Top Paris Attractions
April 19th, 2009Are you planning to go on vacation? Are you wondering where you can go and have a fun-filled vacation? Then look, no further. Paris is the ultimate destination with attractions that will linger in your mind forever. This world-class city is bestowed with history and beauty. There is so much to see and explore; in fact, you might want to see everything during your visit. There is a multitude of attractions but there are those that you should not miss exploring.
The top Paris attractions are classified according to their popularity, historical significance or the mere aesthetic appeal they give to tourists visiting Paris as a destination. To begin with, such attractions include the following.
Monuments: monuments in Paris have a strong historical value as they serve as remnants of the different historical periods. Each with their unique shape and appearance, they tell a story and have a charm attached to them. The most famous and attractive monuments are the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel tower. In addition to these Paris has a lot more to offer. Passing through Place de concorde there is the characteristic Obelix of Luxor, which distinguishes the square from all others. The renowned louvre pyramids, which are an entrance to the gorgeous museum, are also an attraction
In addition to the monuments, there are castles. They are both vast and splendid; being the royal residences of French kings and Emperors such as the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Their majestic architecture, magnificent designs and their elegance interweave to enhance their ambience.Versaile, the largest castle in Paris takes a tourist back to the 16th century when French and Italian painters created their masterpieces on its walls and prominent sculptors left their marks too. Vaux-le-vicomte is also an attraction where performances are held in summer. The splendor of Parisian castles will leave you breathless.
Also, Paris has impressive religious attractions, which are of interest to both local and international tourists. There is always a throng to the Cathedral de Notre de Paris which is an icon to catholism in France and an architectural masterpiece. The glamorous Basilique du sacre-coeur with its white façade and its spectacular pointed dome attracts a tourist from afar. It gives an invitation to the inside for one to explore its stunning features through an observation deck. Saint Chapelle another gothic piece of architecture with splendid glass windows. Your aesthetic sensitivity is all you need to enjoy the beauty and elegance of the churches and the cathedrals.
Finally, the parks and gardens in Paris are pretty and breath-taking. They give a tourist a getaway from the busy city activities. A walk in le Bois de Boulogne the largest park in Paris is beyond comparison. It served as a hunting ground in the past but now its home to strollers, joggers and lovers. The jardin des Champs-Elysees has beautiful flowers and tranquility. All these parks and gardens have a combination of impressive architechtural, aesthetic plants and gardens that attract a tourist for a rest in nature. These are just but a few of the attractions Paris-the romantic city will offer any tourist.