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6 Fontaine Molière
Louis Visconti’s fountain is OPERA
of the famous playwright, QUARTER
who lived nearby. CHAMPS- TUILERIES
ELYSEES
QUARTER
BEAUBOURG
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LES HALLES
Le Grand Véfour
S e i n e
The 18th-century decor makes ST-GERMAIN-
DES-PRES
this one of the most beautiful Locator Map
restaurants in Paris. Napoleon See Central Paris Map pp16–17
and Victor Hugo were two
of the many famous people
who dined here (see p300).
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E E 5 . Jardin du Palais-Royal
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E T garden is a city haven, bordered by arcades
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C O housing restaurants, art galleries and shops.
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O 4 Comédie Française
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E France’s national theatre is the
U U V A
R R setting for the works of great
dramatists, such as Molière.
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MALRAUX
RUE DE ROHAN PL DU 3 . Palais-Royal
In the 18th century, this former royal palace was
RUE D E R I V O L I
a setting for brilliant gatherings, debauchery and
PALAIS-ROYAL
gambling. Today, modern sculptures grace the square.
Metro Palais-Royal,
Musée du Louvre
2 Louvre des Antiquaires
Three floors of a former department
Key store house this chic art and antiques
supermarket for the rich collector.
Suggested route
1 . Musée du Louvre
Home to French kings for almost four
centuries, the Louvre is now a museum 0 metres 100
with one of the world’s great art collections. 0 yards 100

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