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PARIS
No doubt you have heard a lot about this romantic city of light, the capital of France which is filled to the top with art, culture, fashion and beautiful architectural masterpieces! It will be all you expect it to be. Whether you are here in summer or wintertime, it doesn't matter. Walking on the Champs Elysée at Christmas time or strolling along the Seine on a warm summer's day, this city has a whole lot of charm! Walking down sweeping avenues and passing historical bridges you will get the feel of Paris.
Besides the famous landmarks like the Eiffel tower and the Arc de Triomphe Paris has a stunning range of exceptional museums and art galleries which can keep you busy for days. The Louvre and the Centre Pompidou are only a start.
If you would like to explore the Parisian nights you'll have plenty to choose from. From jazz to opulent opera houses, from local bars to clubs in 17th-century cellars, or just the evening view on the light-splintered Seine. The best places to be are near Menilmontant and Parmentier, the Bastille, and the Marais.
Highlights:
Arc de Triomphe
Cathédral Notre Dame de Paris
The Eiffel Tower
Musée du Louvre
Useful links:
Time Out Paris ( http://www.timeout.com/paris/ )
About Paris ( www.paris.org )
Paris Tourist Information ( www.paris-tourist-information.com )
The Eiffel Tower ( http://www.tour-eiffel.fr )