Paris - The City of Love

Paris,France

Introduction

Paris, known to many as the "most romantic city in the world" is full of vibrant culture from art galleries/museums to street performances and packed with their extravagant French cuisine that has shaped modern food culture. Make sure you leave some time to wander the city’s grand boulevards and eat in as many cafes, bistros and brasseries as possible.

Things to do

Attractions to visit:

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower: If you're going to Paris, the one place you cannot miss out on is the iconic Eiffel Tower. This symbolic piece of art is one of the many structures that represent this breathtaking place. One of the spots you mustn't miss out on. A destination that brings out the heart within.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame: France's history in culture, more specifically religion has the Notre Dame as its foundation. The cathedral was completed in 1345 and has been maintained throughout the many years. The monument is open for visitors and is a inspiring piece that shows the culture and style of art at the time of making. Visiting such a place will assure you alleviation and will bring you peace to the mind, every moment inside the church will be engraved in your mind and you won't ever forget the experience.

Mousee du Louvre

Mousee du Louvre: The Louvre is considered the world's greatest art museum, with a jaw-dropping collection of items including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The unique structure is a fascinating and intriguing place for tourist and locals, especially for those interested in the field of arts.

Places to eat:

• Epicure, worked by Head Chef Eric Frechon, "Espoir Trois Etoiles" houses the finest French cuisine, his exquisite menu contains stuffed macaroni, black truffle, caviar, artichoke and duck foie gras. This high end restaurant is for those that have an appetite for luxurious ingredients.

• Le Cinq, with a seasonal changing menu, utilises top of the market ingredients to create concentrated and moving flavours offering different options to please the most discerning palate. With each dish paired with the most finest vintage wines to make your experience such a memorable one.

Food you must try:

• Baguette: One of the most well known French breads worldwide, distinguished by it's length and crisp crust. Usually eaten with fresh greens and thin slices of ham paired with olive oil.

Duck confit

• Duck confit: Made with the whole duck and known as one of the finest French dishes due to it's sheer amount of preparation and many risk that may ruin the dishes final outcome.

Things to watch out for:

• Scammers: Since Paris is known as the "City of Love" people tend to use that to their advantage and give gifts followed by demanding payments after. Don't buy off street sellers, go to stores instead. and use your wit to estimate the average cost of the item.

• Pickpockets: Keep your bags zipped up and in-front of you at all times. Don't let your bag out of your site.

Hotel:

Paris La Villette: Conveniently close to a metro station for all your travelling needs. With a rating of 2 stars, and at the price of $85, you can get a decent room for one night.

Airfare:

At the moment, the cheapest price from sydney to paris is $1,026 on a return ticket for 1 adult.

Overall Opinion:

Paris is a luxurious place to travel to, full of culture and art making fond memories for any tourist wishing to visit 4/5 stars

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-Lawrence Panrice, pictures, attraction and food information from Tripadvisor