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10 Things To Do In Paris, France
What to do in Paris?
6 Champs Elysees
.jpg) Champs-Elysees
- one of the most famous and beautiful avenues in the world
An avenue named Champs-Elysees. One of the most famous
and beautiful avenues in the world. The Champs-Elysees connects
the The Arc de Triomphe to the Palace de la Concorde. This street
was made for marching but walking will do just fine.
7 (11) River Seine
A walk along the banks of the river Seine is something
that both local and visitors have been doing for a very long time.
Head for the pont de la Concorde and the pont de Sully for some
of the best views of Paris.
A Seine river cruise tours can be a very enjoyable
and relaxing experience with much to see and photograph. Many of
the major Paris attractions reside on the river's banks or close
to it. Viewable attractions should include Notre Dame, Jardin des
Plantes, The Louvre, Royal Palace, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower
and Orsay Museum. Excluding holes everything looks better in a boat.
You can also 'hop on' a river taxi or bus.
A must do if you have the time and the weather is with you.
Free Cruise of the River Seine
 It
would be insane not to Cruise the River Seine
Cruise up the majestic Seine and discover the sights of Paris from
a new perspective. From the water it is possible to see the bridges
and monuments of Paris as you could never hope to see on foot.
The main Bateaux Parisians pier is located close to the Eiffel
Tower. Do not miss the opportunity to gain a better understanding
of the geography of the city, to learn more about the history of
Paris and and most of all, have a great time.
8 Musee d'Orsay
 Musee
d'Orsay - a model of a train station?
The Orsay Museum was originally designed as a train
station in 1900 but was outgrown by the size of its trains. After
a short spell as a theatre it was converted into the treasure we
know today as the Musee d'Orsay.
The Orsay masterpieces include work by Delacroix, Manet, Guaguin,
Cézanne, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, van Gogh but perhaps its
most famous is a painting is about snake bites.
Auguste Clésinger’s "Woman Bitten by a Snake"
depicts a woman bitten by a snake. Maybe. Was it really the throes
of passion? Surely non! The critics of the time even named names.
They said the painting was of 19th Century socialite Apollonie Sabatier.
The scandal was on a par with Tiger Woods. Just shocking - you really
shouldn't look.
Set on the banks of the Seine opposite the tuileries gardens, the
Orsay museum is a work of art itself in a wonderful setting. It
is love, art, snake bites and history that "gets" people
from all walks of life.
Free Entry to the Musee d'Orsay with a Paris
Pass
Travel Tip - Do I Need To Speak French Whilst In Paris
Simple answer is non! The is no harm in trying a little french
even if you make a complete hash of it. Most Parisians speak English
and will be happy to help. If you don't make an attempt help maybe
less forthcoming. Look at it from the French prospective. This is
their country. Their language and you are visiting yet you aren't
prepared to try. How would you feel if someone spoke to you in French
and just assumed you knew what they were talking about.
Simple words / phrases to learn:
- Do you speak English? = Parlez-vous anglais? [par-lay voo zon-glay]
- Excuse me/sorry? = Excusez-moi [ex-koo-zay mwah]
- Good-bye = Au revoir [oh ruh-vwar]
- Good evening = Bon soir [bon-swar]
- Good morning/good day = Bon jour [bon-zhoor]
- Hello = Salut [sah-loo]
- I don't understand = Je ne comprends pas [jhuhn kom-prohn pah]
- I'm sorry = Pardon [pahr-dohn]
- Thank you = Merci [mare-see]
9 (27) Sainte-Chapelle
 Gothic
gem known as Sainte Chapelle
Close to Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité
island is a little Gothic gem known as Sainte Chapelle (Holy Church).
This Gothic chapel with its notable stained glass windows is one
of the inspiring visual experiences of Paris. The stained glass
windows on the second level will blow you away. The roof appears
to be supported by stained-glass giving the effect of being inside
a diamond.
Sainte-Chapelle was an architectural and aesthetic marvel of its
day and at one time the most important and holy place in the whole
world. The building itself is a giant reliquary. It was built to
house the great relics of the king, including Christ’s crown
of thorns and a piece of the true cross, and to prove the king worthy
of owning these relics. At its heart rests a magnificent gold and
silver shrine. Sainte-Chapelle is a stunning example of Gothic Architecture.
Free entry with a Paris
Pass
10 (17) Tour Montparnasse
 Salut
down there!
The 56th observation floor of the Tour Montparnasse
offers visitors stunning views of Paris in all directions. It is
an experience getting up there as Tour Montparnasse has Europe's
fastest elevator. The elevator will take you to a height of 196
meters (over 640 ft) in just 38 seconds.
From the top of the Montparnasse Tower you can spot
Paris's landmarks and major attractions, including the Eiffel Tower,
Les Invalides, Sacré Coeur, Musée d'Orsay, the Arc
de Triomphe, the Panthéon, the Louvre or the Luxembourg gardens.
The outdoor observatory, accessible from the 59th floor through
a flight of stairs, offers a totally different viewing experience.
The best way to really see Paris is from the top of Montparnasse
56 and the best way to do that is with a Paris
Pass
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