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Municipal arrondissement in Île-de-France, France
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The 9th arrondissement of Paris is a diverse, "in between" section of the French capital. The Grands Boulevards area of shopping thoroughfares and flagship department stores (as well as the original Opera - hence the common name for the district) is to be found in the southern part of the arrondissement (shared with the 2nd and the 8th). By way of contrast, the fading red-light and cheap shopping district of Pigalle is in the north of the 9th, closely adjoining Montmartre on the hill above in the 18th. In between the two, relatively-speaking, lies a traveller's no-man's-land / terra incognita - though the streets around St Lazare used to be the Impressionists stronghold in Paris.
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The Musée Grévin is a waxwork museum with some 500 characters arranged in scenes from the history of France and modern life.
The house of the symbolist painter has now become a museum to his life and work.
The magnificent setting of The Phantom of the Opera, the inside is as opulent as the outside. However, since the opening of the Opera Bastille (12th) in 1989, the Palais Garnier has been reserved mostly for dance performances, particularly ballet.
Boulevards of Paris
Go shopping at the grands magasins (department stores).
Olympia Hall
A music hall, which houses concerts for an older crowd. Be sure to tip the usher €2 or so.
French theatre, for those with command of the language.
Since 1896. Menu changes regularly. Historic building and interior. Classically dressed servers. Satisfying, cheap food. Traditional, representative French cooking; don't expect innovative, haute cuisine. Usually the line is bigger than the reputation. Continuous service without reservations.
Nice sunny place for having lunch.
A modern restaurant designed by Odile Decq opened in the 19th century Opéra Garnier and convenient to Galeries Lafayette or Printemps.
Good (real) Italian restaurant/pizzeria. Does not accept credit cards.
Pizza Express
UK travellers will be familiar with the above-average pizza / pasta menu, speedy table service and very reasonable prices. This outlet has a large al fresco area for the warmer months.
The menu is very short, but the meals are big and good. The best pot-au-feu in the world. Very nice, typical Parisian atmosphere.
Super fresh, simply served and cheap seafood by a fish monger / restaurateur. Takeout, Outdoor Seating. Arrive at noon to avoid lines. Review the menu on-line before arriving to order quickly at the counter. Raw oysters, bulots (sea snails), pinces de tourteau (crab claws). 50cl of house wine at a special Friday price. There are plenty of paper napkins and a bucket in the center table hole for shells.
A typical brasserie with a fine choice of simple food (salads, etc.).
Family-run, fairly Spartan, near the Gare du Nord. The area around this train station, worked by street prostitutes, is not very pleasant at night.
The Perfect advertises bargain rates for backpackers and families.
When you exit Hotel Best Western Opéra d’Antin and leave the large department stores behind you (Galeries Lafayette & Le Printemps), just cross boulevard Haussmann and you will find yourself before the Opera Garnier.
Friendly and English speaking staff. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
A three-star on a quiet street, yet close to bistros, supermarkets.
3 star hotel between Gare Saint Lazare and Gare du Nord.
Hotel des Croisés
They serve a decent breakfast in the morning, but there is also a boulangerie and a bar down the street.
Boutique hotel of 29 rooms.
Hotel Montmartre
On a street full of surprises. A few steps away from Montmartre, rue des Martyrs, Opéra, and avenue Trudaine.
3 star near Pigalle. The rooms are of decent quality and the views of the street are charming and typically Parisian (lots of balconies and shutters at the front, and a pleasant garden view at the back.) There's free Wi-Fi in the rooms and a nice breakfast room. The street can get a little noisy at night, but that's typical of the area and probably not enough to keep you awake but you should be aware in case you happen to be a light sleeper. There is a Renault parking garage round the corner which charged €52 for 72 hours.
Charm Hotel
Founded in 1860, this elegant historic hotel was upgraded in 2016 to become a four-star hotel after a refit of some of its most important sections.
Crown jewel in the Sofitel chain and owned by Pakistan's national carrier PIA, this elegantly redecorated 4 star hotel hasn't lost any of its charm since it was first opened in 1895. All rooms are sound proofed and come with Wi-Fi. The apartments have a separate entrance and they can provide you with a nanny if needed.
This 4.5 star hotel is equipped with a health and fitness center, spa facilities, and standard internet service. It has a classic Parisian feel and a views of the Eiffel Tower.
Founded in 1894, and is the flagship store of the department store chain. The gourmet section is a Paris institution that takes up an entire floor, featuring (among many other things) several competing vendors of deluxe baguettes, a few hundred types of cheese, and an entire aisle devoted to mustard. Depending on your home country you may be eligible for a 10% discount for all goods (you just need to show a flyer that is attached to tourist office Paris maps).
On a quiet side street, a good Italian wine bar and shop where you can buy the wines you will have tasted.
Main stations are: Opéra, Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette, Grands Boulevards, Le Peletier, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Richelieu-Drouot.
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