Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Magic City of Paris

Paris is best known as the city of love, millions of people come to Paris every year to find themselves, or to rediscover their love, or even to fall in love with Paris. Everyone has a story for coming to this city. At any time you can walk along the streets and see beauty in the buildings and get completely lost. Many people find that when they come to Paris they enjoy shopping, if this is what makes you happy then you will find what you desire. Small shops on every corner offer anything from homemade goods to the latest designers. If you prefer the more unique then take a walk and look at street vendors, if you want art you can find all sorts of art in these locations.



The great masters of art reside in Paris. If you are an art lover then come to Paris. No matter what kind is your favorite you can find it. Contemporary art is in abundance if you visit the Pompideu. They always have a wide range of exhibits that change on a regular basis so you never know who you will find. If you want to see the great masters in all their glory then head over to the Musee d Orsay where you can find Rodin, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Spend an afternoon getting lost in the famous artists that came before us. The Louvre, how can anyone think of Paris and not think of this museum. Possibly the greatest museum in the world the Louvre houses pieces from every great master painter. The Louvre also hold great historic treasures all through its’ walls.



If you like the darker side of history then tour the dead in Paris. Beneath Paris lies a tunnel of bones that remain as a monument to the dead. Catacombs are Paris’ largest graveyard. With bones arranged in decorative fashion and odd places this is truly a site. If you want to continue the day of dead go to Pere Lachaise cemetery and visit graves of greats such as Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.



Paris has one of the most famous landmarks of all time, the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel tower is a site to see, and a thing not to be missed. People come to Paris every year only to be able to see her and climb to her top. Another famous landmark is Notre Dame Cathedral. Many people come to see the cathedral but miss out one of the most famous parts of the visit. Make sure that you climb all the way to the top and get a great view of Paris and an up close view of the gargoyles. If you find you have time and want to take a walk near the Louvre go and see the Egyptian Obelisk.


Paris is a place to discover, whether you are traveling to discover a new place or discover yourself Paris can help you do this. Paris is a city to fall in love with, and it’s a city to fall in love in. Whether you leave in love with someone, the city or yourself, when you leave Paris you will be in love.