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What to See in Paris

Taking a vacation and don’t know where to go?  How about that long awaited vacation to Paris?

There are many sites and activities available in Paris. Have a certain place where you want to go? Talk to your nearest tour guide and they will be glad to give you some brochures and information.

Your tour guide can also give you prices of each or make up a package for the area you want to visit and get one price for the whole vacation.

There are many wonderful sites to be seen in Paris.  There’s even a Disneyland resort for the children you might be taking along with you. Of course, we all like to go to Disneyland so you’ll enjoy going there as much as your children will. I

You can also take in a romantic show or two at Paris's fabulous theatres. There are many shows offered to you all around Paris. If you like to listen to music then take in a concert or two. Some of the shows even offer a three course meals with your ticket.

Another great place to visit is the Palace of Versailles.  Versailles is a fantasy of gold, mirrors and marble.  As most tours are also an educational experience too, you’ll learn the history about the inhabitants of this marvelous palace.  You will want to visit the Grand Royal Apartments as well as the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s private apartments too.

Step outside of the Palace and check out the garden sculptures and statues. The marble vases around the garden are huge and very beautiful.  You will also find many beautiful paintings by Charles LeDrun who was a favorite painter of the king. The tour to the Palace is a four-hour package so get lots of sleep the night before and put on your walking shoes.

Want to see the Eiffel Tower? This package can be combined with a cruise too.  Sounds romantic doesn’t it. Get on your tour boat and take a cruise down the River Seine. On your cruise, you’ll learn all about the city’s history and the people that made the city famous.  As you finish, the cruise down the river hop out and enjoy the Eiffel Tower. Take your time to enjoy the remarkable piece of engineering, don’t forget to stop on the second floor and enjoy the sites over Paris.

Do you like castles then you will want to stop off and visit the Three Loire Valley Castles. They all have wonderful names; Chemonceau, Cheverny and Chambord. While here, you’ll hear about the famous Garden of France and enjoy a three-course meal.

At Chenonceau Gardens  you will give get to view of the River Cher. One of the castles name is Cheverny, still owned by the original family and furnished with 17th century furniture. In addition, the last one is Chambord the retreat for the French Kings. While visiting the castles, you’ll enjoy a three-course dinner in the French restaurant to finish off your tour of the Three Loire Valley Castles.

Want to have some romance while in Paris, then you will want to take a night cruise along the River Seine. You will see many popular landmarks and hear the history of the city. The banks of the River Seine are a World Heritage site.

This is only a small list of all the places you can visit when you get to discover Paris.

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