The Garden of the Dragon is just one of the big attractions that the futuristic science city of the Parc de la Villette (http://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/cite-des-sciences/) offers for children, located a tad disconcertingly in remote times to come such as the end of ’2001: A Space Odyssey’. The fantastic and colossal slide in the shape of the legendary mythological monster is there to attract attention with its fabulous places such as the Wind Garden and the Dunes Garden, the Garden of Islands, the Bamboo Garden, the Mirror Garden and the unforgettable argonaut submarine.

Inside the city of science and industry at the Parc de la Villette there’s still another city for children, designed and planned to help them discover and unfold the world that surrounds them, a highly technological world in this case, thanks to a broad activity programme.

Another of the favourite places for children s the visionary, industrialist and colourful architecture of the Centre d’Art Pompidou, that also has a wide, varied and highly stimulating range of activities for the younger ones.

It’s in some way unavoidable that one of the favourite parts of the museum is its exterior, not only in virtue of the imaginative and evocative architecture of Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano but especially the famous source of mobile polychrome machine structures of the Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, one of the main representatives of the so called kinetic art and dada metamechanic, known by the name of Stravinsky Fountain or the Automaton Fountain.

Less so mechanically automaton, although it does have a bit of that ambiguous nature, and perhaps more so metallic colossus is the famous Eiffel Tower, despite being received in 1889 with highly derogatory comments by most Parisians, among them the reputable artists of the time. For a long time it has been one of the world’s most visited monuments and also a children’s favourite, since they enjoy the impressive views that its nearly 1000ft offer just as much or even more than the adults. So much so that the tower itself organizes special children tours that have been very successful.

Despite the predilection that the surrealists had for it (or even because of precisely that, that in the child’s world, the unconscious happily free flows) the Grevin wax museum is another place where to spend a nice time with the children, because there they’ll find, in its unforgettable planet, a figure of the Little Prince accompanied by the fox and the rose, modeled especially by Stéphane Barret, using 3D technology.

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And for the comic book lovers, how could they miss a visit to the most famous and ancient French character at Parc Asterix, the second biggest theme park in France that will delight children and adults when they rent apartments in Paris

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Being a vegetarian is more than being in good health or eating healthy, being a vegetarian is an outlook on life. Morrissey put it well during his time in The Smiths: Meat is Murder. And more and more people adapt to this food trend, for reasons which are ideological and health ones. Among the benefits of vegetarianism there’s a large quantity and variety of vitamins, carbohydrates, fats as well as mineral salts and water. Also, unlike meat, vegetables make intestinal work a lot lighter, avoiding infections as well as other pains. Vegetables, if they’re balanced, can be equivalent to many dishes which contain meat.

Of course that before opting for a vegetarian diet, it’s important to consult a nutritionist, who can give good clear advice on the type of food which is convenient for you. To stop eating meat, pure salads and prepared vegetables isn’t enough. Each body has its different food needs, energy requirements and it’s important to know how to eat according to our body.

If you’re already a vegetarian or you simply want to experiment the best of vegetarian dishes in Paris, you just have to visit these restaurants which are the best ones you’ll find in the City of Light.

Le Grenier de Nôtre-Dame opened its doors in 1978. Since then, it’s served the best vegetarian and macrobiotic food. Maybe the quality of its dishes are in the fact that they’ve always had the same chef. The service in this restaurant is helpful and careful, and they always have fresh dishes with seasonal vegetables, different menus and options which are pretty affordable and the quality of a service and style shaped by their experience which has spanned over twenty years. If you want to experiment the healthiest and most stylish in macrobiotic food, this place is for you. They’re open 365 days a year.

Only a few steps away from the Bastille metro stop, the Grand Appetit restaurant is another important place to sample the best vegetarian food in Paris. With a warm and cozy atmosphere, Grand Appetit offers affordable prices, delicious miso soups and different dishes made out of organic cereals and fresh or cooked vegetables.

If you’re in Montmartre, another place you can’t miss out on is Grain de Folle. This small restaurant is among the most attractive and charming ones you’ll find in Paris. Sometimes it’s already full, but if you wait at the door, a few surprises await inside. The dishes are different, some are traditional, but the service is warm and the place is also very friendly. The prices are more than reasonable considering it’s in Montmartre, and you’ll be able to enjoy fresh food made from seasonal vegetables, as well as macrobiotic products.

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The best thing to do is to rent apartments in Paris and enjoy these restaurants as well as the vibrant culture life that this city offers. The vegetarian offering is also broad, so nothing better than exploring the city and carry on discovering the best vegetarian cuisine.

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On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris, tired of the absolutist power of the French monarchy and its injustices, took up arms and took the ancient royal fortress known as the Bastille, which had become the prison of victims of the arbitrariness of the King. After bloody clashes, the mob stormed the Bastille and released the prisoners held there, an event of historical importance to what would be the French Revolution. Thanks to the storming of the Bastille, the French people realized that power was not really in the hands of the king, and that the people, if remained united, were able to take power for themselves.

On the morning of the public holiday, several celebrations are held on the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris. One of the highlights is the impressive military parade with the cadets from military schools, La Royale (French Navy), the Legion Etrangere elite (the French Foreign Legion) and the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) in an organized march full of color and patriotism. The French president makes ??the opening of the show with an impassioned speech to the troops and thousands of attendees at the celebration, which ends with the parade of the Paris Fire Brigade, while military aircrafts fly the route of the celebration.

While some prefer to be part of the military parade, others prefer to enjoy the musical and theatrical performances and gastronomic exhibitions present in the city and which highlight the vast cultural wealth of France.

Of course, the party continues all day and when night falls, thousands of people gather in the Champ-de-Mars and Trocadero to witness the spectacle of fireworks from the Eiffel Tower. Besides this, the bars and nightclubs in the city offer attractive proposals to continue the party.

The tricolor French national flag and the Eiffel Tower are the most important symbols of this celebration. French national flag has three vertical bands of equal width in blue, white and red, colors that flood the city in many ways on the Bastille Day. Eiffel Tower on the other hand, is the most characteristic icon of the country and is especially important as it is the world’s most visited monument, which is particularly evident on this day.

Apart from France, countries like Belgium, Hungary, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the US also celebrate the Bastille Day.

So you know! You have a rendezvous in Paris to celebrate the triumph of the united people who fought for their dream to be free!

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Let Paris delight you with the pleasures that only the French capital has to offer, rent apartments in Paris and be sure you celebrate freedom!

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The Eiffel Tower is illuminated by more than 350 projectors, during the evening it shines with over 22,000 lights and 900 lights in celebration. The “Tour Eiffel” is the symbol of Paris, named by the name of its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. Anyone who has ever been to Paris has surely seen it and there is no book about history, geography or tourism that doesn’t have a picture of the “dame de fer” (the iron lady), as the French call her.

Inaugurated on March 31st for the 1889 Universal Exposition, which celebrated the centenary of the French Revolution, the tower is a milestone in contemporary architecture; it was an early example of wrought iron construction carried out on a grand scale. It is located on the left bank of the It is 312.27 metres high and is the monument that is the most visited in the world, with seven million visitors each year. Paris from the tower appears microscopic, in the evening glow of light like little fireflies, its sure to catch your gaze.

The Eiffel Tower is equipped with stairs and lifts and on the first floor there is a restaurant. At the top, there is a fantastic view of Paris, along with a meteorological station, a radio station and a television repeater. It was also the study of Gustave Eiffel for a while, too. There are 1665 steps for the visitors who love to walk and two transparent lifts on the second floor where there are also many souvenir shops.

In 1909 it was on the brink of being demolished following the protests of the ‘aristocratic Elité that did not consider the tower representative for the elegant city of Paris. But this was avoided thanks to the possibility that it could be used as an exceptional platform for the new radio technology. Even today many French people do not show their approval of it, considering this monument not very aesthetic.

The tower was lit with thousands of twinkling lights to greet the year 2000. It was so beautiful and elegant that the Electric Company, despite the excessive consumption of energy decided to leave the lights illuminating the iron lady on a permanent basis.

From the 14th January it is open from 9:30 am to 23:45 pm, from June to September from 9:00 am to 0:45. If you go up in the lift it costs €4.80 for the first floor, the second floor costs €7.80 and the top floor costs €12.00. If you do decide to use the stairs you will pay just €4.00 for both floors.

Paris is waiting for you! Rent Apartments in Paris and discover this marvellous piece of history by Gustave Eiffel.