{"id":19801,"date":"2013-10-28T17:18:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T16:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/french\/?p=19801"},"modified":"2017-10-20T15:46:37","modified_gmt":"2017-10-20T13:46:37","slug":"a-trip-to-paris-visiting-the-french-capitals-most-famous-attractions-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/french\/a-trip-to-paris-visiting-the-french-capitals-most-famous-attractions-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip to Paris: Visiting the French Capital\u2019s Most Famous Attractions (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What country do you think is the most popular tourist destination? If you guessed La France<\/i><\/b>, you are correct. In 2012, 83 million tourists visited France. That\u2019s more than the nearly 67 million people living in the country. C\u2019est impressionnant, n\u2019est-ce pas<\/i><\/b> (It\u2019s impressive, isn\u2019t it)? France is the top tourist destination for a number of reasons. It is rich in culture, in history, and has some of the most famous landmarks in the world. Who hasn\u2019t heard of la Tour Eiffel <\/i><\/b>(the Eiffel Tower)? Much like the Statue of Liberty in New York, la Tour Eiffel is one of the world\u2019s most iconic and recognizable structures and is what most people think of when they picture France.<\/p>\n

Like many other capitals, Paris<\/a> is home to an number of tourist attractions that are all worth visiting. Should you be pressed for time, at least try to squeeze in a few of the major sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, l\u2019Arc de Triomphe, etc. For the uninitiated, let\u2019s run through a couple of these monuments historiques<\/i><\/b> (historical monuments) that should not be missed.<\/p>\n

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La Tour Eiffel<\/b><\/p>\n

As mentioned above, the Eiffel Tower<\/a> is without a doubt France\u2019s most famous monument. Built between 1887 and 1889, this iron tower is located by the Champ de Mars<\/i><\/b> (Field of Mars) and reaches a height of over one thousand feet. If you happen to have le vertige<\/i><\/b> (vertigo), the view from beneath is not quite as impressive as the view from the top, but is still worthwhile. For a true Parisian experience, however, one must ascend to the top of the tower for une vue magnifique de la ville de Paris <\/i><\/b>(a magnificent view of the city of Paris). Elevators will allow you to reach each of les \u00e9tages<\/i><\/b> (the floors) as quickly as possible but for those who yearn for a challenge, you can take les escaliers<\/i><\/b> (the stairs), but only to the second floor. Equally impressive by night or by day, the Eiffel Tower is the<\/em> must-see<\/i> attraction in Paris, so be sure to include it in your itinerary. You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n

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L\u2019Arc de Triomphe<\/b><\/p>\n

Built by Napol\u00e9on in 1806 to commemorate his victory at Austerlitz and inaugurated in 1836, l\u2019Arc de Triomphe<\/i><\/b><\/a> (the Arch of Triumph) is another timeless symbol of France nearly as popular as the Eiffel Tower. The arch is located on the Place Charles de Gaulle<\/i><\/b> and is connected to the Avenue des Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/i><\/b>, one of the most famous roadways in the world. You can choose to climb to the top of the arch for an impressive view of the city, although not quite as impressive as from the summit of the Eiffel Tower. Stroll down the Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es if you have some spare time but don\u2019t plan to shop if you didn\u2019t bring lots of money. Faire le shopping sur les Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es vous co\u00fbtera cher <\/i><\/b>(shopping on the Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es will cost you). Cartier, Mercedes, Bentley and Mont Blanc are just a few of the high-end boutiques you\u2019ll find along the avenue.<\/p>\n

Be sure to bring a handful of Euros if you\u2019re going to want to experience the view from the top of these two monuments. Walking around the outside is free but the view from above is well worth the price of admission. In the case of the Eiffel Tower, make sure you arrive early as the lines can be long, especially during the peak tourist season.<\/p>\n

Most of all, enjoy the sites. Prenez plein de photos<\/i><\/b> (take plenty of pictures) et bien s\u00fbr, n\u2019oubliez pas de vous amuser<\/i><\/b> (and of course, don\u2019t forget to have fun)!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

What country do you think is the most popular tourist destination? If you guessed La France, you are correct. In 2012, 83 million tourists visited France. That\u2019s more than the nearly 67 million people living in the country. C\u2019est impressionnant, n\u2019est-ce pas (It\u2019s impressive, isn\u2019t it)? France is the top tourist destination for a number…<\/p>\n

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