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Best of Paris
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countless historical landmarks, and numerous contemporary attractions cropping
up all over the city, Paris can seem quite daunting when it comes to
sightseeing. That’s why our experienced travel writers have burdened
themselves (if you could call it that) to finding the very best attractions
this city has to offer. Listed below is their scrupulous “best of” list to
help you travel the City of Light with efficiency and grace!
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The Eiffel Tower is
undoubtedly the most powerful and most popular landmark in Paris. This
attraction cannot be missed if you are a first-timer to this city,
even if it’s simply to say you’ve been there. |
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The Louvre (pronounced Loov)
is probably the most aesthetically wondrous museum on the planet. It
houses da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, in addition to countless other
prominent collections from antiquity to contemporary geniuses. The
building alone is incredibly inspiring. |
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Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ aesthetically and historically
significant landmarks. Engraved around the top of the Arch are the
names of major victories won during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic
periods. Beneath the Arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and
eternal flame commemorating the dead of two world wars.
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The Cathedral of
Notre Dame is one of the most famous
cathedrals in the world, not to mention one of the most ornate
structures in Europe and beyond. |
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The
Champs Elysees is Paris’ famed boulevard, lined with upscale
department stores, distinctive cafes, models, actors, fashion,
nightclubs, you name it.
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