Paris Things to Do Tips by barryg23

The Paris of Amelie

Champs Elysees by day & night Champs Elysées Review

As dusk falls, the Champs Elysees is ablaze with light from the constant traffic - white lights on the left, red on the right and the glow of streetlights on both sides - it's spectacular.

Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe Review

Twelve of Paris's busiest avenues converge on one place - Etoile (French for star) - where the lovely Arc de Triomphe is found. There are great views of all the avenues and of Paris from the top of the Arc.

Directions: Etoile

La Defense La Défense Review

See some of modern Paris in the west of the city. La Defense is feull of modern sky-scrapers and large office blocks. It can be eerily quiet here at night and at weekends, and it's very different to one's traditional idea of Paris.

Sacre-Coeur Montmartre - Sacré Coeur Review

One of Paris's most recognizeable monuments is the Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre. As it's built on a hill, you can see it from many parts of Paris.

Notre Dame Notre Dame de Paris Review

An architectural masterpiece, Notre-Dame is one of Paris's oldest and most famous buildings. It's on Isle de la Cite, the island from where Paris grew into the city it is today.

Address: Place du Parvis-Notre-Dame

Directions: Ile de la Cite

Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower Review

Maybe you've heard of it:)

When first built (in 1899 by Gustave Eiffel), it was considered an eyesore by many Parisiens - nowadays it has become a symbol of the city.

Light my fire Cimetière du Père Lachaise Review

More than 30 years after his death, Jim Morrisson's popularity continues. His grave, at Pere Lachaise Cemeterie, is a popular pilgrimage spot for fans of The Doors. Pere Lachaise is also home to Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, and many more..

Address: Cemeterie Pere Lachaise

Directions: 12th Arrondissement

Musee Picasso Musée Picasso Review

In the picture on the left you can see a rather grotesque figure with arms, body-features and everything else all out of shape.

Also in the picture is a famous painting by Picasso...

It's all over Arc de Triomphe Review

Beneath the Arc De Triomphe lies the tomb of an unknown French soldier from World War One. The eternal flame is a memorial to all the dead from this war.

Directions: Etoile