With its astonishing monuments and beautiful streets full of art, music, delicious food and history, Paris is a city of which vivid memories will stay with you for a long time! It is not a coincidence that Paris has been one of the most popular destination of travelers. You will find yourself wandering in the historical streets with romantic impressions, will stop by cafes for a cup of beautifully smelling coffee or a glass of wine, while enjoying the romance of the skyline of Paris, decorated by the Eiffel Tower. In the city of love, you will fall in love with art, history and cuisine more than anything else.
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Places of Interest
Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of the city of love, and favorite spot of the lovers to visit. Located on Champ de Mars, there are many cafes and restaurants around the tower that you can sit and enjoy the view. Apart from going up the tower that is one of the most recognizable structures in the world and enjoying the beauty of the skyline, this is best spot for taking pictures, walking slowly and sipping your takeaway coffee or just sitting on a bench and feel the spirit of this beautiful city.
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Louvre Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world, both for its architectural design as well as the items exhibited. In fact, this is the most visited museum in the world. Located on the right bank of Seine, this historic landmark of the city is home to many famous pieces of art, such as the Mona Lisa, The Dying Slave and the Rebellious Slave, The Lamassu, Hammurabi’s Code and many others.
On the Left Bank of the Seine Musee d’Orsay, another museum is located. It hosts the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world. Its famous exhibits include Van Gogh self-portrait, Starry Night Over the Rhone, Napoleon I As a Roman Emperor, Hercules the Archer and many more.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris is the first stop of literature lovers in Paris. This medieval Catholic Cathedral is remarkable sample of French Gothic Architecture. The beautiful architecture of this cathedral, rich sculptural decoration, enormous windows turn it into the favorite spot of the visitors, even if they are not familiar with Hugo’s famous novel. After the tragic fire in the cathedral in 2019, restoration works still continue, yet you can enjoy the external beauty of this architectural wonder.
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Honoring the people who fought and lost their lives during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in the city. It is located at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. In the inner and outer surfaces of the monument, names of the generals are inscribed and under its vault, there is a tomb of an unknown soldier of the World War I. This picturesque monument that has witnessed the most important events of the French history, is a must-see spot.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in Paris. The breathtaking panorama and Neo-Byzantine-Romanesque plan of this church has turned it into one of the most famous touristic attractions.
The famous royal residence of the French Monarchy, Palace of Versailles is an enormous building dating back to the 17thcentury, that is the second most famous attraction in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. Its beautiful architecture, Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments, the Queen’s State Apartments, the Royal Chapels, gardens and parks will take you to centuries back, where the luxury and lavish life style prevailed in this palace.
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Montmare is a hill in the northern 18th arrondissement of Paris. It is 130 m high and the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank has taken its name from the hill. Montmartre is mainly famous for its artistic history, the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its peak, and also a nightclub district. Saint Pierre de Montmartre, the other church on the hill, belonging to 1147, was the church of the Montmartre Abbey.
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As a nice meal is the first step for city sightseeing, below are the top restaurants in Paris we have picked for you before your visit to above-mentioned landmarks:
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Restaurants
When in Paris, you cannot skip enjoying soufflé! After or before your walk in Jardins Luxembourgs enjoy a delicious lunch at Recamier, that you will taste very unique delicious treats of the French Cuisine
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Girafe is one of the most loved restaurants of Paris, to the extent that it has become iconic. The restaurant has one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower, thus it can be the best place to take your loved one for a date. The modern ambiance of the restaurant successfully unites classical Paris style with minimalist elements. The menu offers anything that you would like to try in Paris.
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Always wanted to try the real croque madame and cappuccino in a bowl of Paris? Coquelicot is your place! You will feel yourself a true Parisian sitting in this café and sipping your very original cappuccino.
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Many Parisians and repeat visitors of the city will tell you that you have not really tried best of Paris, if you did not try Café de Flore. Sitting in the unique café located in Boulevard Saint Germain, you will be spotting the locals and tourists with the best street fashion, enjoy delicious lunch and amazing wine.
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With its seasonally amended menu, Le Bon Georges is bistro that reflects the classic French style and cuisine. Waiters will ask your preferred wine and advise to choose your meal according to your wine. Sounds very reasonable!
