Paris is the capital city of France. It is also known as the famous La Ville-Lumiere, translated as the City of Lights. Every inch of the city emits a glow of both history and beauty. Its streets can fill your senses with countless discoveries. On the other hand, there are just few places you shouldnt miss when youre in Paris. So get your car hire booked for a drive along the best of Paris.
First stop, the Louvre. It is a palatial museum that has a vast collection of pre-20th century art ranging from painting, sculpture to decorative objects. You can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The palace represents the medieval period and the present. It has adjacent Tuileries gardens which is a perfect place for a stroll.
Drive towards the famous Notre Dame cathedral. Its dramatic towers and stained glass add up to its architectural magnificence. This cathedral took 100 years to complete and was once the heartbeat of medieval Paris. Climb to its North tower to fully grasp the essence of this attraction site.
The Eiffel Tower has indeed made its mark as one of Paris bests. It reflects contemporary Paris elegance. It is also a significant contribution to modern engineering. While youre at Paris, dont forget to drive over to Gustave Eiffels Eiffel Tower.
Drive your way to the French architectural structure that reflects military power and triumph the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysses. The archs sculptures and reliefs were made as a salute to Napoleons generals and soldiers. If youre heading there, walk down the Avenue des Champs-Elysses. It is an equally grand architectural work built by the French.
The most poetic cemeteries can be located at Paris, but there is one that stands out the Pere Lachaise. In here lie the remains of numerous famous figures such as Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Richard Wright. Seeing the crypts from the summits view can bring quiet joy in spite of the ghoulish atmosphere. GP