Paris the City of Light
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Eiffel Tower. What can you say about the Eiffel Tower, Nothing symbolises Paris better, Built in 1889 it was never meant to be a permanent feature of the city, Constructed over two years it contains 15,000 iron sections and weighs over 7,000 tons. Standing to an height of 320 metres, it dominates the entire city. At night when fully lit it melts the hearts of all visitors to this city. The structure needs over 50 tonnes of paint just to repaint it. If you plan to climb to the top you will have to climb 1,652 steps. One sad note that the builder Gustave Eiffel didn’t plan is that it has claimed over 370 lives in suicides over the years.  Arc de TriompheThe Heart of Paris is actually the Arc de Triomphe, not the It is also the most dangerous traffic island in the world, any motorist brave enough to take the challenge of driving their automobile around this magnificent monument deserve their rightful place to sit side by side with Jupiter the King of the Gods. Take a tip from the experts, use public transport or walk if you value your life, motorists in  Champs-Elysees
The main Boulevard driving through  Plas de la Concorde
The Champs-Elysees leads to the Plas de la Concorde, where at the height of the French Revolution Marie-Antoinette and LouisXV1were guillotined here. Walking down find yourself in the Jardin des Tuilleries,e which was laid out in1564 and now replanted to match the adjoining Louvre Malliols statues are in the shade of the chestnut trees.
Is a very ornate building situated near the Boulevard Haussmann, it displays statues of majestic winged horses ,great columns and friezes, which lead to a magnificent foyer of gilded mirrors, marble and murano glass.
not to be missed on any trip to The square bell- tower was an afterthought, and houses one of the world’s heaviest bells, weighing 19 tonnes. The replacement stained glass windows here shattered during the war in 1944. The Sacre-Coeur is the second highest point in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower, so the views should not be missed..
This wonderful museum is spacious and gives us an insight of development of internal design and decoration. It has an array of fine French furniture, furnishings and Objects d’art from the middle ages, it has been recently refurbished with superb art nouveau and art deco collections. On the top floor collections of wall coverings, glass and graphic arts may be viewed by appointment. Musee Du Louvre This beautiful glass pyramid hated by Parisians, but loved by everyone else and featured recently in The Da Vinci Code shines like a diamond in the sunshine, it is full of wonderful treasures and is the world’s largest museum. Visit Mona Lisa and watch her eyes follow you along the museum. This huge collection hosts 30,000 exhibits on three floors of three wings.
These are a small collection of what is left from the late 18th to 19th centuries, of the many network of covered passageways-the fashionable shopping malls of their time. People watch and window gaze here and come to see its mosaic floors and classical decoration. Situated on the Right Bank once 140 covered passageways, today there are less than 30 and these are the best known.
Serene and calming this is a restful place, it’s terraces and paths shaded by the chestnut trees, potted orange and palm trees. It has lawns to relax upon bee hives, a children’s playground, which also includes A puppet theatre. Parisian’s love to escape there to relax, read a book or newspaper or jog their way through the gardens.
A must to visit hosts a 90 metre spire and has wonderful views of the city. It is home to many chapels, statues and tombs. Climb the 386 steps to the tower and whilst getting your breath back take in the Amazing views and see the flying buttresses. Watch out for the Hunchback he may just swing down from the bell tower!! Whilst travelling around stop for a coffee and pastry or croissant at one of the many street cafes, take in the buzz of the city and people watch the many characters, as they stroll by. Taste French cuisine in one of the busy restaurants often open until early hours, the French take eating very seriously. Visit the food markets, the French shop daily for fresh produce and bread and cheeses of course. Paris in Spring starts around mid-May, July and August are the months for Parisian’s to holiday and is easier and quieter for accommodation. Try not to visit during mid September to mid October as this is the bust trade –fair period all the hotels are very full and busy.
Travel by air, or by Eurostar there are metro, bus and taxi services at all stations, it is easy to get from A-B. www.expedia.co.ukHotels
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One of the main pleasures of 
The Musee D’Orsay is a conversion of the turn of the century railway station, housing art collections from 1848-1914,including the works of Vincent Van Gough, Rodin ,Bourdelle and Maillol.
The Opera De Paris 
The Sacre – Coeur
The Musee Des Arts Decoratifs
Galeries Vivienne and Colbert
Jardin du Luxembourg
The Notre Dame
Au Revoir!! 
