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The Louvre
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The Louvre is the largest museum in the world, with an area of over 60,000 square meters (about 650,000 square feet) and at any one time displaying over 35,000 out of the total 380,000 items owned by the museum. The Louvre is home to many famous works of art, including the Mona Lisa, the sculpture of Aphrodite and the building itself is a br... read more
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Eiffel Tower
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Since it was first unveiled at the Paris World Exposition in 1889, the tower has gone from being seen as a hated eyesore to slowly becoming accepted as a representative icon of the elegance of Paris. No trip to Paris is complete without taking an exhilarating ride or climb to the top of the tower and getting a view of the city of lights that... read more
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Notre Dame Cathedral
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Completed in the 14th century, the Notre Dame is the one of the most famous churches in the world. Its French Gothic style architecture is widely recognized as the finest example of its kind and the huge interior is a beautiful sight, with lovely stained glass windows on every wall, some of which date back to the 13th century when the wester... read more
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Sacre Coeur Basilica
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The Basilica de Sacré Coeur (which translates to the Sacréd Heart Basilica in English) is a white domed church situated on the highest point in Paris. This popular landmark is located at butte Montmartre, which is a hill that shares the same name as the district in which it's located. There are several reasons to include this s... read more
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Arc de Triomphe, Champs d'Elysee and Place de la Concorde
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These three must see spots are all within walking distance of each other. Each of these sites is located down one long stretch, with plenty of cafes and shopping on the way as well as a beautiful park where you can spend an evening just enjoying the scenery.
Let's start this tour at the Place de la Concorde:
How do I... read more
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Seine Cruise
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While taking a cruise on the many boats on the Seine along with hordes of other tourists may seem like something to avoid, this is a surprisingly rewarding activity. This tour takes only about 2 hours and covers so many of the awesome sights of the city. As you drift by sitting on the boat with a glass of wine in hand and take in across ever... read more
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