10 Famous Paris Travel Location: Historic Sites in France

1. Eiffel Tower

These attractions are the result of a series of iron 18,083 built between 1887 and 1889. Although it was built to celebrate a century of French revolution, making his own criticism of the whole of France. The artists judge the beauty of the Eiffel absence, was the architectural debate on the wind resistance of the structure. Even so, this French icon remains faithful visited by millions of people every year. Perhaps more people who want to see Paris from a height of 275 meters through the Observation Deck, including Tom Cruise proposed to Katie Holmes in the famous romantic restaurant.

2. Champ Elysee

Became one of the elite in Paris that are used as tourist attractions. Here agan'll find a display case containing items and perfume famous, in addition to expensive cafes that lined the road. Pedestrian comfort is also assured, given the width section of pavement here. Formerly, these numbers have been used for the Allied troops marched to celebrate victory in World War II.



3.Arch de Triomphe

At the other end of the Champ Elysee, where the tour will agan find is building resembles a large gate. Arch de Triomphe Napoleon built in 1806 as a symbol of French victory. Unfortunately, "The Short" trigger Napoleon deposed before the building is completed established.



4.Place de la Concorde

Another with stories Place de la Concorde. Tourist spot which is the largest square in Paris, built in 1755 on an area of ​​86,400 meters. Characteristic of this place is a monument and fountain. Formerly, the nobility laughing while watching public executions of criminals to opponents of the kingdom. Post-Revolution French, replace the faces of the bourgeois was gloomy face execution. The name of this tourist spot itself changed several times. Starting from the "Place Louis XV", "Place de la Révolution", and finally "Place de la Concorde" as a symbol of reconciliation



5.Notre Dame de Paris

Is an old cathedral that became one of the best heritage of French Gothic architecture. Starting built since 1163, a new cathedral was actually completed in the year 1345. In addition to being a tourist, the cathedral "Our Lady in Paris" is still used for mass Archbishop of France. MDers who visited this place, also can enjoy the coolness of the river Seine, not far from this building.



6.Musee Du Louvre

The Louvre Museum is one of the largest art museum in the world. If you do not like art, but wants to satisfy your curiosity will be the Mona Lisa (in Paris called "la Joconde"), or may be interested because the book "The da Vinci Code", you still have to get into this museum.
Formerly used as the Louvre museum building is a palace (Palais de Louvre), which was built in 1190 and experienced the stage of completion be like building seen today in 1870. And in 1989 China-based American architecture, IM Pei glass pyramid that is used to make one of 3 entrance.
To be able to enjoy the Museum which showcases more than 35,000 art objects from pre-history to the 19th century, you have to come early in the morning around 09.00 because the queue is long, and you definitely will not waste my money 9euro you after pay admission.



7.Parc de Sceaux

The park is beautiful in the south of Paris, there is no admission ticket, you can enjoy it as long as you want, picnic, take pictures in the park, in front of canals and artificial lakes, or castle, play ball or lay down on the grass. Transportation that will take you to the Parc de Sceaux: Metro or RER station that fell in the Parc de Sceaux.



8.Le Pere de Lachaise

This cemetery is located at 16 rue de Repos, arrondissment 9. Complex area of ​​118 acre cemetery contains the tomb of famous people such as singer Edith Piaff among others, Jim Morrison, Chopin and Oscar Wilde. Open hours of 08:00 to 19:00. The entrance fee is free, maps sold 2 euros at the entrance. Grave here was like a work of art, with the shape of the tomb of a great and unique.



9.Musee D'Orsay

62 Rue de Lille, Paris 7th arrondissement, a longtime former train station Gare d 'Orsay which was built in 1898 to 1910. The second largest art gallery in Paris is exhibiting the works of French painter art made since 1848 to 1915. Forms exhibited paintings, photographs, sculptures and furniture from artists flow impressionist and post-impressionist as Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Seurat, Gauguin and Van Gogh.



10.Church Sacre Coeur and Montmartre

Located at 35 Rue de Chevalier-de la barre, Montmartre, The Byzantine-style Basilica was built between 1876 and 1912 it became icons prominently in the most beautiful district of Paris. From the top of the church you will be treated to views of Paris which lay beneath. Walk to the other parts of Montmartre at the back of the church, you will be greeted plenty of street painters and café as well as a cozy restaurant-cafe. Montmartre is the highest hill around Paris, known as the "home" of many world famous artists such as Dalí, Modigliani, Monet, Picasso, van Gogh, Matisse, Renoir, and Degas.