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Paris, known as the “city of lights”,  is  the capital of France and a popular travel destination.  Over 45 million tourists visit Paris per year. An architecturally rich metropolitan city with eighteenth century palaces and historical monuments, museums and avenues. Paris is a traveler’s dream with all its magnificent attractions, exquisite restaurants, elegant boutique style hotels and fashionable shopping.

Paris is also known for its exceptional french cuisine and you will appreciate fine dining at its best at the many Paris restaurants.  Paris has an advantage over many major cities in that its landmarks and top attractions are within walking distance.  Strolling through the streets of  Paris taking in all its beauty, is an experience you will never forget. Paris delights tourists with its artistic history of more than a thousand years of a rich cultural heritage.

Paris has numerous tourist attractions to offer even the most discriminate of visitors. If you are an art lover, then you must see the popular Pompidou Centre, where you will find works displayed of Matisse, Picasso, Pollock and Miro.  Also stop by the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa.  The Champs-Elysees boulevard is the center of high culture showcasing the style of Paris. It extends from the Arc de Triumphe, lined with chic shops, restaurants and boutiques.  

There are newer attractions you will also find  like the transformed neighborhood surrounding the ruins of the Bastille. prison. This where you will find the heart of the Parisian nightlife with its range of popular restaurants, cafe joints and clubs that are separate from the Opera Bastille. 

You cannot go to Paris without seeing the breathtaking Eiffel Tower which stands at 1063  feet  (324 meters) high. It is an outstanding achievement, built in 1889, representing the pride of France .  It has spectacular views from every floor and people usually walk partly up and then take a lift for the rest of the way.

Paris is a tourist’s haven as it  provides endless shopping opporutunities. It’s worth every penny shopping for elegant fine jewelry,  perfumes, wine, cheese and antiques. Paris is also home to a large number cinemas, more than any European city, since film in Paris is a very popular art form.

There is always something to see and do in Paris in any season but if you want to see Paris at its picturesque best, then  visit in the Spring or Fall. The Summer is the busiest and warmest season, bustling with tourists. It’s easy to get around Paris with it’s exceptional public transport system. The underground metro system is extensive as it originates and extends from the center into five divided zones. Taxis are readily available and you can either hail one on the roadside or at a taxi stall.

Paris caters to all, whether its a honeymooning couple taking  a romantic boat cruise on the famous Seine River or  a family vacationing at the  popular Disneyland Paris.  For a vacation that you will ultimately enjoy and always remember, then Paris is the place to be.

This museum mainly features things about science and technology. Most of the exhibits talk about hands-on nature. Designed by Adrien Fainsilber, it features the 5 themes – the universe, water and earth, man, communication and industry. Around 2.5 million people visit this museum every year.

5. Musee D’Orsay

This museum is not as big as the Louvre but is most loved by those who adore impressionist paintings. Around 2 million people visit it every year. It is located in a former railway station and holds a number of collection.

6. Arc De Triomphe

This is another historic landmark in Paris. It was build by Napolean in 1806 to commemorate his victories. The arc was not completed until 1836 when Louise Philippe was the ruler. People can also climb its top although the view is not as spectacular as that on top of the Eiffel Tower.

7. Notre Dame

It is one of the most must-see, spectacular and beautiful cathedrals all over the world. It is one of the city’s treasures that visitors can climb. On its north tower was where Quasimodo stood.

8. The Sorbonne and Latin Quarter

The Sorbonne University was founded in 1257. Its products include great thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir, Jean Paul Satre and Rene Descartes.

9. The Seine

A boat trip can complete the whole experience in Paris. The Seine offers a dramatic and historical scene for each bank. It is a romantic boat ride in the evening features the breathtaking water. An hour of trip will make you appreciate the city from another viewpoint.

10. Disneyland Resort Paris

The Disneyland Resort offers 2 theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainment district. It was first opened in 1992 and is 32 km from the heart of the city. It has more than 15 million visitors every year and is one of the best attractions of the city despite past controversy about earning its first profit in 1995.

There are other things that you can appreciate in Paris such as the numerous side café’s from where you can hold many wonderful memories of this famous city.