5 things to do in Paris

Paris is truly an eternal city. Paris is one of the most visited city in the world. The city of love, the city of Eiffel Tower is always full of tourists, but in fall and winters the tourists’ crowd fall thinner. Paris is not worth visiting only because of its grand monuments like Eiffel tower and Louvre Museum, but also for its beautiful people, history and culture.

When you visit Paris you must want to see this entire great city, you may short list some specific spots to visit before other places. Here are the five most important things to do while visiting Paris.

1. Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe is world’s largest triumphal arch, which is situated at the center of the Place de l'Étoile. The monument overtops the hill of the Chaillot at the center of the star shaped structure of 12 shining avenues. At the base of Arc de Triomphe’s pillars, there are 4 huge sculptures that commemorate The Triumph of 1810, Resistance, Peace and The Departure of Volunteers. Around the top of the Arch, names of the major victories of The Revolutionary and Napoleonic period are engraved.


2. The Orsay Museum
The interesting thing about this museum is that is housed in a huge railway station that was built in 1900. This railway station was completely abandoned by 1961. In 1981 the practicing French president decided to use this railway station as a museum. The Orsay museum contains 2300 paintings, 1500 sculptures and almost 1000 other objects. These objects and paintings in the museum cover the era of mid nineteenth century to 1914 and these art pieces belong to Degas, Rodin, Monet, Renoir, van Gogh and others.

3. Montparnasse Tower
Montparnasse Tower was built in 1973 and at that time it was one of the tallest buildings in Paris. You must visit the tower’s observation deck to have a magnificent view of the city. May the tower is not a worth visiting place in itself but its observation deck on 56th floor makes it worth visiting. It offers you a panoramic view of the eternal city of Paris. You can see 40 kilometers far in clear days but the view is magnificent in the night when you can see illuminated landmarks.
4. O Chateau Wine Tasting
If you ever wished to taste some French wine O Chateau Wine Tasting is the place to make your wish come true. You can have some admirable wine samples from the wine yards of France. You will enjoy the time in beautiful environment of the bar along with world’s most exquisite wine.
5. Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise
Seine river cruises give you a one hour ride on board, setting off from Eiffel tower throughout the city with all its historical monuments. You can have a seat inside the glassed cruise and look out at the beautiful sights during your ride. The commentary is broadcasted in thirteen languages. You can also enjoy French music on the cruise.



Afia Rasheed

I love to travel around the world to find beauty in new places, to learn about different cultures and to live life to the fullest.I would like to share my experience of traveling with everyone who loves to travel.

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