Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
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In the oldest house on the hill of Montmartre lived fourteen personalities, among whom Renoir, Valadon, Dufy and Poulbot. Take a step back in time to the glory days of this independent and bohemian quarter through original works by Utrillo, Toulouse-Lautrec and Willette at the Montmartre Museum. The gardens and the atmosphere have a rustic feel to them, making this is a very special site in the heart of Paris.
We have been to Montmarte many times but have never been in this Musuem just South of Sacre Couer ! Many great French painters shared this mansion ! A great place to go after lunch at Pink Mamas !
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This is one of the rare attractions in Versailles that is free to visit, it is worth popping in to see the beautiful state coaches and they also have some original sleds used by Marie Antoinette, also carriages made for her children are on display.
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The way the museum is laid out is different, from the battlefield sound track that plays as you walk through the gate from the car park to walking alongside soldiers going into battle. The soldiers in the glass cases have some half out as though you are walking with them. A lot of the written information is in |French but I believe you can download an app to pick it up in other languages. The displays take you from the late 1800's through to the rise of Hitler, very well thought out.
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Though not as large as some museums it is packed with a wonderful art collection and the furnishings of the period. The china services are outstanding and the maintenance is excellent. We were there in November so you had to imagine what the gardens would present in season but there were certainly broad hints at their splendor. This was the home of Josephine until her death in 1814 and the last residence of Napoleon following his defeat at Waterloo and just prior to his exile (1815) to the island of St.Helena
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The Pays de France is a vast cereal-growing plain situated to the north-east of Paris that has undergone a huge transformation with the construction of Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport. Every year, numerous archaeological digs are carried out in the region before any roads or new buildings can be constructed. The aim of this museum is to conserve the objects discovered during these excavations. Using audiovisual aids, experiments and models, we help you to fully immerse yourself into the region's archaeological history. There is even a special area dedicated to temporary exhibitions, which explore specific subjects in more depth and showcase new objects. English-speaking visitors can use the museum app or the audiotour on our free pads on loan at the reception.
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