parisincognito.com » Bourse http://parisincognito.com The Insider's guide to Paris Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:41:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE-SITE RICHELIEU http://parisincognito.com/paris-by-day/bnf/ http://parisincognito.com/paris-by-day/bnf/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 17:16:24 +0000 tom http://parisincognito.com/?p=758 Bibliotèque_nationale_de_France,_site_Richelieu_(salle_ovale)

This is the original of now six sites of the French National Library, heir of the royal library of France, itself dating back to 1368. Site Richelieu is dedicated to coins, stamps, maps, manuscripts, music, objects and prints, holding the rarest objects including first examples of human writing. Apart from the impressing oval reading room and many dedicated libraries, it is also a site for separate art galleries, hosting numerous exhibits throughout the year. It should definitely be one of the stops while exploring the covered galleries, the Paris Stock Exchange and small boutiques of the 2nd district before heading over to Palais Royal gardens.

Practical Information

Bibliothèque nationale de France – Site Richelieu
00 33  1 53 79 59 59
58, rue de Richelieu, 75002
Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday noon – 7 p.m.
Closed Mondays and public holidays
Métro: Palais Royal
http://www.bnf.fr/visiterichelieu/

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Opened in 1876 by Gustave Gallopin, it became the first  Anglo-American bar in Paris. Four generations of ownership later, today the brasserie is an impeccable and classy establishment in terms of decor, classic french cuisine, service and reserved clientele. Smart dress and reservations are recommended.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 42 36 45 32
Address: 40, Rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002
M: Bourse
Average Price: Preset menu 20-45 euros
Opening Hours: Everyday noon-midnight

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Located inside the gorgeous Passage Viviene, it is one of the oldest and most reputable wine “caves” of Paris. The boutique includes a wine bar, epicerie and cellars. Here you can also sign up for wine tastings and lessons in oenology.

33 142 60 07 12
1, rue de la Banque, 75002
M: Bourse
www.caves-legrand.com

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Though hard to believe, ‘french hippie’ is not an oxymoron. This retro-festive brasserie is run by a few of them and serves tasty traditional french dishes to the famished crowds once the party is out no matter what time of day  as it is open 24/7. When the weather is nice, opt for a lovely terrace hidden away on the side street.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 42 33 06 90
Address: 41, rue Montmartre, 75002
M: Sentier
Opening Hours: Food Service: noon-4 am
Average Price: lunch 10 euros; main course: 13 euros

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