1. Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower Night View

The Eiffel Tower is the very symbol of Paris, more so like a civic emblem

The Eiffel Tower is to Paris, what the Statue of Liberty is to New York or the Big Ben is to London. Gustave Eiffel built this iconic iron tower in 1889 for the World Exposition to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. Built as a temporary exhibit, only later did the city officials recognise its worth as a radio-telegraph station, and now it is one of the busiest tourist attractions. Absorb the City of Lights with a resplendent view from the 2nd and 3rd floor and the newly built transparent 1st floor. Tickets are available at the base of the tower, however it is advisable you make an advance purchase from the website owing to the immense rush.

2. The Louvre

Musee du Louvre is one of the world’s largest museum known for its masterpieces.

Originally built as the palace of French kings, the walls of the Louvre have been witness to a lot of historical events since the very inception. Now it is home to some spectacular collections dating back to prehistoric times, divided into eight departments – Egyptian Antiques; Oriental Antiques; Islamic Art to name a few. The Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, art by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio are without doubt the popular ones. Attached to the Louvre are the Gardens of the Carrousel, the Tuileries and the Eugne Delacroix museum, which are also worth a visit. Be ready to be enchanted as you enter through the glass Pyramid de Louvre and let the museum mesmerize you till the very end.

3. Notre Dame

4. Cruise on Seine River

A cruise on the Seine right through the heart of Paris.

Departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, this hour long cruise takes you through the historic centre of Paris. Sit back, relax, as you get spectacular glimpses of the city’s most iconic monuments – Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Mus_e dÍOrsay, amidst others. Audio guides are available in different languages giving you insights about the city. So grab a crepe and hop on board, while you drift on the gentle waters of Seine.

5. Champs Elysees

Paris’s iconic 2 km promenade stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle. There exists a plethora of restaurants, boutiques, flagship stores in the likes of Hard Rock Cafe, Louis Vuitton, Mont-Blanc, Ferrari, Abercrombie and Sephora. Pure delight for all you brand conscious shopaholics! During festival time, this place is a sight to behold. The Fondation Louis Vutton, the restored Grand Palais, Petit Palais and Musee de Louvre stand as adornments to this beautiful avenue. The regal Arc de Triomphe, puncturing the street offers a panoramic view of the city from a height. Fondation Louis Vutton – The Fondation towers over Bois de Boulogne and is like a magnificent ship with billowing sails. Frank Gehry, the designer has revolutionanised the use of glass, by embellishing the panes with dyed filters that create fields of vibrant hues. Commissioned by Bernard Arnault, chairman of the luxury goods conglomerate LMVH, it houses Bernart’s private collection amidst others. Grand Palais – This architectural masterpiece made of stone, steel and glass is comprised the Nave, National Galleries and Palais de la D_couverte. Characerized by a large glass dome, don’t miss this if in Champs Elysees. L’Arc de Triomphe – The 164 foot towering arch is a commemoration to the valiant soldiers who served in Napolean’s army. The climb to the top is worth for a spectacular bird’s eye view of the city, while you can halt way as well to just visit the museum.

6. Musee d’ Orsay

Originally a railway station, the Musee d’Orsay , is now home to some mesmerizing collections, with the structure of the Beaux-Arts station retained.

This museum is renowned for its rich collection of impressionist and post impressionist paintings by the likes of C_zanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Gaugin. Also on display is various expressive forms of paintings, art, as well as sculpture. Renovated in 2011, some new rooms have been added, along with an aquatic themed Cafe!

7. Foundation Louis Vuitton

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is an art and cultural museum funded by the LVMH group.

The Fondation towers over Bois de Boulogne and is like a magnificent ship with billowing sails. Frank Gehry, the designer has revolutionanised the use of glass, by embellishing the panes with dyed filters that create fields of vibrant hues. Commissioned by Bernard Arnault, chairman of the luxury goods conglomerate LMVH, it houses Bernart’s private collection amidst others.

8. Jardin du Luxembourg

Situated near the Latin Quarters, the Luxembourg Gardens is the second largest public park in Paris.

The garden of the French Senate is inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence. Set amidst lush greenery, this place is perfect to savour the cosmopolitan atmosphere while you watch the locals. Spend a lazy evening learning bee keeping, playing chess or simply relaxing.

9. Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise

The largest cemetery in Paris is an extremely peaceful walk as you pay homage to some of the renowned names in history.

10. Cabaret

Paradis Latin was transformed into the most famous cabaret location in Paris, by Gustave Eiffel.

Situated a short walk away from the Notre Dame, this Cabaret is probably the oldest in the world. A vivacious mix of dance, music, acrobatics and magic, the show is imbued with French joie de vivre (joy of living). You can choose the dinner-spectacle option to dine during the show or settle for some champagne.

11. Hotel Des Invalides

The facility was originally built to shelter invalides (disabled war veterans). Even today a portion of the building serves as a veterans’ residence and hospital.

The Äglise du Dome, with its sparkling golden dome, is one of the finest religious edifices. It served as an inspiration for the US Capitol building. This is also the eternal home of Napoleon Bonaparte, after his tomb was moved from the island of St. Helena.

12. Place de la Concorde

The Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in the French capital and one of the major squares in Paris, France. The square, designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1755, is octagonal and is bordered by gardens, hotels, and emblematic statues on each angle. The two fountains, Fountain of River Commerce and Navigation, and the Maritime Fountain, that date back to the time of Louis-Philippe and the beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower on one side, and the River Seine along with it makes Place de la Concorde a must visit. It also contains the renowned Obelisk that dates back to ancient Egyptian times. There are magnificent attractions that are present near Place de la Concorde such as Palais Bourbon, Jeu de Paume, Roue de Paris, Tuileries Garden, and Musee de l’Orangerie.

WHEN TO VISIT & GENERAL TIPS:

• Summer is the high season in Paris with longer days and the best possible weather. But summer in Paris also means more tourists, long lines to visit Paris’ main attractions and higher prices.Generally speaking, the shoulder season – Spring and Fall – is good because it’s often less crowded and the temperature is pleasant.
• At the Airport, only Use Regular Taxis.                                                                                      
• The Parisian Metro takes you everywhere in Paris, with opening times starting from 5.30 am to 2.15 am on weekends. Apart from the single metro tickets, valid also for bus and tram rides, the Parisian Metro has different passes well worth the investment, especially if you take the metro more than 3 times a day.

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