The gate of triumph!!!!!!! and other Paris, France Things to Do Tips

Even though i am a big fan of the Tour de France and i always like to see the final stage when the racers go through the arc, i think that this monument brings something even more special to Paris.The memorial fire that commemorates the French soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice brings in memories from a time i never lived through....
If u get a chance to go to up of the tower.
Kids under 18 pay no admission and adults usually get charged between 5 and 7 euros.
From the top u can see the avenues named after Napoleon`s victories.

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Address: Place Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile

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Champs Elysées: The Elysian Fields

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Written by ilko4002

on Aug 17, 2003

Champs-Elysees(Elysian Fields) in English definately was a must-see. The boulevard has some of the greatest stores in Paris and I really enjoyed it. After the long walk i recomend u sit outside at one of the many caffees. The place is a lot of fun for those who want to look and buy some European clothes and other goods.

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Address: Champs-Elysees

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Eiffel Tower: The Face of Paris.

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Written by ilko4002

on Aug 17, 2003

The Eiffel Tower Is maybe the biggest symbol of Paris. It was built in 1889 and was the tallest building in the world all the way till the early 1900s when it was finally beaten by New York`s Empire State Building. I suggest u go to the top. I myself took some great pics from there. Admissions will varry. First floor-3.70-4 euros. 2nd floor-6.90-7.20. The top is 10-12 euros.kids up to 11 pay 2.10 for the first , 3.80 for the second and 5.30 for the top.
Kids 3 and under dont pay addmission

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Address: Trocadero
Directions: You can't miss it!!!

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Louvre: The home of the classic art.

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Written by ilko4002

on Aug 17, 2003

La Louvre in a rainy day

The building the houses some of the world`s greatest art masterpieces was built in the 13th century as a fortress. in the 16th century it was turned into a royal residence. In 1793 the french convention turned it into a national museum. The museum houses great works from greek ,roman,etrusscan and assyrian times. But maybe the most valuable and famous thing in the museum is located at the denon wing, the 1st floor , 13th wing. Leanardo Da Vinci`s La Jaconde(The Mona Lisa) is the biggest attraction in the museum.
You ususally have to wait in line to see this magnificent painting. Half of the people that are in the museum go there just to see this masterpiece. In 1848 La Louvre ran out of space and the biggest art productions after 1848 were to be sent to Musee D`Orsay.

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Musée d'Orsay: Van Gogh, Renoir, Matisse and many more.

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Written by ilko4002

on Aug 18, 2003

This museum houses some of greatest works of art created between 1840 and 1914. Even though most visitors would prefer to go the upper level of the museum to see the works of impressionists and post impressionists like Van Gogh, Monet, Manet Matisse and many more, I suggest you visit the whole museum. Some of the works may not be as famous, but that doesnt make them by any bit less attractive. Tickets cost about 7 euros and are valid for the whole day. You can always leave and come back later in the day if u had something urgent to do.

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Address: 1, rue de la legion d`Honneur.
Website: http://www.musee-orsay.fr/

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Montmartre / Sacré Coeur: Basilique du Sacre Couer

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Written by ilko4002

on Aug 19, 2003

This is by far one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris. It was built from the donations given by the Parisians in 1871. The construction started in the early 1870 and it was finished in mid 1919. There are over 230 steps that lead to the top of the basilica. The entrance fee is between 2.50 and 3 euros. I was lucky to have the opportunity to go to the top and take photos of the pictureasque Montmartre.

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Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/

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Notre Dame de Paris: The Cathedral of our lady in Paris.

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on Aug 19, 2003