Paris – A City Flavored With Romance
If you are a romantic person and look for a place of your kind, then Paris is undoubtedly the best choice. The city of lights as they call it, Paris is one of those few cities in the world that possess a rich history, present and future. The city being a dream come true for a lover of art, is one of the most sought after cities by the people all over the globe. Though beautiful, one cannot deny the fact that it is equally expensive. Laden with beauty from all perspectives, the city is filled with riches.
The monuments and the museums are an evidence for the glorious history of the magic city. In the following sections, some of the best spots in Paris are talked about. Just like how Eiffel Tower has made a place in the minds of the people of the world, one would be surprised to know that most places in Paris are equally beautiful.
1. Louvre, the museum One of the best museums in the world, houses the best artifacts and paintings of the world, including 'Monalisa'. It is said that an art lover will find two days also insufficient to finish his tour of the museum. Such is its remarkable beauty.
2. Eiffel Tower The beautiful sights from the top of the tower work as a magnet to thousands of tourists from all over the world. The signs at the top of the tower pointing to the various cities of the world are so realistic that they can be visualized on a summer day with a clear sky. Friday night is the time most tourists prefer.
3. Arc de Triomphe Built by Napoleon in 1806, in the honor of his victories, it is located on the most famous streets of France. Also known as the site of France's tomb of the Unknown Soldier, this place has witnessed many historical moments. This place holds a close relationship not only with the French, but is also of importance to the German.
4. The River Seine The river that has evidenced the glorious history of Paris is one of the major attractions even today. The monuments like the Place de la Concorde and the Petit Palais rest on the banks of this river. The ride on the Seine is made all the more beautiful by the glass boats.
5. Musee de Orsay. The best works associated with Fauvism, Symbolism, Romanticism and Impressionism are found here. A drink at the museum caf is also total 'value for money'. Once a railway station, the museum has amassed the best works of art to its credit. The arts belong to the period between 1848 and 1914.
6. Basilica de Sacre Coeur Built in the late 1800's this cathedral is said to have obtained its design from Paul Abadie. The style employed here is Byzantine and this cathedral is ranked among the most unusual churches of the world. Use of mosaic work within makes the place all the more beautiful.
Paris, being a leading name in the world of fashion offers the visitor with the recent trends that are yet to be seen by the rest of the world. Thus, if you follow the trend going on in Paris at present, you can be sure of being a step ahead of the other people in your town when it is the question of fashion.
The best can be gained out of the trip to France, if one visits these places without fail as they are the most important places one cannot afford to miss.
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