Excursions in Paris

Paris. The very name of the French capital is magical, attracting large numbers of people from different countries and continents. English-speaking tourists are no exception. The city has its own superior energy, has long been famous for its charm, unique beauty and elegance. It represents the center of world fashion and is an unspoken symbol of love.

However, the capital of France involves not only the most famous attractions, picturesque boulevards, busy streets, branded stores, but is also a place of mass cultural events, academic symposiums. Paris embodies an amazing aura of tolerance, freedom, amazing taste of French cuisine and classy drinks. It will take quite a long time to list the attractions of Paris, but it is better to buy a holiday package and let the charms of one of the most beautiful cities on the planet win over you.

One for sure can call modern Paris, despite its considerable age, a young and energetic city. Over two million people live here. The industrial zone area of Paris has long been outside the megacity – local authorities are concerned about environmental protection. The only environmental annoyance of the city is a heavy traffic.

The capital of France: attractions, sightseeing tours

The country is rich in attractions, luxurious architecture, well-groomed parks and preserved areas, as well as tours of the most interesting places. But of course, Paris stands out from all French cities. There are a lot of diverse modern and historical museums, cultural heritage sites, spacious squares with ancient buildings, cathedrals, as well as countless institutions where you can enjoy leisure activities.

Depending on the interests and budget, tourists are offered fascinating routes around the city and its outskirts, many informative excursions, with or without a tour guide.

What can Paris be best remembered for? What is worth seeing first of all for those who have never been to this European city? The list below is far from complete, but it can be relied upon when creating a route:

• The Eiffel Tower – the symbol of the capital;
• Notre-Dame de Paris – a signature place for all Parisians;
• The Louvre - a world-famous palace museum;
• Montmartre (the highest point of the city, the Creators' Quarter) with the Sacré Cœur Basilica;
• Champs-Elysées with the Royal Palace - a famous Parisian avenue that stretches from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe;
• Palais Garnier (Opéra);
• Place de la République, Bastille;
• Museums (Art Museum of France, History Museumof Paris, Picasso, Cognac-Jay Museum, Museum of Hunting and Nature, Museum of Modern History, Museum of Fine Arts, Army Museum, etc.);
• Disneyland;
• Bois de Vincennes (woodland, a popular holiday destination for citizens and tourists);
• Churches of Saint-Maur, Saint-Séverin, Saint-Medar, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Paris Mosque;
• The Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne University;
• The Père Lachaise Cemetery (where world famous artists are buried), etc.

You can also choose a sightseeing tour of Paris and see some of the above locations from the window of a comfortable bus. The guide will stop when passing by certain places of interest and tell interesting stories on the way. You can always ask questions to the tour guide accompanying the group, find out the chronology of certain events for yourself.

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