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Montmartre Community on the north hill of the right bank 19th century- area developed into a popular drinking destination because it was outside of central.

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1 Montmartre Community on the north hill of the right bank 19th century- area developed into a popular drinking destination because it was outside of central Paris, and its taxes. Moulin Rouge Basilica of the Sacré Coeur

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4 Le Moulin Rouge Traditional Cabaret Name means “The red mill” French culture and bohemian influence (free thinking, free-spirited artistic movement) Music and dance Topic of book by Pierre La Mure which was used as basis for modern movie.

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6 Musée D’Orsay Museum situated on the left bank Houses mainly French art from 1848-1918 Paintings, sculptures, furniture Converted from a train station and hotel Opened to the public in 1986 Missing link between Louvre and Centre Georges Pompidou

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10 Centre Georges Pompidou Bibliothèque publique d’information et Musée National d’Art Moderne Very distinct building, 50,000 works of art Color coded pipes on exterior, gives building inside-out appearance Cubism, abstractism, surrealism

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14 Les Invalides Begun under King Louis XIV in 1670 as hospital for unwell soldiers – “les invalides” Veterans needed a chapel, 2 chapels built there, one a private royal chapel Tomb of Napoleon and many other famous war figureheads

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17 Bateaux Mouches

18 Le Métro 16 lines, referred to by number Originally managed by Chemin de Fer Métropolitain de Paris (Paris Metropolitan Railway) or C.M.P, shortened as "Métropolitain". Extended lines into suburbs- RER

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