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The Statue of Charlemagne commemorates TUILERIES
QUARTER
the King of the Franks, who was crowned BEAUBOURG AND
LES HALLES
emperor in 800. He united all the Christian S e i n e THE
peoples of the West. MARAIS
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ST-GERMAIN-
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Key Locator Map
See Central Paris Map pp16–17
Suggested route
The Rue Chanoinesse
has many charming old
restaurants, cafés and shops.
6 Hôtel Dieu
Once an orphanage, this
is now a city hospital.
P O N T N O T R E - D A M E Point Zéro is the point
from which all distances
are measured in France.
Q U A I D E
L A C O R S E
2 Ancien Cloître Quartier
These quaint streets were once home to

P O N T D ’ A R C O L E medieval clergymen and students.

R U E D ’ A R C O L E

R U E D E L A C I T E N O T R E - D A M E R U E C H A N O I N E S S E

P L A C E
D U PA R V I S

1 . Notre-Dame
This cathedral is a superb
example of French
medieval architecture.

P O N T A U D O U B L E
R U E D U C L O I T R E N O T R E - D A M E

To Latin Quarter S Q D U J E A N X X I I I 3 The Square Jean XXIII
is a peaceful square close
to the river.

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