{"id":18119,"date":"2016-06-14T09:47:22","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T13:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=18119"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:24:17","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:24:17","slug":"paris-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/paris-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salut de Paris! Dubbed both the City of Love and the City of Light, Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. According to the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/a>, hotels reported 22.4 million arrivals in 2014. A trip to Paris is on most people\u2019s bucket lists. Are you one of them? As Audrey Hepburn said, \u201cParis is always a good idea.\u201d Read on for our comprehensive Paris travel guide.<\/p>\n

Who should go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Louvre<\/a><\/p>\n

Paris is for lovers: for those in love with art, sightseeing, food, big cities, and with each other. People flock to the city to see the iconic Eiffel Tower they recognize from photographs up close, to immortalize their amour on the rail of a bridge, to gaze at the Mona Lisa and contemplate her expression, and to savour a croissant from one of the quaint boulangeries. From leisurely walks along the Seine to lively cabarets, visitors get a glimpse into the simple joie de vivre<\/em> France does best. Wake up and head to one of the crowded sidewalk cafes before hitting the museums and galleries and ending the day with a large glass of wine. In Paris, la vie est belle. <\/em><\/p>\n

Attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Eiffel Tower:<\/strong> Acting as the most prominent symbol of France and one of the best known icons in the world, the Eiffel Tower is the first must-see on any attractions in Paris list. From above, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city. From below, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour is one of the most romantic moments you could have. \u00a0Below, the Jardin du Champ-de-Mars is the perfect place for a picnic, where you\u2019ll find people selling wine and champagne, food stalls, souvenirs, and lots of grass to claim your area.<\/p>\n

Tickets to ascend the Eiffel Tower can be purchased the day of at the ticket office onsite or online at least one day before your visit. The tower is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., with peak season hours extending until midnight. Different admission rates apply, depending on your age, whether you\u2019re visiting with a group, how far you want to go up, and if you want to take the lift or climb the 704 stairs from the bottom to the second floor. For example, adult lift admission to the second floor is 9 euros, stairs to second floor is 5 euros, and entrance to the top is 15,50 euros. Children under four years old visit for free. Inside, you\u2019ll find shops, restaurants, a champagne bar, and most likely, crowds of people waiting to get their view of this inspiring city. Skip the line guided tour<\/a> passes are available.<\/p>\n

\"Arc<\/a>

Arc de Triomphe<\/p><\/div>\n

Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>:\u00a0Located at the western end of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, or the Place de l\u2019\u00c9toile, is the Arc de Triomphe. Built between 1806 and 1836, the Arc stands at 163 feet tall and 150 feet wide and has the names of those who fought for France engraved on the inside. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I is in the interior chamber. Rates to ascend the monument are 9,50 euros for adults and free for minors under 18.<\/p>\n

Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>: This shopping boulevard located between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle (where the Arch de Triomphe is located) is 1.9km long. The famous strip is home to brand name shopping, restaurants, hotels, and the famous Maison Ladur\u00e9e bakery. Venture off the main strip to the side streets and get a little bit lost as you stumble into more unique shops.<\/p>\n

\"Montmartre\"<\/a>

Montmartre<\/p><\/div>\n

Montmartre:<\/strong> This historic hilltop community was once a place for artists like Picasso and Matisse to live and work. Now, the area still embodies a village-like charm and is home to a variety of quaint restaurants and shops selling mostly the same souvenirs, but also interesting paintings and curiosities. To get to the top, climb the stairs along the church or take the funicular. Buses and metros also stop in Montmartre.<\/p>\n