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Marathon de Paris 2008-02-24 12:17:26 Marathon de Paris Address: S.O. Athlétisme - 2 rue Rouget de Lisle TSA 61100 - 92137 Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex   Date: April 2008 Start Time: 8:45am Tickets: Free WWW: http://www.parismarathon.com Phone: 01.41.33.15.68 Email: infos@parismarathon.com About the Paris Marathon It is said that the very first marathon was run in 490 B.C. In this year, the Athenians won a famous battle that put an end to the very first Median War. A solider by the name of Philippides was sent as a messenger to let the citizens know that the war was over. It is said he ran so far for so long that he died of exhaustion upon his arrival. Marathons were run annually in his honor. The tradition continues on today all over the world. The Paris Marathon, first begun in July 1896, always seeks to commemorate Philippides heroic journey. Even today, the race is still 40 kilometers long, which is symbolic of the distance between Paris and Athens. The race begins at the Champs Elysees and ends at Avenue Foch but not b ...

About Paris, France | What is on, Paris hotels 2008-02-06 08:54:48 This short break guide about Paris, France will help you to make the most of your trip. Lists of what’s on in Paris and recommended hotels will save you time when planning your city break, holiday or vacation. About Paris, France Paris, located along the beautiful River Seine in Northern France, has been an important urban center for approximately two thousand years. The population of the “City of Lights” stretches well beyond the set governmental city limits into the suburbs at roughly 10 million citizens making it one of the most populated areas on the planet. This figure doesn’t even begin to roundup the countless millions who come to vacation here each year.  It is easy to see why so many flock to this attractive city that is known for its old world romantic yet avant-garde atmosphere. Paris is filled with historic landmarks, vast parks, unique cityscapes and a culture that includes highlights like the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. W ...

The Venetian Carnival, Paris 2008-02-06 08:39:48 Paris’ Venetian Carnival: “Le grand rendez-vous du!” Address: Port de Plaisance Arrondissement: 16th Begins: March 31 Ends: April 1 Hours: 2:30 – 5:30pm Tickets: Free WWW: Paris’ Venetian Carnival Website Email: Venetian Carnival Email About Venetian Carnival in Paris Paris brings back the primeval Venetian carnival with a rich show of vibrant costumes, unique masks, brilliant head pieces and one of a kind water displays. “The City of Lights” seeks to transform itself into “The City of Canals,” while honoring the Venetian ‘watery’ customs.  In doing so, nearly all of the city’s waterways are filled to their limits with hundreds of decorated boats while musicians play and cloaked celebrants dance. Nearly 20,000 visitors come to witness this spectacular display of color and ancient history. Paris Metro Stations for the Venetian Carnival To get to the Venetian Carnival, most travel to Bastille metro station situated on Paris’ Metro Lines 1, 5 and 8. The station ...

Festival of the Imagination, Paris 2008-02-02 12:41:00 Festival of the Imagination: “Defining exploration, discovery, revelation and hopes the world over.” Address: Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 Boulevard Raspail, 75006, Paris Arrondissement: 6th Begins: March Ends: April Hours: Varies to Event Tickets: Varies to Event WWW: Festival de l’Imaginarie Email: esber@mcm.asso.fr Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 44 41 42 About Festival of the Imagination The Festival of Imagination is held annually in Paris each spring. This innovative event seeks to promote cultural from the nearest, as well as the farthest, reaches of the earth. This fascinating program is as diverse as the people of the world. Each culture brings its own traditions, whether modern or olden to the table for a spicy mix of contemporary, academic, minimalist, sophisticated, chic, modern and folk performance pieces. In the past these events have been through the spoken word, song and/or dance of Japanese puppetry from Sado Island, dance music from Cape Verde, choirs from the Syrian ...

About Berlin, Germany | What is on, Berlin hotels 2008-01-25 11:38:06 This short break guide about Berlin, Germany will help you to make the most of your trip. Lists of what’s on in Berlin and recommended hotels will save you time when planning your city break. About Berlin, Germany On your next European vacation, you may just want to check out the third most visited destination in the continent - Berlin, Germany. This once divided city is now a hub of the liberal lifestyle. The city is greatly service oriented which attributes to its many business centers. Conversely, this metro is also filled with pleasurable attractions, an avant-garde art scene, a lively nightlife and is an enthusiastic center for culture, media and politics. Its historic heritage (from its Prussian days to the Third Reich to the fall of the wall to today’s open minded ideals) also makes it a sought out tourist attraction and a popular setting for film production. Berlin also brings in many youngsters because of its promising low cost of living, who will ultimately play a ...

About Madrid, Spain | What is on, Madrid Hotels 2008-01-17 10:48:48 This short break guide about Madrid, Spain will help you to make the most of your trip. Lists of what’s on in Madrid and recommended hotels will save you time when planning your city break. About Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain has been occupied since pre-historic times. Situated along the Manzanares River, the capital city of Spain has a notable standard of living, is considered the financial capital of the Iberian Peninsula and plays home to three of the world’s 100 largest Fortune 500 companies; Santander Central Hispano Group, Telefonica and Repsol YPF.  This most ancient city is still thoroughly modern with its innovative architecture, including its “bent” building skyscrapers called Puerto de Europa, and infatuation with the nightlife; where most of the youth go out all night and only stop to shower and head to work the next morning. If you are looking for a spirited and festive atmosphere, a perfect blend of old world and new school, Madrid is the place to b ...

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris 2007-12-21 12:49:27 Jardin du Luxembourg Address: Bordered on all sides by St Michel, rue de Vaugirard, rue de Medicis, rue Guynemer and Auguste-Comte Arrondissement: 6th   Hours: 7:30am from 4:45 – 9:45pm depending on the day and month. Tickets: Free About Jardin du Luxembourg The 224,500 square meter location known as Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most frequented and well known parks in Paris. The garden was began in 1612 at the same time that the Palais du Luxembourg, also on the grounds, was being constructed too. The palace and garden were built to honor Marie de Medici, the mother of Louis XIII. Because Ms. Medici was of the Italian Medici’s, the palace was built in grand Florentine style. In 1794, after the royal family no longer resided in the palace, it was used as a prison during the French Revolution. The gardens were opened to the public during the 1800s and the palace was also used as the Luftwaffe headquarters during World War II. Today the building currently houses the French Sena ...

Jardin des Plantes, Paris 2007-12-21 12:45:04 Jardin des Plantes Address: 57 rue Cuvier, Paris 75005 Arrondissement: 5th   Hours: Summer Mon-Sun 7:30am – 8:00pm; Winter Mon-Sun 7:30am-5:30pm Tickets: Free WWW: Jardin des Plantes Phone: +33 1 4079 3000 About the Jardin des Plantes The Jardin des Plantes has a long and notable history. It was first established in 1626 as a royal garden of medicinal plants and was designed by Guy de La Brosse, the physician of Louis XII. In 1650, the garden, which had grown into disrepair over a short period, was rejuvenated under the loving eye of John Baptiste Colbert and was opened to the public. Towards the end of the 17th century, John Baptiste allowed Dr. Guy Crescent Fagon to continue the upkeep of the garden. Fagon chose some of the best botanists of the time to help him tend the plants and during this period, the garden grew to a grand size. From 1739 – 1788, the hand of the grand switched again, this time to Comte de Buffon. Buffon made additions such as the child-friendly maze that is ...

Parc Andre Citroen, Paris 2007-12-21 12:41:03 Parc Andre Citroen Address: Along rue Balard Arrondissement: 15th   Hours: Dawn to 6:00pm Tickets: Free About Parc Andre Citroen Many of the parks and attractions in Paris are centuries old, however Parc Andre Citroen defies this notion and offers a fresh, modern spin on the Parisian park experience. The 35 acres park is named after the French automaker Andre Citroen, whose auto factory used to reside on the location. The Paris government spent a pretty penny fixing the location after the factory closed and it has proven to be money well spent as it is a local and tourist hit. The park is situated on the bank of the Siene and is based on four design themes: artifice, architecture, movement and nature; all of which are further divided in respect to their theme. As the center of the Parc are two modernized greenhouses. Made of glass walls and wooden frames, these attractive plant houses are surrounded by beautiful fountains. The park is also divided into different garden segmentations. ...

Grand Palais, Paris 2007-12-17 11:42:45 Grand Palais Address: 3 Avenue du General Eisenhower, Paris Arrondissement: 8th   Hours: Every day, Tuesdays aside, from 10:00am to 8:00pm and Wednesday until 10:00pm Tickets: 7.62EUR with reservation and 8.69EUR without, reduced rates also available WWW: Grand Palais  Phone: 33(0)1 44 13 17 17 Email: Fabien.escalona@rmn.fr About the Grand Palais In the late 19th century much of Paris got a needed facelift. Thousands of people would be coming into the city in 1900 for the World’s Fair and the citizens and government wanted to ensure that their guests saw the most beautiful Paris possible. Several new structures went up around the city under the watchful eye of infamous Parisian architect Charlest Girault; including the Grand Palais, its neighbor Petit Palais and the Pont Alexandre III, one of the most exquisite bridges in the world. The Grand Palais is a very recognizable point in Paris because of its large frame and stunning domed roof made completely of glass. It is a perfect com ...