10 best things to do in Paris
The video presents 10 top things to do in Paris:
1. Montmartre – A charming hilltop neighborhood with amazing views, home to famous artists like Picasso and Van Gogh, and the iconic Sacré-Cœur basilica.
Also features the Moulin Rouge, the historic birthplace of the French cancan dance.
2. Notre-Dame Cathedral – A famous medieval Gothic cathedral located on the Île de la Cité island. It was badly damaged during the French Revolution but later rescued.
Nearby is the Conciergerie, a former medieval royal palace and prison.
3. The Catacombs of Paris – An underground ossuary holding the remains of over 6 million people, moved there from overflowing cemeteries in the 18th century.
4. Eiffel Tower – One of the most recognized landmarks in the world, built in 1889 as the entrance to the World’s Fair. It has a small secret apartment at the top.
5. Museums – Paris is home to over 100 museums, including the Louvre, the world’s largest art museum, as well as the Pompidou Centre for modern art and the Musée d’Orsay.
6. Champs-Élysées – A famous 1.2-mile-long avenue in the center of Paris, featuring luxury shops, theaters and cafés, and ending at the Arc de Triomphe.
7. Parks and Gardens – Paris has many beautiful public parks and gardens, including the Tuileries Garden, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Bois de Vincennes.
8. Père Lachaise Cemetery – The largest cemetery in Paris and the most visited in the world, containing the graves of many famous figures.
9. La Défense Business District – A modern high-rise business district featuring the impressive La Grande Arche building.
10. Palace of Versailles – An opulent royal residence located just outside Paris, famous for its lavish Hall of Mirrors and expansive gardens.
The video encourages viewers to share their favorite places in Paris in the comments.
