| Paris, one of the most famous and historical capital | | | | under the rule of Louis Philippe, although it still carries |
| cities, has much to tempt the discerning visitor. Here | | | | the names of Napolean's generals. It is possible to |
| are ten of my favourite must-see attractions of the | | | | climb to the top of this monument, and although it isn't |
| most romantic city in the world. | | | | as high as the Eiffel Tower, the views are still worth |
| THE EIFFEL TOWER | | | | seeing. |
| If you're looking at an image of Paris, the chances are | | | | NOTRE DAME |
| that you'll be seeing the world famous iconic tower | | | | Esmeralda, Esmeralda, you must see Notre Dame, one |
| that has become synonymous with the city. Over six | | | | of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world. This is |
| million visitors annually make their way to the tower. If | | | | another national treasure that you can climb, so make |
| you are going to be amongst them, make sure you | | | | sure you're fit before you go. But who wouldn't want |
| take the lift to the top, to enjoy stunning views of the | | | | to stand where Quasimodo stood, on the north tower. |
| city. | | | | This really is one of Paris' top attractions, and is usually |
| THE LOUVRE | | | | on every visitors list. |
| This could possibly be the most famous art museum in | | | | THE SORBONNE AND LATIN QUARTER |
| the world, largely due to Leonardo de Vinci's 'Mona | | | | Founded in 1257, The Sorbonne University is the hub of |
| Lisa'. First opened in 1793, The Louvre is one of the | | | | the historic Latin Quarter and has helped to mould the |
| oldest museums in Europe receiving almost six million | | | | minds of such great thinkers as Simone de Beauvoir, |
| visitors a year. | | | | Rene Descartes and Jean Paul Satre. It's great fun |
| POMPIDEU CENTRE | | | | finding your way through the labyrinthine streets of the |
| If it's modern art that turns you on, then the Pompideu | | | | Latin Quarter. |
| Centre is for you. Apart from the art, there is a | | | | SAIL DOWN THE SEINE |
| cinema, concerts and other varied activities to entertain | | | | Everyone loves a boat trip, well almost everyone, and |
| both children and adults. The visitor numbers are up | | | | with the historical, dramatic scenery on each bank, |
| there with the best too, being only slightly less than the | | | | even the bad sailors should enjoy this. To add an extra |
| Eiffel Tower. | | | | element of romanticism, go in the evening and enjoy |
| CITE DES SCIENCES ET DE L'INDUSTRIE | | | | the lights shimmering on the water. A one hour trip is a |
| Built on a site that was formely an abattoir, this science | | | | great way to see the city from a different viewpoint. |
| museum was built to inform visitors about matters of | | | | Make sure you take your camera. |
| science and technology. Much like its counterpart in | | | | DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS |
| London, many of the exhibits are of a 'hands-on' | | | | Situated thirty-two kilometres from the centre of the |
| nature. The building itself was designed by Adrien | | | | city, Disneyland Resort has two theme parks, an |
| Fainsilber and carries the five themes of water and | | | | entertainment district and seven hotels. It opened its |
| earth, the universe, communication, industry and man. | | | | doors to the public in 1992 and was only the second |
| Two and a half million people pass through its doors | | | | complex of its kind to open outside the United States, |
| each year. | | | | Tokyo being the first. Over fifteen million eager visitors |
| MUSEE D'ORSAY | | | | beat a path to its doors every year. At first |
| Not in the same league size wise as The Louvre, but if | | | | controversial, the company had to wait until 1995 to |
| you like impressionist painting, you will prefer the Musee | | | | see its first profits, but now it is one of the top |
| D'Orsay. More than two million visitors annually flock to | | | | destinations in Europe. |
| the former railway station that houses the collection. | | | | There is of course, much more than this to enjoy in |
| ARC DE TRIOMPHE | | | | Paris. A coffee in a street side café could turn |
| In 1806 Napolean had the idea to build the famous arch | | | | out to be the abiding memory from your holiday, but |
| to commemorate his victories, but unfortunately he | | | | whatever your likes and dislikes, there is certainly |
| received the order of the boot before he could see its | | | | something for everyone in this enduring city. |
| completion. In fact, the arch wasn't finished until 1836 | | | | |