Get A Feeling For Paris

Paris is a much coveted holiday destination. It isfountains in the Tuileries Gardens or the Jardin du
full of traditional, romantic village areas, but alsoLuxembourg, is a treat. A day trip to visit the
offers all of the wonders and attractions of astunning palace and gardens of Chateau de
modern cosmopolitan city. In Paris, you will findVersailles will take you out of Paris itself, but if
some of the most famous monuments, museumsyou have the time, it will not leave you
and attractions from around the world. It isdisappointed.
certainly a destination that offers something for allPart of the lure to Paris is the contrasts that can
visitors.be found within the city. Monumental vistas, such
You can find 150 museums in Paris and almost allas the one from the Louvre to La Defense are
of these are worthwhile to visit. They includejuxtaposed with tiny alleyways in the area of
famous museums such as the Louvre and theQuartier Latin. You can shop in traditional street
Musee d'Orsay. The Louvre draws approximatelymarkets and pedestrian arcades or within the
5.7 million tourists per year and this is testimonywarren of underground commercial complexes
to its amazing collection, which includes piecesthat can be found. There is evidence of great
such as Leonardo de Vinci's stunning, "Mona Lisa."aristocratic wealth contrasted with many areas of
The Musee d'Orsay holds one of the mostpoverty.
remarkable Impressionist art collections worldwide.Paris sees vast numbers of tourists to its city
Another museum that is extremely worthwhile toevery year and as such, it has many holiday
visit is the Cite des Sciences at de l'Industrie. It isaccommodation options to choose from. It boasts
a science museum that boasts extensiveapproximately 75,000 rooms within about 2,000
hands-on displays.different hotels. An aparthotel is an excellent
Besides for Paris' museums, it is also famous forchoice for families or groups of visitors. This is an
attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc deapartment that is attached to a hotel. It tends to
Triomphe and Center Pompidou. The Eiffel Toweroffer more space and privacy than the hotel, but
attracts around 6.2 million visitors annually. If youdoes not offer all of the amenities that would be
take the lift to the top of the Eiffel Tower youavailable if you stayed in the hotel itself.
will have a panoramic view over the whole ofIf you are traveling on a budget, there are many
Paris. The Center Pompidou is a center of modernyouth centers that you can choose to stay in.
art, cinemas, concerts and children's activities andRental apartments are also available throughout
it is also among the most visited sites in Paris.the city and these are an excellent choice for
The Notre Dame Cathedral and the Grande Archethose who are staying for more than a week or
de la Defense should also be on your to-see list. Ifwho enjoy staying in self-catering accommodation
you are looking for a place to relax, a visit to thein order to get more of a feel of the city.