TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN PARIS

Paris is synonymous with all that is French. Known throughout the world as the "City of Light," Paris is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, its architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, flea markets, sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous monuments. Once confined to an island in the middle of the Seine River, the Ile de la Cité, Paris, founded more than 2,000 years ago, quickly spread to both banks of the river. The rive droit (right bank) and the rive gauche (left bank). The right bank is known for being the commercial heart of the city while the left bank is home to the University of Paris and all that is intellectual and artsy. Paris has always been known to have the aura of romance and mystery and has been the setting for many novels and movies. Here are the attraction place in Paris.

1) Eiffel Tower

Eiffel tower built by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, it is presented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. 324 meters high, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world with nearly 7 million visitors a year.

The ascent of the Eiffel Tower is a must to enjoy the magnificent view of Paris. Tickets booths are located at the foot of the tower, it provide the two elevators. For the more adventurous one, it is possible to use the stairs and climb the steps (1,665 to the summit).

2) Notre Dame

One of the most enduring symbols of Paris is the Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre Dame, a Roman Catholic cathedral is located on the eastern half of the Ile de la Cité. It is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and Europe. Begun in 1163 and completed in 1345, this cathedral is a sight with its portals surrounded by his many sculptures and gargoyles that adorn the roof.

3) The Louvre

The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, this historic building is a former royal palace, with an area of 210,000 square meters including 60,600 for the exhibitions.

The museum is housed in the Louvre, originally a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. The remains of the fortress are visible in the basement of the museum.

Since 2008, the collection is divided into eight departments:

•          Egyptian antiquities
•           Oriental antiquities
•          Greek, Etruscan and Roman
•           Islamic Art
•           Sculptures of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern Times
•          Objects of art
•           Paintings
•           Graphic arts

4) Champs Elysées / Arch of Triumph

Under the spell of ancient Roman architecture, Napoleon commissioned Jean Chalgrin the design of a triumphal arch dedicated to the glory of imperial armies. Built in the 19th century, it is the largest monument of its kind in the world. Impressive sculptures adorn its pillars. In addition, the names of 558 generals and the great victories are engraved on the top of the arc. Under the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of France.

5) Cruise on the Seine

The best way to visit the "City of Light" enjoying a cruise on the Seine, especially at night. When the sun sets, the monuments are lit slowly. The panoramic view to the forefront and can enjoy the beauty of Paris such as Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Pont Alexandre III and many more. Tourist can also enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine aboard a boat. It takes about two hours.

6) Montmartre

Montmartre is a hill located in the north of Paris, 130 meters high, having its name to the surrounding neighbourhood. Montmartre is best known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacred Heart, at the top. It was completed in 1919 and honors the French victims of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870.

In the area of Montmartre, had the Square of Tertre, few blocks from the Basilica. There are many artists setting up their easels to paint tourists or exhibit their work. Place du Tertre is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the hub of modern art in the early 20th century; many artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh worked there. The Espace Salvador Dalí, a museum dedicated primarily to sculpture and drawings of the Spanish painter, can be found a few steps from Place du Tertre.

7) Versailles

The Chateau de Versailles is the most famous castle in France. Built in the seventeenth century as a symbol of military power of France and as a demonstration of French supremacy in Europe, this huge complex of buildings, gardens and terraces is definitely a must for any visitor who will be captivated by exceptional accommodations, lavish decorations, furniture and gilded works of Renaissance art.

8) Quartier Latin - Luxembourg park

The Latin Quarter of Paris is located on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne. Known for its student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, the Latin Quarter is the home to many higher education institutions, such as the Ecole Normale Superieure, the Ecole des Mines de Paris and many more. The area takes its name from the Latin language, which was once widespread in and around the University since Latin was the international language of learning in the Middle Ages.

The Luxembourg park is a private garden open to the public created in 1612 at the request of Marie de Medicis to accompany the Luxembourg Palace.

The garden surrounds the Palais du Luxembourg, where the Senate seats. Redesigned by André Le Nôtre, it is very pleasant to walk around. The tourist can also find an orchard, several varieties of apples, an apiary and a greenhouse with orchid collection. There are 106 statues, a bronze reduction of the Statue of Liberty.

9) Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret known as the spiritual birthplace of the famous French Cancan. Located at the foot of Montmartre hill in the heart of Pigalle, it was built in 1889 by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler. Initially introduced as a courtship dance, the cancan made possible the birth of the cabaret, now present in many countries around the world.

10) Disneyland Paris

Fans of Mickey Mouse can visit Disneyland Paris which is located 32 km from central Paris.

Disneyland Paris has two theme parks there is Disneyland (with castle) and Walt Disney Studios.

Paris have many attraction place with monuments, building, historical place and many more with beauty, music and romance. So lets go to Paris! Hope you enjoy with some information about Paris. :)

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