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come to the school the following public transports are available
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ACCORD Ecole de Langues
14 Boulevard Poissonniere
75009 Paris - Tél : 33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33
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The Underground
The nearest stop :
"Grands Boulevards" (lines n° 8 and 9 - exit
gate n°6)
Other stops :
"Bonne Nouvelle" (lines n° 8 and 9)
"Bourse" (line n°3)
"Sentier" (line n°3)
"Les Halles" (line n°4)
The Bus
Lines n°20, 39, 48, 67, 74 and 85
Le R.E.R. (fast Underground)
Stops :
"Châtelet-les-Halles" (lines A, B and C) |
The
school's surroundings : Les Grands Boulevards
"Restaurants, cafes, theatres,
casinos, you find everything. The universe is just a hundred steps
away." (Alfred de Musset).
The Grands Boulevards : a brief history
The "Grands Boulevards" have been one of the most fashionable
walks in the city since their creation.
It was in 1670, after the war victories commemorated by the Triumph
Arches of Saint Martin and Saint Denis, that Louis XIV decided
to dismantle the fortifications built by Charles V and Louis XIII.
He replaced them by a large wooded promenade area in the XVIIIth
century, which then, became the bustling "Boulevards",
one of the most fashionable places to stroll and enjoy the coffee
shops, large mansion houses and theatres.
The passageways of the Grands Boulevards
The covered passageways made the area even more pleasant as these
protected Parisians from bad weather and noise. The Passage des
Panoramas, built in 1800 to facilitate access between the Palais
Royal and the Boulevard Montmartre is among the oldest ones. It
houses the "Théâtre des Variétés"
where Offenbach created the operettas "La Belle Hélène"
and the "Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein" for Napoleon
III. It's the cinema, which then appeared.
The Grands Boulevards and the Rex
The world's first cinematographic presentation was held by the
Lumière brothers at 14 Boulevard des Capucines on the 28th
December 1895. The Grand Rex, the most legendary cinema in Paris,
opened in 1932 at number 1 Boulevard Poisonnière.
The Grands Boulevards today
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Grands Boulevards are still to this day full of life, with plenty
of cinemas and theatres presenting light comedies. Close to the
school, you will find the "Opéra Comique", the
Porte Saint Martin theatre, The Variétés theatre
and the Gymnase theatre, where Jenny Colon, Gerard de Nerval and
Coluche used to perform. Cinemas are just a few meters away with
The Max Linder Panorama and The Grand Rex, round the corner. You
really must go and see a film in its 2800-seater auditorium and
let yourself dazzled by its décor which is worthy of the
Arabian Nights !
After your French course, get a meal at one of the many typically
Parisian coffee-restaurants at Chartier's, of course, or at one
of the several "terrasses" situated on the Boulevard.
Transportation inside Paris
If you’re not parisian, driving and
parking in Paris is quite difficult. Your stay will be more pleasurable
if you use public transportation. The subway (Métro and
RER) and bus systems are excellent and not expensive. Many possibilities
are offered tu use the complete subway + bus systems at attractive
prices : daily, weekly and monthly passes, and many more !
Remember, however, that the Métro does not operate between
1:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., and the main bus service stops between
9:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
To know everything about public transportation inside Paris :
www.ratp.fr
Restaurants and Bars
The Grands Boulevards area where the school is located, offers
innumerable restaurants, from very Parisian-style brasseries to
friendly family places.
For breakfast you can also enjoy a cup of coffee and a croissant
in a French bistrot.
And at lunchtime, ask for the French baguette.
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