Paris is also called the City of Romance. And you can also be sure to have a fantastic, romantic weekend, if you go to Paris. In the city you can eat great food, spend hours shopping and se some of Europes most amazing sights.
The landmark of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was build for the World Exhibition in 1889. The plan was to tear it down afterwards, but luckily enough the decision was changed. The tower is 319 meter (1047 feet) high, and until the Empire State Building was built in 1931, it was the highest building in the world.
A visit in the high season demands patience. Because of the limited capacity of the elevators, the line can be very long. Another option, if you do not want to wait a couple of hours, is to take the 1.665 stairs instead. Whatever you take the elevator or the stair, your reward will be a fantastic view. On a sunny day, you can see as long as 70 kilometers (about 43 miles
The Louvre Museum was made famous by Dan Brown in his book The Da Vinci Code. But the museum is more than a crime scene in a famous book. It is also the scene of one of the world's most amazing art exhibitions. Look for the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient Greek statue Venus from Milo.
But in the old building from 1190 there is much more to see. Here you find everything from Egyptian and Greek ancient art to fashion and design from today. So one day is not enough, if you want to see it all.
Other must see places in Paris are the Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elyses and Versailles about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the city. If you bring kids, the Disneyland is also very popular place to visit.
You can also do some heavy shopping in Paris. You can find all the famous luxury trademarks in the department stores. When it comes to haute couture fashion houses, Rue du Faubourg-St-Honor on the right side of the Seine is the place to go. Look for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, Chanel, and Christian Dior.
Paris is also a market city. Buy great food at the Rue Mouffetard market or old books, postcards, and musical instruments or porcelain at the March de la Porte de Vanves market. For cheap souvenir, go to Rue de Rivoli.
Finish your day on one of the great restaurants with a typical French dish and a glass of red wine; or try a sunset cruise on the Seine. If you have more energy, you can party on all night in one of the many nightclubs.
The landmark of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was build for the World Exhibition in 1889. The plan was to tear it down afterwards, but luckily enough the decision was changed. The tower is 319 meter (1047 feet) high, and until the Empire State Building was built in 1931, it was the highest building in the world.
A visit in the high season demands patience. Because of the limited capacity of the elevators, the line can be very long. Another option, if you do not want to wait a couple of hours, is to take the 1.665 stairs instead. Whatever you take the elevator or the stair, your reward will be a fantastic view. On a sunny day, you can see as long as 70 kilometers (about 43 miles
The Louvre Museum was made famous by Dan Brown in his book The Da Vinci Code. But the museum is more than a crime scene in a famous book. It is also the scene of one of the world's most amazing art exhibitions. Look for the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient Greek statue Venus from Milo.
But in the old building from 1190 there is much more to see. Here you find everything from Egyptian and Greek ancient art to fashion and design from today. So one day is not enough, if you want to see it all.
Other must see places in Paris are the Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elyses and Versailles about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the city. If you bring kids, the Disneyland is also very popular place to visit.
You can also do some heavy shopping in Paris. You can find all the famous luxury trademarks in the department stores. When it comes to haute couture fashion houses, Rue du Faubourg-St-Honor on the right side of the Seine is the place to go. Look for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, Chanel, and Christian Dior.
Paris is also a market city. Buy great food at the Rue Mouffetard market or old books, postcards, and musical instruments or porcelain at the March de la Porte de Vanves market. For cheap souvenir, go to Rue de Rivoli.
Finish your day on one of the great restaurants with a typical French dish and a glass of red wine; or try a sunset cruise on the Seine. If you have more energy, you can party on all night in one of the many nightclubs.
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Morten Elm is writing about city breaks i Paris on Storbyferie i Paris. Read more about the shopping in Shopping Paris.
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