Paris is a beautiful city filled with amazing places to visit. It has famous buildings, pretty streets and a lot of history just like a fairy tale. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been there before, Paris is always exciting. Lets take a fun tour of some of the best places to see in this magical city
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1. The Eiffel Tower
The first place you want to visit in Paris is The Eiffel Tower. Big and beautiful tower is made of iron and stands very tall like a giant reaching for sky. It is a special symbol of love & art. You can go up to the top of the tower & see all of Paris from above.
My Tip: visit in the evening to watch the sun go down and stay a little longer to see the tower sparkle with twinkling lights.
Visiting Hours : 9:30 AM to 11PM
2. The Louvre Museum
The Louvre museum is like a big treasure filled with amazing art and stories. Inside the museum, you can see famous paintings like the Mona Lisa & the beautiful statues like the Venus de Milo. Even if you dont know much about art, the building itself is big and beautiful like a castle.
My Tip : Dont forget to take a picture with the shiny glass pyramid outside.
Visiting Hours : 9AM to 9PM (Tuesday closed)
3. Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame cathedral is a bit old and special church in Paris. In 2019 a big fire damaged the church, but people are working hard to fix it and still today the restoration work is going on. Even though you cant go inside yet, the outside of the church is still amazing to see. It has tall towers & beautiful designs.
My tip : Walk around the church and enjoy the lovely view of the Seine River nearby.
Visiting Hours : 7:30 AM to 7:15 PM
4. Sacre Cœur Basilica and Montmartre
The Sacre Cœur Basilica is a big white church with an amazing view of the whole city that can be seen on a High hill in Paris. The area around it is called Montmartre; it is a place full of fun things to see like cute cafes and little streets made of stone with artists paintings
My Tip: You might see someone drawing right in front of you. It is a magical place where art & history come to life.
Visiting Hours : 6:30AM to 10:30PM
5. The Seine River
Seine River is like the heart beat of Paris. Riding on a boat on the seine river is a lovely way to see the city. As you float along you will see famous places like the Eiffel Tower & the beautiful Musee d Orsay.
My Tip : If you want to relax then go and enjoy it by the riverbank of Seine River. Lots of people in Paris love doing that.
Public access, entry free open all days
6. The Arc deTriomphe
It is one of the famous streets in Paris. It has lots of nice shops, theaters and cafes where people like hanging out. At the end of the street you will see the big Arc deTriomphe, which is a special monument honoring the people who fought for France.
My Tip : you will get to see an amazing view of the city from this place; the Eiffel Tower looking tall and proud in the very far distance!
Visiting Hours : 10AM to 10:30PM
7. Versailles Palace
This place is not far from Paris, you can take a short train ride to Palace of Versailles. This beautiful palace is very fancy & was once home to kings of France. It has huge gardens and sparkling fountains plus the famous Hall of Mirrors that shines with lights.
My Tip : Visit to Palace of Versailles is like stepping into a fairy tale & also a fun break from the busy city.
Visiting Hours : 9AM to 5:30PM (Monday Closed)
8. Musee dOrsay
The Musee dOrsay is a wonderful museum inside an old train station in Paris. It has lots of beautiful paintings by famous artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Renoir. The art is very special & makes the museum is a great place to visit. The building is really cool with lots of natural light coming from outside that makes everything look even prettier.
Visiting Hours : 9:30 AM to 6PM (Monday Closed)
9. The Le Marais
Le Marais is a lively neighborhood in Paris where old buildings meet modern lifestyle shops. You can walk through its narrow streets & find very cool stores, art galleries and even some of the best falafel (a yummy veg snack) in the city. You can also visit the Musee Picasso & the Place des Vosges which is the oldest square in the Paris. It is a great place to explore and to have fun.
Public Neighborhood – Free Entry
10. The Palais Gardens
Visit the Palais Gardens, if you want to relax. This beautiful park is great for walking or sitting by the fountain or to have a picnic and watch everything around you. Many visitors and people who live in Paris love to come here because it is a peaceful place away from the busy city
Visiting Hours : 8AM to 8PM
Conclusion
Paris is a beautiful city that makes your heart feel happy. Every street has its own story and every famous place is full of lovely history. Whether you are looking at the Eiffel Tower or exploring the Louvre or enjoying a yummy pastry at a cafe; Paris will feel like a magical place. So why wait get ready, pack your bags Visit Paris and grab a croissant and fall in love with the City of Light! PARIS…..
