When on a trip to Paris you should definitely try to fit these Paris sights into your travel itinerary. These are listed in no particular order:
Eiffel Tower – A monument built in 1889 to mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. An absolutely gorgeous sight to behold.
Notre Dame – A famous catholic cathedral that possibly dates as far back as 1164.
Arc de Triomphe – A monument built in the early 19th century as a celebration of Napolean ’s victories.
Louvre Museum – Possibly the most famous museum in the world, holding possibly the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa. An inspirational museum representing the best of Frances art and culture.
Musee D’orsay – Initially it was built as a railway station, yet in 1980 was transformed into a museum to harbor French art and culture.
Montmartre & Sacre Coeur – An inviting suburb of Paris that boasts a lovely church in Sacre Coeur.
Marais District – Home to the Picasso Museum and many of France’s most fashionable architecture.
Chateaus de Versailles – A magnificent homage to the old kings private sanctuaries. Lavish and luxurious in every way. This is definitely a must-see destination.
Luxembourg Gardens – An amazing park that shares the best of Paris’s People watching scene. With what seems like the entirety of the city passing by, if you are tired of the museum scene or shopping this might be the ideal escape.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
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