Special Places in Paris

After getting a good rest at nice and comfortable hotels, feasting your palate with the best treats in Paris’ restaurants, taking great pictures in Paris’ greatest monuments, now it is time to visit some special places in Paris.

Paris are beautiful place, and there are so many place to visit, to order to visit the most beautiful place we make this list to help you to be more efficient to travel in Paris. The French capital, Paris, has an annual 30 million foreign visitors, and so is the most visited city in the world.

Special Places in Paris are the list of six special places in Paris that you must visit once you step your foot there.

Opera Garnier

As one of the centers of Europe civilization, Paris is full with cultural performances. One of the places where you can see Paris’ best art performances is Opera Garnier. Built in 1875, the opera building is the thirteenth building to house the famous Paris Opera since its opening.

Also known as Palais Garnier, the building was named after the architect who designed it, Charles Garnier. It took 13 years to finish the construction due to 1870 war and an underground lake found under the construction. The underground lake then featured in the famous play by Paul Leroux, Phantom of the Opera.

Today, Opera Garnier only houses classical operas and ballet performances while modern performances of Paris Opera are done in newer Opera Bastille. Read More …

Sainte Chapelle

Sainte Chapelle is not your ordinary Roman Catholic chapel. Built based on King Louis IX’s order, the chapel was intended to house Christian relic collections including the Crown of Thorns and the Image of Edessa. Sainte Chapelle was designed by Pierre de Montreuil and dubbed as the highest pinnacle of Rayonnant period due to its faithfulness to Gothic architecture and amazing decorations.

Sainte Chapelle was listed as a historical national monument in 1862. Today, there is only two thirds of the original construction authentic, but you can still enjoy the exhibition of the Christian relic collections. Read More …

Place de La Concorde

Place de la Concorde is a place with a rich history. Built surrounding the magnificent statue of King Louis XV which was built by Edmé Bouchardon to celebrate the King’s recovery over a serious illness, the square became a historical place which witnessed the bloody execution during French Revolution and its reconciliation after the turmoil.

Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, Madame du Barry, and Robbespierre were among those who were beheaded with the guillotine installed at the center of the square during a time called “Reign of Terror.”

Originally named Place Louis XV, the square has gone through several changes before it is finally called Place de La Concorde out of a good will. Now, the main attraction of the square is the pink obelisk gifted by the Viceroy of Egypt. Read More …

Seine River, Paris

Strolling along Seine River enjoying the beautiful view is always irresistible. As the biggest and most famous river in Paris, Seine is also host to several sport events such as 1900 Summer Olympics and 1924 rowing events.

Although it is always fine to enjoy the Seine river anytime any day, do not miss the opportunity to join Paris Plages, a yearly festival when the banks of Seine River are covered with sand and various entertainments are provided. Paris Plages is open in Summer every year, so make sure you check out the schedule if you do not want to miss it this year. Read More …

Versailles Palace

What more can one say about Versailles Palace? This is one site that you must visit whenever you come to Paris. Mentioned in every French book history, the palace is the political symbol of Louis XIV’s reign and the absolute monarchy of French before French Revolution.

Bearing a rich historical story, Versailles Palace is also a beautiful site to enjoy. Do not miss the witness the famous Hall of Mirrors which contains seventeen giant mirror arches that open up to the most striking view of Versailles garden. Versailles garden, by the way, has the admired amazing neat pattern of bushes, trees, and flowerbeds which span over 250 acres of land. Visit the garden on Sundays to see the fountains in the garden putting a show. Read More …

Palais de Chaillot

Also known as Trocadero, Palais de Chaillot was built for the 1878 World Expo and renovated in 1937 for the more recent World Expo. Located on the top of Chaillot Hill and orming an excellent view from the Eiffel Tower, Palais de Chaillot houses several interesting museums to visit.

Three most prominent museums are Musée de la Marine (Naval Museum), the Musée de l’Homme (The Museum of Man), and the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine. Read More …

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