France is a magic country with a special charm.This countryhas innumerable attractions that are wonderful and memorable that reflects the unique culture of the French. Paris, capital of France, is a major holiday destination in the globe, offering you endless choice of tourist attractions. Paris also called “The City of Light” is celebrated for its exceptional cosmopolitan culture and rich architectural heritage.  Paris is home of numerous art galleries, shopping places, theaters, boutiques and operas. However, The City of Light also has historic monuments and beautiful attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Georges Pompidou, Rodin Museum, Orsay Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saint Chappell and Senna River to name a few.

Paris – Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an icon in Paris. This iron tower is one of the greatest engineering masterpieces,

ever built in the globe. This marvel of architecture was built to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution next to Senna River in 1889. This French monument is the main attraction in the entire country, to this day, more than 200’000,000 people have visited the tower since its construction. The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building of French capital (300 m / 984 ft) and owes its name to the architect Gustave Eiffel.

Remember, any visit to Paris will be complete if you don’t go to the Eiffel Tower to give a view of Paris from the top platform, the experience will be unforgettable. If you are hungry during your excursion in the Eiffel Tower it is not necessary that you leave the tower, Eiffel Tower provides two fancy restaurants: Altitude 95 and Jules Verne. Don’t forget to carry a camera and get ready for a new adventure.

Paris – Louvre Museum

Paris is more than fashion and luxurious boutiques, Paris is home of the most famous and largest museum of the world, Louvre. Louvre Museum is nestled between the Rue de Rivoli and Senna River; this museum contains the best art collections of different epoch. For this reason, Louvre Museum receives an average of 8 million visits per year and you could be one of them, don’t miss the chance to visit it.

Louvre Museum is an important part of the French history. It was housed of Louvre Palace which began as a fortress in the 12th  century. Many kings lived here until Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his house, leaving the Louvre principally as a place to exhibit art in its diverse expressions. During the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used only as a museum for displaying the country’s masterpieces. Today, this measure continues in force. Louvre Museum is an obligatory stop to know the French history.