Paris is the capital of France, this is one of the top most tourist destinations around the world. Place is famous of numerous global things like, entertainment, tourist sport, art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, museums, shopping, beautiful gardens, cuisine, painting, literature, etc. It’s one of the Europe busiest city and 4th populated city in European Union and the total population is around 2 million. The city looks give an iconic view in especially in evening & night so this is called “city of light. Paris is in the Centre of the Île-de-France region.
City of Love:
Place is famous for tourist around 100 years ago and city most spoken language is French and some of the people they speak English and other European languages. Paris city is situated on the Seine River in the north side of Country and this river is included in UNSECO world heritage list. Paris is surrounded three side by Seine River. This is one of the top destinations for couples because the weather, city light which attracts and give a romantic feeling that is reason city also called “City of love”.
Every year around 50 million tourist come to visit here and it’s increasing day by day. Paris history is around 2000 year old. City has play a pivotal role in the world growth. Visitors can come throughout the year Paris but September to May is best time to visit Paris. Cold will be less during this period and visitor can cover easily most of the tourist destinations.
From October to December is also best time to visit Paris if you want to celebrate Christmas and take fun during this period. Jan to April is like off season in Paris because weather will be too cold although most of people visit during this period who loves cold weather and snow.
City Top Best Places:
Paris shape looks like circular and most of the attraction is in this circular region only and some are outside as well. City is divided in 6 the zone and Paris fall maximum first 3 zones only so visitors can plan their hotels in first three zones only so that they can get easily transportations such as metro rail which will connect to all part of the Paris and tourist spots and activities that visitors want to do. City is full of iconic places which attracts to visitors to come to Paris. Here is list of top visiting places where everyone should must visit if they go to Paris.
1.Eiffel Tower – A Symbol of Love
This is one iron made Tower which is built in 1889 once French revolution completed 100 years. Eiffel was an engineer which company designed and built the tower. It took around 22 months to complete. The Eiffel tower is 324 meters (1063 feet) tall and tower is also known as “Iron Lady”. When tower built it was tallest tower in the world. This is one of the top visiting place in Paris and its top paid monument in the world. If you are planning to visit this place book the ticket online instead of offline as place will be crowded and que line will be long.
First & 2nd level of tower can be reached by lift or stairs and total is three floors. Visitors can recognize multiple landmarks from the 2nd level. Every year around 7 million people visit this place. Tower was actually supposed to be destroyed after 20 years. Eiffel put a radio antenna and wireless transmitter in the tower and after getting the usefulness to the government in 1910 and Eiffel got extension of 70 years on lease.
Tower will get painted every seven years and has restaurants dining facility as well on second level and café as on first level. Place is also the point of most of the popular events celebration such as New Year eve and special light shows.
Design became so famous in the world and same design construction has been done in city and around the world such as Las Vegas, Tokyo, Brazil Riga and Sydney.
2.Louvre Museum:
This is one of the national art museum & historic site in Paris, France which is located on the right bank of Seine River. This was built in 12th to 13th century during the rule of Philip II. Here is around 6 lakhs plus display and every year around 7.8 million people visit here. We can see here ancient time Greek & Roman sculpture. We can see here world top arts including “Mona Lisa” and the Venus de Milo.
This is called in French “Musée du Louvre” and the intension of built this museum was boost the economy of the region and increase the visitors in Paris.
Location: 75001 Paris, France
3.Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris is also famous with the name of Notre Dame. This is located on the eastern half of the Ile de la Cité and one of the finest architecture which became famous in France & entire Europe. This is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and has a rich history from the 12th century.
Construction started in 1163 and it took around century to complete this one. This has witnessed so many historical event such as coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of the France in 1804.
If you visit this place you can see inside the beautiful marked glass window, lovely rose window. The Interior is looking so beautiful with paintings, sculptures and religious remnants.
Notre Dame Cathedral is Paris historical landmark & cultural and will be remain forever. This is a must visit place who has interest in architecture, history and art. Place is also dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
4. Arc of Triumph/ The Champs-Élysées
This is one of the famous monument in Paris, France and its stand western end of Champs-Élysées. It is constructed in 1806-36 and initiated by Napoleon and designed by Jean-Franƈois-Thérèse Chalgrin. This is national iconic symbol of French. This is honor for them who participated & died during French revolution.
Place is famous for luxury, shopping and outdoor dining, high quality boutiques, theaters, cafes and restaurants. The Champs-Élysées is towards to arc of Triumph and it’s wide and tree-lined sidewalk making it very popular place. The Champs-Élysées host several cultural and national events but the famous one is Bastille Day military parade which happens every year on July 14.
Visiting this place gives an awesome experience of history, culture, luxury and entertainment.
Location: Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
5.Cruise on the Seine River
Best way of enjoying the “City of Light” is a Cruise on the Seine especially in evening and night. You will get a luxurious view of Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Pont Alexandre III, the Louvre Museum and many more about Paris. Visitors can also enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine aboard a boat. Specially couples can feel a romantic felling in evening and capture their memory in camera. The panoramic, lunch and the dinner cruise are there and starts with € 15, € 40 and € 50.
6.Disneyland Paris
This is popular theme park and fun resort which is located Marne-la-Vallee and it’s 32 km from central Paris. This was first opened in 1992 and it is known as Euro Disneyland. This is the first Disneyland theme park which is built outside of USA. This is similar to like United States Disneyland Park and have the iconic attractions such as Sleeping Beauty, Castle and Space Mountain & Pixar films.
Park offers so many numbers of shows such as parades, firework shows, character meet and greets and so many live performance. Here is so many luxurious private resorts prosperity and visitors can stay and taste a delicious foods.
Place also host so many seasonal events like Christmas & Halloween celebration which will add extra theme and experiences. Tourist or visitor can go easily this place by train from the central Paris.
Location: Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
7.The Latin Quarter – Luxembourg park
This is one of the best places to go if you visit Paris. The Latin Quarter is situated on the bank of Seine River and this is the home of so many higher education’s institutions such as Ecole des Mines de Paris, Ecole Normale Superieure. Place is famous for Latin language and its famous internationally to learn specially for middle ages.
Places looks beautiful which is surrounded by garden, so many orchid and greenhouse and fountains. This is private garden which is created in 1912.If you really love walking and place is good for long walking and take a complete nature feeling.
8. Montmartre – A must Visit Place
This is located on a hill northern part of Paris and famous for history and picturesque of artistic heritage. Which give a stunning view of the city and street. This is hub of a so many 19th and 20th century famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Heneri de Tourlouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gough. This a great landmark which white dome a beautiful view of Paris.
This is also known as Artist’s Square and this is lined with so many outdoor café, small boutiques, hidden gems and so many tourist attraction activity. Montmartre has a museum as well which give insight of local art, culture and history.
This is one of the must visit place which offers an artistic soul of city, unique blend of art, history and stunning vistas.
9.Versailles Palace – Must Visit Place In Paris
Versailles Palace is one of the most visiting place in Paris. This is known as Château de Versailles and its started in the region of King Louis XIV in 1661. This is largest place in the world with more than 700 rooms.
Rooms are decorated with rich glass and priceless art. It give a royal feelings to visitors. Place is so luxurious, beautiful garden and filled with statues, flowers, fountains and walking path. This is considered in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Place host most of the cultural, historical, exhibitions, and concerts shows throughout the years.
Place is so nice and big you can cover maximum in a day easily. If you really want to save the time hire a guide because guide access tours is easily accessible to compare to security line.
Location: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
10.Opera National de Paris – Palais Garnier
City is full of numerous famous architecture and monuments. Palais Garnier is one of the best .This is also known as “The Paris Opera House“. Palace original name was Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris. Palais Garnier was architect and designed by Charles Garnier’s in 1860.This palace is inspired by the “Phantom of the Opera”.
Actually it was built special entrance for The Emperor. This is one of the largest Opera house in Europe. It has total 1979 people seating capacity and 450 performer can perform on stage at the same time. The Palais Garnier building is 154.9 meters long and 70.2 meters wide.
Location: Place de l’Opéra 75009 Paris France
Apart from these places there are so many other famous which attract to visitors such as Sainte-Chapelle, Aquarium de Paris etc.
How to reach Paris : Paris is well connected with world by air, rail and road. People can reach from any part of the world and visitors can reach any destinations by rails in Paris.