Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Paris
Paris is one of the most frequently visited European tourist destinations. It gets millions of tourists and foreign visitors every year. This huge figure of tourist traffic is due to the presence of few of the finest architectural wonders, inimitable sightseeing sites, alluring natural beauty, wonderful cuisines etc. Although, there is a lot to explore in Paris but I am going to discuss only top five wonderful tourist attractions. These 5 top tourist attractions are “must see” in Paris and without exploring them your Paris tour will remain incomplete. Let’s have a look on the details of these 5 top tourist destinations.
1- Eiffel Tower
Indubitably, Eiffel Tower holds first position among all wonderful tourist attractions in Paris because of its inimitable and alluring architectural. It is world famous for its alluring structure; its top can be easily seen from any part of Paris. It is 300 meters tall and built in 1889 to celebrate the French revolution, at the time when it was built this tower was the tallest structure in the world. It was designed by Gaustave Eiffel who was the great architect of his time. The imagination of the existence of Paris without Eiffel Tower is impossible because this great tower has become the iconic symbol of Eiffel Tower. In the night times, Eiffel Tower lights up with colored lighting and adds up a lot in the beauty of the Paris city.
Things to do in Eiffel Tower
As the Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid monument in not only the France but also in the world. Millions of tourists and foreign visitors visit Paris just to take a tour of Eiffel tower. If you are planning an itinerary of Eiffel tower then you would find a lot to do things at Eiffel tower.
Enjoy ride on Passenger Lifts at the Eiffel Tower
You can enjoy the ride on the passengers’ lifts and observe the city of lights from this magnificent tower. Keep your camera with yourself to take pictures of Paris city from the top of the skies.
Enjoy Dining in Restaurants at the Eiffel Tower
There are two vibrant restaurants at this world famous tower. One is Altitude 95 that is located on the first floor of Eiffel tower (95 m above from the sea level); and the second is Jules Verne that is located on the second floor and contains a private lift. The second restaurant is expensive as compared to the first restaurant.
Shop at Souvenir Shops at the Eiffel Tower
There are souvenir shops on the first floor of Eiffel Tower where you can make purchase the miniature replica of Eiffel tower and other things.
Hotels Near by Eiffel Tower
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Tower
Mercure Paris Suffren Tour Eiffel
Eiffel Rive Gauche
Eiffel Seine
Le Marquis Eiffel
2- Louvre Museum & Pyramid
This is another most visited tourist destination in Paris and the most visited museum in the world. This historical museum is one the biggest museums in the world. It is an important landmark in Paris that remains over loaded with a huge traffic of tourists and visitors. This museum contains extensive collection of artwork objects i.e. almost 35,000.
Things to do in Louvre Museum
You can not get bored while visiting this great museum because it has theatrical collection of art pieces that will enough to keep you absorb throughout your tour.
Explore Egyptian & Near Eastern antiquities
This museum contains extensive collections of Egyptian and Near Eastern antiquities that reside in separate departments. The Egyptian artwork collection is based on almost 50,000 pieces including the artwork from Coptic art, the Middle Kingdom, the New Kingdom, Ancient Egypt, Roman, Ptolemaic, Byzantine eras, and the most significant are the artifacts of the Nile civilizations. The Near Eastern department based on the collection from the Levant, Mesoptamia, and Iran. This department contains the artworks of Sumer, the city of Akkad, and the stele.
Explore the Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Islamic art
This museum contains extensive collection form Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Islamic artworks. The significant collection includes Borghese Vase, Lady of Auxerre, Hera, Agrippa and Annius Verus portraits etc. The Islamic artwork collection includes ceramics, metal ware, wood, ivory, carpet, textiles, miniatures, and glass etc.
Explore Sculptures, Decorative arts, and Paintings
These three separate departments contain significant collection. The French sculpture work, Apollo Gallery, and historical collections of paintings will keep you absorb during your tour o Louvre museum.
Hotels nearby Louvre Museum
Lotti
Timhotel Palais Royal Louvre
Empire
Hotel Therese
3- Arc de Triomphe Paris
The Arc de Triomphe is a significant tourist landmark in Paris that is located in the heart of the city of lights, Paris. It is actually a monument that honors those great fighters who gave up their lives for France during the wars (particularly Napoleonic). On the top of the monument and inside, names of those fighters are written while in the lower part there is a tomb of the unknown soldiers of the World War II.
Things to do in Arc de Triomphe
There is an observation area at this monument from where the panoramic view of Paris can be captured easily. You can go to the top of the Arc to capture panoramic view of Paris. You can stroll around in Arc and pay salute to those soldiers who sacrificed their important lives for France.
Hotels nearby Arc de Triomphe
Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile
Hotel Napoleon
Hotel Mac Mahon Paris
Hotel Mercure Paris Arc de Triomphe Wagram
Radisson Blu Champs Eleses Paris
4- Notre-Dame de Paris
It is a world famous Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral that is the official chair for the France bishop. This cathedral is a masterpiece of great French Gothic architecture. It is an important landmark in Paris, France and receives millions of visitors every year. A large number of worshipers visit this cathedral daily.
Things to do in Notre-Dame de Paris
You can enjoy a guided tour to Notre-Dame de Paris because it is a religious site. Its interiors and exteriors both are magnificent and inimitable.
Hotels nearby Notre-Dame de Paris
Le Notre Dame
Melia Colbert Boutique Hotel
De Notre Dame
Hotel Europe Saint Severin Paris
Albe Hotel
5- Champs-Elysées
It is a significant avenue in Paris that is world famous for its vibrant street life. It contains cafes, cinemas, and luxury shops etc. This is the most expensive real estate street in entire Europe. While visiting Paris this place is a “must visit” site that contains so many theatrical entertaining options for you.
Things to do at Champs-Elysees
This important landmark contains so many enjoyable options where you would give away several hours easily. You can carry out following things during your tour to Champs-Elysees.
Shop at Global Chain Stores & Luxury Shops
This is the most attracting street in Paris (also in the world) where you can shop for latest and chic objects. Don’t miss the chance to shop because you’re not going to find such a great variety anywhere else in the world.
Attend Bastille Day
This event takes place annually at Champs-Elysees. It is the Europe’s largest military parade. If you are moving to Paris on dates near Bastille Day then try not to miss it.
Tour de France
You can also enjoy watching the ending of the world famous and prestigious event “Tour de France” because this event ends at Champs-Elysees.
Hotels nearby Champs-Elysees
Hotel Beauchamps
La Maison Champs Elysees
Marignan Champs Elysees
Pavillon Montaigne
Residence Du Roy Hotel
After reading this article, you would admit that it helped you a lot to prepare for your Paris itinerary. Don’t waste time while visiting Paris because there is a lot waiting for you in Paris. Make most of the city of lights.
