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Must See Places On Your First Paris Trip
Here are two of the more unusual facts that I’ve read recently about France and it’s capital Paris. For instance, France gets the most tourists than any other country in the world. Another unusual one is that the most disappointing tourist attraction in the world in the Eiffel Tower. Who came up with these so called facts is not exactly clear but the truth is that there is plenty to see and do in France and Paris that you won’t be left twiddling your thumbs next time you plan a visit. Here is some must see things while you are there.
Ok, lets start off with the Eiffel tower. Just to be a contrarian or have your own opinion, visiting the Eiffel tower has to be ticked off your must see list. It’s an icon to say the least and it is a pretty spectacular view when you get up to the top. The view is much better if you know some of the locations that the panorama view can supply you with. Depending on the time when you visit Paris, the downside of the tower is the waiting. It can take a long time to get up to the top because of the queues. Winter is probably a better time if getting up quickly is a must, it may be colder but generally the view is just as good.
The Louvre is probably one of the most famous museums and art galleries in the world and has a unique glass pyramid entrance. Without doubt everyone is keen to check out the Mona Lisa but there are thousands of other paintings and exhibits from many different eras a that you could spend days wandering round.
There are plenty of other museums to see in Paris. One that you might not think of but is thoroughly worthwhile is the Rodin museum. Rodin is the creator of such iconic sculptors as the Thinker and the Kiss. The museum is actually set in a venue where he lived for a time. Many of Rodins works are located in the gardens of the building, including the thinker at the front of the property.
Montmartre is the quirky district in the 18th arrondissment. It became a focal point for many for artists during the 19th century who went on to create art that is now identified as impressionism and surrealism. Since then it has turned into a tourist haven and scene stealer in many romantic French films. The square is a popular place to eat during the day and plenty of nightclubs off the beaten track to visit at night. The centerpiece is the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. From the metro stop, you can walk up the sweeping steps or take the funicular railway to get to the Basilica and the square.
The metro is a great transport system that can get you to most places in Paris and is reliable and efficient. Although this is just the tip of the iceberg of places to see when visiting Paris, for a first time tourist they are must see things if you are on a tight deadline.
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