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The top 10 spots to visit while in Paris, France


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1. Eiffel Tower – Remarkable in its incomprehensible beautiful ugliness, the Eiffel Tower is a place that is visited by over 6 million tourists annually. And is due to the popularity of the original design and recognizable silhouette.

Eiffel Tower in Paris
Built for two years, the tower was inaugurated on 31.03.1889, the

The tower is 324 meters high. Weighs 10.100 tons

You can upload your walk to the second floor or lifts to all floors (total 3).

Tips:

- Visit the tower in the evening when lit. In 15 minutes there Tina light show.

The illuminated Eiffel Tower
- Do not be intimidated by the huge queues of tourists who redyat ticket. Organization is excellent and waiting for 30 minutes you can get a ticket.

- Groups with pre-purchased tickets remaining jump the queue.

- Fitted with water, but if not, the tower has several restaurants.

- Feel free to bargain with the traders of souvenirs at the foot of the tower. Eg key ring instead of € 1 can be bought for 0.20 € (4 pcs.).

Hours:

- From 01.01 to 12.06 and from 01.09 to 31.12 from 9:30-23:00
- From 13.06 to 31.08 from 9:00-24.00

Price: from 8 to 13 €

2. Louvre – Open to all by 1793 “a vast area as immense strength, modern and cosmopolitan – this is a museum today.

View from inside the pyramid at the Richelieu wing of the Louvre
Open in 1989 is a glass pyramid entrance to the wings of the museum and even met with mixed reviews in its construction (like the Eiffel Tower), fits perfectly in the exterior of the Louvre. Pyramid complements the museum’s history by linking his past and present of the castle a museum of 21st century.

It covers an area of 60 000 square meters. Contains over 35 000 works of art – paintings, sculptures, ceramics, Egyptian, Greek, Roman artifacts …

The exhibitions are divided into three departments (wings) – Deno, Richelieu and Sully.

View from the balcony of the gallery Deno the yard of the Louvre
Tips:

- If you have 3-4 hours of time looking at the museum, start at the wing Deno. It sets out the masterpieces of painting – the Mona Lisa by Leonardo, “Liberty leading the people of the Delakroa” fortune teller “of Caravaggio and so on.

- It is better to go for tickets at the beginning of working time, although the organization ticket is excellent and does not take much time.

Hours:

- Every day of 9.00-18:00 Except Tuesdays
- To 22.00 Wednesday and Friday

- Every first Sunday of the month – for free

- Does not work on certain holidays such as May 1, 11 November, and so on.

Price: from 9 to 14 €

3. Notre Dame (Notre Dame de Paris) – Gothic, a Catholic cathedral.

Hunchback of Notre Dame
Finally completed in 1345 It is crowned Napoleon. Huge size, it fits 9 000 people. There are very beautiful stained glass and excellent acoustics. There are regular performances.

Price: free

4. Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees avenue – was built in 1806-1808 in honor of the victory of Napoleon in 1805 and columns of white and pink marble berelefi reproducing the victories of the emperor. Currently at the top and is the statue of Peace. In the arch is a museum. At its foot is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, built after the First World War.

Boulevard Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe
The boulevard worth spending per person if only because of the eponymous song.

Tips:

- You can reach the top of its magnificent view of Paris.

Overlooking the modern business part of Paris from the roof of the Arc de Triomphe
Hours:

- From 10.00-23:00 from 01.04 to 30.09
- From 10.00-22:30 from 01.10 no later than 31.03
Price: from 9 €

5. With the boat on the Seine – and the boat passes along the most famous sights of Paris. There are stops on the Eiffel Tower, the museum Orsini, De Pre Saint Germain, Notre Dame, botanical garden, hotel De’vil, Louvre, Champs Elysees street. It passes under some of the most beautiful river bridges.

Overlooking the bridge of Alexander III and Eiffel Tower from the boat in the Seine
The ticket is valid for a whole day, tourists can descend to each stop to see the sights and then board another boat on the route.

Tips:

- Extremely convenient way for sightseeing near the Seine.

A convenient bus service offering a tour of Paris, for avoiding congestion.

Hours:

- In different seasons

Price: € 12 ticket for all day ticket 16 € for two days

6. Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre neighborhood – the beautiful facade of the basilica and its location on the highest point of Paris make it interesting for tourists. It is one of the largest carillon in the world, weighing over 19 tons.

Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
Montmartre neighborhood is known for its Bohemian spirit and nightlife. Here is the Moulin Rouge cabaret, the cradle of Kan-jug.

Moulin Rouge
Tips:

- Sex City business is focused here. Higher risk of theft.

Price: free

7. Gardens and parks of Paris – Tuileries gardens, Luxembourg, the Botanical Garden, Boulogne forest, forest Vincent, etc. …

Alley in the park of Versailles castle
In a park to stop and rest between tours of museums and attractions you will enjoy a rest and save the beautiful and well maintained gardens.

8.Versay, about 20 km from Paris, the hunting lodge of Louis XIII is transformed by Louis XIV, Sun King in residence, built in extravagant pomp and luxury.

Versailles
Mirror hall, chamber of the king and queen, the halls of the Apollo of peace and war abound with gold and expensive furniture, and works of art mainly in honor of Louis XIV may attract fans of the interior exhibitions.

Much more interesting are the gardens of Versailles, located in an area of 100 hectares, the gardens have been designed in elegant style with fountains, greenhouses, many water spaces (large canal 62 meters wide and about 2 km long, a small channel pools) and Paris favorite spot for picnics on weekends.

Overlooking the park of Versailles Palace
At the bottom of the park are large and small two-Trianon Palace, examples of splendid palace of Versailles life.

Tips:

- Huge queues for tickets to the interior of dvoretsa.Ako you can buy tickets in advance (eg the internet) will save you 2-3 hours waiting in the open.

- Tickets for the gardens of Versailles are sold otdelno.Tam tail is smaller, so you can see some of the gardens while you are arranging for the inner rooms of the palace.

Hours:

Palace:

- From 01.04 to 31.10 from 9:00-18:30
- No later than 31.03 by 01.11 by 9:00-17.30

- Does not work on Monday

Garden:

- From 01.04 to 31.10 from 7:00-19:00
- No later than 31.03 by 01.11 by Monday without 9:00-17.30

Price: from 13,50 € to 20 €

9. House of the Disabled – Complex dedicated to the military history of France.

The tomb of Napoleon
Under the “Les Invalides” understanding “of the veterans home. The church complex is located the tomb of Napoleon.

Interesting they are 3 departments in the museum of the army.

Contains a rich collection of ancient knightly armor, armor, armours, weapons, spears, crossbows, muskets, etc. .. Here are the knightly armor out of many of the French kings from childhood to adulthood. (vkl.Lui XIV)

Knight’s outfit
The Department of the World Wars covers the period from 1871 until 1945

The third department is the story of the life of Charles De Gaulle.

Honor guard
Price: 1 ticket for 3 general’s department 8.50 €

10. Discover boulevards of Paris – Urban transport in Paris was organized perfectly. With the metro can reach anywhere in the city quickly. But nothing can compare with a walk along the Champs Elysees, where you’ll find out what is 100 meters wide boulevard in Vendome, which is the Ritz, and jewelry with good offices of the fabulous prices. In Paris, cafes and restaurants are in abundance, so you can sit (always facing the street) and pozyapate colorful crowd.



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