Although it isn’t a well publicized fact, Paris is the second largest European city; it is also one of the best European city destinations. Paris short stays are primarily taken by couples wanting a romantic weekend; there is so much to see and do that often only the main tourist attractions can be fitted in.
It is famous for many famous buildings and locations; it is the home of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and many other famous tourist attractions. Traveling through the city of Paris can be very enjoyable; the Metro underground train network will probably be the main method as it runs regularly and reaches every part of the city.
At almost 1,000 feet high, the Eiffel Tower is an impressive sight; it provides stunning views from the top and is visible throughout most of the city. You can be assured of an even more beautiful sight if you visit in the evening when it is illuminated; it is possible to take organized tours which tell the story of the Tower and the history of France.
A walk along the Champs Elysees is essential when you visit Paris; it will present you with many famous designer shops and good restaurants. This is an ‘up-market’ area that attracts thousands of tourists each day; the average tourist may find the accommodation expensive but more modest hotels can be found away from this area.
The city’s famous museum, the Louvre is huge and worth a visit if you have the time; it houses over three hundred thousand exhibits but not all of them are ever on display at the same time. It would be easy for anyone on a Paris short stay vacation to spend all their time here; the Mona Lisa is one such world famous work of art which should not be missed. What makes Paris special is the number of artists that have been attracted to this great capital; painters like Monet and Picasso spent many years here and a large number of their art works can be seen in Paris today.
Another famous Paris attraction is The Arc de Triomphe which was built within the first decade of the nineteenth century; it provides visitors with a wonderful photo experience because it contains the names of every one of his generals. A little known fact is that there’s a viewing observatory built into the building allowing the whole area to be viewed; it can be found in Charles de Gaulle Place at the intersection of twelve avenues including the Champs Elysees.
You will not be at a loss for places to visit whilst in the city; these are however, the most popular with regular tours arranged, many of which are either free or at a subsidized cost. A Paris short stay vacation will probably be best suited as just a taster of the city; this article has not even discussed the topic of medieval castles and Gothic churches which the city has in abundance.
