Things to see and do Madrid

The casino of Madrid was founded in 1836, but it is in 1903 that it is built on its current site. The building is the work of Luis Esteve, making the plan of it, and José López Sallaberry, who built it. The entrance is magnificent, including the royal lounge and main staircase with its paintings of Romero de Torres, Anselmo Miguel Nieto there Manuel Benedito. Today, it is a private cultural center. To visit the interior, you must be a member or go to his prestigious restaurant. The experts say that it is best capital.

For 7,20 € per person, you can visit Madrid in a very original way; by rediscovering certain periods: Captain Alatriste, Don Quixote, Terrible legends of Old Madrid, Madrid in music. Visits last an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Sale of tickets to the Tourist Office of Plaza Mayor or by telephone. Departure of guided walks before the Tourist Office of Plaza Mayor. In Spanish and sometimes in English. As the program evolves every year, we cannot give you the content on these pages. However, we guarantee that the visits are about the history of the city and that you learn many very interesting details. The program is available at the Tourism Office and on the site: www.esmadrid.com

Site of practical and cultural information on Spain: the chapter on the history of the country, the recipes of the kitchens and the offers of co-rentals…

Hotel reservations in Spain. In French, Spanish and English.

Spanish Tourism Office in France. Presentation, discover Spain, traveller guide, accommodation, activities, leisure, events. In French.

Created in 1985, this national park stretches over 53 000 ha from the outskirts of Madrid to the Sierra de Guadarrama. Its desert part, La, is the most impressive. Throughout the natural park, there are protected species, such as the leonine vulture. In 1993, the park was also classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

Hiking plans are available.

Navalcarnero, located in the province of Madrid in Spain, is a tourist destination that attracts many visitors. The town stands out for its authentic Castilian village charm, with its well-preserved historic center and numerous artistic monuments. Visitors can also enjoy the local gastronomy, with its wines and typical dishes. To organize their visit, tourists can go to the Navalcarnero Tourist Office, located in the Plaza de Segovia. Visitors can obtain information on available tourist resources and book guided tours to discover all Navalcarnero's treasures.

This is the official site of the monarchy, with biographies and use of the time of the main members, without gossip.

If the storefront of this cultural centre is discreet, we should not hesitate to push the door. We go through a corridor that serves as a showroom before going down to the basement. Artepolis is a concert hall, recitals, performances and theatre. There are also courses in language, theatre and other activities.

It is one of the first and last self-managed cultural associations. Coffee is a benchmark for discovering all kinds of activities, listening to a music concert, surfing the Internet. Ladinamo has moved to La Latina since 2007.

The baroque facade combines brick with stone. It has become a museum of religious art where, since 1997, the atmosphere of a Spanish cloister in the th century is re-established.

In the town of El Escorial, in July 1999, one of the few Spanish galleries dedicated to modern architecture opened. It is a building with geometric volumes, built in marble, steel, wood and glass. The area of 600 m ² is intended to be a place of debate on the current problems of architecture.

" The Flamenco Web ", available in Spanish and English. All news, output, interviews, tablatures, sound files and videos.

Pedrezuela is a small town in the Madrid region of Spain. For tourist information, visitors can go to the Pedrezuela Tourist Office, which is also located in the town hall. The tourist office offers practical information on local attractions, events, accommodation and things to do in the area. Visitors can also get advice on hiking and biking routes in the area.

Rascafría's natural pools are one of the reasons why the population multiplies by 10 in summer. They are located on a prairie area, which makes it a jewel of nature, and a relief during the hot summer of Madrid.

A small playful tour, in agreement with the environment (the boat uses only solar energy), thanks to which you can enjoy the Retiro Park from another point of view.

Agency specialized in bicycle roads. It offers visits to Madrid, but also routes throughout Spain.

It dates back to the end of the th century; it used to be bullfighting. She received the Europe Nostra 2001 prize for rehabilitation and declared a cultural interest in December 2000.

Just next to the famous Prado Museum, the obelisk of May 2, 1808, inaugurated in 1840, contains in an urn the ashes of some heroes of the uprising against Napoleon's troops. Former Spanish King Juan Carlos also made it the monument to the unknown soldier with his traditional flame.Its small garden is charming. Not to be missed between two museum visits for a well-deserved break.

The trading exchange, behind the obelisk, dates from 1893; its construction is inspired by the one seen in Vienna.

The "House of the Seven Fireplaces" is one of the only 16th century Renaissance-style buildings in the capital that has remained intact to this day. Although it has been redesigned several times, this magnificent building was built between 1574 and 1577 by the architect Antonio Sillero.Since 1980, this building (which really has seven chimneys and was declared a Historic and Artistic Monument in 1948) has become the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture.

A Catalan architect designed this modernist palace at the beginning of this century. The façade is decorated with floral and vegetal motifs and is one of the few examples of this architectural trend that can be photographed in Madrid. From the entrance, you can see the transparent dome and the majestic staircase railing. Originally, it was both a residence and a bank. Today, it is the headquarters of the Société générale des auteurs (SGAE).