The Best Tourist Destinations in Paris
Posted by Tousala | Posted in Travel and Leisure: General | Posted on 14-12-2009
Tags: city guide, Paris, Travel
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Picking a schedule in the fabled City of Lights might seem daunting at first. Here’s a brief list of some of the sites in Paris that are definitely must-see attractions.
Of course, this guide doesn’t replace a guided tour – try to take a day tour or possibly two if you can, just to get a better idea what would fit your personal idea what should be seen. Familiarize yourself with the city, that way, if you get lost then you have a small inkling as to where you may be and how you can get back there. Make sure you know how to pronounce where you’re staying, just in case. These basic steps might really come in handy, just in case you get lost.
The first, most obvious choice is the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is a great landmark, visible for miles around. Make sure you check the hours the tower is open for the season you’re visiting, as they do change slightly based on the season.
The Louvre is another obvious selection on any quick tour of Paris, especially for art lovers. There are over 35,000 pieces of artwork housed in this museum from prehistory to the nineteenth century.
For those interested in History, the Notre Dame Cathedral is another must-see attraction. Be warned that some locations within the cathedral do suffer from limited access. Not only is Notre Dame a great tourist destination, it’s also free of charge.
Luxembourg Gardens is the largest public park in all of France. The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. There is something for everyone here with attractions for the kids as well that include a carousel, ponies, and puppet shows.
Paris Plage is the beach in Paris located on the Seine River. It is run by the city of Paris and each year new attractions are added. Though the beach itself is free of charge, the various attractions do have individual admission prices.
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