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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Paris - The Romantic City


If you have time to visit only one city in Europe, make Paris! Your trip must include: the treasures of the Louvre, overlooking the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower and the electric atmosphere of the Notre-Dame cathedral. Of course, these are just a few of the spectacular attractions in Paris. Whether you seek a hauntingly beautiful urban historic sites, significant exposure to some of the greatest art in the world, high-fashion, excellent shopping, or a sampling of the best cuisine around, Paris offers all these disciplines and much more.


We describe the best places to visit in Paris by geographical groups, so that you can explore Paris with a minimum of effort. Although the "City of Light" is a major metropolitan area, the attractions of interest to most tourists are concentrated in a narrow strip along both banks of the Seine in central Paris. . O cards used in our custom streets of Paris Guide to provide details and districts, neighborhoods names ", and, of course, symbols locate the best places to visit in Paris.


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The Paris Museum Pass is a savings card, which covers most of the major museums and several tourist sites in Paris and surrounding areas. The pass, which allows unlimited visits during the given period, is sold at many museums and stations. One of the best advantages of this card is that you do not have to stand in line and buy tickets to enter an attraction and are often provided priority access. The Paris Museum Pass is available in two, four and six day passes. The current price of the Paris Museum Pass (euros) is 2 € days = 30, 45 = 4 days and 6 days € = 60 € For more details, visit this site. If you are here because you have an interest in the DaVinci Code - reduction of the pursuit and see our DaVinci Code map first, then read on Paris


We have grouped the monuments of Paris ranked by their popularity. In several cases, we mention nearby attractions, which, although generally less important, perhaps the best thing that matches your tastes. Most of them can be seen on the road or in the context of its consideration of the City of Light's main attractions. This is the introduction page of our Travel Guide to Paris, click on the blue line for our information on the attractions listed.


Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees O In addition to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Eysées L ', this section includes the Paris Palais de L'Eysées, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. Start here or at the Eiffel Tower, if you are at your first visit to Paris.


This area of Paris is a magnet for romantics and one of the first places most travellers visit. The Champs Elysees was a "scene from the film" quality that continues to enchant visitors to the City of Light. You may find a smile on your face and a song in your heart as you stroll along the world's most famous street.


The Louvre, the Orangerie, the Opera and Place Vendôme O In this section of our guide we cover Paris: the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie, Place Vendôme (including column De La Grande Armée), and the Opera House.


It seems so unfair! Unmistakable du Louvre and many spectacular attractions, all in a small space. What is the rest of the world? Well, we know what you should do - be prepared to spend a little time enjoying the "wealth" of Paris. Click on our Guide du Louvre and Surrounding Attractions for more details on this important visit and vital area.


The Eiffel Tower, the Palais de Chaillot and the Quai Branly Museum Our guide to the Eiffel Tower field includes: The Eiffel Tower, the Parc du Champ de Mars, Palais de Chaillot, duTrocadéro Gardens, the Musée Marmottan Monet and the new Musée du Quai Branly.


The Eiffel Tower can be seen in many parts of the city, but you have to climb to witness the glory of Paris. Click on our guide to the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding attractions to discover all the attractions in this neighbourhood.


Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain de Pres Our guide to the Latin Quarter covers: The Latin Quarter, Ile de la Cité (Notre Dame, the Palace of Justice which Ste. Chapel and the Conciergerie) Ile Saint-Louis, the Luxembourg gardens and Saint-Germain-des-Pres.


This is the old town, and it bears the imprint of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Marie-Antoinette, countless scholars from the Sorbonne and many great writers and intellectuals - suffice it to say, this is a complex and highly diverse area of Paris. It also offers some of the best attractions of the city, cafes and many fabulous spots for some exciting to watch, while you rest until the next spectacular attraction. Click the Latin Quarter and Surrounding Areas to begin your exploration of this historic center of Paris.


Invalides, Musee d'Orsay and Rodin Museum O Our guide to the Invalides area of coverage includes: Museum D'Orsay, the Rodin Museum and the Hotel des Invalides (Napoleon's tomb). Art and famous artists, history and a different character to do this another popular quarters in Paris. Click on our guide of the Invalides and Surrounding Areas to start your trip.


Le Marais, the Place des Vosges and the Pompidou Center Our guide to the coverage of the Marais includes: Le Marais, Les Halles, the Pompidou Centre, City Hall, Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, Musée Carnavalet, and the Place de la Bastille.


Visiting Paris is a constant encounter with the names and places taken from the page of history. Click on our Guide Marais and surrounding attractions to discover the highlights of this unique section of Paris.


Montmartre, Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge Our guide on the Montmartre area includes: Montmartre, Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge - is a surprising mix of culture, architecture and ambiance.  Montmartre is yet another section of the section of Paris, who has directed in countless novels, movies and thousands of paintings. Click on our guide Montmartre to prepare for a visit to this fascinating phenomenon district of Paris.


Père Lachaise cemetery O Although not an attraction that appeals to everyone, the Cimitière Pere Lachaise is the final resting place for many famous people ranging from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison. If you are interested in visiting, see map at hand this cemetery, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.


Excursions in the Paris Region O There are so many things to see and do in Paris that some travelers never discover the beauty of the surrounding area. We recommend a day or two to balance your travels. A trip to Versailles, is a must, but all of our recommendations for day trips are "memory makers."

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