As the
capital city of France, Paris
has endured as an important city for more than 2,000 years. Often called by
nicknames like the “city of love” and “city of lights,” Paris is today one of
the world’s leading centers for business, fashion, entertainment, art and
culture. Just the mere mention of Paris conjures up images of the city’s world
famous landmarks, museums and cathedrals. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Paris:
Map of tourist attraction in PARIS
Map of tourist attraction in PARIS
PLACE DE LA CONCORDE
At the east end of
the Champs-Elysées is Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris with
fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King
Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others were guillotined during the French
revolution. The large 3200 years old Egyptian obelisk in the center of the
Place de la Concorde was brought from the Temple of Luxor in the 19th century.
MUSEE D'ORSAY
A must-do for art
lovers, the Musee d’Orsay is known for housing the world’s premier collection
of impressionist paintings. Located in a former railway station, this grand
museum showcases thousands of art works and objects that cover a period between
the mid-1800s and the early 1900s. Visitors can walk through several rooms to
view amazing art works by many famous artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Cezane,
Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Jean-Francois Millet.
JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG
Known in English as
the Luxembourg Gardens, this public park is the second largest in Paris.
Visitors here can picnic or stroll leisurely among beautiful lawns, formal
gardens and fruit orchards that feature many artistic statues and fountains.
For fun and sport, there are jogging paths, tennis courts and fitness equipment. Children can play in the huge playground, ride ponies, watch a
puppet show and sail model boats in a pond.
LOUVRE
Topping the list of
the world’s most visited museums, the Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre
Palace with its signature glass pyramid marking its entrance. Housing a
collection of more than 1 million objects, the Louvre boasts some of the
world’s most famous art works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,”
Michelangelo’s “Dying Slave” and the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo.” Other
popular exhibits include the extravagant apartments of Napoleon III, the
ancient Code of Hammurabi, Egyptian antiquities and paintings by masters like
Rembrandt and Rubens.
EIFFEL TOWER
Visiting the iconic
symbol of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists.
Towering more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this
iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Exposition. One of the
world’s most photographed tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower presents an
excellent photography opportunity for both day and night times. Visitors can
ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city or dine in one of the two
fine restaurants that are situated within the tower.
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