La Tour Eiffel
For years the tallest structure in the world, this engineering marvel
affords a view of over 40 miles, weather permitting, and includes a movie theater,
restaurants and a bar.
Arc de Triomphe
First commissioned by Napolean in the early 1800s, this Arch at one end
of the Champs-Elysses has come to be a world recognized symbol of French national
pride.
Basilique du Sacre-Coeur
The dome affords the best view of Paris, especially at night just as the
lights are coming on.
Les Catacombs
An attraction with limited appeal, but nonetheless one of the world's
wonders, the Catacombs of Paris consist of almost a mile of illuminated dirt tunnels
filled with human bones and skulls transposed for public health reasons from over-filled
18th century cemeteries
Cathedrale de Notre-Dame
At the center of the Parisian arrondissements is the famous Notre Dame
Cathedral, around which Paris was built.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
If you have the time, it is well worth the less than 2 hour trip to see
this medieval wonder of stained glass and iron sculpture.
Disneyland Paris
Despite its American roots, Disneyland Paris is the paradigm of European
amusement parks. This 5,000 acre resort, one-fifth the size of Paris itself, is
just 20 miles to the east from downtown Paris, and if you start early and allow
yourself a full day, you can see a good bit of it.
Foret de Fontainebleau
A little more than a half-hour's drive south of Paris will bring you to
Napolean's former palace and the old hunting grounds of French royalty.
Marche Buci
In the gastronomical capital of the world, you must see where the best
chefs of Paris weigh, squeeze, sniff and taste their produce and meats.
Musee du Louvre
The world's most famous works of art live here, including the Mona Lisa,
the statute of Venus de Milo, the ancient Winged Victory, and thousands of other
priceless works many of which originally were collected privately by French royalty
throughout history and donated to the museum.
Parc Zoologique de Paris
The best way to get to one of the great zoos of Europe is by Metro, which
has its own stop here.
Place de Pigalle
The 9th arrondissement spans the spectrum of French popular entertainment
culture, from brassy to elegant, that defines a world famous part of the unique
Parisian experience. |
