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Paris - The City of Light
If you have time to visit only one city in Europe, make it Paris!
Your trip should include: the treasures of the Louvre, the towering
magnificence of the Eiffel Tower and the electric atmosphere of
Notre Dame cathedral. Of course, these are just a few of the spectacular attractions in Paris.
Whether you seek a hauntingly beautiful cityscape, meaningful historical
sites, exposure to the some of the greatest art in the world, high-fashion,
excellent shopping or a sampling of the best cuisine around, Paris offers
all of these and more.
- We describe
the best places to visit in Paris by geographical groupings, so that you can explore
Paris
with a minimum of effort. Although the "City of Light" is a large
metropolitan area,
the attractions of interest to most tourists are clustered in a narrow band along both sides of the Seine River
in central Paris.
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- The custom maps
used in our Paris Guide provide street detail and
include “arrondissements”, “neighborhoods names”, and, of course, symbols
locating the best places to visit in Paris.
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The Paris Museum Pass is a discount pass that covers most
major museums and several attractions in Paris and surrounding areas. The pass, allowing unlimited
visits during the chosen period, is sold at many museums
and train stations.
One of the best benefits of this card is that
you do not have to stand in line to buy tickets to enter an
attraction and are often provided priority access.
The Paris Museum Pass is available in two, four and six day
cards. The current price of the Paris Museum Pass (in euros)
is 2 days =
€30, 4 days = €45 and 6 days = €60
For more details,
visit this
site.
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We have arranged the attractions of Paris ranked by their popularity.
In several cases we mention nearby attractions, which although generally
of lesser importance, may be just the thing that matches your tastes.
Most of these can be seen on the way to or as part of examining the City
of Light's major attractions. This is the introductory page of our
Paris Travel Guide, so click any blue heading for our detailed information about the attractions
listed.
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- In addition
to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs L'Eysées, this section
of Paris includes the
Palais de L'Eysées, the Grand Palais, and the Petit Palais.
Start here or at the Eiffel Tower if you are on your first visit to
Paris.
- This area of
Paris is a magnet for romantics and one of the first places most
travelers visit. The Champs Elysées has a "movie scene" quality that
continues to enchant visitors to the City of Light. You may
find a smile on your face and a song in your heart as you stroll
along the world's most famous avenue.
- Click to
read our Guide to the
Best Places to Visit
Along the Champs Elysées.
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- In this section of our Guide to Paris we cover: the Musée
du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Orangerie, Place Vendome (including
Colonne De La Grande Armée), and Opéra Garnier.
- It seems so unfair! The incomparable Louvre and numerous
spectacular attractions, all in one small area. What's the rest of
the world to do? Well, we know what you should do - be
prepared to spend some time enjoying the "richness" of Paris.
Click on our
Guide to the Louvre
and Surrounding Attractions
for details on visiting this important and vital area.
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- Our guide to the Eiffel tower area includes: The Eiffel
Tower, Parc du Champ de Mars, Palais de Chaillot, Jardins
duTrocadéro, the Musée Marmottan Monet and the new Musée du quai
Branly.
- The Eiffel Tower can be seen from many areas of the City, but
you must ascend it to witness the glory of Paris. Click on our
Guide to the
Eiffel Tower and
Surrounding Attractions to discover all of the
attractions in this popular area.
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- Our guide to the Latin Quarter covers: The Latin Quarter, Île de la Cité (Notre Dame, Palais De Justice
including Ste. Chapelle and the Conciergerie ) Île St. Louis, Jardin du
Luxembourg, and St. Germain des Prés.
- This is the historic core of the city and it bears the
imprint of
the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Marie Antoinette, countless
scholars from the Sorbonne and many famous writers and intellectuals - suffice it to say, this is a complex and enormously varied area of
Paris. It is also offers some of the City's best attractions,
fabulous cafes and numerous spots for some interesting
people watching, while you rest up for the next spectacular attraction. Click the
Latin Quarter and Surrounding Areas
to begin your exploration of this historical core of Paris.
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- Our guide to the Invalides area includes coverage of: Musée D’Orsay, Musée Rodin
and the Hôtel
des Invalides (Napoleon's tomb).
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- Our guide to the Marais includes coverage of: The Marais, Les Halles,
Pompidou Center, Hotel de Ville, Place des Vosges, Museé Picasso,
Musée Carnavalet, and the Place de la
Bastille.
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- Our guide to the Montmarte area includes: Montmarte, Sacre Couer
and the Moulin Rouge - what an amazing mix of culture, architecture
and ambiance.
- Montmarte is yet another section of the section of Paris that
has set the scene in countless novels, numerous movies and thousands
of paintings.
Click on our Guide for
Montmarte to prepare
for a visit to this alluring area of Paris.
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- Although not an attraction that appeals to everyone, the Cimitière
de Père Lachaise is the final resting place for many famous persons,
ranging from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison. If you are interested in
visiting, see our handy map to this cemetery that attracts hundreds of
thousands of visitors each year.
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Daytrips in the Paris Region
- There is so much to see and do in Paris that some travelers never
experience the beauty of the surrounding area. We recommend
a daytrip or two to balance your travels. A trip to
Versailles is a must, but all of our recommendations for day trips are "memory
makers". Click the links below to see which daytrip is the one for
you.
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| If
you are "new" to Paris, read
our section on
Paris Know-How.
In it, we explain
"arrondissements" and how they are used in Paris, describe tips for using the Metro,
suggest tips for dining in
Paris, discuss French etiquette, and other information that will help you "navigate" Paris. |
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