ABOUT PARIS
Welcome
to Paris, the capital of France, city of love and romance and the third most popular travel destination for 2015! France shares its
borders with various other European nations, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany,
Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain, as well as surrounding waters of
the Mediterranean Sea, English Channel, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and the
Rhine River. With a population of over 2.2 million, the city of Paris is
Frances most populous city, covering an expanse of 105.4 square kilometres. Like most countries within the European
Union, the official currency in France is the Euro (€, EUR) while its official language
is French.
Founded in
the 3rd century BC by the Parisii, the Celtic people who gave the
city its name, It became the largest city in the western world by the 12th
century then the centre stage for the French Revolution of the 18th
century, becoming an important centre of finance, commerce, fashion, science,
and the arts, a position it currently still retains.
Known as
the “city of lights” the city of Paris is renowned for its beautiful city plan,
architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, flea markets,
sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous
monuments.
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| Creme brulee |
Known for their wine, croissants, cheese and desserts, researchers have long studied the paradox between the populations low rate of chronic heart disease despite their diet high in saturated fats. Surprisingly, the French also have one of the longest life expectancies of any nation in the EU and an extremely low occurrence of obesity.
The largest cheese consumers in the world, the French produce over 300 variations of cheese. Boulette d'Avesnes, tastes stronger and spicier than almost any other cheese.
The largest cheese consumers in the world, the French produce over 300 variations of cheese. Boulette d'Avesnes, tastes stronger and spicier than almost any other cheese.
The French are known for their adventurous cuisine and for eating most anything that moves as well as every imaginable part of an animal. Escargot (snails), cuisses de grenouille (frog legs), boudin noir (black blood sausage), and tête de veau (head of calf) are some of the more adventurous dishes. Éclair, tarte tatin and crème brûlée are just some of the delicious desserts.
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| Escargot and cuisses de grenouille |
SIGHTS OF PARIS
Famous monuments of Paris include the iconic Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon, Catacombs of Paris and the Notre Dame. The Eiffel Tower was originally considered to be an eye-sore, built solely for the Paris exhibition in 1889 and intended to be a temporary structure. Standing at 320m tall, it is now one of the most iconic monuments of the city.
The Lourve Museum is one of the world's largest while the Musee dÓrsay is one of the best impressionist collections. attracting approximately 9.3 million visitors per year, the Lourve, the worlds most visited museum, houses a collection of 35,000 priceless masterpieces and antiques, hence offers the most extensive art galleries for its breadth of subjects, which range from 6th century BC to 19th century.
The Conciergerie is the first royal palace of the capital city, and later became a prison during the Revolution. On the Île de la Cité, exceptional Gothic rooms of the palace and reproduction of the prison cells of the revolutionary tribunal are well worth a visit. At the end of the 17th century, numerous people were imprisoned in the prison of the Conciergerie, including Marie-Antoinette.
Another palace, the Versailles estate, is arguably one of the most famous places in Europe. Follow in the steps of the kings of France on a visit to the Château de Versailles and its lavish royal apartments, the Châteaux de Trianon, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet and the magnificent French gardens that surround these monuments.
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| Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe |
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| The Lourve Museum |
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| The Conciergerie |
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| The Palace of Versailles |
Another palace, the Versailles estate, is arguably one of the most famous places in Europe. Follow in the steps of the kings of France on a visit to the Château de Versailles and its lavish royal apartments, the Châteaux de Trianon, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet and the magnificent French gardens that surround these monuments.
TIPS FOR TRAVELLING IN PARIS
1. Getting around Paris is most easily done using the Paris Metro. The quickest and cheapest form of transport around the city, trains run frequently. a one way ticket costs 1.80 euros while a day travel card costs 6.10 euros.
2. The Latin Quarter is one of the best parts of the city and is less crowded than the main area. It’s a great place to wander around. Head deep into the heart of it for tiny winding streets and cheap cafes that overlook little plazas. Be aware that the cafes get crowded during lunch time, though.
2. The Latin Quarter is one of the best parts of the city and is less crowded than the main area. It’s a great place to wander around. Head deep into the heart of it for tiny winding streets and cheap cafes that overlook little plazas. Be aware that the cafes get crowded during lunch time, though.
3. If you want a good view of the city but don’t want to wait to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower, head to Montmartre. This little district, where artists like Picasso and Pissarro used to live, provides sweeping views of the city without the wait or the cost.
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