plus… Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental (CESE) The CESE occupies a large part of the Palais d’Iéna, an architectural masterpiece by Auguste Perret, built on the occasion of the Universal Exposition in 1937. The hall with pillars, the hemicycle and the monumental staircase are the highlights of a visit. 9 place d’Iéna (16th). M Iéna.o 01 44 43 63 27. Only for free guided tours, by appointment. www.lecese.fr Arc de Galerie-Musée Baccarat Triomphe In the private mansion of Marie-Laure de Noailles,250 years of the creativity and expertise ofthis sparkling museum presents& Champs-Élysées the famous crystal manufacturer. It also has a shop and restaurant. The Arc de Triomphe is the starting point of 11 place des États-Unis (16th). M Boissière.o a visit to some of the capital’s most upscale 01 40 22 11 00. www.baccarat.fr districts. This arch, the largest in the world, was built in 1806 to celebrate Napoleon’s Palais Galliera – Musée de la Mode victory at Austerlitz and towers over the 8th de la Ville de Paris arrondissement. From its terrace-roof, you Due to their fragility, the museum’s invalu- can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view able collections (more than 250,000 items) of the French capital. For a truly unforget- can only be seen during temporary exhibi- table moment, the Arc de Triomphe is best tions. Each one highlights an aspect of the visited at dusk or at night, in order to enjoy history of costume from the 18th century to the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower. End the present day. your visit at the Tomb of the Unknown Sol- 10 av. Pierre Ierde Serbie (16th). M Iéna.o dier, whose flame is rekindled every evening. 01 56 52 86 00. Closed for work until end of From here, commence your exploration of 2019. www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr the iconic Champs-Élysées. The upper half is devoted to eating out, luxury brands and Musée National de la Marine flagship stores. The lower half, as you walk The Musée de la Marine is currently closed towards the Place de la Concorde, has many for renovation work. The museum’s collec- pleasant and peaceful green spaces, embel- tions, of some 1,000 objects, trace France’s lished by colourful flower beds. Along the rich maritime history. way, discover where Marcel Proust played Palais de Chaillot. 17 place du Trocadéro in his childhood years. A bustling and lively et du 11 Novembre (16th). M Trocadéro.o spot, both by day and night, the avenue www.musee-marine.fr serves as the setting for some of the nation’s most popular events every year: the parade DID YOU KNOW? on 14 July, the finishing point of the Tour de France, the Christmas Illuminations … The Paris Statue of Liberty has not • ARC DE TRIOMPHE: Place Charles de Gaulle always been positioned facing its (8th). M Charles de Gaulle – Étoile.o famous American big sister. From being 01 55 37 73 77. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: daily, 10am- installed in 1889 to 1937, she looked 11pm. 1 Oct to 31 March: daily, 10am-10.30pm. towards the Élysée Palace, so as not to Open after 8 May, 14 July and 11 Nov celebrations. turn her back on it. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Full rate: €12. www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr 40 WEST PARIS