As the second largest city in Western Europe, Paris is a great place to visit; ideally situated along the banks of the river Seine. Paris short stays are very popular and for good reason as it makes a superb location for a romantic weekend; if you have more time, it will make for a remarkable holiday, with many great sites to see.
This city is also equally well known for its gothic architecture and markets; including famous sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe to name just two internationally famous landmarks. Fortunately for tourists, Paris has a first rate transportation system; the underground train system or Metro can take you to anywhere within the city and is simple to use.
You can't miss the Eiffel Tower, mainly because it's over three hundred meters high; there are only a few places in the city where it isn't visible. At night, it comes alive with lights that have to be seen to be believed; guided tours are available where the patriotic tour guides give you an in depth history and an insight to what it is to be French.
A trip down the Champs Elysees is encouraged when you visit Paris as this is the city's most famous street; it's where you will find all the top class hotels, shops and restaurants. When you visit this region of the city you will see it is a much more select area; most of the five star hotels are located here but more affordable hotels can be found further out.
If you are an art lover you will enjoy the Louvre, a truly amazing museum; with over 300,000 wonderful artistic works, you simply cannot see all of it in one day. If you are an art lover then you could spend your whole short stay in Paris inside; some of the most important art collections in the world are here including Leonardo da Vinci's world famous Mona Lisa. Paris has attracted world famous artists for hundreds of years; the likes of Monet, Picasso and many others lived in the city for years and some of their work can still be seen today.
Paris is also the home of the equally famous Arc de Triomphe which Napoleon had constructed in the early part of the 19th century; the names of his generals engraved upon it to honor them and his troops. Many people do not know that an observatory was included in the design which affords great views of the surrounding area; it stands in the place where the city's main avenues begin including the Champs Elysees.
You will not be at a loss for places to visit whilst in the city; these are however, the most popular with regular tours arranged, many of which are either free or at a subsidized cost. On your short say in Paris you will only see a small sample of what is available for a visitor; this article has not even discussed the topic of medieval castles and Gothic churches which the city has in abundance.
