Paris, the City of the Lovers

Paris is one of the most beautiful capitals of theof the Sorbonne in the Middle Age, who used to
Old Europe and one of the most romantic cities inspeak in Latin language. The Latin Quarter is
the world. It is known as the "city of the lights",located on the banks of the Seine River, close to
as it was the first world's city which has electricthe Cité Island and a yards from Notre
light. It is also known as the "city of the lovers",Dame. It is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in
because it is full of romantic corners. In addition, itthe afternoons and the evenings in Paris. Among
is one of the most tourist cities in the world:its small streets there are piled heaps of pubs and
every year about 30 million tourists stroll amongethnic restaurants (suitable for all budgets). In just
its streets. Paris is famous for it cultural anda few meters you will find Greek restaurants,
artistic value. It was the perfect refuge forItalian restaurants, Chinese or Japanese
bohemians and artists, and still today it is an iconrestaurants and all kind of pubs. This is one of the
of the free and avant-garde thoughts andfew neighborhood where you can eat cheaply in
currents. In Paris you'll find the most deliciousParis. Around the Gothic church of
French cuisine, the incredible fashion world, theSt-Séverin, there are small streets with
best museums and a harmonious coexistence ofpopular restaurants. In this area there are a lot of
traditional items with modern things... All theseGreek establishments. The Latin Quarter is the
make Paris a really fascinating city.perfect one to stroll around. It is one of the most
It is very difficult to visit Paris in a few days.tourist areas in Paris. The Saint-Michel square is a
There are too many charms to discover: frommust. It is full of charming coffees and book
the most famous architectural works, as the Eiffelstores. You have to stroll along the Seine's shore
Tower or The Arc de Triomphe, to one of itsto enjoy of the beautiful views. When you arrive
museums, such as the legendary Louvre Museumto the Pont Au Double, you'll see Notre-Dame in
or the Pompidou Center, or one of its majesticfront of you. From this very basilica the length in
streets as the Champs Elysées. Everykilometres of all French roads are measured,
single person who travel to Paris, come back!which makes it one of the French capital's
The Elysees Champsreference points.
The Elysees Champs is one of the most famousThe Eiffel Tower
avenues in the world and the largest street inThe Eiffel Tower was built for the International
Paris, with 2km long and 60M wide. This streetExhibition of Paris of 1889, commemorating the
begins in the Concorde Square and finishes in thecentenary of the French Revolution. It was not
Arc de Triomphe. You'll find there a mix of bigaccepted by all at first, but nowadays it is the
malls, shops, offices, public buildings and gardens. Itmost representative symbol of Paris and one of
is also the scene of numerous popular events, asthe most famous monument in the world. At 300
the last Tour de France stage or the military 14thmetres (320.75m including antenna), and 7000
July parade.tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930.
MontmartreLes Halles
Montmartre became the trendy district of theLes Halles is a beautiful area to have a walk. It is
nineteenth century, when all kind of artists movedfull of multicultural people and with plenty of shops.
there. This way, it became into the mostHere you can visit the Saint-Eustache church, the
Bohemian and romantic neighborhood in Paris. It isForum, the Georges Pompidou centre, the St-
located on a hill, dominated by the Sacre-CoeurMarri church and the famous Tour de St-Jacques.
Basilica, which was built to pay tribute to theChaillot
French dead at the Franco-Prussian War. TheIn Chaillot there are the most beautiful views of
Sacre-Coeur is one of the most visitedParis. In addition, this area is full of avenues full of
monuments in Paris and is inspired by the Romanshops and restaurants. The Chaillot Palace is a
and Byzantine architecture. Strolling amongmust: incide you can visit the Merine Museum, the
Montmartre's streets is like moving to the past.Monuments Museum, the Men Museum and the
One of the Montamtre's attractions are theCinema Museum.
numerous street artists who sell their paintings inLouvre Museum
the Tertre square, close to the Basilica.The Louvre Museum is the most visited, oldest
Montmartre is a commercial district full ofand most famous art museum in the world. Its
restaurants, hotels, cafes and cabarets. At therich collection brings together pieces from all times
foot of Montmarte there is a picnic and leisureand cultures. It is almost impossible to visit it in
area (close to Blanche and Pillage's squares). In thisjust one day, due to its huge dimensions. The
neighborhood is located the famous Moulin RougeLouvre museum is a great destination during a
cabaret, probably the most famous cabaret ofParis vacation. The former palace is a historic
the world.building, with varied architecture, and one of the
There is a wooden building in the middle of the hillmost expansive collections of art in the world.
called the Bateau-Lavoir. The Cubism movementThese are some of the beautiful things you can
was born here. Artists as important as Braque orvisit in Paris. This is the perfect city to spend the
Picasso worked there.holidays. But remember you need, at least a
Latin Quarterweek to enjoy it at all! Rent Apartments in Paris
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