Welcome to Paris, where every corner holds a story, every bite tells a tale, and every journey is an adventure. Join us as we explore the city’s treasures, taste its flavours, and navigate its pathways in this ultimate guide to Parisian delights.
Overview:
Paris is well-known as the city of lights and the city of love. Moreover, It is the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. Paris offers a plethora of things to do including exploring the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Gargoyle Adorned Notre Dame, and shopping at Les Puces flea market.
In addition, it also houses some of the world’s most notable cultural centres such as the Louvre Museum, The Musee d’Orsay, and several museums dedicated to Picasso, Rodin, and modern art. Paris is one of the world’s great art repositories.
Things to do in Paris, France:
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris:
To reach the first and second floors from the ground you can either use stairs or the elevator. To reach the summit you have to take the elevator either from the ground or the second floor.
From the summit, you can take a 360° view of the city and explore the most popular monuments in the city. At the observation decks, you will find plenty of cafes, restaurants, exhibitions, and children’s activities.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. The structure stands 324 meters tall. Its design commemorates the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. It comprises 18,000 metal elements and 2.5 million rivets. Moreover, it has three observation decks, one each on the 1st floor, the 2nd floor, and at the summit.
The entry to the tower starts at 9:30 am and closes finally at 11:00 pm. The ticket prices vary between €16,90 to €26,90 based on whether you want to go to the second floor or the top by using the stairs or an elevator.
2. The Louvre Museum, Paris:
People regard the Louvre Museum as the most beautiful and largest museum in the world. Although easily recognizable by the large glass pyramid in the center of the main courtyard.
The Louvre Museum covers an area of 72,000 sq m. and has 35,000 artworks exhibited.
However, if you spend 10 seconds admiring each object, it would take 96 hours to explore the whole museum. It opens every day except Tuesday from 9 am to 6 pm. The ticket will cost you about €17.
3. The Champs Elysees, Paris:
This lovely avenue is nearly 2 km in length. The Champs Elysees runs from Place da la Concorde to the Arc da Triomphe. The avenue is divided into two parts, with the Palace de la Concorde, Palais de la Decouverte, and Petit Palais located in the lower part.
However, the higher part begins with Place Charles de Gaulle and here you will find Arc de Triomphe and high-end stores, restaurants, and cinemas. There is always something going on here. Here, you can admire the majestic monuments, enjoy a shopping spree, or watch the major festive events.
4. Notre-Dame de Paris:
Notre Dame de Paris is one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world. The name of the cathedral in English means “Our Lady”.
They dedicate it to the Virgin Mary. The cathedral has two towers standing 226 ft tall on its facade.
You can reach the top by climbing 387 stairs and at the top, you can have an amazing view of the city and can also visit the bell tower and see the cathedral’s multiple gargoyles.
A fire accident occurred at this structure in 2019, resulting in the collapse of the building’s spire and severe damage to the roof and upper walls.
They have closed the structure to the public until further notice.
Before the incident, it opened from 7:45 to 6:45 from Monday to Friday and from 8 am to 7:15 pm on Sundays and Saturdays. Entry to the cathedral is free but to explore the towers you have to pay €8.50 additionally.
5. Sacre Coeur, Paris:
Sacre Coeur, also known as Sacred Heart Basilica Montmartre, sits atop a 427 ft high hill. The Sacre Coeur stands 272 ft tall, 115 ft wide, and 272 ft long.
However, you must climb to the top to have a bird-eye view of the city.
Countless restaurants and stores characterize the neighbouring area, earning it the reputation of a painting neighbourhood. Entry to this spot is free. It opens every day from 6 am to 10:30 pm.
6. Arc de Triomphe, Paris:
The structure honours the victories of Napoleon I’s Grand Army. This arc is 50 m high 45 m long and 22 m wide.
You can reach the top of the monument by climbing 284 stairs. From the terrace of Arc de Triomphe, you can have an amazing view both day and night across the city.
Additionally, this arc adds to the beauty of Champs-Elysees. Moreover, on the facades, you will find sculptures celebrating the military victory of the revolution and the First Empire. The entry fee is €13. It opens at 10 am and finally closes at 10 pm.
Food to try:
1. Croissants:
Croissants are a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry. Its dough is layered with butter, rolled, and folded several times in succession, then rolled into a thin sheet.
This technique is called laminating. However, the end product is similar to puff pastry.
2. Steak Frites:
Steak frites is a very famous dish in Paris, consisting of beef steak alongside stripes of deep-fried potatoes.
It has many variations with different types of sauces, cuts of steak, and seasonings. However, it is generally served with gravy or sauce made from clarified butter, herbs, and egg yolks.
How to reach:
1. By flight:
Paris is served by three major international airports: Charles, de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport, and Beauvais.
However, the nearest airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport. It is about 23 km from the city centre. Moreover, you can take a flight to Paris from Beijing, Dublin, Banglore, Dubai, Singapore, Delhi, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
2. By road:
Eurolines is one of the major bus operators in Paris. However, Paris is well-connected by bus to Brussels, the United Kingdom, and Amsterdam.
Moreover, if you wish to travel in a personal vehicle, it is recommended to pre-book a private taxi.
3. By Train:
Paris is well-connected to the nearby cities by train. It has six terminal stations that are also connected to the major international spots. However, each of the six is located in a different area of Paris making it convenient to approach every part of Paris.
Moreover, you can reach Paris by train directly from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Cologne, and the United Kingdom.
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