Paris: My Paris Travel Guide

Paris
My Paris Travel Guide
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Day 1, Thursday, February 28 2019
11:10 BEST WESTERN Hotel
Le Montparnasse
11:30 Champ de Mars

A stretch of park running from the Eiffel Tower to Ecole
Militaire
12:45 Arc de Triomphe

An iconic Paris site which is the world's biggest and tallest
triumphal arch
14:05 Palais Garnier Opera

House
This grand theatre founded by Louis XIV has opulent
palace-like décor
15:35 Sacre Coeur Basilica

An iconic landmark this white domed cathedral is on Butte
Montmartre
16:55 Place du Tertre

This public square is known for its many street artists
18:30 Montparnasse Tower

One of the best observation points in Paris
11:30 Champ de Mars
Visit Duration: 45 mins
The Champ de Mars, Paris (in English – "Field of Mars") is a large public green park, one of the nicest parks
in Paris for families, located just between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire . The grassy field with lines
of trees crossing it was originally created to host parades of the French Military Academy. Today, the Champ
de Mars park is one of the best spots in Paris for picnics or just for hanging out. It is even allowed to walk on
the grass itself which is very unusual for Paris. While there is also a playground for kids at the Champ de
Mars, Paris may have other kids attractions you want to look at if travelling as a family.
Address: Champ de Mars, Paris Metro Stations:

École Militair
Admission: Free
Transport: 1. Head northwest on Boulevard du

Montparnasse toward Avenue du Maine Destination
will be on the right - 2 mins 2. Bus towards
Hï¿½pital Americain - 11 mins 3. Head northeast on
Quai Branly toward Pont d'Iï¿½na - 1 min
12:45 Arc de Triomphe
2.3 KM, 28 minutes walking from Champ de Mars
One of the most popular attractions in Paris, Inspired by Rome's Arch of Titus, the Arc de Triomphe is located
in Paris in the world’s largest traffic roundabout and is the biggest and tallest triumphal arch in the world -
about 49 meters (161 ft.) high and 44 meters (144 ft.) wide. Arc de Triomphe (Paris) is located 2 kilometers
northwest from the place de la Concorde in the middle of the well know and extremely busy "Place Charles
de Gaulle" (or better known to Parisians as “Place de l’Étoile”). This 161 foot triumphal arch was
commissioned by Napoléon in 1806 to honor his imperial victories but it is only 20 years after he died that the
Arc de Triomphe was finished, in 1836.
Some important events took place under the great Arc de Triomphe. The greatest state funeral, for one, was
of Victor Hugo. His coffin was placed in 1885 here while many Parisians came to place their last respect. On
the other hand, some of France most humiliating moments are also related to this place, notably in 1871 and
1940. The sights of German troops walking under the arch are not to be forgotten by the French people. Address: Pl. Charles-de-Gaulle,
Important tip – do not cross the square in order to reach it as this is Paris's busiest traffic circuit and this is Champs-Élysées, Paris
either dangerous or practically impossible. Instead, use the easily accessible underground passage. Phone Number: (01) 55377377
Admission: €12
It is well worth climbing the stairs to the top of the arch from which you can see the 12 radiating avenues that
Opening Hours: April-Sept. 10am-11pm,
goes in and out of the circuit. You can view across the Champs-Élysées from the Arc all the way to the Place
Oct-March 10am-10:30pm
de la Concorde and the further away Musée du Louvre (the Louvre Museum).
Website:
Before you leave, take a closer look at the Arc as it is also well known for its magnificent sculptures by http://www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
François Rude. Pay a special notice to The Departure of the Volunteer, to the right of the arch when viewed Metro Station: Étoile
from the Champs-Élysées.
Walk: 1. Head northeast on Quai Branly toward Pont

d'Iï¿½na - 1 min 2. Turn left onto Pont d'Iï¿½na - 3
mins 3. Turn right onto Place de Varsovie - 1 min 4.
Turn left to stay on Place de Varsovie - 1 min 5.
Turn right onto Avenue de New York - 1 min 6. Turn
left - 1 min 7. Turn right - 1 min 8. Turn left toward
Avenue Albert de Mun - 1 min 9. Turn right toward
Avenue Albert de Mun - 3 mins 10. Turn left onto
Avenue Albert de Mun - 1 min 11. Turn right onto
Avenue d'Iï¿½na - 3 mins 12. Turn right onto
Avenue d'Iï¿½na/Place d'Iï¿½na - 1 min 13. At the
roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue du
Prï¿½sident Wilson - 1 min 14. Turn left toward
Avenue d'Iï¿½na - 1 min 15. Turn right onto Avenue
d'Iï¿½na - 4 mins 16. Turn right to stay on Avenue
d'Iï¿½na - 8 mins 17. Turn left - 4 mins 18. Take the
crosswalk - 1 min 19. Enter the roundabout
© 2014-2017 visitacity.com All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Destination will be on the left - 1 min Public
Transport: 1. Head southwest on Place Joffre
toward Avenue Emile Acollas - 3 mins 2. Slight right
onto Avenue de la Motte-Picquet - 1 min 3. Turn
right - 1 min 4. Take entrance 5. Avenue de Suffren
- 2 mins 5. Subway towards Charles de Gaulle
ï¿½toile - 9 mins 6. Take exit 4. Avenue de Wagram
- 1 min 7. Head northeast on Avenue de Wagram - 1
min 8. Turn left toward Avenue Mac-Mahon - 1 min
9. Turn left onto Avenue Mac-Mahon - 1 min
14:05 Palais Garnier Opera House
Visit Duration: 1 hour
2.9 KM, 36 minutes walking from Arc de Triomphe
The Palais Garnier National Opera House was constructed from 1857 to 1874 and designed by Charles
Garnier. The neo-baroque landmark building is located on Boulevard des Capucines and is named after the
architect in honor of the stunning and opulent architecture. The building was the first home of the Paris Opera
Company and is now also home to the Paris Opera Ballet.
The exquisite building exterior has seven arches on the lower level separated by allegorical figures
representing the arts. On the second level there are seven openings separated by columns with bronze busts
of famous composers. The façade is topped by a central green copper dome. On either side are figures
representing poetry and harmony and topping the dome is a statue of Apollo. Inside there are interconnecting
corridors and staircases leading up to different levels. The décor is in rich velvet, there are sumptuous
sculptures of cherubs and nymphs as well as plenty of gold leaf. The breathtaking Grand Foyer has a ceiling
mural painted by Paul-Jacques-Aime Baudry and large chandeliers the length of the 154 meter long room. Address: Pl. de l'Opéra 9e, Opéra/Grands
Leading up to the Grand Foyer is the Grand Staircase of white marble with a balustrade of green and red Boulevards, Paris
marble. On pedestals along the staircase there are female figures and above the staircase is another ceiling Website: http://www.operadeparis.fr
Metro Station: Opéra
canvases painted with Greek mythological figures. The opulence continues in the auditorium which is a
Area: Les Grands Boulevards
traditional Italian horseshoe-shape, seating 1,979 and facing a proscenium arch stage. A large chandelier
Admission: Adult €11
hangs in the middle of the ceiling surrounded by paintings by Marc Chagall. Each element of the Opera
Opening Hours: Oct-June 10am-4:30pm,
House has been perfected. July-Sept 10am-5:30pm
The Paris Opera also houses the Paris Opera Library-Museum (Bibliotheque-Musee de l’Opera
de Paris). It is possible to visit the Opera House to see a performance or to tour the building.
Transport: 1. Head west toward Avenue Carnot - 1
When you visit on a tour you have access to the public areas, grand Foyer, Grand Staircase, min 2. Exit the roundabout onto Avenue de la
the Opera Library-Museum, permanent collections, set models, art work and if there is no Grande-Armï¿½e - 1 min 3. Turn right - 1 min 4.
Turn right - 1 min 5. Train towards
performance or rehearsal in progress you may get to see the auditorium as well. There are Marne-la-Val-Chessy-RER - 2 mins 6. Head
themed tours as well as self-guided audio tours. southeast on Rue Auber toward Rue Boudreau - 1
min 7. Turn left onto Rue Scribe - 1 min
15:35 Sacre Coeur Basilica / Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins
2.2 KM, 28 minutes walking from Palais Garnier Opera House
While some of Paris residents like it more than others, the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris, devoted to the
sacred heart of Jesus (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris) is one of Paris's most beloved tourist
attractions.
Read on other Paris Religious Sites:
The Holy Chapel

Madeleine Church
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Sacre Coeur is a church and a basilica, located in the top of the Montmartre which is also the highest
point in the entire city. The Sacre Coeur Basilica (Paris) is not as old as it looks. Paul Adabie designed the Address: Pl. du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur,
basilica on the late 19th century and the constructions ended several years into the 20th century. It was built Montmartre, Paris Phone: (01) 53418900
to recognize the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Admission: Free
Step inside the Sacre Coeur Basilica to enjoy the lovely decorations and mosaics on the walls, the metal Opening Hours: Basilica 6am-10:30pm, Dome
doors, the windows (all broken in 1944 and restored since) as well on the ceiling. The mosaic above the choir and Crypt October-April 9am-5pm, May-Sept.
is considered one of the largest golden mosaics in Europe. Look for the "La Savoyarde" - the 19 tons bell 8:30am-8pm.
which makes it one of the heaviest in the world. Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
The climb up to the gallery in the inner dome (271 foot high) is well worth the effort as the view is simply Metro Station: Anvers, plus funicular, Jules
Joffrin plus Montmartrobus.
stunning. However, if you choose not to climb, you can still admire the view while standing on the front stairs
of the Sacre Coeur Basilica.
At the bottom of the hill you will find some amusements for kids which may also enjoy the ride in the small
Walk: 1. Head southeast on Rue Gluck toward Rue
cables train up the hill. Halï¿½vy/Place Jacques Rouchï¿½ - 1 min 2. Turn
Try to pay the visit either in the morning (early) or evening (also early) and try to avoid visiting on a Sunday as left onto Rue Halï¿½vy - 1 min 3. Continue onto Rue
it may become quite busy then. la Fayette - 5 mins 4. Turn left onto Rue Laffitte - 2
mins 5. Turn right onto Rue de Chï¿½teaudun - 1
min 6. Turn left onto Rue Flechier - 1 min 7. Turn
right onto Rue Lamartine - 1 min 8. Cross the road -
1 min 9. Turn right onto Rue des Martyrs - 7 mins
10. Continue onto Rue Lallier - 2 mins 11. Turn right
onto Boulevard de Rochechouart - 1 min 12. Turn
left toward Boulevard de Rochechouart - 1 min 13.
Turn right onto Boulevard de Rochechouart - 1 min
14. Turn left onto Rue Dancourt - 2 mins 15.
Continue onto Rue des Trois Frï¿½res - 1 min 16.
Turn right onto Rue Tardieu - 1 min 17. Turn left
onto Place Suzanne Valadon Take the stairs - 1 min
18. Continue onto Rue Foyatier Take the stairs - 3
© 2014-2017 visitacity.com All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. mins 19. Turn right onto Rue Azais - 1 min 20. Turn
right onto Parvis du Sacrï¿½-C?ur - 1 min
Transport: 1. Head southeast on Rue Gluck toward
Rue Halï¿½vy/Place Jacques Rouchï¿½ - 1 min 2.
Turn left onto Rue Halï¿½vy - 1 min 3. Continue
onto Rue la Fayette - 1 min 4. Turn left onto Rue de
la Chaussï¿½e d'Antin - 5 mins 5. Turn right onto
Rue de Chï¿½teaudun - 1 min 6. Turn left onto
Place d'Estienne d'Orves Destination will be on the
right - 1 min 7. Take entrance Rue Chï¿½teaudun -
1 min 8. Subway towards Front Populaire - 5 mins 9.
Take exit Rue des Abbesses - 1 min 10. Head north
on Rue la Vieuville toward Place des Abbesses - 2
mins 11. Turn left to stay on Rue la Vieuville - 1 min
12. Continue onto Rue Drevet Take the stairs - 2
mins 13. Turn right onto Rue Gabrielle - 1 min 14.
Turn left onto Rue Chappe Take the stairs - 1 min
15. Turn right onto Rue Saint-Eleuthere - 1 min 16.
Turn left at Rue Foyatier Take the stairs - 1 min 17.
Turn right onto Rue Azais - 1 min 18. Turn right onto
Parvis du Sacrï¿½-C?ur - 1 min
16:55 Place du Tertre
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Sacre Coeur Basilica
Renoir, Dali and Van Gogh lived in their artist apartments, frequented the back alley cafés and honed their
skills as artists in the town square - Place du Tetre - offering to do portraits of visitors to the district. Every
inch of allowable space contains an artist, supplies, samples and canvases of every imaginable art form.
Those artists that are not asking you if they may do your portrait, are legitimate, authorized artists. The rest
are of the pirate class and are most likely to scalp you price-wise and produce an inferior piece. You cannot
help but notice the works of art hanging on ropes, easels, display cloths, and even from trees. Some are
beautiful and some are quirky. Some are originals and some are prints of the originals. Be careful before you
buy. You are allowed to haggle for the best prices. And remember, many amateur arts fan have returned
home with a print. The square embraces a small park framed by the Basilica on one side and small stores,
apartments and street cafés on the rest. One of the little shops is actually the Montmartre Cultural Center aka
Espace Montmartre which has a permanent exhibit of Dali. In a small alcove off the square, is a café and
Address: Place du Tretre, Paris
flower shop honoring the children’s postcard artist Poulbot. After WWII, when the artist was held as a prisoner
Opening Hours: 24/7
of war by the Germans, he established this café, flower shop and postcard center to help feed the hungry
Admission: Free
children in Paris. His family continues the mission today. The café is one of many that offers a quiet place for
a cup of coffee or cold beverage while you people watch.
Walk: 1. Head north on Rue du Cardinal Guibert

toward Rue du Chevalier de la Barre - 1 min 2. Turn
left onto Rue du Chevalier de la Barre - 1 min 3.
Turn left onto Rue du Mont-Cenis - 1 min 4. Turn
right onto Rue Norvins - 1 min 5. Turn left onto
Place du Tertre Destination will be on the right - 1
min
18:30 Montparnasse Tower
7.6 KM, 28 minutes by transit from Place du Tertre
Montparnasse Tower is a tall modern building with an observation deck (Observatoire Panoramique de la
Tour Montparnasse) where you can get views across the Paris skyline. Take Europe’s fastest elevator and
within 38 seconds you will be at the top of the tower; 200m above Paris. On the 56 th floor you can see Paris
at your feet. Go up a little further and you will be on the highest rooftop in the city where the views are even
more amazing. Also on the 59 th floor is a champagne bar open from March to October. The rooftop is used
for special events throughout the year like trampolines, yoga and concerts.
Among the landmarks you can see from the observation deck there is of course the Eiffel Tower. The view is
360 so you can see places like the Sacre-Coeur; Montmartre; Notre-Dame Cathedral; the Pantheon; the
Louvre and Les Invalides. While on the observation deck you can use touch-screens to learn more about the
landmarks below. There are also virtual kiosks and a short film about the history of Paris. Address: 33 avenue du Main F, Paris
Phone Number: + 331 45 38 52 56
Admission: Adult €18, Child (4-11) €9.5, family
There is a gourmet restaurant, Le Ciel de Paris (Paris Sky) where you can dine while enjoying the view. For and student tickets available
something a little more casual there is the 360 café. If you want to see Paris during the day and at night then Opening Hours: Sun-Thur
there is a Day & Night ticket where you can come back for a second visit within 48 hours. 9:30am-10:30pm,Fri-Sat 9:30am-11pm
Transport: 1. Head south on Place du Tertre - 1 min

2. Turn left to stay on Place du Tertre - 1 min 3.
Continue onto Rue du Calvaire Take the stairs - 1
min 4. Turn left onto Rue Gabrielle - 1 min 5. Turn
right onto Rue Drevet Take the stairs - 2 mins 6.
Continue onto Rue la Vieuville - 1 min 7. Turn right
to stay on Rue la Vieuville Destination will be on the
right - 2 mins 8. Take entrance Rue des Abbesses -
1 min 9. Subway towards Mairie d'Issy - 18 mins 10.
Take exit 7. Rue du Dï¿½part - 1 min 11. Head
southwest on Rue du Dï¿½part toward Boulevard
Edgar Quinet Destination will be on the right - 2
mins Back to hotel by walk: 1. Head northeast on
Rue du Dï¿½part toward Boulevard Edgar Quinet -
2 mins 2. Turn left onto Rue de l'Arrivï¿½e - 1 min 3.
Turn right toward Rue de l'Arrivï¿½e - 1 min 4. Turn
right onto Rue de l'Arrivï¿½e - 1 min 5. Turn left onto
Boulevard du Montparnasse Destination will be on
the right - 2 mins
Day 2, Friday, March 1 2019
10:20 BEST WESTERN Hotel
Le Montparnasse
10:40 Notre Dame

A historic cathedral on Ile de la Cite known for its Gothic
architecture
12:15 Holy Chapel

The 13th century Gothic Sainte-Chapelle has stunning
stained glass
13:20 Pont Neuf Bridge

Paris' oldest bridge spanning the Seine and crossing Ile de
la Cite
13:45 Louvre Museum

One of the finest and largest art museums in the world
16:20 Place de la Concorde

Paris' largest square at the end of the Champs-Elysees
17:00 Alexander Bridge

This deck arch bridge spanning the Seine is the most
beautiful in Paris
17:35 Eiffel Tower

This free-standing iron tower is the ultimate symbol of Paris
19:25 River Cruise

Take a cruise through historic Paris and see sites from the
water
10:40 Notre Dame / Notre Dame de Paris
Many Parisians and tourists alike consider this place to be one of Paris top 10 attractions alongside the Holy Chapel , the Eiffel
Tower , The Louvre Museum and others.
The Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris), the most visited site in Paris (10 million tourists each year), lies in the true heart of Paris and
by some even of entire France. With so many people visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris unforgettable setting on the
Seine, it has always been one of Paris top attractions. The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is not only a Gothic architecture
masterpiece but a site which was also the focus of Catholic Paris for 700 years. Although the cathedral is not France's oldest or
largest cathedral, it has very little completion in beauty and architectural harmony.
The work on the cathedral started on 1163 by Maurice de Sully, who was the bishop of Paris at the time. It took 182 years to
complete this building in the summer of 1345. As Paris has changed , Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris) also changed and grown
over the years trying to fit into the rapid changes Paris went through. At some point, the cathedral was already scheduled for
deconstruction. It was mostly due to the incredible popularity of the book Hunchback of Notre-Dame(by Victor Hugo's) which
restored the interest in the Gothic period, the cathedral was stayed untouched while eventually restoring its original glory. In the
middle of the nineteenth century, after it was severely damaged during the French Revolution, the world famous Architect
Address: Pl. du Parvis, Paris
Viollet-le-Duc was placed in charge of the renovations.
Phone Number: (01) 4234-5610
The Notra Dame cathedral is practically huge, The interior alone is 425 foot long, 150 foot wide and 115 foot high. It can
practically host 5000 worshippers at a given pray. Some if its exceptional structures include the spectacular rose windows. Pay Admission: Free
special notice to the 30 foot wide one rising above the huge pipe organ. Also notice the beautiful window to the north, which has Opening Hours: 7:45am-6:45pm
remained untouched for the last 700 years! Website: http://www.notredamedeparis.fr
Although its stunning interior, you may feel that for the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris makes it more interesting from the outside. Metro Station: Cité
To fully appreciate the architecture you should spend some time walking all around it. Probably the best view of the Notre Dame
de Paris is from square Jean XXIII. If you have time, visit again the Notre-Dame at sunset.
The entrance to the twin towers immortalized by Victor Hugo, rising to a height of 220 foot is from the North Tower. There are
420 spiraling stairs that will eventually bring you all the way up where you will find the cathedral most frightening statues in a
very close range. The South Tower will reveal a spectacular view of Paris.
There are free 90 minutes guided tours of the cathedral in English at noon on Wednesday, at 2pm on Thursday and at 2.30pm
on Saturday.
12:15 Holy Chapel / Sainte Chapelle
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Notre Dame
The Holy Chapel (Paris) in French - La Sainte Chapelle, was built by King Louis IX to host the remains of the
True Cross, including the original Crown of Thorns which was purchased from the emperor of Constantinople.
Today the Holy Chapel Paris is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of
Gothic architecture and is the only surviving building of the Capetian Royal Palace on the Île de la Cité .
This truly amazing architectural treasure owns the oldest stained-glass windows in France. To truly
experience the effect of the Holy Chapel try to visit it when the sun is shining - 65 hundreds square feet of
stained glass that stands above painted stonework of 1130 biblical figures appears to let the colorful light flow
through the windows.
Although heavily damaged during the French revolution and later restored during the 19th century, the Holy
Chapel retains one of the most extensive collections of 13th century stained glass anywhere in the world.
Plan to visit on a sunny weekday morning when near the Holy Chapel, Paris is still quiet and you can avoid
Address: 4 bd. du Palais, Paris
the long lines and fully admire the effect of the light.
Phone Number: (01) 5340-6097
Admission: €10
Opening Hours: January-March 9am-5pm,
April-September 9am-7pm, October-December
9am-5pm
Website:
http://www.sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr
Metro Station: Cité
Area: The Islands
13:20 Pont Neuf Bridge / Pont Neuf
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Holy Chapel
The Pont Neuf Bridge, the New Bridge, with its sparkling-white stone, is actually Paris oldest standing bridge
built in 1578 to connect the right bank with the left from the 1st to 6th arrondissements. The stone structure
was considered radical from an architectural point of view when it was built. As it happens, Pont Neuf Bridge
is also featuring one of Europe’s earliest pedestrian sidewalks. It is a popular road for strolls even today when
no tourist should be allowed to miss the view of Notre-Dame de Paris or the Eiffel Tower while standing in the
middle of the bridge. The tip edge of the island is Square du Vert-Galant, named after Henry the forth (was
called the green gallant). The seven arches on which the Pont Neuf Bridge is built are decorated with figures.
The bridge is actually composed of two separate parts - one of five arches connects the left bank to the Île de
la Cité while the other seven arches connects the island to the right bank.
13:45 Louvre Museum / Musee du Louvre
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 15 mins
0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Pont Neuf Bridge
At the top of Paris top 10 attractions, The Louvre Museum (Paris) is in fact the largest art museum in the world and the home for
one of the finest art collections anywhere to be seen including two of the most famous painted woman - the Mona Lisa and
Venus de Milo just to name two out of the 30,000 exhibits displayed in the Louvre Museum.
The Louvre Paris was originally built as a fortress around year 1200 and was reconstructed again around 1650 for the personal
use of the king. It was in 1793 that the French revolutionists have decided that this should become French’s first national
museum.
Carefully planning of the tour in the Louvre Museum is important and will help you make the most out of it rather than making
your way through the crowds, coming out tired and most probably disappointed. Remember that this gigantic museum stretches
for almost half a mile (750 meters). Our best advice for the first time visitor would be – decide upfront what are the works that
you must see, go for those and then settle in one of the sections for a pleasant stroll through the works of art and historical
artifacts.
It was François the first and Louis the 14th who purchased most of these paintings and sculptures while the rest were
contributed or purchased (and in many cases simply taken) by Napoleon later to be returned to the original owner’s family. Address: Palais du Louvre, Louvre/Tuileries,
The most famous smile in the world, better known as the Mona Lisa, was ordered by François I from Leonardo the Vinci. It Paris
gained most of glory after it was stolen in 1911 by a Louvre employee, who simply left the building with the painting under his Phone Number: (01) 4020-5317
coat. Admission: €15
The entrance to the Louvre Museum Paris is a glass pyramid, one of the city's most distinct symbols and what has become a Opening Hours: Mon,Thurs,Sat,Sun 9am-6pm /
tourist attraction by itself as no photo album of Paris seems to be complete without it. Notice the contrast between the modern Wed, Fri 9am-9:45pm
glass structure and the classic interiors and how well the natural light flows in through the huge geometrically designed glass. Website: http://www.louvre.fr Metro Stattion:
There are seven sub-galleries in the Louvre Museum distinctly defined by their content. The first hold some of the most Palais-Royal, Musée du Louvre
important antiques from the ancient Egyptian world. The second is dedicated to Antiquities from the far-east. The third part of
the Louvre Museum (Paris) is devoted to the Greek and Roman period while the forth is focused on all kind of Sculpture. Fifth
and the most visited hold many famous paintings while the sixth is dedicated to the Decorative Arts. The seventh and last is all
about Graphic Arts.
Some of the famous antiques are the Seated Scribe which can be found in the Sully wing, room 22, 1st floor, Venus de Milo
which is located in room 7, in the ground floor, of the Denon Wing, the Code of Hammurabi in room 3, ground floor, Richelieu
Wing and the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace which is located just opposite of room 1 in 1st floor at the Denon Wing.
The Denon wing of the Louvre Museum hosts many of the famous art treasures such as The Dying Slave by Michelangelo
located in the ground floor at Michelangelo Gallery and some of the works of Raphael such as Botticelli and Titian. Other works
in this wing includes the French masterpieces such as The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault’s in room 77, 1st floor.
The Louvre Museum Paris is famous not only for its art but unfortunately also for the long line you have to stand in before you
get a chance to see anything. Skipping this line can be done with the planning as you can order tickets by mail though
http://louvre.fnacspectacles.com or. 08-92-68-46-94. You can also pick up the tickets at any FNAC branch.
16:20 Place de la Concorde
1.4 KM, 18 minutes walking from Louvre Museum
The Place de la Concorde (Paris) is located at the very beginning of the Champs-Élysées avenue and is an
important site in Paris landmarks and attractions list. It was once named after Louis the 15th and is now one
of the major touristic squares in Paris. As it happens, Place de la Concorde Paris is also the largest square in
the French capital. It was Muhammad Ali, viceroy and pasha of Egypt, who took the impressive 3300-year-old
obelisk from the temple of Ramses at Thebes and gave it as a present to France in 1831.
But even before the obelisk was placed in the Place de la Concorde, Paris most visited square was quite
famous when it became the Place de la Révolution (The Square of the revolution), where Louis the 15th,
Marie-Antoinette, and some 2,500 others lost their heads to the guillotine in the late 18th century.
Notice the nice 18th-century buildings facing the Place de la Concorde, one of them is the Hôtel Crillon which
was originally built by Gabriel, architect of Versailles's Petit Trianon as a private home. Take your time to
stroll around the square and watch the nice female statues placed in the corners of the square. These
Address: Place de la Concorde, Paris
statuses represent the eight largest cities in France.
Metro Station: Concorde
Area: Around the Louvre
Can skip
17:00 Alexander Bridge / Pont Alexandre III
0.5 KM, 8 minutes walking from Place de la Concorde
Alexander Bridge is located right between all of the best attractions in Paris and is considered as the most
decorated bridge in Paris, this bridge is well worth a visit. The Alexander Bridge Paris, with its Art Nouveau
lamps, winged horses statuses and nymphs connects the two banks of the Seine from the Champs-Élysées
quarter to the Eiffel Tower quarter.
The constructions, an impressive achievement for the time, started by the end of the 19th century to honor
Tsar Alexander III and lasted several years until thje Universal Exposition of 1900.
Alexander Bridge, Paris is a nice visit if you are coming from the Concorde square or Champs Elyse to the
Eiffel tower or the Hotel des Invalides. Notice the similarities between the bridge and the Grand Palace
behind it on the right bank.
17:35 Eiffel Tower / Tour Eiffel
1.5 KM, 20 minutes walking from Alexander Bridge
The Eiffel Tower, one of the must sees in Paris, can't be missed from any spot while walking around in the
city. It was built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel which was already famous at the time for building
bridges. He spent several years building the Eiffel Tower as a monument for the World Exhibition in 1889.
Although today, it is without doubt one of the most recognizable monuments in Europe, one that can be
compared to the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Big Ben is London and the Taj Mahal in India, it was not
supposed to be permanent when it was first introduced. After the Eiffel Tower was built, it faced a lot of
criticism from Paris artistic and literary elite. The fact is, that the tower was almost torn down sometime in
1909 while the only reason it was eventually kept was due to its ability to provide a perfect platform for
transmitting antennas.
Slowly, the Eiffel Tower became a permanent part of Paris view, settling in the hearts of Parisians as the
symbol of Paris providing it with the most beautiful and famous skyline during the evening.
Address: Quai Branly, Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel,
It is possible to climb up the stairs as far as the third floor. Going up to the top though is possible only using
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the elevator. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris at 1,050 ft (320 meters) is very romantic, especially in the
Phone Number: (01) 4411-2323
evening.
Admission: €7-€17
You can reserve your ticket or book a guided tour online which will skip the lines as well.
Opening Hours: June-August 9am-00:45am,
Sept.-June 9:30am-11pm
Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr
19:25 River Cruise / Bateaux Parisiens
0.3 KM, 4 minutes walking from Eiffel Tower
Cruise up the majestic Seine and see how Paris famous sites are revealed from a new perspective. This
cruise comes for free with the Paris Pass. From the water it is possible to see the bridges and monuments of
Paris as you could never hope to from land.
This hour long river cruise delivers spectacular and hidden views of this magnificent city. An informative
historical and cultural commentary is available in English and on-board guides occasionally take the
microphone to inform Paris visitors about current events, exhibits, and festivals.
The main Bateaux Parisiens pier is located close to the Eiffel Tower. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity
for any Paris visitor to better understand the geography of the city, to learn more of the history, and to see this
city from a new perspective.

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11:30 Champ de Mars

12:45 Arc de Triomphe

14:05 Palais Garnier Opera

15:35 Sacre Coeur Basilica

16:55 Place du Tertre

18:30 Montparnasse Tower

Address: Champ de Mars, Paris Metro Stations:

Transport: 1. Head northwest on Boulevard du

Walk: 1. Head northeast on Quai Branly toward Pont

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The Holy Chapel

Walk: 1. Head north on Rue du Cardinal Guibert

Transport: 1. Head south on Place du Tertre - 1 min

10:40 Notre Dame

12:15 Holy Chapel

13:20 Pont Neuf Bridge

13:45 Louvre Museum

16:20 Place de la Concorde

17:00 Alexander Bridge

17:35 Eiffel Tower

19:25 River Cruise

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