There are many fun activities in Paris, the city of romance.
Visiting Paris doesn't have to mean sightseeing tours with hordes of tourists; and there is certainly more to the city than the famous Eiffel Tower. This beautiful capital is best viewed from the river and a night-time cruise on the Seine is certain to create a romantic mood. Walking tours of historic Paris will also create a lasting legacy of memories. Please note that all prices quoted are for 2010 and that dollar exchange rates will fluctuate.
Explore Montmartre
Montmartre is a wonderful area to spend a day in Paris.
Visiting the hilly area of Montmartre is one way to spend a fun day in Paris. The Montmartre area was home to many famous artists, such as Renoir, Manet and Van Gogh, and pavement artists are a familiar feature of the district. In Montmartre, it's possible to have your portrait or caricature drawn, eat lunch at one of the many pavement cafes listening to live music, browse quaint boutiques and souvenir shops and visit the historic Sacre Coeur church. The cabaret district of Pigalle is also in the vicinity. The closest Metro stations to Montmartre are: Blanche; Pigalle; Anvers and Lamarck Caulaincourt.
Walking Tour of Paris
Try a walking tour of Paris to see the best sights.
Walking is definitely the best way to appreciate the sights of historic Paris. Tour guides of invisible Paris are available from "Free Paris Walks",a website that provides original historical guides to some little-known areas of the city. A major benefit of this type of sightseeing tour is that you can walk the route at your own pace and take detours without worrying about disrupting official tours or guides. These walking tours and guides are also available as i-Phone applications.
Versailles
Enjoy a visit to Versailles, Palace of Louis XIV.
Spending a day exploring Versailles, palace of the Sun King - Louis XIV, will prove an enjoyable Paris excursion. Standard entry to the 350-year old historic palace and gardens is 18 Euros ($23), although discounts are available.
Château de Versailles
RP 384
F-78008 Versailles
France
+33-130-83- 78-00
en.chateauversailles.fr
Romantic River Cruises & Cabaret Shows
Seine river cruises are a fantastic night out in Paris.
Paris is spectacular when viewed at night, due to the city illuminations. A night-time Seine river cruise combines a romantic boat trip with fantastic city views and gives memories to treasure for a lifetime. Excursion agency Paris Vision offers a number of Seine cruises - ranging from dinner cruises to cabaret cruises. Prices start at 35 Euros ($44) for a basic river cruise, with illuminations tour, and go up to 194 Euros ($247) for a dinner cruise, followed by a Moulin Rouge show.
Paris Vision
214, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
+33-142-60-30-01
en.parisvision.com
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