[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Besides romance, Paris is also a city of art, history and of course, food and drink! Paris is easy to get around in with its extensive underground subway system, The Metropolitan,but why not save a few Euros and explore this beautiful city by foot.
From the architecture to quaint little cafés that can be found at random, Paris is a place that’s best for people who have a sense of adventure. Here’re a few places to check out in Paris.
NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is a medieval Catholic cathedral that is a wonderful example of French Gothic architecture and was completed in 1345AD. The cathedral is open free to visitors so do take time
to visit and see the stained glass or perhaps have some moments to yourself on their wooden pews.
For more information on the Notre-Dame Cathedral, visit their website at www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/visites.
For the bookworms, take a five-minute stroll over to the other side of the Seine and look for Shakespeare & Company, an English language bookstore that houses aspiring writers and artists who help out around the bookstore. Get lost amongst the shelves of books from different Shakespeare & Company genres, languages and subjects.
EIFFEL TOWER
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic sight and immediately associated with Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and has three levels with restaurants on the first and second levels. The top level is 276 metres above the ground and offers a birds-eye view of Paris!
For more information on the tower and ticket purchase for entry to the top levels, go to their website www.toureiffel.paris/en
Writer’s note: If you’re not fond of heights, perhaps going up to the highest point isn’t the best idea but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the Eiffel Tower. During the evening, the Eiffel Tower will be lighted up for five minutes every hour on the hour and this is a sight to behold so do remember to record the tower sparkling in the night sky.
AVENUE DES CHAMPS- ÉLYSÉES
The Avenue des Champs- Élysées is for travellers looking for a serious bit of shopping or just people watching. Put your walking shoes on because it’s about 1.9 kilometres long and is well known for the plethora of theatres, cafés and luxury shops located all along the street.
At the end of the Champs-Élysées is the iconic Arc de Triomphe which is definitely worth a snap.
MONTMARTRE
Montmartre is a large hill in Paris that’s 130 metres high and also lends its name to the district (arrondissement). Take the Metropolitan to the ‘Abbesses’ stop which is also the deepest train station in Paris. Near the Abbesses metro station is the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur which is a white-domed church on top of the hill. Coming here, a camera is a must because of the breath-taking view of Basilica of Sacre-Coeur Paris it offers.
LOUVRE MUSEUM
If you’re up for an adventure, walk for about 45 minutes in an almost straight line starting from the Arc de Triomphe, via the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, you’ll pass by the Place de la Concorde, and Jardin des Tuileries then you’ll arrive at the Louvre Museum. If you prefer taking the Metro, stop at the Louvre Museum Louvre-Rivoli station.
Better known as The Louvre, it is an art museum featuring historical pieces of art which includes the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient Greek armless Venus de Milo sculpture. During the year, there are different events and exhibitions held for different types of art that includes paintings, sculpture and also music.
For more information and to keep up with their latest events and exhibitions, check out their website here www.louvre.fr/en
Whatever you choose to do in Paris, remember that there’s more to this city so grab a map and take a walking tour because it’s so easy to miss little gems like restaurants and even shops if you’re always on the Metro.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
