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Aerospace Leadership Development For HAL senior executives

International Training Program

April 11th to April 13th, 2015

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(& metro stations nearby)

What to see?

Arc de Triomphe & Champs Elysées

One of the most popular attractions in Paris, Inspired by Rome's Arch of Titus, the is located in Paris in the world’s largest traffic roundabout and is the biggest and tallest triumphal arch in the world - about 49 meters (161 ft.) high and 44 meters (144 ft.) wide. The Arc de Triomphe (Paris) is located 2 kilometers northwest from the place de la in the middle of the well know and extremely busy "Place " (or better known to Parisians as “Place de l’Étoile”). This 161 foot triumphal arch was commissioned by Napoléon in 1806 to honor his imperial victories but it is only 20 years after he died that the Arc de Address: Pl. Charles-de-Gaulle, Champs-Élysées, Triomphe was finished, in 1836. Paris Important tip : do not cross the square in order to Phone Number: (01) 55377377 reach it as this is Paris's busiest traffic circuit and this is Admission: €9.5, free under 18 either dangerous or practically impossible. Instead, use the easily accessible underground passage. Opening Hours: April until September 10:00 - It is well worth climbing the stairs to the top of the 23:00, October until March 10:00 - 22:30 arch from which you can see the 12 radiating Website: avenues that goes in and out of the circuit. You can view across the Champs-Élysées from the Arc all the Metro Station: Étoile way to the and the further away Musée du (the Louvre Museum). Before you leave, take a closer look at the Arc as it is How to get there? also well known for its magnificent sculptures by

François Rude. Pay a special notice to The Departure Take the METRO Line 6 of the Volunteer, to the right of the arch when viewed from the Champs-Élysées. From Raspail station to Charles de Gaulle – Etoile station (13 stops) The many luxury shops you will see on the Champs Elysées are opened during the week ends.

Eiffel Tower

The (Paris), one of the must sees in Paris, can't be missed from any spot while walking in Paris, was built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel which was already famous at the time for building bridges. He spent several years building the Eiffel Tower as a monument for the World Exhibition in 1889. Although today, it is without doubt one of the most recognizable monuments in , one that can be compared to the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Big Ben is London and the Taj Mahal in India, it was not supposed to be permanent when it was first introduced. After the Eiffel Tower was built, it faced a lot of criticism from Paris artistic and literary elite. The fact is, that the tower was almost torn down sometime in 1909 while the only reason it was eventually kept was Address : Quai Branly, Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel, Paris due to its ability to provide a perfect platform for Phone Number: (01) 4411-2323 transmitting antennas. Slowly, the Eiffel Tower became a permanent part of Admission: By elevator: 1st and 2nd levels €8.20, top €13.40. By stairs: 1st and 2nd levels only, Paris view, settling in the hearts of Parisians as the symbol of Paris providing it with the most beautiful €4.50 and famous skyline during the evening. Opening Hours: June until August, daily It is possible to climb up the stairs as far as the third 9:00-00:45 (23:30for summit). September until floor. Going up to the top though is possible only June, daily 9:30-23:00. Stairs close at 18:00 in using the elevator. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, winter Paris at 1,050 ft (320 meters) is very romantic, especially in the evening. Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr You can reserve your ticket or book a guided tour online which will skip the lines as well. How to get there?

Take the METRO Line 6

From Raspail station to Bir-Hakeim station (8 stops)

Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris), the most visited site in Paris (10 million tourists each year), lies in the true heart of Paris and by some even of entire . With so many people visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris unforgettable setting on the , it has always been one of Paris top attractions. The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is not only a Gothic architecture masterpiece but a site which was also the focus of Catholic Paris for 700 years. Although the cathedral is not France's oldest or largest cathedral, it has very little completion in beauty and architectural harmony. Address: Pl. du Parvis, Paris The Notre Dame cathedral is practically huge, The Phone Number: (01) 4234-5610 interior alone is 425 foot long, 150 foot wide and 115 foot high. It can practically host 5000 worshippers at Admission: Cathedral free, towers €8,crypt €4, a given pray. Some if its exceptional structures treasury €3 include the spectacular rose windows. Pay special notice to the 30 foot wide one rising above the huge Opening Hours: Cathedral daily 7:45-18:45. pipe organ. Also notice the beautiful window to the Towers April-June and September, daily north, which has remained untouched for the last 700 10:00-18:30. July and August, weekdays years! 10:00-18:30, weekends 10:00-23:00. October until Although its stunning interior, you may feel that for the March, daily 10:00-17:30. Treasury weekdays Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris makes it more interesting from the outside. To fully appreciate the 9:30-18:00, Saturday 9:30-18:30, Sunday architecture you should spend some time walking all 13:30-18:30. Crypt Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 around it. Probably the best view of the Notre Dame de Paris is from square Jean XXIII. If you have time, visit again the Notre-Dame at sunset. How to get there? Take the METRO Line 12

From Notre-Dame-des-Champs station to Solférino station (4 stops)

Then the RER C

from Musée d’Orsay station to Saint-Michel- Notre Dame station

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum (Paris) is in fact the largest art museum in the world and the home for one of the finest art collections anywhere to be seen including two of the most famous painted woman - the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo just to name two out of the 30,000 exhibits displayed in the Louvre Museum. The Louvre Paris was originally built as a fortress around year 1200 and was reconstructed again around 1650 for the personal use of the king. It was in 1793 that the French revolutionists have decided that this should become French’s first national museum. It was François the first and Louis the 14th who purchased most of these paintings and sculptures Address: Palais du Louvre, Louvre/Tuileries, Paris while the rest were contributed or purchased (and in many cases simply taken) by later to be Phone Number: (01) 4020-5317 returned to the original owner’s family. Admission: permanent Collections €12, exhibitions The most famous smile in the world, better known as in the Hall Napoléon €13, combined ticket €16. the Mona Lisa, was ordered by François I from Free under 18 and 18-25 year-old residents of the Leonardo the Vinci. It gained most of glory after it was stolen in 1911 by a Louvre employee, who simply European Economic Area. left the building with the painting under his coat. Free on the first Sunday of every month:

The entrance to the Louvre Museum Paris is a glass Opening Hours: Monday, Thursday and weekends pyramid, one of the city's most distinct symbols and 9:00-18:00, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-21:30 what has become a tourist attraction by itself as no Website: http://www.louvre.fr photo album of Paris seems to be complete without it. Notice the contrast between the modern glass structure and the classic interiors and how well the How to get there? natural light flows in through the huge geometrically designed glass. Take the METRO Line 4

From Vavin station to Châtelet station (8 stops)

Then the METRO Line 1

from Châtelets station to Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre station (2 stops)

The Tuileries Gardens

The spectacular Tuileries Gardens (Paris), Jardin des Tuileries can be found just between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. It was designed in 1564 by Catherine de Medicis as a garden for the (for Louis XIV). The Tuileries Gardens are probably the most French garden you could find all across Paris, with fine rows of trees and well-formed paths. The garden has opened its gates for everyone to stroll in, back in 1667 but it only became a public park after the . It was once the place to see and be seen in Paris and as of today, it is the place where locals meet to enjoy a nice afternoon walk or just relax.

The Tuileries Gardens Paris takes its name from the Address: Bordered by Quai des Tuileries, Pl. de la fact that this area was once populated with rood Concorde, , and the Louvre, Paris tiles factories, made in a special oven called tuileries. Phone Number: (01)-4020-9043 The Tuileries Gardens were well documented by many impressionists’ painters such as Monet and Admission: Free Renoir which seems to love the lively colors reflected Opening Hours: June, July, and August, daily by the many flowers, grass and water. There are also 7:00-23:00, April, May, and September, daily huge 18 bronzes statues in the Tuileries Gardens 7:30-21:00, Oct-Mar, daily 7:30-19:30 created by Maillol. Metro Station: Tuileries or Concorde

How to get there?

Take the METRO Line 4

From Vavin station to Châtelets station (8 stops)

Then the METRO Line 1

from Châtelets station to Palais Royal – Tuileries station

(3 stops)

Sacre Coeur Basilica & District

While some of Paris residents like it more than others, the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris, devoted to the sacred heart of Jesus (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris) is one of Paris's most beloved tourist attractions. The Sacre Coeur is a church and a basilica, located in the top of the Montmartre which is also the highest point in the entire city. The Sacre Coeur Basilica (Paris) is not as old as it looks. Paul Adabie designed the basilica on the late 19th century and the constructions ended several years into the 20th century. It was built to recognize the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The climb up to the gallery in the inner dome (271 foot high) is well worth the effort as the view is simply stunning. However, if you choose not to climb, you can still admire the view while standing on the front stairs of the Sacre Coeur Basilica.

The Montmartre District of Paris has long been known as the district of the arts. In the case of this district, Address: Pl. du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur, arts include painters, sculptors, singers and dancers Montmartre, Paris both dead and alive. Unless you are staying in one of rental apartments or small hotels in the district, Admission: Free prepare to climb steps. There is an alternative funicular railway from the center of landing you in front of the Sacre-Coeur from there you are on foot. With interesting How to get there? alleyways, intimate cafés and quaint shops,

Montmartre is a series of secret cubbyholes with Take the METRO Line 12 charming homes, apartments, balconies connected by climbing something. From Notre-Dame-des-Champs station to Abbesses station (13 stops)

Galeries Lafayette (shopping)

Galeries Lafayette (Paris) began as a men’s clothing and accessory store in 1893 and has become a 10-story department store stuffed with clothing, toys, household goods and cafés for everyone to shop. The name of the store originated from the original street name, Rue La Fayette. With more than one store in Paris, Galeries Lafayette Paris, the main store is located in the 9th District of Paris, at the intersection of rue la Fayette and Boulevard Haussmann. The iconic steel- domed roof inlaid with Art Nouveau stained glass simulating a Tiffany Lampshade is easily identifiable from a distance.

Address: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Opening Hours: 9:30 - 20:00, Thu - 9:30 - 21:00, closed on Sun

Phone: 33 1 42 82 34 56

Metro: Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette

How to get there?

Take the METRO Line 12

From Notre-Dame-des-Champs station to Trinité d’Estienne d’Orves station (9 stops)

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