Extraordinary places you must visit in Paris for 2022

Extraordinary places you must visit in Paris

Paris is often referred to as the city of love , and it is one of the most visited cities in Europe. Historically, it has attracted a lot of tourists from all over the world, it is a hub for fashion and is very famous for 17th-century architecture and its history.

Paris has no shortage of sight, from Eiffle Tower to many different locations you will fall in love with, and the city has a distinct ambience of romance and love.
There are some places you must see in Paris that you must not miss.

Eiffel Tower

Paris is never complete without mentioning the Eiffel Tower, and among the city’s most important landmarks. Eiffel Tower provides the best view with both day & night and is almost crowded every time.

You can visit Eiffle Tower, and for observation, you have two different levels that you can access via the elevator. But it is best that you purchase a ticket for once and go up to 1,000 feet above and enjoy the beauty of city lights and a unique experience.

The tower is named after Gustave Eiffel, he was an engineer, and his company designed and built the Eiffel tower. The tower is locally recognized as La dame de fer, which means French Lady, and it was constructed from 1887 to 1889. And in 1991, UNESCO announced the Eiffle tower as a part of the World Heritage Site.
Louvre Museum

Whenever there is a mention of art or art museum Louvre Museum is the most famous museum in France and worldwide, and it is the most visited museum in the world.
Louvre Museum has some of the best artworks like Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.

Originally, it was built as a fortress, but later converted into a palace during the 16th century. In the year 1973, it was converted into a museum. After that, it is house to more than thirty-five thousand master artworks like Michelangelo’s Dying Slave, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The place was initially built in the 12th and 13th centuries under the reign of Philip II. As a royal residence, it also served as the residence of the French kings. It also exhibits most antique sculptures and archaeological finds.
Montmartre

Montmartre has many churches, chapels, and the very famous and iconic place Sacre Coeur. It is a large hill in the 18th arrondissement, and the site is known for its arts history and a hub for nightclubs.

Around the end of the nineteenth century, many artists, art workers lived and worked in the studious they had in Montmartre. It included artists like Pierre Auguste Renoir, Amedeo Modigliani, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Camille Pissarro, Suzanne Valadon, and Henri de Toulouse Lautrec.

The place is the highest point of the city, and if you miss visiting this place, you will miss something big, especially the white dome.

Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles was used as the residence of the royal people, but now the palace is managed and owned by the French Republic; they have been working the castle since 1995.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. It was the favourite residence of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. It was also used as a summer residence by Napoleon Bonaparte, but he did not restore the palace.

The Palace of Versailles was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1979 by UNESCO. It is an important center of art, science, and power in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.

So, if you want to experience the former home of Marie Antoinette, Louis XIV, and many more kings and queens of France, you must visit the Palace of Versailles to feel the royalty.

Paris Moulin Rouge

Paris Moulin Rouge is not a place to miss. Paris Moulin Rouge is the origin place of can-can dance, but apart from that, the Carbet shows which take place in Paris Moulin Rouge are the prominent spot of attraction.

It gives you a complete Persian experience and is also considered family-friendly. The place was under Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler; Joseph Oller also owned Paris Olympia.
It is a place of can-can dance that was introduced as seductive dance, and evolved as entertainment.

But now, Paris Moulin Rouge attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world as a source of entertainment.

When it comes to the décor, the place still has the romantic end-of-century ambience, which gives you the feel of a completely different world in itself. It is not just about the club but one of the oldest places in the town, so you must visit the Paris Moulin Rouge for once.

Paris Catacombs

The Catacombs of Paris holds the remaining of more than six million people. The place is like a tunnel network that was once a part of an ancient stone tunnel, and later it was solidified for the tunnel network.

The place was built to avoid the problem of overflowing cemeteries in the city. It was opened to the public in the year 1874. Whenever you visit the site, you will read a sign that ‘Stop! This is the empire of Death. After good renovation work, the place was opened to the public.

Earlier in the year 1833, the place was closed for public display after facing the opposition from Church as they raised that it should not be exposed publicly and from the year 1867, due to public demand, the government permitted the monthly visit, but after 1900 World Fair Exposition the place was opened for public regularly, and they were allowed for the daily visit.

At the time of need, it provided the space to millions for the final rites, and it was very much needed for the city at that time to get the room for cemeteries.

Chateau de Fontainebleau

Chateau de Fontainebleau is among one of the largest royal palaces in France. The palace is located in the southeastern part of the centre of Paris. The castle was used for the residential purpose of many royal families and monarchs like from Louis VII to Napoleon III.

The palace of Fontainebleau has a strong identity and influence because of Napoleon and Francis I. In the year 1927, the castle was turned into a national museum. Because of its unique architectural presence and historical importance, the palace was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1981.

The palace was one of the favourite places of lodging and residence of the royal monarchs of France as it had a completely different surrounding. At that time, there were many springs present in the forest that surrounded the palace.

The palace was used as the bapatisation place for the emperor Napoleon III. The rooms are covered with architecture, which is so unique that you can not find it anywhere else. The palace is surrounded by many gardens made to provide the landscape view and depict the history of different periods.

River Cruising

River cruising on the Seine river is one of Paris’s best things to do. You can experience both the North and South part of Paris simultaneously on this cruise. There are many options for the cruise but choosing the Seine river is the best option.

While cruising on the Seine river, you can cover many famous highlights and buildings like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, and many more. The river view also gives the tourist the sight of history, architecture, and the evolution of the place.

Seine has been one of the UNESCO approved world heritage sites since 1991. Many companies offer cruise packages. The cruise lasts one hour, and the pickup and drop have the same point. You can also enjoy dinner at the sail with the city’s lights, flowing water, and in the most romantic city. Companies offer dinner facilities and also any event on the cruise.

For better rates, you must get your tickets in advance, and usually, the keys are valid from three months to one year, depending upon the purchase made. The best time to visit the cruise is from April to September.

 

Here is the compiled a list of some of the best things to see and do in Paris.

edited and proofread by nikita sharma