One of the best ways to experience a real Paris travel and to get a crash course in the geography of Paris is to get on a boat and drift down the Seine River on a Paris cruise. Enjoy the stain glass windows of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the metallic latticework of the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde, famous as the execution site of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during your Paris Travel. After a breezy cruise, step back on land and make your way through 10 miles of galleries housing a gigantic collection of artwork from almost every corner of the world and across all ages of human history at the Louvre. In this page you will find some useful information regarding Paris Travel, just click on the area you wish to explore in our Paris Travel guide and see the useful information Get2France has to offer.
First thing on your list should be the Paris Pass, a pre-paid entry card and a sure way to jump the queues to 60 attractions in the city including The Louvre, The Arc de Triomphe, Seine river cruise, and open top bus tour, cycle hire, as well as free rides on metro & public transports. If you “don’t wanna miss a thing” in Paris, then pick up a copy of the 'Periscope', the 'Official des spectacles', and the more trendy 'Zurban'; all these weekly list concerts, stage plays, and museums and are easily available from kiosks across the city.
Here’s a list of some of the top attractions and tourist sites in Paris:
Notre Dame Area in Paris:
1. The Eiffel Tower – an iconic and cult figure in the list of famous global landmarks
2. Père-Lachaise Cemetery – A sea of gray stone including burial site of Jim Morrison
3. Arc de Triomphe – A symbol of peace, triumph and courage, it forms an important reference point in the city
4. Notre Dame Cathedral – Serene and peaceful, this Gothic cathedral has been the source of inspiration of many creative beings including Victor Hugo famous for his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Sacré Coeur Area in Paris:
1. Sacré Coeur - This church is perched atop the highest point in Paris and offers spectacular views of the entire city.
2. Sainte Chapelle – Considered more beautiful than the Notre Dame, the large stained glass windows that rise to meet the vaulted ceiling make for a memorable sight on a sunny day.
3. Pantheon – This is the final resting place of courageous French people, while the view of the city from the top is magnificent.
4. Chateau de Versailles – The indomitable citadel also home to King Louis XIV is a ‘must see’.
Finally, in the words of Henry Miller -“To know Paris is to know a great deal.”