As part of the material, we will consider the most interesting, beautiful and best places in Paris, which you can see on your own or with the help of excursions for 1, 2 or 3 days of rest. Photos of unusual places that must be visited, descriptions and prices for excursion tours can be found below.
Many-sided, exciting, exquisite, unique! The list of epithets becomes limitless when it comes to Paris and a trip for a romantic weekend for two or a family getaway. Everything that the most sophisticated traveler needs is located right here.
It is unlikely that there will be someone around the globe who was left disappointed with the capital of France. Obviously, how many people, so many opinions. And tourists who have visited here more than once and the residents themselves note that there are places in the city that must be in the route of every traveler.
Top best places in Paris
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Interesting places
Among the best places to visit in Paris, the first to appear Elysian Fieldsstretching from the notorious Arc de Triomphe to the very “Place de la Concorde” (Place de la Concorde). The walk should only be on foot, because the most exclusive boutiques, hotels, theaters, world banks and chic restaurants are located here. We recommend that you set aside a whole day for the route in the morning.
All this splendor can truly be appreciated during the Christmas and New Year holidays. When the whole street and shop windows decorated with fairy lights attract the attention of happy vacationers.
The second most important landmark of the city, which is worth visiting with the whole family - Eiffel Tower... Designed by Gustave Eiffel, for 40 years it was the tallest in the world - 324 m. Having become a symbol of Paris, it lures about 700 people to climb every hour! Unsurprisingly, it has gained fame as the most visited place in the world.
On the tower, there are 3 platforms with restaurants and unusual entertainment places for every taste and budget, for example, an astronomical observatory. The upper landing offers a breathtaking panoramic view. But a truly enchanting spectacle becomes after sunset, when hourly thousands of light bulbs begin to light up, attracting the enthusiastic glances of visitors to the city.
History and museums
Where to go to a museum in Paris? Connoisseurs of high art and not only must be next to the true masterpieces of famous world artists and sculptors. The works of Bosch, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens and many other geniuses are housed in the visited museum of the world. This is about Louvre... The three hundred thousandth collection of works of art located here is unlikely to allow itself to be appreciated in a short period of time. Therefore, you shouldn't even try to walk around the museum in one day. It will take a very long time to appreciate the greatness and magnetism of this place.
Where to go with children?
For those who are not indifferent to all kinds of entertainment and people planning a family vacation, there is a direct road to Disneyland Paris... This interesting and fascinating place in Paris, where you should definitely visit with children, we talked about in detail in a separate article. Renowned as the largest amusement park in Europe, it will undoubtedly remain in the memory of any visitor.
Each of the zones located here, and there are as many as five of them, introduces fairy-tale characters from different times. Here in reality you can meet Mickey Mouse, Alice from Wonderland, Peter Pen and many other famous heroes. Thrill seekers should definitely try the real roller coaster or get to the exciting stunt show. The Walt Disney studio itself will open the backstage for anyone here.
Capital architecture
If you are interested in architecture, then the first thing to do when traveling on your own in Paris is to see the most beautiful object of the city. Once holding Victor Hugo's novel in their hands - Notre dame cathedral will definitely remember his main idea. The great genius wanted to awaken in his compatriots a love for French architecture. And he did it wonderfully well.
Moreover, not only the French, today people from all over the world admire the most grandiose temple on the planet. Notre Dame Cathedral is a place where in significant historical periods solemn coronations and funerals took place, royal couples entered into marriage. Here is kept one of the main relics of the Christian world - the Crown of Thorns of Jesus Christ. All the greatness of the external architecture of the cathedral, as well as its internal splendor, will make you come back here again and again.
Excursions in Paris and the surrounding area
How to choose excursions in Paris with a Russian-speaking guide and inexpensively? We recommend that you consider a selection of the best programs from private guides with extensive experience in conducting exciting activities, as opposed to the standard excursions offered by the city's travel agencies.
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Travel planning
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