Are there any nice places to visit while in Paris?

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Coolguy

The answer is a resounding "YES"!

Your question should be, "What are the nice places to visit while in Paris?"

If it is your first trip to Paris be sure to see all of the main sites (Le Tour Eiffel, La Cathedrale du Sacre Coeur, La Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris, L'Arc de Triomphe, Le Musee du Louvre) (The Eiffel Tower, The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, The Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris, The Arch of Triumph, The Louvre Museum).

However the answer to this is really defined by what type of person you happen to be...(artistic, academic, adventerous, musical...etc.)

If you are Artistic and...

...into Modern Art and Archetecture, then definitely stop by Le Centre George Pompideau, the museum of modern art named after a mayor of Paris, and perchance a visit to La Defense, an area just outside the city limits which is not subject to the architectural limitations imposed on the city center and thus is home to the only skyscraper in Paris, Le Tour de la Defense, or visit Le Musee Picasso, home of many works by the master himself which France aquired as payment for Picasso's death duties.

...into Impressionist Painting and Sculptures, then visit Le Musee d'Orsay, a treasure-trouve of impressinist pieces and a former train station, and definitly stop by Le Musee Rodin where you will find the famous statue, The Thinker (Le Penseur) in the gardens.

If you are Academic...

...I recommend the area around the Sorbonne. Many book stores and the like catering to the students at the University are found here. Le Pantheon, a replica of the Pantheon in Rome and home to the crypts of famous frenchmen and women (e.g. Marie and Pierre Curie and Jean-Jeaques Rousseau), can be found here as well and one can enter it for a fee.

If you are Adventurous...

...dare to dive into the Catacombs, a network of underground caves found under the city and used as graves for the cities dead. Interestingly, the section of the catacombs that is accessible to the public is only a small part of the vast network of underground tunnels in Paris and while the official name for the system is "The quarries of Paris" nowadays it is collectively referred to as the Catacombs.

If you are Musical...

...Visit the Opera houses scattered about the city. One famous opera house is the Paris Opera house, aka the Garnier Opera house, which features busts of great composers on the exterior.

Odds and Ends...

...Visit the Fragonard Perfume Museum near the Opera Metro Station for a fasinating look into the history and making of perfume.

...Visit Pere Lachaise Cemetary where you can see the graves of such notables as Jim Morrison and Edith Piaf.

There are many activities that one can do in Paris; these are just my suggestions. If none of these interest you, I suggest that you simply explore the city...You can never have a dull moment in the City of Lights.

kevin11

The eiffle Tower and also, their is a small town in Paris called ÃŽle Saint-Louis it is one of the best places in Paris cause its very pretty

MICHAEL D

The tower, excellent views on a clear day.

Christy

I really like the Pere Lachaise cemetery. Beautiful and creepy.

Orla C

Google Paris, you might be surprised.

Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Louvre, Notre Dame cathedral, Musee D'Orsay, Pompidou Centre....

Carly Jacks

Angelina's for the best hot chocolate:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/France/Ile_de_France/Paris-99080/Restaurants-Paris-Angelina-BR-1.html
Shopping in La Madeline district and near the Louvre and L'Opera
The museums - Louve, Musee d'Orsay, Rodin, Des Invalides
Notre Dame, Sorbonne, Eiffel Tower, Champs d'Elysee - sit at a sidewalk cafe while sipping a beverage!
Pierre Hermes - pastries
http://www.pierreherme.com/e-gourmandises/index.cgi?&cwsid=3748phAC194316ph2267764
Laduree for more pastries-
http://www.laduree.fr/
Galleries LaFayette for a shopping mall

Jess

Montmartre's a really nice part of Paris!

Blah.

Of course there are. How long are you visiting? What time of the year will you be going?

I assume you already know to visit the tourist traps - the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, etc. but I would definitely recommend going to the top of the Eiffel Tower and into the towers of Notre Dame. They have great views of the city.

Montmartre is also a very nice area of Paris, and Sacre Coeur has great views of the city as well.

I'd visit the catacombs, if I were you; I just think they'd be an awesome place to visit. Unfortunately, they were closed on my trip.

The Moulin Rouge is nice to see, but it's in an area surrounded by sex shops, etc. so I wouldn't stop there if you have young children! It also looks nothing like the movie, it's far smaller and simpler, but it's still interesting to see nonetheless.

Really, if you have the time I'd recommend just walking around and seeing what you can find. Or hopping on a metro and just exploring an area - just keep track of where you are, though. Paris is a wonderful city and you can really find some amazing places to visit just wandering around on your own. There is far more to see than just the tourist sights!

BeachBill

pierres house of whores

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