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Stand with your back to the station and head down the road on the left, to the corner. Look for a green metal gate down the side of the rather imposing stone building. It leads into a small ornamental park with a great kids’ playground, and public toilets and baby change on the far side of the park.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456
Climb up the hill around the lake, up to the view point. Now the real secret: if you happen to be there on August 30th at about 8.20pm, you'll see the sun setting right behind the Sacre Coeur and the Montmartre hill, now that's a view that will stay with you for a while.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16442
Measuring 1m80, it is said to be the narrowest street in Paris. If you feel that the city is too big for you, then have some rest in this old, quiet and dark street. You’ll be able to imagine yourself in the Paris of the middle ages for a while.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16422 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16422 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16413 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16413 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16397 This little heaven away from the roar of the big city is actually a reclaimed elevated railway line, 4.5km long and planted with thousands of gorgeous flowers and shrubs. Instant relaxation guaranteed, instant slowing down of pulse, and another - somewhat secret - addition to this wonderful city's delights.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16397 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16385
If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris on the 13th July, find the local Sapeurs Pompiers station from about 22:00 hours.

Pay a voluntary entrance fee (that goes to charity) and enjoy. You’ll realise why they get such a huge cheer at the end of the Bastille Day parade.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16385 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16296
This sport and social club was set up by a group of young British businessmen in the nineteenth century; afternoon tea is still served under a picture of the Queen.

Along with swimming pool, squash and gym, the club has eight tennis courts (five clay) and a cricket pitch. Membership is easy to obtain and reasonable, but the club is also generous to guests. Members may invite you to play, and most weekends guests are welcome, by appointment, to try the facilities.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16296 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16274 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16274 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16265
Centre piece is the scenic Lake Enghien, cool and resplendent. Picturesquely dotted around the lake are little shops, hotels, a casino, its theatre - all under a relaxed and charming atmosphere. What better start to the day than to wander leisurely around the glistening lake then select a café for coffee and croissants?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16265 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16252
You can eat good food and drink the wine from the wine shop - very smoky but snug and secretive.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16252 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16202 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16202 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16182
A garden exclusively inhabited by flowers and plants depicted from the heights of British literature. For here is the Jardin de Shakespeare. A fenced-off and beautiful garden, in which you will find only plants mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. Shouldn't this garden be in somewhere in Regent's Park? Well no, because it's in Paris and more.

During the summer month on the natural stage at the end of the garden, companies come to perform repertories from The Complete Works in French and in English with French subtitles. Maybe we should do the same for Alexandre Dumas in Regent's Park?!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16182 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/498 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/498 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2369 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2369