Top 60 Things To Do In Paris
51 Fontaine des Innocents
The Fontaine des Innocents (Fountain of the Innocents) is a beautiful
Renaissance structure thought to be created to adorn a children’s
cemetery. The fountain has nymphs, angels and naked, plump little
boys with wings. The fountain is over 450 years old.
52 (29) French Pet
Good for kiddies and an opportunity to show your sensitive side.
Go to the 1st Arrondissement in the heart of Paris, the Seine River
will lead you to several pet stores full of French yuppy puppy bulldogs
among the more usual feathers, fluff and fur.
53 (67) Bibliothèque Nationale de France
Bibliothèque Nationale de France contains the treasures
of France’s literary world. Built in 1996 the glittering new
library is quite futuristic in design which is interesting when
you consider its main function is becoming outdated.
54 Parc des Buttes Chaumont
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is a highlight as it lives on a rocky
hill with views of Sacre Coeur.
Waterfalls off a 32 meter cliff (105 ft) into a circular lake.
There is a small temple and a 63m long, 30m drop suspension bridge.
55 Parc Monceau
Parc Monceau boasts pretty flowers, statues and a pyramid. Originally
english by design but ultimately French in nature. Parc Monceau
is an attractive slice of peace and quiet away from the busy city.
56 Petit Palais
Petit Palais (Small Palace) has a fine Museum of Fine Arts, indeed
'Mini Louvre' to some. In a small way, Petit Palais has much to
admire in terms of its historic artwork and doesn’t suffer
from crowds and hassle of the Louvre.
The building itself is abit of an eye catcher with its ionic columns,
grand porch and Invalides style dome. However, the real people magnets
are contained within its impressive frame. In particular, the French
paintings by Monet and Renoir.
57 Palmier Fountain
The large Palmier Fountain holds court over the Place du Châtelet,
an historic square in the middle of Paris. The Palmier Fountain
was built in 1808 to commemorate Napoleon’s numerous lets-get-out-there-and-meet
people exploits.
58 St. James Tower (Tour St-Jacques) and Pascal
Dating back to the 16th century the tower is all that remains of
a butchers church (Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie). Yes, no kidding,
wealthy French butchers had their own church.
59 (18) Museum of Eroticism
Entertaining and funny. Include in your plans to lighten-up your
stay. You are on holiday after all.
Have some fun and bring your camera. Think of all the people at
home and give them something to chuckle about when you return.
60 (24) Paris beach
From July to August the beach comes to Paris. With the global economy
in the state its in this could catch on. It might also save the
planet. The city beach is located on the bank of the not to be swam
in Seine from Ile St. Louis to the Jardin des Tuileries.
The beach is a people magnet just like the real thing. It feels
a little like a city park with umbrellas and sand of course.
Watch a wild Friday summer nights bike ride-parade-street thing
happening near the nearby Hotel de Ville.
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One Hundred Things To Do In Paris, France
