Paris Vacation
Paris is one of the premier capitals of the world especially the romantic amongst us,it has the ability to please everyone and is often referred to as The City of Lights. Paris short stays of a few days, often over a long weekend are the normal way to see it,with a great deal to see and do that really a week is needed.
A city famous for its fabulous architecture, good food, wine, street markets and galleries,including famous sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe to name just two internationally famous landmarks. Fortunately for tourists, Paris has a first rate transportation system,there is an excellent underground system called the Metro which runs regular trains into the city center and is very easy to understand.
At almost 1,000 feet high, the Eiffel Tower is an impressive sight,it can be seen from any point within the city and the superb views just can’t be matched by those looking at it from the ground. In the evening the illumination means it can be seen for many miles,taking a tour at the same time will teach you much more about this remarkable structure.
On your Paris trip ensure you add the famous Champs Elysees to your list of places to visit,with shops, cafes, and restaurants littered along the wide pavements, it is a ‘must see’ for every visitor. This avenue may be select but it attracts large numbers of visitors daily,it is also where most of the five star hotels are situated but thankfully hotels tend to be cheaper once you move away from the city center.
The world famous Louvre museum is in this city,with almost a third of a million exhibits, you will not be able to see everything in one trip. There are so many exhibits here they cannot all be viewed during a short stay in Paris,the Venus de Milo is displayed here and of course the Mona Lisa. Over the years, Paris has been home to many of the world’s famous artists,many of whom left large collections of their paintings here like Monet and Picasso.
The Arc de Triomphe another famous landmark was built by Napoleon in 1806,the names of his generals engraved upon it to honor them and his troops. Many people do not know that an observatory was included in the design which affords great views of the surrounding area,it is located in Place Charles de Gaulle where twelve of the city’s main avenues start, including Avenue de Champs Elysees.
Certainly it is not fair to believe that these are the only places in the city worth visiting,but these should certainly not to be missed because many offer regular guided tours, some at little or no charge at all. A Paris short stay vacation will probably be best suited as just a taster of the city,anything that’s missed will have to take a rain check.
