Are you planning a getaway to some European capital? Paris, without a doubt, it is a great option, since it offers a lot of interesting places to visit: museums, parks, emblematic buildings, charming neighborhoods…. Of course, before leaving for the capital of love you should be clear about what you want to see, since it has so many attractions that it may not give you time to know everything.
To make it easier for you, today Hard Hobbit To Break We are going to tell you about the essential visits that you must make if you visit the French capital. If you plan to travel to Paris, we recommend that you do not miss any of the following.
Eiffel Tower
As it could not be otherwise, the first visit that we are going to recommend is to the Eiffel Tower, the icon par excellence of Paris. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exposition of 1889, it was originally hated by the artists of the time. However, it soon became the most visited monument in the French capital, with more than 7 million visitors a year. We recommend that you buy tickets in advance, if possible through the Internet, to avoid last minute surprises. Also, you won't be able to miss the illuminated tower at night. It is a truly magical spectacle.
Montmatre
Another place you must visit is Montmartre, the Parisian neighborhood of painters. Home of artists like Dalí, Monet or Picasso, it still preserves that bohemian touch that makes it so special. Strolling through its small and steep alleys, you will find places of interest such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Place du Teatre and old and well-known cabarets, such as the famous Moulin Rouge.
Notre Dame Cathedral and other churches
In Paris you will find a lot of religious buildings that are worth knowing, although we do have to highlight some this is the Cathedral of Notre Dame, an impressive temple Gothic located east of Île de la Cité. We also recommend that you visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré Coeur) and the Sainte Chapelle.
Palace of Versailles
Another essential visit in Paris is the Palace of Versailles, declared a World Heritage Site by the Unesco. Its importance lies in its impressive architecture, its beautiful and well-kept gardens and its relevance in the history of France. You can visit a lot of rooms full of works of art and more than 800 hectares of gardens where you will find all kinds of plants and trees and a large number of statues, ponds and fountains.
Elysian Fields
If you have the opportunity to travel to Paris, you cannot miss the Champs Elysées, one of the avenues most famous in the world. This is responsible for communicating the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde, two places that you will also have to see if you are in the capital of France.
Louvre Museum
Of course, we recommend a visit to the Louvre Museum. Although you will only be able to see a minimum part of the plays that they are preserved there (always depending on the time you have), is the best opportunity to get to know some of the most important works in the History of Art. The famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci stands out above the rest: the Mona Lisa. What we recommend is that you do not try to see everything, since it is practically impossible. In addition, art lovers cannot miss the Musée d'Orsay and the Pampidou Center.
Other places of interest
If you still have time, we recommend that you not miss other places in interest such as the Latin Quarter, the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, the Père-Lachaise Cemetery, the Royal Palace of Paris, the Pantheon, the Invalides National Palace, the Paris Catacombs and the different bridges of the capital.
Important Things You MUST Know Before Visiting Paris (ft. Not Even French) | Paris Travel Guide (April 2024)
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