Tips for travellers in Paris
Paris is a city of many faces. While there are plenty of things to see and do in Paris, it’s important to know what they are. The city has much more than just the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre—it has parks, museums, beautiful architecture and much more!
Here are some tips for travellers in Paris:
Château de Fontainebleau
Château de Fontainebleau is a palace in the town of Fontainebleau. It is an amazing place to visit, with many things to do and see. There are many things you can do at Château de Fontainebleau:
- Visit the gardens and park surrounding it (there are over 2 square kilometers)
- See Napoleon's bedroom, which has been left untouched since his death in 1821!
Louvre Museum
The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world, and it's home to some of the most famous works of art in history. In addition to being home to Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace (who you may remember from your high school history class), it also houses over 35,000 pieces from Egypt's ancient past. The museum itself is open daily from 9 am until 6:45 pm (closed Mondays).
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous royal residences in Europe. It's located in the commune of Versailles, in the Île-de-France region. The palace served as a symbol for French monarchy from 1682 until 1789 during which time it was expanded and decorated with valuable artworks and furniture by Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI respectively. Today it continues to be used as an official residence by France's presidents but also houses several museums including the Musée Nissim de Camondo which was created by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild (1845-1934).
Montmartre
Montmartre is a neighborhood in Paris that is known for its artists. It's also home to some of the best restaurants, bars and shops in the city. If you're looking for a place to visit at night, Montmartre is a great choice! If you're interested in art, food and history this is definitely an area worth exploring. You can explore some of the famous landmarks such as Sacre Coeur Cathedral or Moulin Rouge while enjoying local cuisine at one of many restaurants or cafes on your way there.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid monument in the world, attracting more than 7 million visitors per year. It was built for the Universal Exposition of 1889, when Paris was chosen as capital city of France. You can go up to the top (or "duplex") for a panoramic view of Paris and its surroundings; there are two different elevators: one takes 30 minutes and another takes 15 minutes!
If you want to visit both levels without waiting too long, go at night when they turn off half of their lights so people don't have trouble seeing each other while they are up there. Besides being an architectural landmark, this symbol of France has also become synonymous with romance due to its popularity among couples who want to get engaged - or simply take some sweet photos together!
Le Marais
Le Marais is a historic district in Paris, France. It is located in the city's 4th arrondissement and has been home to many notable figures such as Victor Hugo and Jacques Brel. Le Marais is also known as the Jewish Quarter, because it was once home to many Jews who were expelled from Spain during the Inquisition. Many synagogues still exist today (including Temple Israel), but they are now mostly used for cultural events rather than religious services or worship services.
Giverny
The commune of Giverny (pronounced zhee-vairny) is located in Normandy, France. It is famous for Claude Monet's house and gardens, as well as its connection to World War I flying ace Manfred von Richthofen.
Monet purchased a house near the village of Giverny in 1883, which he renovated extensively over the next several years. In 1890 he painted a large number of works there including: "The Water Lily Pond", "The Japanese Bridge", "Water Lilies" and many others that are now displayed in museums around the world including The National Gallery in London England England England or New York City USA!
There are plenty of things to do and see in Paris
As a tourist, you're likely to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of things to do in Paris. The city is known as "the capital of romance" and there are many reasons why this is true.
There are museums galore:
- The Louvre boasts paintings by Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso;
- Musée d'Orsay houses Impressionist masterpieces;
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery houses Jim Morrison (ahem) among others;
- Centre Georges Pompidou houses modern art exhibitions;
- Musée National d'Histoire Naturelle has dinosaur bones!
There are also historical sites like Notre Dame Cathedral where you can take in some beautiful architecture while learning about its history from your guidebook or audio guide tour -- just make sure not to trip over any tourists taking photos with selfie sticks because they may need medical attention afterwards!
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. It's easy to see why people love it so much: there are museums and monuments galore! There's something for everyone here--whether you want to spend all day in the Louvre or just enjoy some quiet time at the end of a busy day. The best part is that all these places are close together so it doesn't take long at all to get from one spot to another on foot or by public transportation (we recommend using Google Maps).