Paris, France is a destination that almost everyone should want to see in their life time. It is a place where history breeds romance, and where old world charm meets modernity. Paris France has only one downfall; there are so many tourist destinations and attractions to see in one vacation. Just taking in the beauty of the natural landscape could take up your entire vacation therefore I will recommend a few must see attractions. Perhaps this is one trip where an air tight itenarary will make the most of your vacation.The Louvre makes first on my list as it is a great starting point when visiting Paris, France. The Louvre is the world's largest and most diverse collection of historic paintings, sculpures and other art objects. Here, you will get to see the Mona Lisa, indulge in the gardens which are adjacent to the breath taking palace itself and learn about much of the history of Paris from themedieval period through today. Since this is the world's largest collection, this should take up an entire day of your fully packed schedule.
Now that you have seen the romantic and awe-inspiring architecture of the Louvre, the next stop should very well be the Notre Dame Catherdral. Here your imagination will be swept away as you take in this beautiful and stunning gothic masterpiece. Complete with dramatic towers and stained glass, this medieval marvel took over 100 years to complete. This is medieval Paris at it's finest and an absolute must see.
Not that I have to tell you to see the Eiffel Tower, as it is the Paris tourists staple, but it did make my top list of must see Paris attractions. I will give you a bit of history on this must see landmark. While it was the center of discontentment among France natives when it was first unveiled, today it represents Paris as the elegant, romantic, historic and contemporary city that it is. The tower, made of iron, was built in 1889 for the World Exposition by Gustave Eiffel. While most have seen pictures and movies with the Eiffel tower in the background, seeing it in person will most certainly take your breath away. It gives a glow to the night sky and a hopeful light during any storm. Perhaps this is why it has now reached more than 220 million visitors since it's humbling arrival.The next attraction is viewed as a timeless peice of art today but the era it was built in, during the reign of Emporer Napoleon, didn't view it as such. Arc de Triomphe was deisgned to portray a France that was overflowing with military power and triumph. The 164 foot Arc, commemorating Napoleon's generals and soldiers, leads to Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Both the Arc and the Avenue will leave you feeling the splendor that the Emporer once felt.
This is a tiny list of attractions in a city that is wall-to-wall with historic monuments, grand buildings, art displays, timeless artifacts and cultural finds. Paris is a city where you can indulge in just about every fancy of the vacationers dream. Paris, France literally has hundreds of years waiting for your eyes to feast on and even more diverse attractions awaiting your arrival.
