If there is one sporting event that should be on everyone’s bucket list, it’s the Summer Games. The atmosphere surrounding this event is like nothing else in the world. While most people will enjoy the Summer Games from their televisions, those in attendance in Paris will experience something truly extraordinary.
The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world, famous for its many masterpieces: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, art by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio, and many more. The main entrance is covered by the 21-metre-high glass Pyramide de Louvre. The French government has collected the 35,000 paintings, sculptures, and artefacts that inhabit its endless halls over the past five centuries. Its collection boasts Assyrian, Etruscan, Greek, Coptic, and Islamic art as well as antiquities dating from prehistory to the 19th century.
The Musée d'Orsay was originally a railway station, so the building itself demands a visit. The museum holds a mesmerizing collection of mainly French paintings, sculptures, and photography, including the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, with works from artists such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Renoir, and Monet.
With its 10 million yearly visitors, Notre-Dame was the most visited site in Paris until a devastating fire ravaged its significant part in April 2019, suspending visits inside until further notice. The structure of the building itself was preserved, as well as most works of art that used to be contained inside.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, or simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica atop the Montmartre hill, the highest point in the city. It offers a wonderful panoramic view of Paris as it extends southward. The church was inaugurated in 1914 and is named after and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It contains more than 500 statues, and its iconic status makes it a regular sight on film.
This neoclassical building in the Latin Quarter was modelled after the Pantheon in Rome. The crypt below is the final resting place of numerous writers, philosophers, poets and scientists, such as Rousseau, Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Louis Braille, and Marie Curie.
The Catacombs are at once a fascinating and eerie attraction, located right in the heart of Paris. Walk down the many steps to experience this spooky underground cemetery. Here you will find the osseous remains of more than 6 million people, moved to this location – the tunnels of Paris' former quarries – from an old cemetery.
Paris's cuisine surprises as much for its variety and range as it does for its quality and exquisite presentation. From small family-run bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants run by internationally famous chefs, dining here is more art than science.
Le Voltaire is, perhaps, amongst the best places in the 1st arrondissement to come for a quintessentially Parisian brasserie experience. Classic French cuisine with dishes polished to perfection, woven bent-wood chairs outside, and a chic ambience with that elusive je-ne-sais-quoi factor.
Alcazar is a contemporary brasserie located in St Germain-des-Près, where you can enjoy traditional English and French dishes prepared by skilled chefs in a chic atmosphere filled with lots of greenery.
Goumard is the right place for seafood lovers. This reputable restaurant has been in business since 1872 and its motto is simply "Everything that comes from the sea". In fact, the owner buys everything straight from the dock's local fishermen. Specialities include grilled Breton lobster and scallop carpaccio with oysters.
Located in the lively Quartier Latin, close to la Sorbonne, Le Balzar is a classic Parisian brasserie, which has, since 1896, been serving traditional French dishes in a gorgeous Art Nouveau interior or at terrace tables. Many of the city's famous authors have been regulars here, a true seal of approval.
Shopping in London is one of the most popular pastimes for visitors and locals alike. And it's no wonder given the huge range of shopping destinations across the capital, from high-end luxury boutiques and huge department stores to lively markets and vintage pop-ups.
The Galeries Lafayette is an upscale French department store chain with more than 50 locations in France as well as in Berlin, Dubai, and Jakarta. Its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann, famous for its opulent interior along with its magnificent Neo-Byzantine stained-glass dome, houses more than 3500 of the most prestigious designer and cosmetics labels, as well as the largest European space entirely devoted to men's fashion. Plus, a contemporary art gallery, a variety of cafes and eateries, and a rooftop terrace for a breathtaking view of Paris.
Founded in 1838, Le Bon Marché was the first-ever department store. Tradition and prestige accompany this prominent retail establishment, the top destination for fashion and style. Designer apparel for men and women, cosmetics, accessories, jewellery, and houseware comprise the major departments. There is also an impressive food hall, which is definitely worth a visit.
Offering quality seasonal produce, hams and cheeses, along with preserves, pieces of bread, and other delights, Causses might be the city's best "alimentation generale". It is also affiliated with Esprit Cuisine, where you can learn how to cook delicious meals with the ingredients you have just bought.
This world-renowned flea market in the North part of Paris attracts over 70,000 Parisians every weekend. Here you can find terrific bargains on everything from vintage clothing to antique furniture.
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