As an old saying goes, one should see Paris before they die. Either if you are a romantic type or if you are not, visiting Paris is an absolute ust for any eager tourist as the city offers endless attractions and places of historical and cultural importance.
There has been said a lot about Paris in centuries, but only seeing it with your own eyes will give you the true idea of why this city is referred to the city of all lovers. If you still doubt everything said about, remember the Eiffel Tower, the city's most famous and iconic steel construction. There is hardly another place for people in llove to bring their loved ones and enjoy the magnificent view standing on the Champs Elisee.
It is a perfect place to make a marriage proposal. Besides, even if you are traveling alone you can always enjoy the breathtaking megapolis view from the upper platform of the Eiffel Tower or have a meal in one of luxurious restaurants housed in the Tower.
Paris is a true city of love; but not only romantic love. Paris is a sacral city for those who love history and art in all their incarnations. Tourists are attracted by such internationally famous museums as Louvre, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Musée de Cluny, Musée du Luxembourg, Maison de Balzac and somewhat about 70 other national, municipal and private museums (check out the full list below):
Musée de l'Armée Musée des Arts Décoratifs Musée des Arts et Métiers Cabinet des Médailles Carnavalet Museum Catacombs of Paris Musée Cernuschi Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie Cité de la Musique Musée de Cluny Musée Dupuytren Musée d'Ennery Museum of Eroticism Fondation Jean Dubuffet Galerie de paléontologie et d?anatomie comparée Musée Grévin Muséum national d'histoire naturelle Musée de l'Homme Hôtel Biron Les Invalides Musée Lenine Les Arts Décoratifs Musée du Luxembourg Maison de Balzac Monnaie de Paris Musée de La Poste Museum of Music Musée "Bible et Terre Sainte" Musée Arménien de France Musée Baccarat Musée Dapper Musée Français de la Carte à Jouer Musée Grévin - Forum des Halles Musée Hébert Musée Jean Moulin Musée Moissan Musée Valentin Haüy Musée d'Anatomie Delmas-Orfila-Rouvière Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne Musée d'Art Juif Musée d'Art Naïf - Max Fourny Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme Musée de Radio France Musée de l'Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Musée de la Contrefaçon Musée de la Mode et du Textile Musée des Années Trente Musée des Arts Forains Musée du Barreau de Paris Musée d?histoire de la médecine Musée national de la Marine Musée national des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie Musée national des Arts et Traditions Populaires Palais de la Légion d'Honneur Palais de la Porte Dorée Panthéon Bouddhique Paris Sewer Museum Musée Pasteur Pavillon de l'Arsenal Petit Musée de l'Argenterie Musée du quai Branly Musée-Galerie de la Seita Tenniseum Musée du Vin
The beautiful architecture of Paris is also worth mentioning as it adds to the city?s glamour and opulence. Among the major tourist attractions in terms of architectural heritage there can be named Arc de Triomphe built by Napoleon, legendary Cathedral de Notre-Dame, fascinating old buildings alongside Champs Elisee and hundreds of elegant churches like Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, The Scots Kirk, Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral and lots of others.
Multiple shopping, entertainment, dining and sports venues has won the name of the Europe?s entertaining center.
A paradise for shoppers and the world?s fashion capital, Paris is abundant in huge department stores, chic boutiques and brand shops of universally recognized couturiers, many of which reside and create their iconic styles in Paris.
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