Eiffel Tower, Paris and other France Things to Do Tips

Eiffel Tower is located beside Seine River in Central Paris. It is approximately 325 metres high and is the tallest structure in Paris. It was constructed in the late 19th century and was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer. The structure is made of iron and steel.

Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris and attracts approximately seven million visitors a year from all over the world. It is arguably one of the seven man-made wonders of the world!

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Things To Do: Louvre Museum, Paris

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on Dec 23, 2008

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Louvre Museum is the most visited art museum in the world and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris. It attracts millions of visitors annually. It opened its door to the public in 1793! Today it has approximately 35,000 pieces of exhibits.

The museum is located beside River Seine in the heart of Paris. Make it a point to visit Louvre Museum when you are in Paris for holidays. You may visit our travelogues for more pictures of the Louvre Museum.

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Website: http://www.louvre.fr

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Things To Do: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris

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on Apr 12, 2009

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is located at Place du Carrousel within a stone's throw from the famous Louvre Museum in the heart of the city of Paris. It is smaller than the Arc de Triomphe located at Champs-Elys�es Avenue. This arch of triumph was erected by Emperor Napoleon I in 1808 to commemorate his victory in the war earlier. It was designed by Charles Percier and Pierre Leonard Fontaine. In fact it was a reproduction of the Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome. Nevertheless it is a lesser known tourist attraction in the city of Paris. We have not heard of this arch until we visited the Louvre Museum!

The arch is approximately 20 meters high, 23 meters wide and 7 meters deep. The central arch is 6 meters high with two smaller arches of 4 meters high on both sides. Eight Corinthian columns surround the arch which was constructed of rose marble. It certainly looks impressive from a distance with the pyramid structure of Louvre Museum in the background as depicted in our photograph above!

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Address: Place du Carrousel, Paris
Directions: Located at Place du Carrousel within a stone's throw from the famous Louvre Museum in the heart of the city of Paris. Stop at Metro station: Paris Royal.

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Things To Do: Arch of Triumph, Paris

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Written by hopang

on Dec 24, 2008

Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe in French) is located at Place Charles de Gaulle, at the end of famous Champs Elysees in Central Paris. It was erected in honour of those soldiers who fought and died during the Napolean Wars.

The Arch of Triumph was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806. It is approximately 50 metres high, 45 metres wide and 22 metres deep. It is one of the famous landmarks in Paris and a great tourist attraction. Don't miss the arch while you are in Paris!

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Address: Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris
Directions: Located at the western end of Champs Elysees in the heart of Paris.

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Things To Do: Champs Elys�es, Paris

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Written by hopang

on Feb 11, 2009

Champs Elys�es

Champs Elys�es (The Elysian Field) is the most famous avenue not only in France but alsl in the world. It strectches from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, a distance of approximately two kilometres in the heart of Paris. It is certainly one of the most beautiful avenues we have ever seen. It is tree-lined especially at Marigny Square and is 70 metre wide flanked by buildings on both sides of the road. Champs Elys�es was founded in 1670.

The whole area is dotted with elegant caf�s, bars and restaurants, luxury specialty stores with famous brand names, nightclubs and theatres, and car showrooms. It contains one of the most expensive properties and real estate in Europe.

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Address: Avenue des Champs Elys�es, Paris
Directions: Located just in front of Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe) in the heart of Paris.
Website: http://www.champselysees.org

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Things To Do: River Seine, Paris

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Written by hopang

on Feb 11, 2009

River Seine

River Seine is a major slow moving river that flows from east to west. It originates from Burgundy near the Swiss Alps and terminates in the Bay of Seine in the English Channel, a total length of approximately 770 kilometres. River Seine flows through the city of Paris and divides the city into left and right banks.

There are approximately 35 old and new bridges right in the city of Paris such as Pont Neuf which was constructed in 1607. Sightseeing boat cruises are available at River Seine within the city. Lots of popular tourist attractions sit on the banks of River Seine such as the Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

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Things To Do: Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris

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Written by hopang

on Feb 11, 2009

Front facade of Notre Dame

Notre Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) is located at Ile de la Cit� in the heart of Paris along River Seine. It is the Cathedral of Paris. Its facade has French Gothic style of architecture. In fact it was one of the first Gothic cathedrals ever constructed in Europe. Construction of the cathedral began in 1163 under the reign of King Louis VII and not fully completed until 1345, a span of almost two hundrred years!

Major restoration works were carried out in the 19th century as much of the cathedral were damaged during the French Revolution. The cathedral is one of the popular tourist attractions in Paris and attracts millions of tourists every year. It is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows. The main entrance is located to the west of the cathedral. Opening hours are between 8.00 a.m. and 6.45 p.m. daily.

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Phone: +33 142 3456 10
Address: Place du Parvis de Notre Dame, Paris
Directions: Located along River Seine in Ile de la Cit� in the heart of Paris.
Website: http://www.notredamedeparis.fr

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Things To Do: Place de la Concorde, Paris

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Written by hopang

on Apr 6, 2009

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is located at the eastern end of Champs �lys�es between Champs �lys�es and Tuileries Gardens along the bank of River Seine in the heart of the city of Paris. It is one of the most beautiful squares in Paris and a popular tourist attraction. The square was formerly known as Place Louis X and was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1755. The square covers a total area of approximately eight hectares. A gullotine was installed in the square for publc executions in the late 18th century.

An Egytian obelisk was erected in the center of the square in 1834. It was presented to King Charles X of France by Viceroy of Egypt. The 3,300 year old obelisk is made of red granite and is approximately 23 meters tall. It weighs approximately 250 metric tons. A beautifully-designed fountain is located nearby. Don't miss Place de la Concorde when you visit Paris for your vacation!

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Address: Place de la Concorde, Paris
Directions: Located just several hundred meters from Champs �lys�es in Central Paris. Take metro line 1 or 8 Concorde Station.

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Things To Do: Disneyland Paris

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on Dec 24, 2008

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Disneyland Paris resort is the second Disneyland to be opened outside the United States of America. It is only one of the three Disneylands located outside the USA - the other two are located in Asia, i.e. in the cities of Tokyo and Hong Kong. Paris Disneyland was officially opened to the public in 1992.

Paris Disneyland resort is located approximately 30 kilometres away from downtown Paris. It attracts approximately fifteen millions local and foreign visitors annually. The theme park caters for both adults and children, young and old. There are Disney showtimes at regular intervals everyday as shown in our beautiful photos above. Feel free to flip through them. Entrance tickets are quite expensive, it has to be said. You may visit our France travelogues to see more beautiful photos of Paris Disneyland attractions.

Opening hours are between 10.00 a.m. an 10.00 p.m. daily.

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Phone: 08448008111
Address: Marne la Vall�e, Paris
Directions: Approximately 30 kilometres east of Paris.
Website: http://www.disneylandparis.com

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Things To Do: Mark Twain Riverboat Cruise, Paris Disneyland

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Written by hopang

on Apr 12, 2009

Mark Twain River Cruise - Liberty

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