Getaway Weekend In Paris

Paris is the cosmopolitan capital of France and one of the most famous cities in the entire world. It has been a long time cultural hub, and has an influence on the world with its trendsetting fashion scene, deep art history, and world famous cuisine.

Many famous designers such as Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Lancome, L’Oreal, and more call this city home. It has many cultural landmarks that include the Eifel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Moulin Rouge, the Louvre Museum, Lido, and others. More than 45 million tourists visit the city per year. Millions of Parisians call this city home, making one of the most populated in all of France. There is so much that this city has to offer, it is definitely one of those cities that you must visit at least once in a lifetime.

Paris is an extremely easy city to navigate. While it is still car friendly, some of the best ways to get around the city are by bike, scooter, or by walking. The city is very accommodating to these forms of travel, which is great for tourists who do not want to pay for rental cars. In fact, it is possible to get through the city by walking in just a few hours. Of course, this is only if you don’t find yourself stopping by a bunch of shops, cafes, and sights along the way. There are also several excellent boat services which provide cheap and easy transportation to the center of Paris. It is also a great city for skating, given the smooth ground surfaces. The climate is also very agreeable. The winters can be quite cold, but the summers are fairly pleasant with highs of around seventy degrees. Summertime is a great time to visit Paris.

Given the vast amount of landmarks and tourist attractions, it can be quite difficult to narrow them down to just a few, especially if you are only their on a short stay. There are some that are more popular than. Here are just a few attracts that you will find interesting:

• The Catacombs: This was used to store bones that were exhumed from the Paris cemetery. There is a limit to how many people can visit at once, so do this when you have extra time.
• Notre Dame Cathedral: The inspiration for the classic book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
• The Picasso Museum: This contains the master’s collection. Definitely a must-visit for art enthusiasts.
• The Louvre- Considered to be one of the world’s most finesse museums.
• Alliance Francaise- If you wish to learn the French language or further your study of it, this is definitely the school to visit.
• Saint Chapelle- A beautiful stained glass chapel. Visit if you have a love for classic architecture.

Those are just a few of the city’s highlights. Paris is generally considered to be a safe and child friendly city, so it is great for visiting with family. If you want more information on this fabulous city, explore this site by checking out any of the many submenus.

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