Amazingly, Paris is the most visited city in Europe and the second most visited in the world.
The city is very famous for the many romantic movies shot in the city, but what few people know is that Paris is a giant city, one of the largest metropolises in Europe.
Paris is a very busy city and with an intense nightlife, the French capital has many museums and art galleries.
At night the city is all lit up and with an extra charm, to enjoy the night in Paris nothing like a dinner in sophisticated and starred restaurants.
Or just sit in a Parisian café and eat a croque monsieur or tartare de boeuf.
Must-See Places to Visit in Paris
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of France, it presents itself to everyone from everywhere. This cast-iron tower, with its 324 meters, has dominated the landscape since 1889.
A true technical and architectural achievement, destined to last only 20 years, it was saved by its immense popular success and the scientific experiments of Gustave Eiffel.
Its inventor proposed using it as an antenna for the first radio broadcasts. This work ended up winning the hearts of even the most skeptical.
cruise on the Seine
The Seine is in the heart of Paris, with its typical and elegant boats offering cruises to discover the city of light in another way.
The Seine is geographically the central axis of the capital, a consequence of the role it played in the city’s history.
Through its glass windows, the boat allows you to fully enjoy the view of the Seine River and its banks.
A great occasion to reaffirm or declare your passion to the loved one.
How about a bus tour of Paris
Crossing the City of Light in an air-conditioned panoramic bus allows you to discover its history and great monuments.
Enjoy Paris at night with Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge is the number 1 show in Paris, for 126 years, the most illustrious French cabaret receives millions of spectators who come to admire the famous French Cancan.
It is a place loved by artists from all over the world, the most famous cabaret in the world was immortalized by the famous chick Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, with posters and paintings that guaranteed the Moulin Rouge a quick and international notoriety.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
It is a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, started by order of Bishop Maurice de Sully, its construction spanned over two centuries.
The monument is famous for its sublime balance, but if you look carefully, you will see different asymmetrical elements introduced to avoid monotony, all in keeping with classical Gothic practice.
Its spectacular rosettes, its treasure of precious objects and its magnificent towers are symbols of this masterpiece, which was unfortunately damaged by the huge fire that hit it on April 15, 2019.
Before this happened, visits to the towers with access to the Galerie des Chimères were allowed, before continuing the climb to the top of the South Tower, where you could come face to face with scary gargoyles while enjoying a breathtaking view of Paris.
We hope that its restoration will soon allow us to enjoy its beauty again.
Visit the Louvre Museum
The main symbol of the museum is the glass pyramid located in the Napoleonic courtyard.
In 1793, the central museum of the arts was opened, in the fortress of Filipe Augusto in the 13th century, the first national museum.
Every year the collections increase and progressively occupy the palace, today the immensity of the museum is impressive.
The Louvre museum is one of the largest in the world with an exhibition area of 73,000 m² where 38,000 works are presented to the public.
The works of exceptional wealth are divided into 8 departments:
Oriental Antiquities; Egyptian antiquities; Greek antiquities; Etruscans and Romans; islam arts; art objects; sculptures; paintings and graphic arts.
Visitors’ favorites are works of art such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Victoria of Samothrace.
And last but not least, the Opera Garnier
A neoclassical masterpiece, it was created by the architect Charles Garnier and opened in 1875 as the new opera in Haussmannian Paris at the end of the Second Empire.
A work that fascinated his contemporaries thanks to the richness, eclecticism and daring of its architectural and decorative plan.
The architect surrounded himself with the greatest and best artisans, painters and sculptors in France.
Charles Garnier used the decorative mosaic to adorn the vaults of the gallery that lead to the great hall, this work soon became the grandest of Italian theaters.
Know that it is possible to do a lot of cool things on foot and that not always the most expensive restaurant treats you with more joy.
Just the pleasure of sitting in a Parisian cafe and eating a baguette makes our day very happy!
Remember the most special moments need to be lived to the fullest.
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