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I envie découverte I wishlist discovery I ‫رغباتنا اكت�شـاف‬ restaurants Restaurant Alcron The Alcron est dirigé par le chef Roman Paulus qui exécute avec art et passion des plats d’exception, lui valant le prestigieux mérite d’être étoilé au Michelin. Št pánská 623/40, 110 00 Praha 1, République tchèque Tél : +420 222 820 000 www.alcron.com Terasa u Zlate Studne restaurant Pour jouir à la belle saison d'une vue panoramique en terrasse ouverte sur la ville de Prague, ce restaurant est à recommander. Le service est prévenant et la cuisine raffinée. U Zlaté studn 166/4, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, République tchèque Tél : +420 257 533 322 www.terasauzlatestudne.com Bellevue restaurant Le restaurant a une vue magnifique sur le château et la cathédrale de Prague. Excellente cuisine gastronomique. Smetanovo náb. 329/18, 110 00 PrahaStaré Msto, République tchèque Tél : +420 222 221 443 www.bellevuerestaurant.com I The restaurants The Alcron restaurant The Alcron is led by Chef Roman Paulus who makes with art and passion exceptional dishes, for which he won three Michelin stars. Address : Štěpánská 623/40, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Phone number : +420 222 820 000 www.alcron.com Terasa u Zlate Studne restaurant To enjoy a panoramic view on a terrace opening onto the city of Prague, this restaurant is ideal. The service is attentive and the cuisine is refined. U Zlaté studně 166/4, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czech Republic Phone number : +420 257 533 322 www.terasauzlatestudne.com Bellevue restaurant The restaurant has a beautiful view on the castle and the Cathedral of Prague. Excellent gastronomical cuisine. Address : Smetanovo nábř. 329/18, 110 00 Praha-Staré Město, Czech Republic Phone number : +420 222 221 443 www.bellevuerestaurant.com I I envie découverte I wishlist discovery I ‫رغباتنا اكت�شـاف‬ 1. L’Eglise de St-Ludmila I St. Ludmila Church I ‫المطاعم‬ I  ‫كنيسة القديس لودميال‬ 2. La maison qui danse, architecture contemporaine I The dancing house, contemporary architecture I ‫مطعم ألكرون‬ ‫يقدم املطعم أطباقا استثنائية يرشف عىل‬ ‫تحضريها الطباخ رومان بولوس بفن وشغف‬ ‫حصد بفضلها العديد من النجوم يف دليل‬ .‫ميشالن‬ I   ‫ هندسة معمارية معاصرة‬،‫البيت الراقص‬ Štěpánská 623/40, 110 00 Praha 1, Charles Bridge and its statues +420 222 820 000 : ‫الهاتف‬ www.alcron.com Link between the old city and the Malá Strana neighbourhood, Charles Bridge connects both banks of the Vltava. This pedestrian bridge is used by portrait Terasa u Zlate Studne ‫مطعم‬ ‫يضم املطعم رشفة رحبة تتيح االستمتاع‬ ،‫بإطاللة بانورامية مذهلة عىل مدينة براغ‬ ‫ كام يوفر خدمات راقية‬.‫فال ترتددوا يف زيارته‬ .‫ويقرتح أطباقا رفيعة‬ painters, “Sunday“ painters, puppeteers and guitar strummers. Unique bridge over the Vltava until the 19th century, Charles Bridge, ordered by King Charles IV, was built over almost 50 years until 1402. True attraction, it is a preferred meeting place. On each side of the bridge rise two towers that illuminate Charles Bridge with U Zlaté studn 166/4, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana their splendour. The two towers were built at different times but their architectural +420 257 533 322 : ‫الهاتف‬ www.terasauzlatestudne.com styles fit harmoniously together. But what make this bridge so atypical are its stone ‫مطعم بالفو‬ ‫يوفر املطعم إطاللة رائعة عىل القلعة وعىل‬ ‫كاتدرائية براغ كام يقدم وجبات راقية شهية‬ .‫واستثنائية‬ construction of statues will last until 1928 and, today, there are 30 of them. Their and bronze statue. As soon as 1683, statues are built on top of each pillar. The baroque style contrasts with the rest of the building. Those statues bear witness to the city’s religious history and make this extraordinary site exceptional. Smetanovo náb. 329/18, 110 00 PrahaStaré Msto  +420 222 221 443 : ‫الهاتف‬ I www.bellevuerestaurant.com The fascinating astronomical clock Prague’s astronomical clock, which has been for the last 600 years one of the city’s most precious treasures, continues to enchant with its figures of the Apostles, its 1 animated statues and its mecanism that shows time passing like no other machine 2 in the world. Every hour, hundreds of tourists from all around the world hurry with Prague, The romantic city In the heart of Europe, Prague, “Europe’s magical capital" as written by André Breton, has the ability to make its visitors dream. The genius of architects through history has designed a unique city between gothic, baroque, art nouveau and cubist architecture. A real wonder ! Prague’s Castle, gem of the city 82 their cameras to the south façade of the Old Town Hall located in the Old City : they wait for the fascinating show offered by an automaton considered as one of the world’s marvel as far back as the Middle Ages. It is thought to have been built by Mikuláš de Kadaň in 1410, and redesigned by clockmaster Hanuš de la Rose (Jan Růže) around 1490. A legend has it that the clockmaker Hanuš was blinded on the order of the Prague Councillors so that he could not repeat his work. A building that is worth a visit ! The dancing house In the unusual projects category, here is Frank Gehry’s dancing house in Prague. Now called “Ginger and Fred“ due to its vague resemblance with two dancers, it is The city’s castle is certainly the most importan t historical monument in Czech completed in 1996 on the docks of the Vltava. ING requires the services of Frank Republic. Seat of the political and religious power since the 9th century, it Gehry for this avant-garde architectural project, giving him almost illimited budget includes a really vast ensemble of palaces, churches, courtyards and gardens. and artistic freedom. This architectural project, ambitious and controversial, Crowning Prague’s panorama on its promontory overlooking the river, the castle is that followed the 1989 Velvet Revolution, symbolizes the new Prague. Thanks listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, full of cultural and artistic riches. Place of to Vaclav Havel, president of Czechoslovakia, the idea to develop the site grew. residence of the President of the Czech Republic, seat of the Archbishop’s House He wished to create a cultural centre but the building was acquired by the Dutch of Prague, it is the undisputed spiritual and political heart of the nation. You will ING group, that let the project to architect Vlado Milunic on the condition that he therefore discover St. Vitus Cathedral, gothic masterpiece in Bohemia overlooking would employ an internationally-renowned architect. You can visit the shops and the site, the incredible Vladislas room in the Old Royal Palace with its high vaults the café (on the ground floor) that are directly linked to the promenade along the interlaced like a stone lace, the sober St. George’s Basilica and its white towers, river and to the public square. The premises from the second to the seventh floor as well as the surprising small golden street with timeless charm. Undisputably are occupied by offices, whereas the last floor includes a sumptuous restaurant Prague’s jewel ! with a panoramic view over the city and the nearby castle. I 83