Visit Paris - Must Do Things On Your Stay
May 6th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
You read some odd things about France and in particular Paris from time to time. For example, France is the most visited country in the world by tourists. Another unusual one is that the most disappointing tourist attraction in the world in the Eiffel Tower. Who came up with these so called facts is not exactly clear but the truth is that there is plenty to see and do in France and Paris that you won’t be left twiddling your thumbs next time you plan a visit. Here is some must see things while you are there.
Ok, lets start off with the Eiffel tower. Just to be a contrarian or have your own opinion, visiting the Eiffel tower has to be ticked off your must see list. It’s an icon to say the least and it is a pretty spectacular view when you get up to the top. The view is better if you know what you are looking but locations like Defense and the Basilica Sacre Coeur can be seen from the top. Depending on the time when you visit Paris, the downside of the tower is the waiting. It can take a long time to get up to the top because of the queues. Go in winter if you want to avoid the queues, the view is generally just a good as summer, especially of a dry, crisp day.
The Louvre is probably one of the most famous museums and art galleries in the world and has a unique glass pyramid entrance. Without doubt everyone is keen to check out the Mona Lisa but there are thousands of other paintings and exhibits from many different eras a that you could spend days wandering round.
There are heaps of other museums and postcard locations to see in Paris. One that might not get so much attention in the tour guides is the Rodin museum. Rodin is the creator of such iconic sculptors as the Thinker and the Kiss. The museum is actually set in the home where he lived. Many of the monuments and statues are outside, with the thinker in the front garden.
Montmartre is the quirky district in the 18th arrondissment. It garnered a reputation as a favorite haunt for many struggling artists during the 19th century that went on to become the central creative forces of the impressionist and surrealist movements. After that it has become a must see location for tourists and popular location for many films, both French and foreign. You can stop for a bite to eat in the square or if you like nightlife there are many if nightclubs to visit. The centerpiece is the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. A short walk form the metro stop is the flowing starcases that lead up to the Basilica (or you can take a funicular railway if you don’t fancy the walk).
The metro is a great transport system that can get you to most places in Paris and is reliable and efficient. There are many other places to see in Paris, but these three locations are must see if you are a first time visitor to Paris.
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