Paris, the beautiful city of light. What are the best tourist attractions in Paris?
You can choose to walk during a break Paris along the Seine and visit many art galleries and boutiques. At each corner are terraces with delicious sandwiches and cafe au lait. But besides taking walks should also be visited many tourist attractions. Paris has too many sights, actually a Paris weekend is not long enough. You will have to make choices. So here this list of Paris Tourist Attractions to help you find your way in Paris. Bon voyage!
Eiffel Tower - The symbol of Paris is a real tourist attraction and well worth a visit during your city Paris. On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public. The tower was built as an entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair. Designed and constructed by the firm of Gustave Eiffel the architect. Originally the Eiffel Tower measured 300 meters, for 41 years the tower stood higher than any building or structure in the world. On the first floor you can discover the tower's history, technology and know-how in displays or take a tour of the sites and monuments of Paris.
Louvre Museum - The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world. The museum has about 300,000 works of art. The Louvre has several collections including Oriental antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, sculpture and painting. The most famous attractions of the Louvre are the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and the Venus de Milo, the sculpture was discovered on 8 April 1820 by a peasant named Yorgos Kentrotas, on the Greek island of Milo inside a buried niche within the ancient city ruins of Milos.
The history of the Louvre goes back to the Middle Ages. In 1190 was by King Philippe-Auguste on the site of the current Louvre fortress built to protect against the Vikings. The foundations of the towers and the drawbridge of the fortress have been excavated and are on display. In the 16th century the fortress was rebuilt by King Francis I in Renaissance style, and in the subsequent four centuries, the building was continuously expanded by the French kings and emperors.
Arc De Triomphe & The Champs Elysees - You'll find all famous big brands in the famous shopping street 'Champs-Elysees. It is a relatively expensive shopping street, but definitely a road that you can not miss during your trip in Paris! The Arc de Triomphe is definitely a must-see, this striking at a distance already impressive, but it is also worthwhile to look inside the Arc de Triomphe.Sacre Coeur Basilica & Montmartre - The striking white church is an interesting appearance because of its almost shiny white color and shape. The Sacré Coeur is to see for free both inside and out. The Basilica is open every day from 6a.m. to 10.30p.m. Montmartre is a 130-metre-high hill, a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, sightseeing and museums, explore the picturesque Montmartre district and visit the famous nightlife of Paris, the Moulin Rouge. At the top of Montmartre there's a nice view of the city.
Jardin de Luxembourg - This is one of the most beautiful parks in the city, the Renaissance gardens surrounding the Luxembourg Palace, it is a very popular place for residents of Paris. Everywhere are metal chairs to enjoy a lunch or maybe a nice "French Pique Nique".More Must-See Paris Tourist Attractions:
Palace of Versailles
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
Paris Opera
Catacombs of Paris
Musée d’Orsay
Centre Georges Pompidou
