| > | | | | monuments, and it is breathtaking to behold. The |
| Paris is one of the most popular destinations in | | | | tower crowns the Paris night sky with its festive |
| the world, which makes it quite easy to access. It | | | | light, and glitters up a storm every hour. Be sure |
| is a major hub for many airlines, and a great | | | | to take the lift for a view of the city. |
| starting point or stopover during a European | | | | Louvre Museum-It was established in 1793, and is |
| vacation. Your time in Paris is precious, so you | | | | one of the oldest museums in Europe. The site of |
| don’t want to waste a minute. A little | | | | the world's largest and most diverse collection of |
| advance planning is a good thing to avoid some of | | | | pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and |
| the typical time wasters. | | | | decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one |
| When to visit: | | | | of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona |
| Schedule your trip during April if possible to | | | | Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of |
| witness the magic of springtime in Paris. Visit Paris | | | | Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless |
| at Christmas for fabulous holiday shopping along | | | | other masters. |
| les Champs Elysées. You should also try to | | | | Arc de Triomphe- The 164-foot Arc de Triomphe |
| avoid late September and the first 2 weeks in | | | | commissioned by Emperor Napoléon , does |
| October, when the annual auto show attracts | | | | exactly what it was made to do: evoke sheer |
| thousands of enthusiasts. During August & | | | | military power and triumph. It was built in an age |
| July hotels are likely to be full of student invasion | | | | when leaders erected monuments in their own |
| so try to avoid that season. | | | | honor, and scaled to their egos. Climb to the top |
| | | | | for one of the best views of Paris. From its |
| Where to stay: | | | | summit, you can view the ’spine of |
| | | | | Paris’ from La Defense’s Grand |
| Keep in mind that Paris is the most visited city in | | | | Arch -and all the way to the Louvre with the |
| the world, and you want to be sure you have a | | | | entire Champs Elysees at your feet. |
| bed. So, don’t go without a reservation. | | | | Musee d’Orsay- |
| The first thing to do is to determine which | | | | This museum may not be the massive size of |
| attractions you want to see most and once you | | | | Louvre, but its Impressionist collection is among |
| do that, search for lodging close by it. Then you | | | | the best in the world. Major works by Van Gogh, |
| decide how much to spend and whether your | | | | Delacroix, Manet, and others await you, too. The |
| room should be luxurious or basic. Three star | | | | museum is housed in a former rail station, and has |
| hotels are usually reasonably-priced and | | | | the atmosphere and personality to match. |
| comfortable enough for most travelers.. For more | | | | Notre Dame Cathredal:- No first trip to Paris is |
| info on accommodation options here, check out | | | | complete without a visit to the most singular and |
| our newest page on Paris Hotels | | | | beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame |
| | | | | Cathedral's . One of a string of famous Gothic |
| What to see: | | | | cathedrals in northern France, built in the twelfth |
| Notable tourist destinations in Paris include:- | | | | and thirteenth centuries .Witness firsthand the |
| Eiffel Tower- The Eiffel Tower will give you | | | | spot that was once the heartbeat of medieval |
| bird’s eye view’ of the city. This | | | | Paris, and that took over 100 years of hard labor |
| is one of the world's most recognizable | | | | to complete. |