Top 20 Things To Do In Paris, France
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16 The Big Pantheon
 The
Pantheon is bigger than it's Greek cousin
The Panthéon architecture and artwork alone
make the visit an almost must. Contained within the Pantheon are
the tombs of many famous ex-French including Marie Curie and Victor
Hugo.
You can also gain an excellent view over Paris from
the colonnade around the building's dome. You are only allowed up
with a guide but the tour is free. For the best photos of the Panthéon
approach from the Jardin du luxembourg through the rue Soufflot.
Although the Pantheon is not as old as the Panthéon in Rome
it does boast an interesting history and besides...its bigger!
Free Entry with a Paris Pass
17 (10) La Grande Arche de La Defense
 La
Grande Arche a hollow experience?
With a slight resemblance to a large hollow television the Le Grande
Arche is a fine modern building within the interesting and newly
redeveloped district of Paris, La Defense. The building could be
seen as a testament to the power of television to attract such large
crowds even though there is clearly nothing on.
The top of the Arche provides extensive views all the way to the
Arc de Triomphe. This alone makes The Grande Arche worth the trip
there for the trip up. But the view is fascinating as opposed to
spectacular.
There is often a variety of cultural exhibitions and events, which
take place within the Arche. A fine restaurant, brasserie, and gift
shop can also be found at this interesting attraction.
Free Entry with a Paris Pass
18 (59) La Madeleine
 Greek
looking La Madeleine of Paris
La Madeleine looks immense with its 52 Corinthian columns surrounding
the temple church. The twenty meter high columns give this neoclassical
church the appearance of a Greek temple. The columns at the front
are worth close inspection as they are crowned with a sculpted frieze.
Also study the the bronze doors as you enter the church as they
contain representations of the Ten Commandments.
Inside La Madeleine you'll discover a large statue that depicts
the ascension of Mary Madeleine (you should find it behind the altar).
The Madeleine Church is located at the Place de la Madeleine. La
Madeleine church is dedicated to St. Mary Madeleine (Magdalene).
19 St-Eustache
 St-Eustache,
only Notre-Dame is bigger [in Paris]
St-Eustache is a Huge Gothic church only second in size to Notre-Dame.
It's most impressive features are its large, imposing pillars that
appear to reach up into the heavens themselves. The church took
more than a life-time to build. None of the its original architects
witnessed its completion. You can, and should, even though St-Eustache
is slightly off the beaten track.
Also check out nearby Rue Montmartre for a bite to eat or drink.
20 The Popular Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre Pompidou is modern of art, cinema and welcoming
of children. The centre's main attraction is the Musee National
dÁrt Moderne. Modern is from 1905 (1904 not a good year for
modern art) until yesterday week. You get your Fauvism, Cubism,
Dadaism, Surrealism, Expressionism and of course, Ismism (just a
jokeism). Centre Pompidou is dedicated to creative creations whether
it be literature, theater, film or music. The Centre Pompidou is
naturally creatively designed, thoughtfully administered and wonderfully
popular. If you are cool you Pompidou.
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