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9th district: Opéra

9 June 2009 | Categories: Paris Districts

printempsOnce this location was a center of Paris bourgeoisie. Those times had been gone but the proper ambience was saved. There are elegant architecture, cultural institutions and unique style.

If there is something worth visit here, it will be three Opéras: L’Opéra de Paris, the Opéra-Comique and the Opéra Garnier. L’Opéra de Paris is the leading opera in Paris and the great institution of French theatrical art. The Opéra-Comique isn’t the most ancient theater. But it was this place where street concerts and enterprises were played and world-known vaudeville appeared here, as well. Besides the performances, the building of Opéra Garnier is the best standard of grand architecture in Neo-Baroque style.

If you aren’t a fan of this type of art, there are some other locations where you can spend your time. For example, Pigalle with the old Red Light district, enormous10-levels store in the Art Nouveau Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, for lovers walking outside will suit the Saturday outdoor market on Boulevard de Clichy.

sacre coeurThis vicinity seems to be the most privileged and chic district in Paris. Today, Montmartre streets are full of famous person as it was many years and even centuries ago. Life also boils at Place du Tertre that is known due to lots of painters.
18th district is the highest point of Paris, as well. It is a church Sacré Coeur that opens a great views and dazzles its glorious architecture.

Unexpectedly , this vicinity is a small island of African world. To make it sure, visit the market Marché Barbès that offers various produce and hear the live jazz at the open flea market.

The most popular entertainment spot here is the celebrity Moulin Rouge where every visitor can delighting cabaret’s can-can. Less of us know that Moulin Rouge is not just dance and songs. It is a great performance where usually act about 100 artists including doriss girls, dancers, acrobats, magicians and clowns.