The Canal entrance is quite discreet, opening through a tunnel. The Canal was created during the "Restauration" period, from 1821 to 1825. It has 4.5 km. The entrance is crossed by several viaducts for highways and metro. The Canal Saint Martin connects the Seine river in Paris to the Canals l'Ourq and Saint Denis and then goes into the Seine again. This shortcut allows boats a 12 km saving.After crossing through the tunel, the Canal opens to the Arsenal marina. This port is the only real marina in Paris. It can accomodate more than 200 boats. The covered part (from Bastille) is now the Richard Lenoir Boulevard. This was done in the middle of XIXth century to allow the reunification of the outside districts to the city.The Canal crosses the "10ème arrondissement". Here starts the real open-skies Canal St-Martin. And the Canal goes further, another time underground, just to pass under Stalingrad crossroads. After crossing the roads we enter the "XIXème arrondissement". There we find the huge La Villette pond and a funny circular structure called Rotonde de La Villette. It had been once a special market place. The end of the La Villette pond coincide with the connection with the Ourcq Canal. There, a peculiar drawbridge serves as a barrier.
Source: allparisnews.com
One thousands ethnics
Published on: 2008-09-05
Sightseeing
Just nearby Place de la République, between the Grands Boulevards and Magenta. Between the Portes Saint-Martin and Saint-Antoine and the boulevard Magenta is one of those neighbourhoods in Paris where you might wonder if you still are in Paris. At the same time you might wonder where else you could be as there are so many cultural influences! So, splurge into this vibrant cultural mix and enjoy a myriad of flavours. If you cannot choose between the Indian restaurants in the Passage Brady, then you could always do your hopping
in the different exotic grocery shops. You will be amazed by the West Indian hairdressers in boulevard de Strasbourg and by the gallery Arts from the World, devoted to Brazilian artists. But the neighbourhood has preserved its traditions, as in rue de Paradis with its passage dating to 1900 and its Crystal ware. There is also contemporary art: in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, the passage du Désir is a chic and fashionable exhibition site. Less well-known, the Windows space on, rue Gustave-Goublier, showcases photography. Close by, at 9 rue des Petites-Ecuries, the incomparable Blanca Li gives her contemporary dance classes, alongside the great Peter Goss. This is a district for theatre: don’t miss the Théâtre Antoine, with its stained-glass windows decorated with harlequins!
Source: allparisnews.com
The Stade de France
Published on: 2008-08-29
Exhibition
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France. The stadium plays host to major sporting events, mainly international soccer and rugby matches, and Olympic caliber track and field events. Occasionally, bands like U2 have also used the stadium as a concert venue. It was built for the 1998 World Cup, coincidentally it was France who won the tournament that year, the countries first world soccer championship. Its 80,000 person capacity (seated and covered) is equivalent to the population of the french town of Avignon. With a level of comfort superior to that of existing stadiums and equipped with facilities unequalled in France, it is set to be an exceptional arena hosting far from ordinary events. Currently the stadium plays host to about 40 events a year for a total of about 1,750,000 spectators a year.
Source: allparisnews.com
Sports all Year Round
Published on: 2008-08-19
Having fun
International sports events such as the rugby and handball world cups at world-class venues such as the Lagardère Paris Racing club and Roland Garros, Paris is truly a sporting capital. What price you can expect to pay, you may ask... Any price you like, because Paris offers to play sport at your level, your preference or your budget.
Did you know that the Paris City Council offers a host of free-of-cost opportunities to play open-air sport in parks, stadiums and gardens, with qualified instructors? For details, call 39 75.
Source: allparisnews.com
Rock Festival (Rock Seine)
Published on: 2008-08-19
Having fun
Do you like Rock?
The Rock Seine is a Rock Festival just next to Paris. No need to travel for hours on end to get to a festival. The Rock Seine has been around for 5 years now. There will even be "Rage Against the Machine".
This year, to give you and idea, there will be: Amy Winehouse, REM, The Roots, Justice, System of Down 
The 28th and 29th of August 2008
Practical Information:
PARC DE SAINT-CLOUD
92210
Metro:
Pont de Sevres
tel: 0 892 390 100 (0,34 €/min)
Source: allparisnews.com
Moonlight Cinema in Paris
Published on: 2008-08-19
Having fun
Every summer in August "Cinema au clair de lune" sets up its giant screen in famous parts of the capital and invites the public to enjoy moonlight cinema. It is free!! They play great classic films of the past and present about Paris.
From the 6th to the 24th August 2008
Source: allparisnews.com
Parisian Bikes (Velib)
Published on: 2008-08-19
Having fun
Since July 15, 2007, Paris has a self-service "bicycle transit system" called Velib’. Parisians and visitors alike can pick up and drop off bicycles throughout the city at 750 locations—offering a total of 10,648 bikes. By the end of the year, there will be a Velib’ station approximately every 900 feet for a total of 1,451 locations and 20,600 bikes.
To access the bikes, riders can select a one-day card for 1 euro, a weekly card for 5 euros or an annual card for 29 euros. After the purchase of an access card, riding for the first half-hour is free and a supplement of 1 euro will be charged for an additional half-hour, 2 euros for another 30-minutes and 4 euros for every addition half-hour after that. Example: a 25 minute trip = 0 euros, a 50 minute trip = 1 euro, an hour and 15-minute ride = 3 euros.
Source: allparisnews.com
Yachts de Paris
Published on: 2008-08-19
Having fun
All around you, the city of lights, play along with the river.Inside, let you invade by the warm and intimate atmosphere of this luxury yacht. On your table smartly set up, the wines and the refined cuisine promise you a great dinner.
Source: allparisnews.com
Bateaux Mouches
Published on: 2008-08-19
Restaurant
The most famous company for cruises and dinner cruises on the Seine River since 1949!
Source: allparisnews.com
La Marina de Bercy
Published on: 2008-08-19
Restaurant
La Marina de Bercy proposes quality dinners cruises on the Seine River. You will have the choice between 2 departures: 6.15PM and 9.15 PM. The cruise starts at the Port de Solferino, at the foot of the Orsay Museum. After having passed the Saint-Louis Island and the City Island with the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, the tour continues by passing the Alexander the III Bridge. You`ll have a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower before making a U-turn at the Radio France Building. The cruise is finished at the Port de Solferino, at the foot of the Orsay Museum, its starting point. Special prices for Valentine`s day, July 14th (Bastille Day), X-Mas, and New Year`s Eve : ask us for further information.