| Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to visit a | | | | without strolling down this fashionable boulevard. |
| destination, so here are some top sightseeing reasons | | | | 5. Arc de Triomphe |
| to visit Paris. | | | | The Arc de Triomphe is another famous landmark of |
| 1. Eiffel Tower | | | | Paris, but without witnessing it first hand it is impossible |
| As arguably the most recognised structure in the | | | | to appreciate the scale of this gargantuan masonry |
| world, the Eiffel Tower is familiar to all. Aside from its | | | | structure. It was built in 1806 and has 284 steps that |
| distinctive appearance, this unique example of | | | | rise to the top viewing gallery. It has even had a full |
| engineering houses two restaurants and an elevator | | | | sized plane fly through its massive open arch. It sits at |
| and it also offers some of the best aerial views of | | | | the west end of the Champs Elysees. |
| Paris. It is a must for all photographers and holiday | | | | 6. Palace of Versailles |
| snappers and once seen, is never forgotten. | | | | The Palace of Versailles is simply known as the most |
| 2. Notre Dame | | | | beautiful palace in the world. It has 700 rooms and 67 |
| Notre Dame owes much of its sightseeing popularity | | | | staircases and plays host to two and a half million |
| to the tale of its fictional literary hunchback, however | | | | visitors each year. It was the primary residence of the |
| this building does not require a folk tale or myth to | | | | French royal family, but now acts as a museum. |
| captivate its visitors. With a history dating back to the | | | | 7. The Louvre |
| 14th century this beautiful building has many inspiring | | | | The Louvre is one of a number of art galleries in Paris, |
| attributes including delicate flying buttresses and a | | | | but it is without doubt the most renown. Its main |
| stunning rose window. | | | | benefactor was the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte |
| 3. Sacre Coeur basilica | | | | and it was intended as a museum for the people. |
| Sighted on the top of Montmartre hill, which overlooks | | | | Today it lives up to that ideal with visitor numbers |
| Paris, the ivory white basilica of Sacre Coeur is one of | | | | frequently topping 50,000 people per day. |
| the most eye catching buildings in the city. Although | | | | 8. Palais Garnier |
| only constructed in the 19th century, this building has | | | | The Palais Garnier is a ballet and opera house, but it is |
| become an accepted part of the Parisian skyline and it | | | | most noted for its large stage that can hold up to 450 |
| is a popular spot for tourists to visit. Like the Eiffel | | | | artists and its beautiful façade and sumptuous |
| Tower it offers good photographic opportunities | | | | internal decorations. The building takes its name from |
| looking down upon Paris. | | | | the man behind its design. |
| 4. The Champs Elysees | | | | 9. Bastille day |
| The Champs Elysees is probably the most famous | | | | Bastille day is the most famous and individual of the |
| street in the world and it acts as the meeting point for | | | | French public holiday and it celebrates the storming of |
| twelve other streets whilst connecting two notable | | | | the Bastille prison and the symbolic start of the French |
| plazas. Amongst other things, the Champs Elysees | | | | revolution. Bastille day is a festive and entertaining day |
| has two wide walkways, one either side of the | | | | to spend in Paris and there are lots of exciting events |
| avenue, and its entire length is lined with exclusive | | | | surrounding it. |
| boutiques, palaces and hotels. No one ever visits Paris | | | | 10. |