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Paris is probably the most popular city in the world and people go here for more vacations mostly to enjoy its culture, history and architecture. Paris is the capital of France. It is one of the most populous cities in the world. Likewise, it is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world. More than 30 million people from outside France, visit the city for more vacations.
Paris has a steady oceanic climate. Variations are seldom making it a perfect site for more vacations. Summers are at 60 to 77 degrees, while winter is at 37 to 36 degrees. Regardless of weather, people come to Paris for more vacations to enjoy the different sites it has to offer. Here are some of them:
1. Place de la Bastille: This is a historical square in Paris, which was where the Bastille prison used to be before the “Storming of the Bastille.” Because of its history, protests are often held here.
2. Champs-…lysées: This garden-promenade/ avenue dates back to the seventeenth century. It connects the Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. More vacations in Paris will not be complete without a trip or two through what is referred to as the most beautiful avenue in the world. Shops, cinemas and cafés line the street. Because of its prestige, rent here is quire high too. It earns $1.5 million in yearly rent just for 92.9 square meters of land.
3. Place de la Concorde: At the foot of Champs-…lysées, this site was originally referred to as Place Louis XV, where a guillotine was set. Now, it has the Egyptian obelisk, which is the oldest monument in Paris. The obelisk displays hieroglyphics in praise of Pharaoh Ramses II.
4. Les Halles: The place was named after a demolished wholesale marketplace. It currently displays fountains, sculptures and mosaic in some sort of open-air pit. It is also the home of the wax museum Musée Grévin – Forum des Halles. The underground rail station has its central hub underneath Les Halles
5. Le Marais: A trendy and open district, Le Marais has a Jewish community, Chinese community, a synagogue, museums and shops and a burgeoning gay presence.
6. Avenue Montaigne: This is the high fashion strip and is right next to the Champs-…lysées. Luxury brand labels, like as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Dior and Givenchy, have several shops here. Renowned jewelers are also located here, such as Bulgari. The Canadian embassy is also located in this street.
7. Montmartre: Standing 130 meters high, this hill has the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré C?ur at its peak. The peak is also the location of a nightclub area. Many renowned artists had their studios in the community, such as Vincent van Gogh , Salvador Dalí, Modigliani, Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso.
8. L’Opéra: This refers to the area around Opéra Garnier, which probably has the most number of offices and department stores in the city.
9. Quartier Latin: This is the academic district, where several colleges and universities are located. There are shops and lively bistros all over the area.

As the second largest city in Western Europe, Paris is a great place to visit; ideally situated along the banks of the river Seine. For most people visiting Paris, a short stay is often the way they first see the city; if you have more time, it will make for a remarkable holiday, with many great sites to see.
This city is also equally well known for its gothic architecture and markets; it is the home of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and many other famous tourist attractions. Visitors to Paris as well as its citizens can travel around Paris easily; the Metro underground system is easy to understand, efficient and reaches everywhere even the most enthusiastic tourist would want to visit.
You can’t miss the Eiffel Tower, mainly because it’s over three hundred meters high; there are only a few places in the city where it isn’t visible. Illuminated in the evening, it is one of the most beautiful sights in the entire city; guided tours add to the thrill as you get to peek into history on how it was constructed.
The famous Paris Avenue ‘the Champs Elysees’ must also receive a visit; with shops, cafes, and restaurants littered along the wide pavements, it is a must see for every visitor. This is considered a more exclusive and busy area of the city; it is also where most of the five star hotels are situated but thankfully hotels tend to be cheaper once you move away from the city center.
A trip to would not be complete without a visit to the Louvre museum; with almost a third of a million exhibits, you will not be able to see everything in one trip. A short stay in Paris only ever allows a small appreciation of what is on offer; with the likes of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to view in addition to some of the finest collections of art in the world. Many well known artists spent years of their lives in Paris; the likes of Monet, Picasso and many others lived in the city for years and some of their work can still be seen today.
Paris is also the home of the equally famous Arc de Triomphe which Napoleon had constructed in the early part of the 19th century; the names of his generals engraved upon it to honor them and his troops. It also features an observatory to take in surrounding views; in particular those obtained along the lanes that lead from it.
Obviously, these are not the only places to visit; although no trip would be complete without seeing these, they are probably best viewed as part of a guided tour, some of which are actually free. It is fair to say that you won’t see everything on a Paris short stay of two or even three day break; what you aren’t able to this time will have to wait for another occasion.