Destinations in paris

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower, one of the main symbols of Paris and France, it is the most popular tourist site in Paris. The tower was built in two years, especially for a World Fair that held in Paris in 1889 to mark 100 years of the French Revolution. It was named after the engineer who built it. It is recommended it visit it in the early evening, that is when there is a great lighting. It is 324 meters tall and weighs 7300 tons.
Address: march Boulevard, the seventh quarter.

Arc de Triomphe

Napoleon established the gate in the center of the city, opposite the most famous avenue Champs Elysées in 1806 to mark his victories. It is a highly recommended site on a trip to Paris, the Arc de Triomphe is an important and impressive historical monument, located in the middle of Charles de Gaulle Square. It Opens ten in the morning until eleven at night. Address: Charles de Gaulle Square, the eighth quarter.

Notre Dame Cathedral.

One of the most famous cathedrals is that of Notre Dame in Paris, a Gothic masterpiece, located on one of two small islands on the River Seine outside Paris and is considered a wonderful architectural peas, perfect inside and out. The Organ and the colored windows are particularly famous. Construction of the cathedral took about 180 years and ended in the 14th century.

Address: Palace de Farrow, the fourth quarter.

Pompidou Center

Pompidou Center, is a cultural center and is one of the most important in France, it is used as a home of the Museum of Modern Art and the Public Library.
The building and its surroundings are one of the most fun and exciting attractions in the city. In the Square before the center there are constant performances. The Fountains on the building's side are great. The project was built during the seventies and it is the cultural center of the city. In the center there are pleasant restaurants and cafes. Closed on Tuesdays.
Address: Saint Martin street, Georges Pompidou squre, the fourth quarter.

Avenue Champs Elysees, Paris

Avenue of Champs Elysees is without doubt one of the most famous streets in France and abroad.
The Beautiful, fashionable and popular Avenue is quite long (two kilometers) and very wide, stretching along Eighth Quarter of Paris.
The Avenue begins at Concord Square (downtown) and ends at the gate of victory on Charles de Gaulle Square.
It is highly recommended to visit the Avenue during the day and also during the night, because the nature of the region and the atmosphere, is very different in the two parts of the day.

Luxembourg Gardens

One of the most pleasant gardens in the city, especially for tourists that came for a vacation in Paris with little children. It is near the Latin Quarter, and it is very popular among Paris city residents which visit it every season. In the spring there is a wonderful display of colorful flowers. Address: Boulevard Saint-Michel.

Louvre

World's largest art museum. At the entrance of the museum, there are maps with shortcuts that lead you to the most famous works like Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci. The Pyramid at the entrance to the museum is considered one of the symbols of the city.
Address: Rivoli street, First Quarter.

Urs Museum

The museum on the banks of the Seine, is considered more enjoyable than the Louvre museum thanks to a relatively new paintings. In fact the art that is presented in this museum is from the period between the Louvre and Pompidou Center. It's the best collection of Impressionist art. Closed on Mondays.
Address: Lille street.

Picasso Museum

A Museum that is dedicated to the greatest artist of the twentieth century. The building, a renovated mansion from the 17th century, is pleasant, and the area is great. The most famous work that displayed at the museum is " Les Demoiselles d'Avignon " .(1906-07) Closed on Tuesdays.
Address: Rue de Thorigny 5.

Park de la Villette

Museum of Science, it has three-dimensional films exhibitions about science, this films are clear and easy for people to understand. Suitable for both children and adults. Closed on Mondays.
Address: 211 Jean Jaurès avenue.

Père Lachaise Cemetery

The most famous and influence people are buried in this cemetery, people like Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, Balzac, Edith Piaf, Modigliani and the list goes on. The grave of the Doors front man Jim Morrison has become a popular site for the band lovers.