A window to Paris

Paris, one of most popular travel destinations in theluxurious Place Vandome, Place de la Concorde - the
world and the city with the biggest amount of hotels,largest Paris square, Place Bastille which has become
is called world fashion capital and "the capital of allthe symbol of freedom. By the way, the legendary
enamored". One single life is not enough to see allBastille fortress was destroyed during the revolution
that Paris has to offer, but its best sights and theof the end of XVIII century and now only the
brightest places can be visited in a few days.contours on the square remind of its existence.
The symbol of Paris - the Eiffel Tower - is one ofNotre Dame de Paris is one more famous landmark in
the first must-sees in Paris. Built for the World Fair inthe French capital. The construction of this Gothic
1889 it still adorns the city. The tower has severalstyle architectural masterpiece took about two
lifts if you like to reach the top, but those who don'tcenturies. Now its image along with the images of the
want to stay in long queries can use the staircase.Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe adorn the most of
In winter the ice-skating rink at the Eiffel Tower isthe Paris postcards. The cathedral is the heart of the
open. The rink is situated on the first floor at thewhole France. The distance from the Paris to any
height of 57 meters and visitors can enjoy apoint of the country is measured from the Notre
spectacular view of the Mars Field and the panoramaDame. It's called the zero kilometer.
of Paris.Louvre is the biggest palace and art museum in the
Another Paris symbols are Arc de Triomphe andworld. It has a lot of art treasures, including the
Champs Elysees, starting from the Arc. This arc wasfamous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The visitors
planed by Napoleon who was impressed by theare allowed to make a photo of anything in the
Roman Triumph Arc. However the construction ofmuseum but this picture.
the Arc was finished only some twenty years afterModern Paris also has some interesting places to visit.
his death. Now the Arc is a starting point for militaryOne of the most remarkable modern districts is La
parades.Defense. Arche de la Defense represents almost a
Champs Elysees is may be the most renownedperfect glass cube with the governmental offices
street in the world, mostly famous for its shops andinside.
designers' boutiques.Paris consists not only of buildings - the picturesque
Arc de Triomphe stands on the Place de l'Etoile. It'sLuxembourg Garden is surely a place you shouldn't
the worst place for drivers in Paris - 12 big avenuesmiss while visiting Paris.
lead to this round square, so imagine howYou may find your own Paris - just walk along its
complicated the traffic is! In 1970 the square receivedstreets and you see the wonderful corners you'd
the official name of Charles de Gaulle.never meet in any travel guide!
There are some other famous squares in Paris - the