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[lagadoo]

I believe the Bateaux Parisiens Tours are brilliant as a romantic date for Dinner and for Sightseeing all the attractions at night look lovely lit up.

[TravelEverywhere]

If you like parks, definitely go to the Luxembourg Gardens. (In the spring, summer, or fall.)

[jonsonjon]

Thanks for providing the information.

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[Stephanie Zhao]

Eiffel Tower, l'Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame de Paris, Les Invalides, Le Pantheon, Le Palais Garnier, La Sainte Chapelle, Avenue des Champs-Elysees
Some places about art: Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Centre Georges Pompidou, Musée Grévin, Musée Picasso, L'Espace Dali

[Rashidindia]

hello everyone............

Paris is the best place for travel.I want to travel there for one time.

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[jonssmith]

top five places in paris:-

01 Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower) The Paris' landmark : in 1889 Gustave Eiffel gave the French flag a 300 m (984 ft.) pole to commemorate the revolution centenary.

02 Arc de Triomphe This arch was built in memory of Napoléon's Great Army at the top of the Champs-Elysées.

03 Champs Elysées The triumphal avenue aiming toward the Arc de Triomphe.

04 Notre Dame The major french religious building, masterpiece of gothic architecture.

05 Opera Two operas : the original one built by Garnier in 1875 & Opera Bastille from 1989.

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[jonssmith3]

1. Notre Dame

Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the world's largest Gothic-style cathedralsTowering Notre Dame Cathedral and its island home, the île de la Cite, are the visual crown of the historic heart of Paris. Nearby is the Palais de Justice made famous during the French Revolution, the Conciergerie (where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned), the stained glass mastery of the church Saint Chapelle, the famous Pont Neuf Bridge, and the delightful residences and shops of the island Île de Sainte Louis.

2. Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the best places to visit in ParisVisiting the stunning, world-famous Eiffel Tower and viewing the city from on high is considered by many the traditional right of passage when visiting Paris. Nearby are: the Palais de Chaillot and its museums, the Musée du Quai Branly (ethnography) and the Musée Marmottan Monet (an excellent art museum focused on the works of Monet).

3. Champs Elysées

The Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe are stunning sightsThis the romantic heart of Paris and one of the most popular streets for strolling and shopping while gazing at the monumental Arc de Triomphe. Seine River cruises are nearby.


4. The Louvre

The Louvre and its attrations are the highlight of a visit to ParisPerhaps the most well-known and important of the world's museums, the Louvre has an incomparable collection of art (including the Mona Lisa), statuary and historic artifacts. The beautiful Tuilleries Gardens are nearby, as is the Orangerie that houses Monet's famous Water Lily paintings.


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-- 13 March 2012 --

Places to visit in Paris


Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel)
Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and likely the most recognizable landmark of the city. It was built by Gustave Eiffel for the World Exhibition of 1889 and it was never meant to be a permanent addition to the city's skyline. Initially the artists and writers of Paris expressed their strong disapproval in regards to the tower but later generations commended it. The figures are impressive (like the fact that it weights 7000 tons) but forget about them and try to enjoy the sight (you'll forget the numbers soon but you'll always remember the tower's profile on the Paris sky). Everyone wants to visit this landmark so expect the lines to be long (or arrive there early).


La Conciergerie
Located by the Seine on Ile de la Cite, La Conciergerie was originally part of the Royal Palace. It first became a prison at the end of the 14th century and today it is better known for the role it played during the French Revolution (18th century) when it housed over 4000 prisoners including Danton, Robespierre and even Marie-Antoinette. From here people (including the three mentioned above) were being sent to the guillotine. The name of the building comes from the superintendent of the palace (concierge) which was in charge of renting out shops and gathering taxes. Some highlights not to be missed include the impressive Salle des Gens d'Armes (Room of the People at Arms) a vast Gothic room that was used as a banqueting hall and Marie Antoinette's cell. Address: 1 Quai de l'Horloge.


Musee d'Orsay
Musee d'Orsay opened in 1986 in a beautiful building which served as a train station until 1960's. The museum is devoted to the period dating from 1848 to 1914 providing a bridge between the classical Louvre and the modern Centre Pompidou. The main attraction of the museum are the Impressionists with numerous paintings by Renoir, Monet, Manet (which is considered a class of its own), Pissarro, Sisley. Included here are also the post-Impressionist Cezanne, Degas and Vincent Van Gogh. I enjoyed a lot my visit here; the collection of Impressionist art is truly impressive and Musee d'Orsay is one attraction of Paris that is well worth a visit. Address: 1 Rue de Bellechase.


Musee du Louvre
The Louvre is the world's largest museum and one of the world's greatest art collections in the world. The palace stretches for about half mile between the Seine and rue de Rivoli. It was originally a fortress built by Philippe-Auguste in the 13th century. 300 years later Francois I replaced it with a Renaissance style building. Many French kings continued to add to the construction and improve it. Some of the kings used it as their residence before the court moved to Versaille. Louvre was first opened to the public in 1793 and has been used as a museum ever since. The latest addition to the building is the glass pyramid (also a museum entrance) that sits in the courtyard which was designed by I. M. Pei. The pyramid was unveiled in 1989.

The Louvre's collection is overwhelming in size and it includes paitings, drawings, sculptures, antiquities, furniture, coins etc It is impossible to see everything in one day, in fact I believe it is impossible to see everything even if you spend a few years here. Most people run to see the two ladies, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the statue of Venus de Milo. They are always surrounded by a crowd of people. But try to see more than that; walls are practically lined with masterpieces.

There are many entrances to the museum, not only the one through Pyramid which is always the most crowded. The museums pass card works here and helps in skipping the lines. After 3PM and on Sundays the ticket is half price.



Sacre-Coeur
When we arrived to Sacre-Coeur we were surprized to recognize the Byzantine style in the architecture of the basilica. We weren't quite expecting it, after days of seeing only Gothic architecture in most of the city's churches. That made me very curious about Sacre-Coeur's past. The French government decided to erect the basilica after France's defeat by the Prusians in 1870 to symbolize the end of the misfortunes and the return to strength of the 19th century France. The construction was started in 1875 to Paul Abadie's design. Like many other buildings in Paris, this one was controversial with people loving it and hating it with the same passion. The basilica was finally consecrated in 1919. Because of the location and size its effect is grand. The inside has beautiful mosaics.


Sainte-Chapelle
I read in my travel guide that in the Middle Ages this church was likened to a "gateway to heaven"; once I got there I could see why with my own eyes. This is one of the most beautiful churches that I've seen in my life.

It was built in 1248 by Louis IX to house what was believed to be the crown of thorns from Christ's crucifixion and fragments of the true cross. The building is actually two chapels in one. The first floor chapel which was for servants and lower members of the court is beautiful with its flying buttresses but the upper chapel is infinite more striking. To get upstairs you have to climb a dark spiral staircase. Once you enter the chapel you'll be moved by the light that inundates the room created by the 15 magnificent stained glass windows separated by the narrowest columns. This chapel was for the king and important members of the court - I'm glad that simple folk like us can marvel at it today The church is approached through the court of Palais de Justice.



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-- 19 March 2012 --

1. Arc de Triomphe - This amazing piece of architecture is located on the Champs Elysees, which is Paris's most notable avenue. It was constructed by Napoleon to build a tribute to his "Grand Armee". Don't try crossing the street to get to this monument. Locate the underground tunnel from the Wagram exit from the Metro. The tunnel itslef is located at the Avenue de la Grande Armee side of the road circle.

2. Chateau de Versailles -

3. Musee Cognacq-Jay.

4. Musee du Louvre Place du Pyramide .


5. Centre National d'art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou .

6. Champs Elysiées -

7. Maison Victor Hugo -


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