density of tourists declines by at least a factor of 100 once you are off the beaten track.
There is a great deal to see in Montmartre, and this video cannot do it proper justice in 38 minutes. It's much more interesting to walk through this neighborhood than it is to see a video about it. However, I've tried to capture as much of a reasonable cross-section of Montmartre as I could, for those who don't or won't have the opportunity to see it in person.
The video shows places like the rue Lepic, avenue Junot, place Dalida, rue Cortot, rue Saint Vincent, rue des Trois Frères, rue des Abbesses, rue Caulaincourt, rue Lamarck, the Suzanne Buisson garden, the two main cemeteries on the butte, assorted stairways, other gardens, and points of interest (such as several shooting locations from the movies Amélie and Ronin), and so on.
If this videos seems quiet, that's because Montmartre is a lot quieter than the rest of Paris, since the twisty little streets discourage through traffic.
Index:
00:09 Lepic Street (rue Lepic)
03:06 Moulin de la Galette
05:35 Marcel Aymé Place (place Marcel Aymé)
06:34 Dalida Place (place Dalida)
08:09 Suzanne Buisson Park (parc Suzanne Buisson)
09:16 Junot Avenue (avenue Junot)
09:36 Leandre Villa (Villa Léandre)
11:01 Saint Vincent Cemetery (cimetière Saint Vincent)
11:39 Montmartre Cemetery (cimetière de Montmartre)
14:36 Caulaincourt Street (rue Caulaincourt)
16:03 Joël Le Tac Park (parc Joël Le Tac / parc Constantin Pecqueur)
17:51 Abreuvoir Street (rue de l'Abreuvoir)
18:27 Cortot Street (rue Cortot)
20:10 Lapin Agile
20:20 Clos de Montmartre (vineyard)
20:40 Saint Vincent Street (rue Saint Vincent)
21:34 Mont-Cenis Street (rue du Mont-Cenis)
21:52 Chevalier de la Barre Street (rue du Chevalier de la Barre)
22:22 Carmel de Montmartre
23:35 Bleustein-Blanchet Park (parc Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet)
25:00 Lamarck Street (rue Lamarck) and Lamark-Caulaincourt
25:51 Trois Frères Street (rue des Trois Frères)
26:03 Ravignan Street (rue Ravignan)
28:14 Gabrielle Street (rue Gabrielle)
29:20 Montmartre Funicular (Funiculaire de Montmartre)
29:39 Foyatier Street (rue Foyatier)
29:53 Abbesses Alley (passage des Abbesses)
30:09 Abbesses Garden (jardin des Abbesses)
31:36 Abbesses Place (place des Abbesses)
32:04 Jean Rictus Square and I Love You wall (square Jean Rictus et mur des Je t'aime)
32:28 Abbesses Métro
32:34 Church of Saint John of Montmartre (Église St. Jean de Mont martre)
33:06 Abbesses Street (rue des Abbesses)
34:10 Charles Dullin Place (place Charles Dullin)
36:20 Utrillo Street (rue Maurice Utrillo)
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Paris, France - Video Tour of the Bastille Neighborhood (Part 3)
Welcome to the final leg of our 3 part series of La Bastille. If you missed our first two episodes, please check them out on our YouTube channel: Part 1 ( and Part 2 (
The area east of Place de la Bastille is known as the Faubourg Saint Antoine where you are able to find some French chain fashion stores.
If you are staying in an apartment near la Bastille you have two wonderful markets at your doorstep. You can wander the colorful stalls of the Marche d'Aligre just off of rue de Faubourg Saint Antoine where you can find everything from fresh milk and cheese to fresh cherries and apricots or homemade pate. Enjoy a glass of wine after your finished shopping at the lively Baron Rouge (1 rue Théophile Roussel).
Right off of Place de la Bastille is one of Paris' largest open-air markets along Boulevard Richard Lenoir. Here you'll find the food market stalls with the occasional addition of clothes or jewelry vendors and live music.
One of the great things about staying in a furnished apartment in the Bastille neighborhood is, once you've bought all your fresh food from open-air markets, you'll have a fully equipped kitchen to come home to.
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And for the times you prefer to dine out you'll have no problem finding great food in the Bastille!
Arrive early to get a spot on the large terrace of the Pause Café (41, rue de Charonne). This artsy café has a great reasonably priced menu and several vegetarian dishes.
The Crêperie Bretonne Fleurie (67, rue de Charonne) is an authentic creperie that looks, and tastes, like it could be in Brittany -- where crepes are traditionally from.
If you're looking for classic bistro fare, Le Bistrot Paul Bert (18 rue Paul Bert) ranks top on the Paris list.
This new veggie restaurant Loving Hut (92, boulevard Beaumarchais) has creative internationally inspired dishes along with a little shop.
Bastille is one of Paris' nightlife centers. Take a stroll along rue de Lappe and and this will be readily evident. Try a tasty cocktail at the L'Infini Bar (14 rue de Lappe) or grab a happy hour pint at the Barbat (23 rue de Lappe).
Well, this wraps up our tour of the Bastille district. If you are looking for information on other Paris neighborhoods!
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There is definitely a lot more to see and do here, so if I've missed any of your favorite Bastille spots, be sure to share them with us in the comments box below.
Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you here soon, living an amazing Paris adventure!
A Visit to the 12th Century Cathar Hilltop Town of Minerve, France
A Visit to Minerve - Hotel Barging in France. Our hotel barges gently introduce you to some of Europe's finest scenery, fascinating history and local culture.
We take an excursion out to Minerve, the ancient capital of the Minervois, which boasts a 12th century Cathar fort surrounded by deep limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hilltop location affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in miniature of the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete the intriguing picture.
Minerve
Sitting atop a rocky outcropping at the junction of the Cesse and Briant Rivers is Minerve, the ancient capital of Minervois, considered by many to be the quintessential medieval village. Its 12th century Cathar fort, which is surrounded by deep limestone gorges, affords magnificent views of surrounding countryside. Along the riverbed are caves and bridges carved out of limestone by the action of the water. Candela, an octagonal tower, is all that remains of the medieval château.
The Canal du Midi
The 300 year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along.
This is the perfect place for cycling or walking along scenic tow paths, or simply watching the scenery pass by as you relax on deck with a cool drink. In the distance you can see the Pyrenees, whereas closer to hand are the vineyards that stretch for thousands of square miles. Enjoy private wine tastings at chateaux en route, locations that vary with your choice of barge.
You will discover a marvellous blend of ancient Gallo-Roman and traditional influences reflected throughout this region of historical importance. Explore this further with your tour guide when you visit the walled city of Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city in existence.
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Our classic Canal du Midi cruise is aboard our pretty 8 passenger vessel Anjodi, which has been cruising the Canal du Midi for more than 25 years. Anjodi has never been more popular since Rick Stein brought her to the attention of the world in his very successful TV series 'French Odyssey'.
Our ultra deluxe Canal du Midi cruise is aboard the 8 passenger Enchanté. This is the only double-decker hotel barge on the Canal du Midi, providing room for large cabins and additional facilities whilst still able to squeeze through the waterway's old locks.
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DISCOVERING SOME NEW PARISIAN SPOTS! VLOG #2 | TRIP TO PARIS PART 2
More informative vlog, giving some recommendations for places to visit in Paris.
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1. Holybelly 19 Address: 19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France
2. Holybelly 5 Address: 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France
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3. Blackburn Coffee Address: 52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris, France
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4. Coutume Café Address: 47 Rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris, France
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1. Fondation Monet in Giverny Address: 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
2. Galerie Vivienne Address: 5 Rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris, France
3. Bois de Boulogne
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