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| Paris could be the capital of culture in the world. It is where you can find the most refined art, food, clothes, and people. Paris is fascinating for the traveler. In fact Parisians are pretty much like New Yorkers, but the only similarity between then is their strong character. If you are relying your English to travel for Europe, you better learn some basic French when in France in order to survive in the Parisiene jungle. The unbelievable City of Paris gives you the impression that you are in another world where the amount of details, the gold on the ornaments amazes you all the time. |
| The style really rules in Paris, so is not advisable to take The Metro (the Parisian subway) so as not to lose all the details you will find everyway you looks, everywhere you go. But take a look at the Metro entrance itself with it`s characteristic Gothic style. It will really mesmerize you. When in Rome do as the Romans do, so drink a coffee in the stylish "Cafes" Don`t worry about the price. It is going to be expensive anyway: it is Paris. |
| The Palais du Luxembourg was built in 1615 for Marie de Medicis, was enlarged around 1835 by A. de Gisors who constructed a new facade on the garden side. Outside there are a lots of chairs spread all around. Places like Jardin du Luxembourg seem to come out of Middle Ages, but are for real in Paris, there People plays boules, chess and bridge. |
| Beaubourg Plaza is a very animated area where jugglers, mimes and humorists Coexist within a tradition which survives from the Middle Ages. "The Centre National d`Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou" is a futurist and huge center located in the Beaubourg district right in the heart of Paris. It was completed in 1978. It`s "exo-ekeletal" architecture contrasts violently With the surrounding area. Inside you can find a huge library, media lab and several placer where temporary expositions are going on. |
| The Siene crosses Paris and can be covered by walking all along its length. It`s a fantastic place to hike and see the different bridges along The Sienne. inescapable is a walk through the Avenue des Champs-Elysees until reach the Arc de Triomphe or go to Tour Eiffel then go to the northern part of the city and see Le Sacre Coeur and Montparnasse. |
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