PARISTHE CITY OF LIGHTS

By: Annika Nyman

Attractions

Cathedrals La Saint-Chapelle, famous for its

enormous amount of exquisite stained glass

Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris, a great Gothic architectural achievement

La Sacre-Coeur (The Sacred Heart)

Source: http://sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372127http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-sacre-coeur

La Tour Eiffel

Designed by Gustave Eiffel

Built in 1889 for the International Exhibition of Paris

Controversial at first, now an iconic symbol of France itself

Most visited paid monument in the world

Gorgeous views from the 3 decks

Altitude 95 and Jules Verne

Sources: http://www.paris.org/Monuments/Eiffel/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower#Tourism

Arc de Triomphe andChamps-Elysees

One of most famous and beautiful streets in the world

Home to many luxury shops, cafes and cinemas

Beautiful architecture and greenery

Culminates in the Arc de Triomphe

Commissioned by Napoleon Largest traffic roundabout in the world 284 steps to viewing platform at the top

Sources: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372159http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es

P. Lemaître / © CMN Paris

Districts

Le Marais

Charming and lively district

Very diverse – something for everyone!

Highlights:

18th Century Mansions Maison de Victor Hugo Place des Vosges L’As Du Fallafel

Sources: http://www.parismarais.com/place-des-vosges.htmhttp://www.chiff.com/articles/paris-marais.htm

Montmatre

Charming, romantic village

Home of many 19th Century artists

Moulin de Radet

Vineyards

Moulin Rouge

Sources: http://www.montmatre-paris-france.comhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montmartrehttp://www.montmartre-site.com/articles/home.htm

Museums

Centre Pompidou

Center for Modern and 20th Century art

Innovative architecture

Musee National d’Art Moderne

Most visited cultural site in Paris

Musee de Louvre

Most visited museum in the world

Louvre Palace – opened 1793

380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art in 8 departments

Louvre Pyramid

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvrehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_Pyramid