France, officially French Republic or French France, country of northwestern Europe. It receives almost 82 million tourists yearly. The long and rich history of the country has left many castles and fortified cities that take you on a journey back to the times of knights and maidens.
Good to know that France has 44 properties entered in the UNESCO World Heritage List and spread across the country in 37 beautiful sites. Located in the central region of Ile-de-France is the capital city, Paris, known for its world famous attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Many people instantly picture Paris when they think of France; however, there’s a lot more to see around the country than just one city.
The web is full of French travel tips and advices and you must have read a lot about Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and one of the top tourist attractions in France. The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance arch for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889.
Certainly the most photographed landmark on the planet, the Eiffel Tower can make stylish snaps from many different angles, including Place du Trocadéro, the Champs-de-Mars and Pont de Bir-Hakeim.
The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Versailles is known for the Hall of Mirrors and beautiful gardens.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France.
Get to the top of the Arc de Triomphe to take an impressive photo from above “the most beautiful avenue in the world.”
The Galeries Lafayette is an iconic symbol of the rebirth of Paris. It is one of the most popular, chic and distinguished shopping centers in Paris.
A selfie with the Mona Lisa may be difficult to take because of the crowd in the room. However, The outside of the building, with its iconic glass pyramid, is also worth a few snaps.
The Paris Opera offers you the possibility to discover the treasures of the Palais Garnier's public areas, a master piece of the 19th century theater art architecture.
Tip: Don’t hesitate to enter to take a few snaps as the interior is as magnificent as the exterior.
The Jardin du Luxembourg, also known in English as the Luxembourg Gardens, is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It offers you beautiful Fountains, statues, tree-lined promenades, flowerbeds and basins.
There’s no better spot than a classic Parisian café terrace to spend the evening and taking great photos for social media upload.
France’s most famous cathedral is the Notre Dame de Paris, which was constructed starting in the middle of the 12th century. It’s considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
If you go to Paris, here’s what you cannot miss!
Don't leave Paris without trying…
Baguettes, Croissants, Macarons, Eclairs, French cheese, Couscous, Steak frites, Croque-monsieur, Paris-Brest and Street-stand crêpes
If there is one reason why Paris is called the city of lights, it is because of the startling ‘Paris Nightlife’. From fancy restaurants to cool brasseries and hot nightclubs to sizzling cabaret shows, there’s a lot that the city has in store for its people.
Do check for the schedule of the restaurants, bars, or clubs that you’re planning to visit since all the places are open on specific days and have different timings.
Make sure you’re elegantly and smartly dressed as most of the cabaret clubs and nightclubs follow a dress code.
