Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a
global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century
cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond
such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century,
Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its
cafe culture and designer boutiques along the
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Where the locals eat
With their charming Parisian decor and loyal regulars, French bistros are
a failsafe dining option in the French capital. In Paris, the bistro is an
institution. With a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere and French fare at a
modest price, what's not to love?
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower—or as the French call it,
La Tour Eiffel—is one of the world’s most
recognizable landmarks. The tower was designed as the centerpiece of the
1889 World's Fair in Paris and was meant to commemorate the centennial of
the French Revolution and show off France’s modern mechanical prowess on a
world stage. For many people, it’s thrilling the first time you see the
Eiffel Tower. And for first-timers, a visit to Paris would not be complete
without a trip up the Eiffel Tower.
Montmartre
With its cobbled streets, stunning Basilica, artists, bistros ...
Montmartre is full of charm! Perched on the top of a small hill in the
18th arrondissement, the most famous Parisian district has lost none of
its village atmosphere that appealed so much to the artists of the 19th
and 20th centuries. A real melting pot of art and inspiration for the
cinema, Montmartre still gives as much pleasure to those who stroll around
it and figures high on the list for a stay in Paris.
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