Enchanting top 5 things to do in Paris

France | May 1, 2010 | No discussion yet



Paris is among the great cities on the earth, and everyone is aware of its magnificence. Well, no doubt, almost all the people in the world dreams to visit Paris at least once in their lifetime. To describe Paris in few words, everyone says it is a city of romance as well as historic architecture. The city itself is a major attraction and seems like a galaxy of thousands of breathtaking attractions. Turn your sight anywhere and you will be seeing spectacular views of the city that will lure you to explore more.

So before you visit the city and start living a sparkling life, you should jot down various places that are must to explore. There are plenty of sights and attractions in the city, which you can explore. While describing the city of Paris, which is the crown of France, one should check out the top 5 things to do in Paris and start visiting the sights.

  • Eiffel Tower:
    Whenever people think about the city the first image comes into their mind is of Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is the world renowned landmark, which every people wants to see. Well, no doubt, the Eiffel Tower is among the most recognizable structures in the world, which is also famous as a haunted site. Standing in the heart of the city, the tower offers magnificent panorama of the city. Well, the tower takes a long time to take you into its arms and offer you amazing beauties around. However, this is how the charm rises, so see its sky touching elevation, stand on the queue for long to get the entrance to the tower, and make your visit a lifetime experience.

  • The Louvre:
    It is the famous museum in the country that feature thousands of precious, classic and modern masterpieces that make the museum jewel in the crown of French culture. In fact, it is among the most significant museums in the world. The Louvre Museum is dating back to the middle ages and has served the people of France in many ways just like the Royal Palace. The museum is a great place to explore the history of France and get into the life of kings and revolutionaries.

  • Arc de Triomphe:
    This amazing architecture serves as a triumphant symbol of victory for the French troops who was coming back to home after the battle. To celebrate the victory of the Republican armies, the Napoleon ordered to built the Arc de Triomphe as a symbol for it. Until the year 1836, the structure remained unfinished, as the empire then collapsed. Well, the structure looks amazingly beautiful, as it is decorated with frescos of battle scenes and also carved with the names if those victories of the Napoleon. Exploring the Arc will take you to the tomb of the soldier who is unknown with the information of its history and also the names of the fallen.

  • Notre Dame:
    It is the Gothic Cathedral and was built near to some 1200 bt the Maurice de Sully. Until 1250, the north arm was built by Jean de Chelles, and also started the work on south arm that was finally concluded by Jean de Montreuil. In the early 1300s, the chapels of this beautiful structure were built and the buttresses standing next to the chevet are among the major attractions of the building. Well, you should first head to explore this attraction, as it is among the few attractions that does not charge any fee. If you want to climb the towers of Notre Dame then only you have to pay small amount.

  • Les Invalides:
    You will be enchanted to see the stunning architecture and sheer size of the Les Invalides. It actually features the tomb of Napoleon, who was the greatest Frenchman that ever lived. Louis the 14th constructed this breathtaking attraction as a military hospital just for his wounded soldiers. Explore its big church, golden dome, and also its sheer striking size that makes the Les Invalides a masterwork of the French classical architecture.

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