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5 must-see places to visit with tourist friends

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Each year, Paris rises to the top 3 of the most popular destinations in the world. Unsurprisingly, our capital attracts millions of tourists thanks to its unique atmosphere, its historical monuments and its countless spots to visit. Paris Select presents the 5 essential activities to do absolutely when you receive friends from abroad. 

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Spend an evening at the Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge offers exceptional evenings that you will remember for a very long time! Located at the foot of the Butte MontmartreThis mythical place embodies the festive side of the capital and will necessarily appeal to your friends in search of the real Paris. Follow in the footsteps of the world's greatest artists – Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier, Joséphine Baker, Charles Trenet, Frank Sinatra… to name but a few! – and discover the beautiful Belle Epoque room. You will be able to marvel at an enchanting spectacle, while enjoying a meal of high gastronomy then to finish in beauty, let yourself be surrounded by the after party at the club. La Machine du Moulin Rouge, until the end of the night !

Moulin Rouge, 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris. 01 53 09 82 82

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Go shopping at Galeries Lafayette 

With its 7 floors spread over an area of 47800 m2 (and offering more than 3500 brands!) shopping addicts will simply feel thrilled. But what makes the experience truly exceptional for Galeries Lafayette, Those are the many special services offered to customers: personalized advice, fitting room closed for more intimacy, purchase support or even beauty salon for the feet, everyone can find what they are looking for in this magnificent department store. On the ground floor, 4500 m2 are devoted to the world of accessories: bags, leather goods, glasses, belts, scarves, hats, jewellery, jewelery and fine watchmaking... Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées!

Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris. 01 42 82 34 56

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Embark on a cruise aboard the Caliph 

Moored under the Pont des Arts, the Le Calife boat-restaurant offers high-end kitchen, which you can enjoy during a superb 2-hour cruise on the Seine. Succulent dishes that highlight fresh products, combined with exotic spices, not to mention their desserts to die for (tiramisu, lemon cheesecake, classic tarte tatin)! Whether for lunch or dinner, combine business with pleasure and take the opportunity to introduce your friends to the most beautiful monuments of Paris from a whole new angle. His unusual setting - fruit of 20 years of hard work from its owner – revealing a exotic wood living room equipped with a magnificent piano, a vintage decoration and a panoramic terrace will leave you speechless.

The Caliph, Port of the Holy Fathers 75006 Paris. 01 43 54 50 04

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Root Bouillon Dinner

For several years, Parisian Bouillons, victims of their own success, have multiplied. These restaurants at theArt Nouveau aesthetic, well known for their French brasserie cuisine at low prices, attract both locals and tourists from all over the world. And among the slew of establishments competing with each other, our favorite is undoubtedly the legendary Bouillon Racine. Listed as a historical monument, this mythical table is well known for its authentic dishes and the quality of its traditional French cuisine which has never changed over time... For more than a century, this brasserie in the Latin Quarter has been offering revisited classics, delicious meats and above all, a wide selection of more than 200 French wines. A place out of time that your tourist friends will appreciate, for sure.

Bouillon Racine, 3 Rue Racine, 75006 Paris. 01 44 32 15 60

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Stroll in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Pres is theone of the most emblematic districts of Paris. A meeting place for intellectuals, literary existentialists and artists, its pretty streets and cafes have marked history and represent real unmissable spots. Discover theSaint Germain church, one of the oldest in Paris, its richness and its interior frescoes, take a seat at the Two Maggots or the Flore's coffee where Simone de Beauvoir and Sartre liked to meet, stroll to the sublime Furstenberg Square where the famous gallery of the same name sits. At 5bis rue de Verneuil, don't miss the super arty facade from the house of Serge Gainsbourg, very instagrammable.


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