Paris is also called the City of Romance. And you can also be sure to have a fantastic, romantic weekend, if you go to Paris. In the city you can eat great food, spend hours shopping and se some of Europes most amazing sights. The Eiffel Tower is without doubt the landmark of Paris. The tower was constructed in 1889 for the World Exhibition. Originally it should have been demolish afterwards, but it was decided to keep it instead. Until 1931 when the Empire State Building was built, the 319 meter (1047 feet) high Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world. If you like to visit the tower, you have to be patience. In the high season the line can be very long because of the limited capacity of the elevator. So might have to wait a couple of hours, if you not take the 1.665 stairs instead. But the view is worth all the trouble. On a clear day you can see 70 kilometers (43 miles). The Louvre Museum was made famousby Dan Brown in his book The Da Vinci Code. But the museum is more than a crime scene in a well-known book. It is also the scene of one of the world's most amazing art exhibitions. Look for the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient Greek statue Venus from Milo. But the exhibition in the old building from 1190 is much more than a statue and a painting. You can also experience ancient are from Greece and Egypt; or modern fashion and design. So if you are both to old and modern art, one day is not enough to see it all. If you have more time, you should also visit Champs-Elyses, the Notre Dame Cathedral and Versailles (about 30 kilometers/19 miles from the centre of Paris). Disneyland is also a very popular choice among kids. When you have seen all the sights, it is time for shopping. You can find all the luxury trademarks in Paris department stores, but if you are looking for haute couture fashion, you should visit Rue du Faubourg-St-Honor on the right bank of the Seine. Here you can buy clothes from Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. If you are more into markets, Paris is a great city. You can find old postcards, porcelain, musical instruments and books at the March de la Porte de Vanves market. Superb food can be bought at the Rue Mouffetard market, while cheap souvenir is found around Rue de Rivoli. In the evening you should visit a typical French restaurant for a gourmet meal and a bottle of red wine. Another option is a sunset cruise on the Seine. If you have more energy left, you could party in one of Paris many nightclubs.
Article Source: http://www.articlecontentprovider.com/articlesubmit
Paris is without doubt the Capital of Romance. The city is a great place for romantic city breakwith your partner or even a honeymoon. In Paris you also find lovely food, great shopping and some of the most interesting sites in Europe.
Morten Elm is writing about city breaks in Paris on Storbyrejser til Paris. Do also read the article about how to get the perfect city break in Din Guide til Weekendophold i Paris.
Please Rate this Article
5 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 1 out of 5
