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By Metro: From other parts of Paris your best bet is to arrive by Metro. The 18th is primarily served by the Metro 4 and 12 lines from the center of town, or the 2 from the east and west. Stations of note Abesses: The station is fairly high up the slope of the hill, and the line is fairly deep underground, so getting up and down is part of the fun either in a seven-story spiral staircase decorated from top to bottom with murals by local amateur painters, or in one of two high-capacity modern elevator. If you have time and good knees the choice is clear. Lines Line 2: Stations from west to east: Place de Clichy, Blanche, Pigalle, Anvers, Barbes-Rochechouart. Line 4: Stations from south to north: Barbes-Rochechouart, Chateau Rouge. Line 12: Stations from south to north: Pigalle, Abbesses.
Opened in 1908, Porte de Clignancourt is a station of the Paris Metro, the northern terminus of line 4. Situated in the 18th arrondisement, Clignancourt was an ancient hamlet that belonged to the abbey of Saint-Denis. The “porte” of Clignancourt was the gate of the fortifications protecting the hamlet and was annexed to Paris in 1860. The Porte of Clignancourt is also one end of Route nationale 14, which links Paris to Rouen. To the north of the station is the commune of Saint-Ouen. The station lies just inside the city limits of Paris. Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, a large flea market, and also the Cimetiere de Saint-Ouen, a Roman Catholic cemetery associated with Joan of Arc.
Porte de Clignancourt hotels make sure you feel comfortable and convenient during your stay. Hotel Ibis Ornano Montmartre Nord is ideally located near local attractions including Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Musee du Louvre.,lle de la Cite. The personalized and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, sound proofed, offer you the privacy that will be appreciated by you. The hotel is situated near transport links making it easily to access any part of the city. Comfort Hotel Lamarck is wonderfully located in the heart of residential district Montmartre where you can discover the artist’s Paris, the place du Tertre and the Basilique of Sacre Coeur. The modern room amenities will make you feel home away from home.
Saint Ouen Flea Market is one of the attractions which must not be missed at any cost. For antique lovers this place is paradise. Visitors must visit the famous Montmartre district, from where you will get a unique view of Paris. For church lovers, Sacre Coeur Basilica will bring peace and satisfaction to the soul. The City of Sciences is a good place for those who are interested in science. Step your feet into the famous cabaret, Moulin Rouge and know about its past. La Defense, the Champs-Elysees, Villepinte’s Exhibition Centre, Porte de la Chapelle, etc are places worth visiting. A visit to Espace Dali Museum will complete your tour to the city.
Make shopping an incredible experience at Saint Ouen Flea Market. You can buy antiques, jewelry and furniture, posters, old books, old dolls, toys, scientific instruments, glassware at the Marche Vernaison market. The Marche Malassis is a good market to get fine quality furniture, the Marche Malik for clothes, gear, togs, and the oldest covered market in Saint-Ouen, the Marche Jules-Valles specializes in posters, old weaponry, bronzes, books, records or military uniforms and effects.
You can enjoy sumptuous and refined cuisines at Porte de Clignancourt restaurants. Le Rez-de-Chaussee Restaurant is good for business lunch, an anniversary treat or dinner with friends. It serves charcuteries, cheeses, poultry meat, desserts. At 2 Pieces Cuisine Restaurant expect to relish traditional French cuisine or creative and sophisticated everything is homemade. Enjoy your food along with wine as you indulge in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the place. If you love pizza, Pizzeria Rossini Restaurant is a good place to eat good pizzas and fresh pasta.
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