Attractions of Paris

Attractions of Paris city draw millions of visitors every year. With all the monuments and museums in Paris – “the City of Light”, it’s easy to get confused. Paris is literally pact with art galleries, historic monuments and popular tourist attractions, all of it is worth seeing and exploring, but there are some Paris tourist attractions that simply shouldn’t be missed.
Here is a short list so you can be sure to catch the best attractions. By the way, here is a good tip: Get the Paris Pass, which includes admission fees to many of Paris attractions.

Orsay museum – Musée d’Orsay
A must see for art lovers – impressionist paintings by famous artists such as Monet, Degas, Van Gogh awaits you. Enjoy this fine museum in a 3-5 hour visit and enjoy it’s wonderful permanent collection.

Eiffel Tower – Tour Eiffel
Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris city, one of the world’s best known landmarks in Europe and a must-see attraction. Built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the opening of the 1889 World’s Fair, with its metal structure stretches up to 324 meters (tall as an 81 story building) and located on Champ de Mars northwest end.

Louvre Museum – Musée du Louvre
The Louvre museum – opened in 10 August 1793, probably the most famous museum in the world, certainly one of the largest and the most visited museum in the world, holding an amazing art collection, home for the “Mona Lisa” – one of the most famous paintings in the world.

Versailles Palace – Château de Versailles
Versailles Palace – one of the most toured locations in Paris, France with lots to see aside of the main palace – exhibitions, spectacular gardens, amazing fountains, Grand Trianon Palace and Marie Antoinette’s estate.