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Saint-Lazare station neighbourhood
Located in the heart of the Haussmann-Saint-Lazare-Opéra square, Saint-Lazare station is a crossroads, a nerve centre where buses, metro, RER, suburban and national trains meet. It opens onto a cluster of streets and wide commercial and lively avenues. Many brands, some with prestigious names, attract Parisians and visitors.
Boulevard Haussmann and its department stores, the Opéra Garnier, a must, or the expiatory chapel are all places and monuments to discover. They make this neighbourhood a showcase of Paris. But they should not make you forget the pretty squares, the welcoming brasseries and cafés, the theatres, which are part of this lively and multi-faceted district.
Montmartre Hill
Montmartre is, with the Eiffel Tower, one of the symbols of Paris! Perched at the top of the hill, the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur is a major tourist attraction, as well as the nearby Place du Tertre.
But there is another Montmartre, the village and bohemian Montmartre, which is just as worth a visit. You have to get lost in what was once the lair of painters and poets, wander along its verdant alleys where are nestled old cabarets, mills, artists’ studios, old houses, secret gardens and even a vineyard.
Arc de Triomphe
In the centre of the Place de l’Étoile, the Arc de Triomphe majestically closes the viewpoint of the Champs-Élysées.
This monument is the largest arch in the world. From its summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Paris, day and night. The building also contains a museum that recounts the history of the monument. Finally, under the arch is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, whose flame is rekindled every night at 6:30 pm.
Built at Napoleon I’s request and inaugurated in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe celebrates the victory of the Great Army at Austerlitz.