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10 Things To Do In Paris, France
What
to do in Paris?
6 Champs Elysees
.jpg) Champs-Elysees
- one of the most famous and beautiful avenues in the world
An
avenue named Champs-Elysees. One of the most famous and beautiful
avenues in the world. The Champs-Elysees connects the The Arc de
Triomphe to the Palace de la Concorde. This street was made for
marching but walking will do just fine.
7
(11) River Seine
A
walk along the banks of the river Seine is something that both local
and visitors have been doing for a very long time. Head for the
pont de la Concorde and the pont de Sully for some of the best views
of Paris.
A
Seine river cruise tours can be a very enjoyable and relaxing experience
with much to see and photograph. Many of the major Paris attractions
reside on the river's banks or close to it. Viewable attractions
should include Notre Dame, Jardin des Plantes, The Louvre, Royal
Palace, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower and Orsay Museum. Excluding
holes everything looks better in a boat.
You
can also 'hop on' a river taxi or bus.
A must do if
you have the time and the weather is with you.
Free Cruise
of the River Seine
 It
would be insane not to Cruise the River Seine
Cruise up the
majestic Seine and discover the sights of Paris from a new perspective.
From the water it is possible to see the bridges and monuments of
Paris as you could never hope to see on foot.
The main Bateaux
Parisians pier is located close to the Eiffel Tower. Do not miss
the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the geography
of the city, to learn more about the history of Paris and and most
of all, have a great time.
8
Musee d'Orsay
 Musee
d'Orsay - a model of a train station?
The
Orsay Museum was originally designed as a train station in 1900
but was outgrown by the size of its trains. After a short spell
as a theatre it was converted into the treasure we know today as
the Musee d'Orsay.
The Orsay masterpieces
include work by Delacroix, Manet, Guaguin, Cézanne, Monet,
Renoir, Sisley, van Gogh but perhaps its most famous is a painting
is about snake bites.
Auguste Clésinger’s
"Woman Bitten by a Snake" depicts a woman bitten by a
snake. Maybe. Was it really the throes of passion? Surely non! The
critics of the time even named names. They said the painting was
of 19th Century socialite Apollonie Sabatier. The scandal was on
a par with Tiger Woods. Just shocking - you really shouldn't look.
Set on the
banks of the Seine opposite the tuileries gardens, the Orsay museum
is a work of art itself in a wonderful setting. It is love, art,
snake bites and history that "gets" people from all walks
of life.
Free Entry
to the Musee d'Orsay with a Paris
Pass
Travel Tip
- Do I Need To Speak French Whilst In Paris
Simple answer
is non! The is no harm in trying a little french even if you make
a complete hash of it. Most Parisians speak English and will be
happy to help. If you don't make an attempt help maybe less forthcoming.
Look at it from the French prospective. This is their country. Their
language and you are visiting yet you aren't prepared to try. How
would you feel if someone spoke to you in French and just assumed
you knew what they were talking about.
Simple
words / phrases to learn:
- Do you speak
English? = Parlez-vous anglais? [par-lay voo zon-glay]
- Excuse me/sorry?
= Excusez-moi [ex-koo-zay mwah]
- Good-bye
= Au revoir [oh ruh-vwar]
- Good evening
= Bon soir [bon-swar]
- Good morning/good
day = Bon jour [bon-zhoor]
- Hello =
Salut [sah-loo]
- I don't
understand = Je ne comprends pas [jhuhn kom-prohn pah]
- I'm sorry
= Pardon [pahr-dohn]
- Thank you
= Merci [mare-see]
9 (27) Sainte-Chapelle
 Gothic
gem known as Sainte Chapelle
Close to Notre
Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité island is a little
Gothic gem known as Sainte Chapelle (Holy Church). This Gothic chapel
with its notable stained glass windows is one of the inspiring visual
experiences of Paris. The stained glass windows on the second level
will blow you away. The roof appears to be supported by stained-glass
giving the effect of being inside a diamond.
Sainte-Chapelle
was an architectural and aesthetic marvel of its day and at one
time the most important and holy place in the whole world. The building
itself is a giant reliquary. It was built to house the great relics
of the king, including Christ’s crown of thorns and a piece
of the true cross, and to prove the king worthy of owning these
relics. At its heart rests a magnificent gold and silver shrine.
Sainte-Chapelle is a stunning example of Gothic Architecture.
Free entry
with a Paris
Pass
10
(17) Tour Montparnasse
 Salut
down there!
The
56th observation floor of the Tour Montparnasse offers visitors
stunning views of Paris in all directions. It is an experience getting
up there as Tour Montparnasse has Europe's fastest elevator. The
elevator will take you to a height of 196 meters (over 640 ft) in
just 38 seconds.
From
the top of the Montparnasse Tower you can spot Paris's landmarks
and major attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides,
Sacré Coeur, Musée d'Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe, the
Panthéon, the Louvre or the Luxembourg gardens.
The outdoor
observatory, accessible from the 59th floor through a flight of
stairs, offers a totally different viewing experience.
The best way
to really see Paris is from the top of Montparnasse 56 and the best
way to do that is with a Paris
Pass
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