| Paris, France
Paris is without a doubt one of the most magnificent and enchanting cities in the world. Also known as the ‘Romantic Capital’ of the world. This city offers the most diverse and splendid architecture, charming monuments, buildings, cathedrals, museums and definatley the finest cuisine. One has to simply walk along Paris to experience this captivating city. Just to mention a few world famous attractions one can visit of course the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Monmartre, Sacre Coeur and The Louvre. These are just a handful of the many endless world famous attractions that attract millions of visitors each year.
Paris has long been considered a centre for artistic excellence with collections at the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay to rival any in the world and you can find exhibits of all the greats such as Van Gogh, Braque, Degas, Seurat, Matisse, Rodin, Lautrec and many more besides housed there as well as in the Pompidou Centre designed by Richard Rogers.
Paris also known as the City of Light, has many grand and modern buildings to visit which capture the essence of the French people, the wonder of Paris is after all its splendid architecture. A must see while in Paris - is the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 International Exhibition by Gustave Eiffel, as dominant an image and symbol of Paris that one can find. Take the lift to the very top and enjoy the spectacular 360° view across the Seine and the city. Other architectural land marks to explore include - the Pei Pyramids in the courtyard of the famous Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral notable as the definition of the French gothic style, stroll along the Champs-Elysees and wonder at the Arc de Triomphe commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon – Sainte-Chapelle, La Villette, the Opéra Bastille and the Bibliotèque Nationale are all notable and duly deserve a visit. Whether it’s the splendour of its famous monuments and buildings or the tree lined avenues of the city, Paris architecturally will fulfill all your expectations.
There are quite literally thousands of bars, brasseries, cafes and restaurants on virtually every avenue, street and boulevard. All tastes are catered for from the ethic simplicity of Moroccan cuisine to the Michelin 3 star Haute Gastronomies.
Les Deux Magots is one the most famous cafés in Paris. Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre were both patrons in bye gone eras... The Café de la Paix is one of Paris' most famous. Designed by Garnier, of the Opéra Garnier the décor evokes an opulent past. The Cafe de Flore also worth a visit, the Art Deco interior of the Cafe de Flore attracts the young & trendy Parisians, a good place to relax when shopping in St. Germain des Pres, Karl-Lagerfeld frequents regularly.
Top restaurants where you might choose to dine if you are looking to treat someone special would include Le Grand Véfour, Head Chef Guy Martin carries on the gourmet tradition of Le Grand Véfour. A spectacular dining room overlooks the gardens of the Palais Royale: Napoleon and Josephine, Victor Hugo are some of the famous people who have dined here before. La Tour D'Argent, in the heart of old Paris, along the river Seine, this is one of the most well known restaurants in the world considered by many to be the epicenter of Haute Cuisine. It’s famous cellar houses 800,000 bottles of wine and is world renowned.
Paris nightclubs that are worth checking out would included Cabaret, Queen, Les Bains, Wagg, Batofar, Nouveau Casino and La Coupole, all play a mixture of music mainly techno & hip-hop.
Whatever you are looking for in Paris be it the magnificent architecture invoking romance or the cultural wonders of it’s museums, galleries, theatres, concert and opera halls - fabulous restaurants and heady nightlife, you can be sure to experience the joys that one of the most entertaining and beautiful cities in the world has to offer.
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