Paris also known as the ‘City of Love’ is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. It is also a great place for families to visit. Stroll down any street and prepare to be amazed by its history from medieval byways to Napoleon’s classically inspired monuments to modern day buildings.
Paris offers a vast variety of entertainment options including: theaters, rock venues, night clubs and bars. There is so much to see and do in Paris that one visit is never enough.
Some must see/do on your 1st Paris trip:
Notre-Dame Cathedral: Completed in 1345 about 180 years after the foundation was started. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The view from the top stretches from the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower: Get up close and personal with the city’s symbolic tower.
Les Catacombes: More than 6 million skeletons located in the former Montparnasse quarry tunnels.
The Louvre: One of the largest museums in the world and has exhibits spanning more than 7000 years.
Disneyland Paris: For those of us who are kids at heart, have kids of our own, or both, this is a must do.
Versailles: Beautiful and colorful gardens lead you into a vast park with ponds and fountains.
Tips:
To avoid the long lines, grab a Paris Museum Pass. The pass gives you admission to many of Paris’ most popular sites. You’ll save time and money with the pass. Do not buy the pass for those under 18 as they are already free or get discounted entry to different museums.
Have you been to Paris or plan on going soon? What are your favorite sites to visit, comment below.