Travel to paris

Paris is the capital of France and it attracts many French and foreign tourists every year. The history and fame of Paris make it a great international capital. The City of Light as travelers like to call it, is home to many monuments, museums and even its streets each year arouse the curiosity of a large number of travelers from all over the world. Some come to Paris to find an art of living immortalized in literature, others for the extreme quality of its arts in general. But for the most part, the stunning beauty and the density of activities to be done on the spot, also make France, a true capital of fashion and culture. Monuments, museums, parks and gardens delight tourists who come to visit Paris all year round.

Paris the light city

Its architecture, its gardens, its cult monuments, Paris attracts more than 15 million tourists every year to its walls. The French capital is one of the favorite vacation spots for many French people and also for tourists. This city is full of history and thanks to the will of Napoleon III, its status of City of Light gives it the merit of being the most attractive city on the planet. In Paris, each district traces unique historical events and is worth a detour. From Montmartre, one of the most popular districts of the capital, to the Champs-Elysées district, one of the liveliest districts, passing through the Latin quarter, Saint Germain des Près, the old district of the Marais, the Canal St-Martin, Montparnasse, Belleville-Ménilmontant, to the Chinatown of the 13th arrondissement with its colorful streets, restaurants and Asian shops.

The essentials to visit in Paris

Needless to say, the Eiffel Tower is the emblematic monument of Paris. A true architectural masterpiece dating from 1889 and measuring 324 m. From the second floor of the "Grande Dame", you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. It is one of the most visited monuments in the whole world with almost 7 million registered visitors each year.

Not far away, the Champs Elysées is also an obligatory stopover on your trip to Paris. Along this avenue which stretches for almost 2 km, you will appreciate many cinemas, bars and shops. You can also see the Arc de Triomphe from this place.

Montmartre is another highlight of Paris. Located at the top of the hill of the Butte Montmartre, the Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur offers a 360 ° view of Paris. From here you will also see Dalida's house, several famous cabarets like the Moulin Rouge and also the gardens and Place du Tertre.

If you are passionate about history, Paris is full of historical monuments to visit. Among others, the Louvre Palace - a former royal palace located next to the Tuileries Garden, Notre-Dame de Paris - a monument dating from the XNUMXth century, the Pantheon - an old building in neoclassical style erected at the top of the Holy Mountain -Geneviève, or the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens which now houses the Senate.

Paris is also a romantic city, which can be visited in a different way during a cruise on the Seine, to contemplate the pretty views of the City of Lights at nightfall. Without forgetting the Ile Saint-Louis, a natural island in the Seine which is located in the heart of Paris.

Visit Paris at the best time

Paris enjoys a generally temperate climate, but it rains a lot in winter and fall. A small umbrella and seasonal clothes are therefore essential on all occasions to avoid unpleasant surprises under the city lights. Moreover, Paris very rarely dives in the snow, but when it does, the spectacle is often magnificent, despite the disturbances that accompany it.

Cheap accommodation in Paris

No need to hide it, Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world and you will have to budget enough to stay there properly. Life in Paris is expensive. But like in most of the biggest cities in the world, it is still possible to get by in “economy” mode. An undeniable advantage of Paris is that the city offers an infinite number of accommodation choices, a true discovery apart. While the majority of Parisian hotels have an average price of 60 to 70 euros per night, the French are also big fans of Couchsurfing or apartment rentals from private individuals. In these particular residences, the prices are generally affordable, with the possibility of benefiting from additional services as in hotels.

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