Paris- A Popular Tourist Destination

Paris is one of the most popular destinations in the world, which makes it quite easy to access. It is a major hub for many airlines, and a great starting point or stopover during a European vacation. Your time in Paris is precious, so you don’t want to waste a minute. A little advance planning is a good thing to avoid some of the typical time wasters.

When to visit

Schedule your trip during April if possible to witness the magic of springtime in Paris. Visit Paris at Christmas for fabulous holiday shopping along Les Champs Elysées. You should also try to avoid late September and the first 2 weeks in October, when the annual auto show attracts thousands of enthusiasts. During August & July hotels are likely to be full of student invasion so try to avoid that season.

Where to stay

Keep in mind that Paris is the most visited city in the world, and you want to be sure you have a bed. So, don’t go without a reservation. The first thing to do is to determine which attractions you want to see most and once you do that, search for lodging close by it. Then you decide how much to spend and whether your room should be luxurious or basic. Three star hotels are usually reasonably-priced and comfortable enough for most travellers.. For more info on accommodation options here, check out our newest page on Paris Hotels.

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What to see

Notable tourist destinations in Paris include:

Eiffel Tower- The Eiffel Tower will give you ‘bird’s eye view’ of the city. This is one of the world's most recognizable monuments, and it is breathtaking to behold. The tower crowns the Paris night sky with its festive light, and glitters up a storm every hour. Be sure to take the lift for a view of the city.

Louvre Museum-It was established in 1793, and is one of the oldest museums in Europe. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless other masters.

Arc de Triomphe- The 164-foot Arc de Triomphe commissioned by Emperor Napoleon , does exactly what it was made to do: evoke sheer military power and triumph. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, and scaled to their egos. Climb to the top for one of the best views of Paris. From its summit, you can view the ’spine of Paris’ from La Defense’s Grand Arch -and all the way to the Louvre with the entire Champs Elysees at your feet.

Musee d’Orsay-This museum may not be the massive size of Louvre, but its Impressionist collection is among the best in the world. Major works by Van Gogh, Delacroix, Manet, and others await you, too. The museum is housed in a former rail station, and has the atmosphere and personality to match.

Notre Dame Cathredal- No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's . One of a string of famous Gothic cathedrals in northern France, built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries .Witness first-hand the spot that was once the heartbeat of medieval Paris, and that took over 100 years of hard labour to complete.