Paris is one of the premier capitals of
the world especially the romantic amongst us; it has the ability to
please everyone and is often referred to as The City of Lights. Owing
to the amount of places to visit a short stay in Paris will be a busy
one; there is so much to see and do that often only the main tourist
attractions can be fitted in.
It is famous for many famous buildings
and locations; it has much to offer visitors who adore culture, even if
it is only for a long weekend. Traveling through the city of Paris can
be very enjoyable; the underground train system or Metro can take you
to anywhere within the city and is simple to use.
No visit would be complete without a
trip to the top of the almost 1,000 feet tall Eiffel tower; it provides
stunning views from the top and is visible throughout most of the city.
You can be assured of an even more beautiful sight if you visit in the
evening when it is illuminated; it is possible to take organized tours
which tell the story of the Tower and the history of France.
If you plan on spending some of your
traveler's checks in Paris, then a trip down the Champs Elysees is an
essential part of a trip; it's where you will find all the top class
hotels, shops and restaurants. This avenue is well worth a visit to see
how the wealthy live; it is also where most of the five star hotels are
situated but thankfully hotels tend to be cheaper once you move away
from the city center.
The city's famous museum, the Louvre is
huge and worth a visit if you have the time; it contains almost a third
of a million exhibits and is in fact one of the biggest art museums in
the world. The problem is a Paris short stay will only ever provide a
glimpse of what can be seen here; with so many visitors (around eight
million), sometimes it can be difficult seeing some of the famous
works. Over the years, Paris has been home to many of the world's
famous artists; these include Monet and Picasso who very fortunately
left some of their work here for all to enjoy.
Of course, Napoleon commissioned the
construction of the Arc de Triomphe, another Paris landmark; the names
of his generals are engraved on its surface and another of those ‘must
have' photo land marks. A little known fact is that there's a viewing
observatory built into the building allowing the whole area to be
viewed; it is located in Place Charles de Gaulle where twelve of the
city's main avenues start, including Avenue de Champs Elysees.
This city has a huge variety of places
to visit, many of these have not even mentioned here; but these should
certainly not to be missed because many offer regular guided tours,
some at little or no charge at all. Paris short stay vacations should
only ever be considered as tasters for what is a truly magnificent
city; a longer break here will be necessary if you really want to
experience everything this wonderful city has to offer. Experience Paris,
even if its only for a short stay...
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