Paris, the capital of France, is long bred with a hybrid culture on its own, where ancient buildings meet contemporary designs.  It’s no surprise the city is always thriving with virtually unlimited youthfulness.  Tourists from all over the world are attracted by the unique beauty of Paris.  In this post, we’ll reveal the top 7 hot attractions every visitor should check out before booking the flight.

Eiffel Tower
Traveler photo by samu1125: “エッフェル塔” (Sep 2015)

Eiffel Tower

This is probably the definite landmark for Paris.  To get to the top of Eiffel Tower, you can choose between taking the stairs or the lift or both.  Restaurants are available if you feel hungry.  The first level consists of glass in entirety, allowing you to peek down.   There will be queues if you wish to climb it up, a good opportunity for challenge seeker.  After all, Eiffel Tower is often greeted by crowds of tourists.  Though watch out for pickpockets and also some “hawkers” who try to force you to buy.

Musee du Louvre
Traveler photo by Erich H: “Musee du Louvre” (Apr 2015)

Musee du Louvre

If you like history and/or Museums, you cannot afford to miss Musee du Louvre.  One could spend a whole week to browse through the collections in the museum, housing numerous world-famous masterpieces such as Mona Lisa.  It is recommended to buy the Museum Pass so as to by-pass the long queues, which could easily take one hour of waiting time.  Because of the vastness, be sure to plan ahead and decide the areas to visit first.  There’s cafe in museum for food. Guides are available from the information kiosk but it may cause confusion at first.

 Arc de Triomphe
Traveler photo by krusho: “Париж,Триумфальная арка” (Aug 2015)

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe is another signature building in Paris.  Not only it has significant historical values, but it also serves as a bridge for traffic lanes.  Watching from the above will give you a decent view of the underground traffic.  The details of craftsmanship are of high artistic values.  Going through the French history will be a rewarding experience.  The queues for buying tickets and entry to the building will take some time though.

Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Traveler photo by Aleksandar T: “Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral” (Apr 2012)

Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the world most recognized landmarks, and it is well worth a visit. It is recommended to walk up the bell towers.  There are a lot of spiral stairs, but the views from the top are memorable and breathtaking.  Timeless craftsmanship and architecture are great appeals.  Be sure to buy a museum pass to bypass long queues.  The staff has set limits on no. of visitors to go up stairs at one time.

Musse d'Orsay
Traveler photo by BostonLoveAffair: “Musee d’Orsay” (Sep 2015)

Musee d’Orsay

Musee d’Orsay is another museum you may want to explore.  The spectacular museum has accommodated numerous quality permanent collections from top impressionists and wonderful demonstrations of Art Nouveau furniture.  The view from top floor is also amazing.  A museum pass is recommended to skip queues.

Luxembourg Gardens
Traveler photo by Worldmatka: “Jardines de Luxemburgo” (Aug 2015)

Luxembourg Gardens

The Luxembourg Gardens offer a fabulous atmosphere for social gathering or picnic. The gardens are beautiful, especially during summer when flowers are blossoming.  The place provides a great time to take a break from busy journey.  The area has resided a number of quality cafes to help enjoy a relaxing afternoon and get in touch with the genuine Parisian culture.

Sainte-Chapelle
Traveler photo by MitchMitch52: “Magnifecent Windows” (Sep 2015)

Sainte-Chapelle

Comparing with other famous cathdrals, Sainte-Chapelle may not be particularly known for its scale of infrastructure.  However, the artistry of the stained glass windows has impressed countless of visitors.  This is not the typical sightseeing you would afford to miss.  The chapel also features some of the most stunning gothic architecture.  It is best to visit the place on sunny day in order to appreciate the lighting effect through the resplendent stained glass windows.

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