Visit the Palace of Justice in Paris FranceAlso nearby is the zero kilometer markers from which all distances in France are measured. After all, the island is the cradle of the city. Its original inhabitants boatman, fisherman and traders are regarded as the founders of Paris. The tiny island couldnt protect them from Julius Caesars legions who conquered Laetitia. The name means swap in Latin just as the French word Marie which survived as a name of another part of Paris. Its hardly possible to find Romans remains on the island rather everything seems to be a reminder of the 19th century Bohemian Paris.Latter-day, to loose the trucks supply their trade on easels mounted on café terraces. The city squares are infused with the aroma of French gastronomy. Shoppers exit belingeries with long baguettes under their arms. On the terraces, fresh quasa, pan-banias, cracked muscles are consumed with café. Every Frenchmen is a real Wine Connoisseurs and food is a central significance in all of France. Its not only a question of which win goes with what food but also in what kind of glass and which temperature. Every meal is uniquely spiced and each meat has its own sauce. Cheese is never forgotten as the final end to a meal.The Seines bridges and the buildings along the quays define the citys atmosphere and moods. Near San Luis connected to the shore with four bridges into the city with one. Seven bridges arch over the water between the city and the shore, eleven stand the same farther. One of the most famous is the deceptively named Pont Neuf. The name means new bridge although in fact it is the oldest. Henry III latest foundation in 1579, in its time, the structure was veritable technical triumph. It was the custom in those days to line the sides of bridges with houses where in craftsman and merchants had their dwellings. Pont Neuf had no such houses. You could lean on the balustrade then gaze down at the river.The roadbed of the bridge was paved which was a rarity at the time. Whats more? There was even an equestrian statue in the middle of the bridge, an obstruction for real equestrian traffic to maneuver. Beneath the central pillar of the bridge, was a lock which supplied the royal palace at that time they - with water. The tragically inclined film Lovers of Pont Neuf was a huge box office hit some years ago. Its worth mentioning that the kidosai provides access to the sewers of Paris which played a role in several literally works.We need only mention a jesus, the secrets of Paris and Les Misérables. The length of the main sewer is 30 kilometers long. Group tours of the sewers are conducted by special guides. You wont meet Jack the Ripper here but Justice London had its notorious criminals so had Paris. The most famous imaginary detective here was called Arsène Lupin his creator Maurice Leblanc even had his hero fight the duo with Sherlock Holmes which the Galot French author arranged to be a draw But the French capital has its real live outstanding detective, Vidoc-a burglar turned police who is credited with founding the modern police force.Several films and novels based on his autobiography, a test to his legendary skills. His character was last played by Gerard de Padoue in the film made by Pitof. Tourist wronged to enter one of the wings of la cantera juri. Those in the other wing would gladly exit since the building is part of the palais dishestis which was once a prison during the revolution and still serves a holy penitentiary today.The impressive building is a real cavalcade of styles. Beneath its gothic and Romanesque fires, you can see neo-gothic, Egyptianesque and modern addtions. Its beautiful medieval halls are must see tourist attractions. The clock in the Square Tower has been marking the passage of time since the 14th century. This was the first of Paris public clocks. Behind it, in a vaulted room lived the royal clock keeper close on hand incase time stopped.One of the three cylindrical tower served as the royal treasury though which one was never revealed for obvious reasons. If we can get there, its by all means worth taking a little walk around the island. Walking around the building, we notice that the Palace of Justice is guarded by artistic wrought iron fences. The conciergesary surrounds Sainte-Chapelle the other famous building on the island. The French emperor of Constantinople pond Christ crown of thorns acquired from the holy land with some Venetian merchants. He couldnt repay them money and so that the precious crown would not be lost, the king of France Saint Louis ransomed the crown. The chapel was built to house the holy relic.Were cruising eastward towards Saint Louis where the citys richest and most prominent aristocrats have their residences. This city is connected to Shuttley Square by Dupont to charge. The one time bridge of the money merchants. Shuttley Square is now one of the busiest nodes in the city where four metro lines converge. Traffic on the square must have been a real nightmare in medieval times. To start with, it houses the fish market and then similarly not too aromatic avitoir. Whats more? It was also the side of the infamous morgue. Each body found on the street or fish out of the Seine was put on public display here. Cutthroats lurk in the alley ways and the victims of illegal duels joined their prey along side the bodies of destitute downs and outs.The citizens of the area could begin to breath easier only at the start of the 1800s which is when the modern face of the square emerges with its two theatres and triumphal fountain. Many Parisians also consider the Pompidou center to be nightmare although less odiferous than the charlatan to be. However, the three decades that elapse since it's inauguration have sufficed for most to make friends with the strange exterior of the cultural center designed by the Italian Renzo Piano and the Englishman Richard Rogger. George Pompidou was still president of the republic when he announced the architectural competition for a grand cultural complex to house the modern arts.In the museum dedicated to modern arts are works by Deli, Chagall, Picasso, Armoire and Viceray. The complex also houses the center for industrial design, the research institute from music and acoustics as well as the library and archives. The centers park is a favorite haunt of neighborhood use. In fair weather, crowds lounge on the lawn. Many other lunch hours, lunching sandwiches.