Things to Do in Paris, France

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most exciting places to visit in Europe. With a rich history and many ancient monuments, Paris has become a global center for art, culture, fashion and outstanding cuisine. In addition to the popular landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame cathedral, you can visit amazing museums, gardens and markets. Here is a brief outline of the things to do in Paris when you are visiting for the first time.

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Visit the Eiffel Tower

This beautiful edifice, which was constructed in 1889, is now the most popular symbol of Paris. To catch a panoramic view of Paris, you can take the elevator to the top. At the peak of the tower, you will see detailed maps showing you other important attractions in the city. During summer, this tower is usually crowded with rather long queues. To bypass the long lines, you should get your tickets in advance from the Tower’s website. Apart from providing a great view of the city, the tower also illuminates the entire city in the evening with amazing sparkles created by thousands of flickering light bulbs.

Watch World-class Football

Football is the most popular sport in France. The French are passionate about their favourite teams and they come out in large numbers every weekend to cheer their teams to victory. In Paris, the most popular team is Paris Saint-Germain. Founded over 44 years ago, PSG has become the second most popular professional football club in the whole of France. They won the elite league title (Ligue 1) in the 2014/15 season. You can find tickets to watch PSG live on this page.

Explore Musee du Louvre

After serving as a forte and a palace, the impressive Musee du Louvre is currently the largest art museum in the world. This great museum, which has been opened since 1793, has over 35,000 pieces of classical art including the world famous Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. If you are going to visit Paris in summer, you should be aware that overwhelming crowds, consisting of tourists from all over the world, usually gather here. So you may prefer to visit between October and March when the the traffic is lighter.

See the Majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral

Construction work on Notre-Dame began in 1163 and the builders finished the initial building in 1340 after nearly 200 years. Extensive renovations had to be done to restore areas damaged during the French revolution. But today, it stands as one of France’s greatest monuments. If you are not afraid of heights, you can climb the 387 steps to the top to see the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe and the Montmartre. On the other hand, you can go underground and take a peep below the cathedral floor. You will catch a glimpse of the old medieval structures and other ancient remains.

Conclusion

Those are just a few of the most popular attractions you should strive to see first when you get to Paris. If you have more time to stay, you should also try to explore other great places such as the Musee d’Orsay, the Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre, and the historic Le Marais District.

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