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Paris

The City of Light
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The City of Light never ceases to astound with art, culture, cuisine, history and romance.
What to do first in this celebrated city? Explore the incomparable Louvre. Cruise the Seine. Savor a just-baked croissant. Stroll the Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Venture to the Palace of Versailles. However you spend your time, you’re sure to fall in love again and again.

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Overview

Often called the city of light, Paris captures the hearts of everyone. Standing prominently, the Champs-Elysées connects the Arc de Triumph to the Place de la Concorde. While visiting, enjoy some time at the Tuileries Garden on either side of the Seine River. Paris is also known for having world-class galleries, such as the Musee d’Orsay or the Louvre, with the Mona Lisa. King Louis VII commissioned the Notre Dame Cathedral, a well-known Gothic cathedral. Take a day trip to see the Palace of Versailles and Marie Antoinette’s estate. Once the centerpiece of the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of French fanfare and a great place to capture views of the city.

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Top Experiences

  • Eiffel Tower: Built in 1889 for the World’s Fair, this iron structure is one of the most visited monuments in the world. There is a bird’s eye view of Paris from the top and there are two restaurants in the lower structure.
  • Cruise the Seine: Many monuments of the city can be seen from a leisurely cruise along the river. At night is especially beautiful as the monuments are lighted and gives a very different perspective.
  • Louvre Museum: An historic landmark, one of the most visited museums in the world, home to Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, over 300,000 objects are housed inside from all corners of the globe.
  • Café Society: The ultimate expression of French culture, sit in a sidewalk café and sip on a coffee while watching the world bustle past. Perhaps enjoy some pastries or macarons also.
  • Musee D’Orsay: Housed in a former train station, the space is light filled from skylights. Not as large as the Louvre, houses an impressive collection of Impressionist works.
  • Arc de Triomphe with Champs Elysees: The arc is one of the most famous monuments of the city and lies at the center of the convergence of twelve avenues. It is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from WWI, with an eternal flame. The Champs Elysees is an avenue that stretches just over a mile. It is known for luxury shopping and hosts the finish of the Tour de France bicycle race.

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Trains

From To Paris
Nice 5 hours 48 minutes
Amsterdam 3 hours 20 minutes
London 2 hours 15 minutes

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