Paris

Top 3 places to see and top 3 things to do in Paris

  • By Susana M
  • Travel Destinations
  • 21.01.2016

Paris is probably thought as one of the most romantic ones in the world. However others consider Paris as one of the world’s fashion capital. No matter what you think about this city, the following attractions are something not to miss when being in town. Consider the Paris Pass for some of the things you plan on seeing.

Top 3 places to see
The catacombs
This is where Paris authorities put the exhumed bones taken from the overflowing cemetery. Be warned that at no given time there can be more than 200 people in, and that the tour lasts less than an hour.

Notre Dame Cathedral
This cathedral uses a Gothic architecture and was the inspiration for The Hunchback of Notre Dame novel by Victor Hugo. Make sure to climb to its top for some fantastic pictures.

Père-Lachaise Cemetery
This unique and beautiful cemetery is where Jim Morrison, Frederic Chopin, and Oscar Wilde, among others, are resting. The gravestones are beautifully decorated.

Top 3 things to do
Celebrate
The best month for celebrations in Paris is February because of Valentine’s Day, and because of the Chinese New year. There are at least 4 regions in Paris where celebrations for this Chinese New year take place and you can attend any one of them.

Take pictures
You can literally take nice pictures anywhere in Paris. Some claim photography was born here while others think of Paris at the ideal city to take pictures in. There are many famous landmarks waiting for a new interesting shot and angle.

Visit Jardin du Luxembourg
This is an ideal destination if you travel with your under 10 years old child. The Jardin du Luxembourg hosts the world’s most famous merry-go-round, a pond for boats to sail, pony rides, a puppet theater, and chess players.

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