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Paris Attractions
are ranked by visitor attendance as
noted at the left. It's impossible
to see all that Paris has to offer,
unless you live in Paris! Paris tourist
sights number in the hundreds, an if you
haven't been to Paris, be sure to visit
as many of these top attractions as
possible. Please view more details
on the TOP PARIS TOUR options by
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Bus Tours
With that said if you're limited on
time, then definitely take a BUS TOUR,
it will help you familiarize yourself
with Paris and help you get around Paris
on your own.
Both the yellow and red bus offer great
tour options. The Paris City Red
Hop-on Hop-off Tour is the easiest way
to get around town. You can hop-on and
off at any of the nine stops as often as
you like over a two day period. The
open-top double-decker buses provides
fantastic views from the upper seats..
Buses depart every few minutes in summer
or winter, every day of the year.
Recorded commentary is available in
several languages.. You will receive
headphones for the commentary the first
time you use your ticket. Tours
with the
Arc de Triomphe drive-by.
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1.
Eiffel Tower
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Eiffel Tower
or Tour Eiffel
is the most visited monu-ment in France. Built for
the World Exposition in 1889 it was not received well by
the French at all, but was such a success it became the
most visited attraction today.
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Opera Garnier
A Baroque Masterpiece
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The Palais Garnier is not
only a must see but a must attend if you're into the arts at all. Named the Academie
Nationale de Musique and Theatre de l'Opera, was built
in 1875. The name
was changed twice and in 1989 to the Palais
Garnier.
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2. Louvre Museum
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The Louvre is one of the
largest museums in the world, and the most visited in
Paris. Her two most noted works of art are the world's famous Mona
Lisa and Venus de Milo reside there. The Louvre is a must see
when in Paris!
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7. Ave Champs-Elysees
The Avenue of Trees
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The Avenue des
Champs-Elysees is the most visited and prestigious
avenue in Paris. The magnificent mile [or two] of
elite hotels and restaurants, luxury shopping cinemas,
National events, and is known as the most beautiful
avenue in the world.
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3. Palace
of Versailles
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The
castle and grounds rank
within the top three most visited
monuments in France. Spend the day, there's that much
to see and do.
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8.
Latin Quarter
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The Latin Quarter is a favorite
arrondissement in
Paris and the bohemian lifestyle that it is associated
with. It sits on the left bank and home to the
Sorbonne
University and borders
St. Germaine
des Prix, a must visit.
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Notre Dame
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Notre Dame
Cathedrale is the next most popular visited church and
monument in Paris.
Located in Ile-de la Cite [this is the original area of
Paris called Lutetia and dating back some
1500 years]. Notre Dame is about 850 years old
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9. Tuileries Gardens
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The Palais des Tuileries was a royal
palace and gardens. Catherine de Medici planned this new
palace after Henry II died. The palace itself was
destroyed during the turmoil in 1871. The gardens and
lake is a lovely spot to stop and relax and people
watch. It's located on the Right Bank.
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Paris d'Orsay Museum
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The d'Orsay
Museum is a must see in Paris, housed in what use to be
the old train station along the River Seine, across from
Tuileries gardens. The museum was built for the
Universal Exposition of 1900 and itself being a work of
art.
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10.
Place de la Concorde
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Place de la Concorde is another
magnificent square calle Place de la Concorde for all to
enjoy. It's located at the eastern end of the
Champs-Elysees and sits in between the that avenue and
the Tuileires Gardens.
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Paris Historic District
Tours
Some by Bus
and/or Walking Tours Include:
French Revolution |
Latin Quarter |
Marais District |
Montmartre |
Notre Dame
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Paris Historic Tour |
Saint Germain-des-Pres |
WWII Paris Walking Tour |
Classic Paris Walking Tour
Paris France River Cruises on the River
Seine, are another comfortable and popular way to see Paris. A Paris river cruise takes you under the Ponts [bridges] that are
true architectural delights in themselves. Whether you take a cruise during the
day or a spectacular evening cruise, there are
numerous river combo tour selections.
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France Top
10 Attractions
France Top
10 Attractions and Monuments |
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Loire
Valley Chateaux - home to the Kings
and Queens, other royalty and
the very rich nobles. The Loire
chateaux is a must visit when in
France. Chenonceaux,
Chambord, Amboise are musts to
visit. The castles are
amazing!
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Monet's Giverny
Home & Garden
This
undoubtedly is one of the most
visited and loved tourist spots
outside of Paris The
gardens are magnificent all year
long, the Japanese Bridge and
Lily Pond are virtually the same
since Monet painted them!
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The Abbey of Mont
Saint-Michel
holds it's own as one of the
most visited monuments in
France. It is most
spectacular, and if you feel fit
to climb the hundreds of steps
to its summit, its worth it, the
village lovely and quaint.
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Strasbourg
the European Capital
This is a fabulous city, with a
rich French and German heritage.
It feels as though you've gone
back in time, but this city
boasts home to several European
headquarters
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Normandy
War Memorials
This is a must
for all veterans and families of
those veterans to visit the most
revered place. There are
several War Memorial Tours to
select from, and a must visit.
Family Theme Parks Include: |
France Miniature [family
fun] is another great place for
the family.
It is as it's name states,
France in miniature versions of
the great monuments of
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Disneyland
Paris [family
fun] is a a famous family fun
destination in France, just
outside of Paris for you Disney
aficionados! Fore
moredetails on
Disneyland Resort Paris. |
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Louvre the New and the Old |
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A stunning Palace surrounded
by its beautiful forest, is one
of
the most beautiful and
visited
in France, a must visit. |
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Arc de Triomphe
One of Paris's most noted
landmarks is the Arc de Triomphe,
built to recognize the military
honors and battles fought under
Napoleon I. The Arc is centered
in Place Charles de Gaulle at
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Avignon-Palace of Popes |
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The walled city of Avignon and
the Capital of Christianity. The
Papal Seat during the reign of nine Popes. A must
tvisit, great for
architectural and historical
buffs. |
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