| Paris
is the cosmopolitan capital of France and one of the largest cities
in Europe. It is one of the most popular tourist city in the world
since several years. Paris is located in the north of the country
on the river Seine, has the reputation of being perhaps the most
beautiful and romantic of all cities,full of historical associations
and remaining vastly influential in the terms of culture, art, fashion,
food and design.
The capital of the nation and of the historic Île de France region,
Paris is located in northern central France, across the English channel
from Britain;
A city buried in treasures from it's historic past, Paris boasts many
modern attractions as well. Paris is known for its famous buildings
and works of art, its fashion scene and its modern literary, artistic,
and intellectual ideals, and is a must for anyone wishing to experience
the best of both contemporary and age old European culture. Paris is
family friendly and is a city that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds
with open arms.
The area north of the river, the Rive Droite (Right Bank), includes
the tree-lined Avenue des Champs Élysées, running west to the Arc de
Triomphe. East of the avenue is the Musée du Louvre, the Centre Georges
Pompidou and a lively district of museums, shops, markets and restaurants.
Immediately south of the Pompidou Centre on the Île de la Cité is Notre
Dame Cathedral. South of the river, in the area known as the Rive Gauche
(Left Bank), can be found the city's trademark, the Eiffel Tower. To
the east, are the Saint Germain de Prés and Montparnasse districts,
in which is located Paris's famous academic, artistic and intellectual
enclave.
To get a great feel of the city on foot while seeing many of Paris'
major sights, you can do a West to East walk from the Arc de Triomphe
to Ile de la Cite (Notre Dame). This takes about 2 hours without any
stops. Start at the top of the Champs Elysees (at the Arc de Triomphe)
and begin walking down the Champs Elyees towards Place ('square') de
la Concorde. On the way towards the obelisk on the square, you can see
all of the major stores and restaurants of Paris' most famous avenue.
Once you've passed the main shopping area, you'll come to the Petit
Palais and the Grand Palais to your right. At Place Concorde, you'll
be able to see many of Paris' major monuments around you. In front of
you is the Tuileries, behind you is the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe,
to your right is the Eiffel Tower and Musee D'Orsay, and finally, to
your left is the Madeleine. Straight ahead you enter the Tuileries Gardens
passing by fountains, flowers... and lovers in the park. As you keep
walking, and out of the garden, you'll see the pyramid entrance to the
Louvre directly in front of you. With the pyramid directly in front
of you, and the Tuileries directly behind you, turn to your right and
walk towards the Seine.You can walk along the Seine (eastwards) until
you reach Pont Neuf. Cross Pont Neuf and walk through the Latin Quarter,
cross the river again to reach Notre Dame cathedral on Ile de la Cité
Undisturbed by tourism, the dilapidated working-class quarters of eastern
Paris offer a rich ethnic slice of Parisian street life and in direct
contrast, technological wonder is paraded at the ground-breaking science
museum constructed in the recently renovated Parc de La Villette.
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