It is known as the capital of lovers, but Paris, France, and much more. Rich in monuments and places of interest, it is suitable for every type of tourist.
Paris, a romantic city par excellence but also a lively center of cultural intertwining, home to works of art of undisputed value, a place for long walks through the history of France.
Visiting it takes time, but by organizing well it is possible to visit more things in a few days even in one weekend. This guide was created to help you better organize your days Paris for experience the French capital better: what see in the beautiful French capital.
What to visit in Paris: the main places of interest
1 Paris in one day
A Paris things to see there are so many; thanks to this guide you will understand what you absolutely cannot miss. Paris it is structured and winds almost fundamentally along the banks of the Senna, the river that divides the city and delimits the character of the areas. Studded with old women coffee in which you can still taste the air full of ideas and thoughts of the intellectuals of past centuries, the city of Paris knows how to enchant with the imposing monuments that have always characterized and colored its image: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montparnass Towerand the Jacquemart-André museum, just to mention the best known ones. For museums you can always use the Paris Museum Pass.
It is not a case if Paris, Also called City of Lights, is the most visited city in the world, given the wealth of attractions and museums, first of all the Louvre.
How can you not think about the glories of Palace of Versailles, the ancient royal residence which, although outside Paris, tells a large and important slice of its history? a walk on theAvenue des Champs Elysees it is a must, given that along this very famous road you can admire historic buildings, monuments and symbolic places on green avenues.
In just 3 kilometers, from Place de la Concorde a Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly known as Place de l'Étoile) there are many enchanting Parisian glimpses, including the puppet theaters, an ancient French art. There is still time to visit the Orsay Museum , Sacred Heart Basilica, while not neglecting the very frivolous shopping in what is the capital ofhigh fashion, home of the great Coco Chanel.
2 Eiffel Tower
La Eiffel Tower it is absolutely the symbol of Paris, the icon for which the city is known throughout the world. We recommend that you also visit it in the evening, to enjoy the play of lights that illuminate it for the first ten minutes of every hour. To be placed at the top of the list "Paris: what to visit".
3 Louvre
Il Louvre you will recognize it by the famous glass pyramid that will welcome you upon your arrival. Visiting it completely would take several days, so we advise you to visit the sectors that interest you most. Don't forget the Italian one, to be able to observe it up close Gioconda. To be inserted in "Paris: what to do". The Louvre Museum, the most famous museum of Paris, and one of the best known in the world, originated as a fortress in the 500th century, rebuilt in Renaissance style during the XNUMXth century, and converted into a museum by Napoleon. The glass entrance, which makes the museum recognizable at a glance, was designed by Pei and is newly created (1989). The Louvre it has four floors and three wings which house approximately 350 thousand paintings, sculptures and drawings from 7000 years BC to the mid-XNUMXth century. The best-known work exhibited at Louvre is "The Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa)"of Leonardo da Vinci but the number of valuable works is too many to be able to list.
4 Notre Dame Cathedral
La Notre Dame Cathedral it is another symbol of the French city, it dominates the Seine and the Ile de la Cité. It represents the exact center of France; it is precisely from there that the road distances in the region are calculated. It houses some of the most important relics of Christianity: the crown of thorns and a nail with which Jesus was crucified. To be included in the list "What to see in Paris".
5 Montmartre
Montmartre it is one of the most artistic neighborhoods in the city. Characteristic and picturesque, it will fascinate you. Walking through the streets of the neighborhood, you will arrive at the famous one Sacred Heart which we recommend you visit. Montmartre is also one of the areas in which the nightlife in Paris.
6 The Seine
The banks of the Seine have been declared a World Heritage SiteUnesco. A walk along this river or a trip on the bateaux mouche it is ideal to fully breathe the Parisian atmosphere and is to be included in your list "What to do in Paris".
7 Orsay Museum
Il Orsay Museum, after Louvre, is one of the most interesting museums in Paris. You will find priceless works by painters such as Monet, Manet, Gauguin and Van Gogh. It is set up inside an old train station: a must visit!
8 Sainte-Chapelle
Splendid example of Gothic architecture. During your stay in Paris you absolutely must admire the stained glass windows of the Church of Sainte-Chapelle.
9 Palace of Versailles
La Palace of Versailles è one of the most beautiful and largest palaces in the world. The interiors are sumptuous and its gardens will leave you speechless.
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10 Canal Saint-Martin
Paris is absolutely worth discovering through the water, taking advantage of the itineraries and atmospheres offered by the Seine and the canals connected to it. One of them is the Canal Saint-Martin, That the Park of the Villette it winds for about 5 km in the heart of the city, joining the Seine near the Bastille. For those leaving from the centre, boarding is at the Arsenal tourist port; in just under three hours of navigation you can admire the so-called "Paris of the Parisians", a series of non-tourist districts, which have managed to transform themselves from gray suburbs into fashionable agglomerations, with elegant houses, shops, boutiques and bistros. A piece of City of Lights very dear to Marcel Carné, a much-loved director who, in the 30s and 40s of the last century, shot films here considered masterpieces of realist cinema. Crossing the waters of the canal it is easy to come across some boats with their own names Marcel Carné.
11 Park of the Villette
Having left Arsenal, the boats pass under the long man Bastille tunnel, cross four double locks, two swing bridges and reach the Villette basin, an ancient commercial port renovated together with the Rotonda, the old customs pavilion, still overlooking the canal. The last stop is the Park of the Villette, where it is possible to visit the City of Science and Industry (with educational sections and spaces for children), stroll in its numerous and marvelous themed gardens, attend the open-air theater performances and concerts of the City of Music.
12 Latin Quarter of Paris
Il Latin Quarter of Paris it is an area full of clubs, lively both day and night.
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13 Getting around in Paris
There are many other main attractions of Paris that you will encounter during your journey. If you are wondering how to get around Paris, the best way is to do it using the metro, which has 14 lines and covers the entire Parisian territory, up to the suburbs.
14 How to get to Paris
The fastest way to reach Paris is by plane. There are two main airports serving Paris: Paris Orly Airport e Roissy Charles de Gaulle Paris Airport. Both are well connected to the city center thanks to RER train services.
15 When to go to Paris
Paris does not know a better time to be visited. Every day of the year is right to see the capital of France. However a Christmas Paris it is colored with lights and markets. It takes on even more romantic appearances. Even in spring, Paris shows all its charm. Summer and autumn, then, are always the right times. To go to Disneyland ParisInstead, every day is the right one.
16 Where to eat and what in Paris
On your list”Paris: what to eat” don't forget to enter: snail, the typical French snails; q, savoury cake; chocolate fondant, typical French dessert that you will no longer be able to do without. Paris, where to eat: there are so many brasserie and restaurants in Paris where you can eat French cuisine. You will be spoiled for choice. You can organize an evening outing to have a delicious dinner in one of the typical restaurants restaurants in Paris, and then let yourself be enveloped by the lively nightlife of the French capital by walking around the clubs or with an entrance to the Moulin Rouge, entertainment and entertainment venue located in Pigalle, Parisian red light district.
17 Where to sleep in Paris
Where to sleep in Paris: the best areas to find yours hotels in Paris without spending a lot they are Montmartre, picturesque and fascinating, Bastille central but quite cheap. However, whatever area you decide to stay in, remember that the metro connections are efficient everywhere.
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