{"id":2882,"date":"2017-03-13T15:11:30","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T15:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=2882"},"modified":"2023-03-28T10:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T10:25:32","slug":"top-5-tourist-attractions-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/top-5-tourist-attractions-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris is always a good idea. Though the allure of the City of Lights is endless, some key French attractions simply can\u2019t be cast aside on your Paris tours<\/a>. From the Mus\u00e9e du Louvre to the Moulin Rouge, these iconic Parisian sites should be placed at the very top of your French bucket list.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. The Louvre<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The largest museum in the Western world needs no introduction. Housing more than 35,000 artworks across four levels, three wings and through delightful alfresco courtyards, the Mus\u00e9e du Louvre first started life as a fortress in 1190. Converted to a royal palace in the 16th century, the Louvre<\/strong><\/a> has since housed artworks from the world\u2019s most recognised and influential artists. Leonardo de Vinci, Rafael and Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix barely scrape the surface of the impressive collection of artists featured here. With more than 380,000 displayed objects to discover, you\u2019ll need much more than a day to uncover this cultural treasure trove.<\/p>\n

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2. The Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. First erected in Paris as a temporary exhibit in the 1889 World Fair, this elegant structure stole the hearts of many Parisians, and it soon became clear \u2013 the tower was here to stay. Despite it this iron lattice tower\u2019s fame the world over, Eiffel Tower tickets<\/strong><\/a> are not as pricy as one may expect, with summit tours and skip-the-line access setting tourists back as little as \u00a330 or less. One of the world\u2019s most magical builds, the Eiffel Tower is a must-do on your Tour de France.<\/p>\n

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3. River Seine Cruises<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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It may not be the first attraction that comes to mind when you think of Paris \u2013 the Musee du Louvre and the Eiffel Tower will always hold pride of place there \u2013 but the heart of the city of love lies in its waterways. Running alongside the city\u2019s elegant builds, the River Seine offers s<\/strong>pectacular views of Paris\u2019 most famous sites, it\u2019s canals and bridges providing the perfect backdrop to the classical concrete jungle beyond. While it\u2019s great to stroll alongside the water banks, there\u2019s nothing quite like a River Seine cruise<\/strong><\/a> to complete your Paris day out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Versailles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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It technically lies outside of the city, but no Paris guidebook would be complete without mention of the glorious Versailles Palace<\/strong><\/a>. Home to the royal court for centuries, the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles\u2019 7-hectare grounds was the extravagant playground of Kings and Queens up until the royal court\u2019s fall in 1789. With 700 rooms housing 67 staircases, 352 chimneys, 6300 paintings, 2100 sculptures and 5000 decorative art furnishings, all Paris tours of these extraordinary royal headquarters will surpass expectations.<\/p>\n

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5. Moulin Rouge<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Vintage snaps of Moulin Rouge via My Modern Met<\/a> & We Heart Vintage<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

A quintessential Parisian experience, the Moulin Rouge may be a well-marked spot on the tourist track, but even the briefest of look-ins at this Montmartre attraction and you\u2019ll understand why. Bewitching crowds for more than 100 years, each night a pack of talented twirlers take center-stage at Moulin Rouge<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 delivering a showstopping Parisian cabaret like no other. High-kicking their way into the hearts of locals and tourists alike, add Moulin Rouge to the top of your Paris tours list for a unforgettable night in the City of Lights.<\/p>\n

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This article was originally posted on Tourism Review<\/a><\/strong>, the leading provider of news for travel trade professionals around the world.<\/p>\n