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Places that cannot be missed, sights that must be seen, experiences that must be felt when in Paris. The team of French District gives you their recommendation to immortalize your stay in Paris. Without further ado, drumroll please\u2026Welcome to the city of Paris!<\/p>\n
This one goes without saying. Gustave Eiffel\u2019s 317 meters (1040 feet tall) design stands tall in the center of Paris and is symbolic of Paris and France for the rest of the world. Even if you decide not to scale or see the Eiffel Tower, you will encounter it as it looms high over Paris. The Eiffel Tower can truly be appreciated only in person; the view of Paris from its 3 floors in unbelieveable. And at night, 200,000 watts of lighting give this structure a magnificence that is overwhelming. While you are there, you should also see the Palais of Chaillot and the Trocadero.<\/p>\n
Pss<\/em>t\u2026if you are planning to scale the Eiffel Tower and are disheartened by the long lines, don\u2019t be. To sneak in, enjoy the restaurant on the first floor which is reasonably priced. You can take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower from the restaurant and you won\u2019t have to suffer the long wait either.<\/p>\n One of the world\u2019s most impressive museums, the Louvre was built as a fortress, used as a home by King Charles V and also served as a Renaissance palace. Napoleon renovated the Louvre as a museum and it now boasts of some 35,000 priceless objects. Its own grandeur worthy of praise as the objects it holds. The Louvre is home to the portrait of Mona Lisa which is arguably the most famous painting in the world. Besides Leonardo\u2019s magnificent painting, you can feast your eyes on many other sculptures, paintings, prints and more in the 12 mile walk across the Louvre. \u00a0The Tuileries garden is worth visiting and relaxing when in the Louvre neighborhood.<\/p>\n Psst<\/em>\u2026The Carrousel du Louvre shopping center entrance on Rue de Rivoli\u00a0is a winner if you want to skip the lines.<\/p>\n Literally \u201cthe heart<\/em>\u201d of the country, geographically as well as spiritually, the Cathedral of Notre Dame stands majestically on the Ile de la Cite. The Ile de la Cite is one of the remaining islands on the Seine within the city of Paris, right at the center of it. You may end up associating this mammoth of a structure with the Hunchback of Notre Dame as you climb its 387 steps to see the gargoyles. But words or pictures cannot do justice to this Cathedral. The level of detail put into the sculptures is mind-boggling. The sight of the chim\u00e8res keeping a baleful watch over the rooftops of Paris is well worth your aching knees.<\/p>\n The basilica at Montmartre – Sacr\u00e9 Coeur expresses a singular faith in beauty\u2019s power to move. Built to cure the country\u2019s ill fate in the face of military defeat at the hands of the Germans, the basilica holds its ground on the highest hill of Paris, Butte Montmartre. The large white fa\u00e7ade is clearly visible from many angles all through Paris.\u00a0 Climb (it is a feat) or take a cable car to see the beauty that is the Basilica at Montmartre – Sacr\u00e9 Coeur. Walk around the Montmartre neighborhood, trace the maple-dappled paths of the Montmartre cemetery, and visit the Lapin Agile Cabaret and Moulin Rouge to experience a more local color than you would in the center of Paris. You can see that Paris is the city of love when you come across the Le Mur des Je t’aime or The Wall of I love you which has engravings of love in every language.<\/p>\n Psst<\/em>\u2026the cr\u00eapes available at Montmartre are deliciously to die for.<\/p>\n Built to be a hunting lodge, one could wonder about the modesty of the owner. But then again, the hunting lodge belonged to Louis XIII and he was only the King of France. The Ch\u00e2teau of Versailles is symbolic of absolute power of a king, the decadence of royalty and classical French art. The interiors are detailed to perfection and everywhere you look you will see engravings, paintings, furniture, royalty and grandeur. Imagine 700 rooms, all furnished similarly. And if that were not enough, the gardens will hold you in their magnificence. It could take weeks to stroll through the gardens designed by the the landscape gardener Andre Le Notre.<\/p>\n Psst<\/em>\u2026there are plenty of salons and major buildings like the grand Trianon, le petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette\u2019 chalet worth visiting besides the gardens, fountains and the palace itself…so plan ahead as a single day may not suffice. This is also a good 40 minutes from Paris.<\/p>\n The Orsay museum is one of Paris\u2019s most famous art museums thanks to its powerful collection of the best works of artists from the 1848-1914 period. The paintings here are so famous and incredible that everything else from sculptures to decorative arts could miss your eyes. Works of Delacroix, Monet, Degas, Gaugin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh make for the fascination of this museum.<\/p>\n Psst<\/em>\u2026just for laughs (no disrespect intended). Toulouse-Lautrec lost one leg in an accident at the age of 12 and the other two years later. So, To -loose one leg is unfortunate, Toulouse two is \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n The street is marked as one of the most beautiful avenues of the world.\u00a0 Built in the 17th<\/sup> century, the avenue is lined by majestic buildings, gardens with beautiful fountains and grand buildings including the Grand and Petit Palais. The avenue will give you an idea of why Paris is called the fashion capital of the world, with the designer labels, avant garde salons and exhibitions that make for Champs Elys\u00e9es. Enjoy concerts at theaters, restaurants or go shopping\u2026enjoy the Vanity Fair that is Champs Elys\u00e9es.<\/p>\n The Arc de Triomphe stands at the center of Place de l’\u00c9toile which forms the hub for 12 avenues. Built as a promise by Napoleon to his soldiers honoring them for their life and sacrifice in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, the huge structure offers a great view of Paris. Although Napoleon was ousted by the time it was complete, the Arc de Triomphe bears engravings of the names of generals who served in his regime as well as many other martyrs. If you missed going up the Eiffel Tower, the view from the Arch will make up for it.<\/p>\n Whatever the season, whatever the weather, Place Vend\u00f4me is an epitome of luxury! So much so that Rue de la Paix (the most expensive street in the French Monopoly) leads to it. Place Vend\u00f4me\u00a0is one of the best architectural ensembles in Paris. The Vend\u00f4me\u00a0Square was built somewhere in the 17th<\/sup> century and even today, this place has not lost its appeal and prestige. The square is home to a column built in original marble by Napoleon in pure imitation of Trojan\u2019s Column in Rome. Many prestigious names in jewelry, fashionable and luxurious hotels mark the Vend\u00f4me\u00a0Square even though some of their entrances are inconspicuous.<\/p>\n Psst<\/em>\u2026Opulence at its best can be seen at the Opera Garnier which is close to Place Vend\u00f4me.<\/p>\n No, it is not a factory. No, definitely not a docked ship either. Centre Georges Pompidou is a large and modern cultural center that houses one of the biggest modern art museums in the world, a public library and a research center for music and acoustics. There always seems to be a festive atmosphere on the \u201cpiazza\u201d in front of the museum and groups of street performers can be witnessed everywhere. Don\u2019t let the whimsical exterior of the Centre Georges Pompidou throw you off. It is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With all its attractions and beauty which cannot be missed, Paris rises above its own hype. There is so much more we want to write about when it comes to Paris. Maybe we will come back with more for you soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Places that cannot be missed, sights that must be seen, experiences that must be felt when in Paris. The team of French District gives you their recommendation to immortalize your stay in Paris. Without further ado, drumroll please\u2026Welcome to the city of Paris! 1. Eiffel Tower This one goes without saying. Gustave Eiffel\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discovering-france"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n2. The Louvre<\/h2>\n
3. Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
4. Montmartre – Sacr\u00e9 Coeur<\/h2>\n
5. Ch\u00e2teau\u00a0of Versailles<\/h2>\n
6.\u00a0Mus\u00e9e d’Orsay<\/h2>\n
7. Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/h2>\n
8. Arc de Triomphe<\/h2>\n
9. Place Vend\u00f4me<\/h2>\n
10. Centre Georges Pompidou<\/h2>\n