Paris France is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and there is no question as to why it’s fondly known as “The City of Lights.” From the Musee du Lourve with perhaps the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa to the picturesque Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, there are plenty of world-class attractions in the capital of France.
If you are flying into Charles De Gaulle Airport from LAX there are a number of types of ground transportation to complete your journey to your hotel. Aside from the assortment of taxi services, car rentals and hotel shuttles, there is also frequent public transportation service that is very affordable with timetables and maps that are very easy to understand.
If you are flying out of LAX there are plenty of Los Angeles Airport Parking options, with the offsite parking operators much more affordable than parking at LAX.
In fact if you use public transportation in Paris, the Paris Metro will take you to virtually any location in the city from the French Open Tennis tournament at Roland Garros to Montmarte to see the incredibly majestic Sacre Coer and the popular section of Paris where you will find several talented artists and painters who might offer you an oil painting of you or your loved one. Many of the world’s most famous artists once called Montmarte their home, including van Gogh, Monet, Matisse and Renoir. The Metro subway system is so quick and affordable, you can visit many of the top attractions in a single day. By purchasing a Paris Visite pass, you have unlimited use of the Paris Metro, other public transportation services and discount entry into museums and other attractions within the city during a specified amount of days.
After a captivating day of sightseeing, treat yourself to a great dining experience from of the many popular sidewalk cafes along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, with a grand view of the Arc de Triomphe on one end and the Place de la Concorde at the other on one of the most famous shopping districts in the world. Other top attractions not to miss during your stay in Paris are the Musee D’Orsay, Sainte-Chappelle, the Opera National de Paris and the Musee Rodin.
At the Musée d’Orsay will discover many world famous works of art such as Monet’s Water Liles, Renoir’s Dance at Le moulin de la Galette and even the American painting, Whistler’s Mother. Along with Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chappelle is also a world renown chapel with incredible Gothic era architecture. At the Musee Rodin, you will find another famous work of art, the bronze and marble statue known as The Thinker. If you are looking for a day trip outside of Paris, consider visiting the Chateau de Versailles. , where French royalty once resided until the French Revolution or if you are traveling with children, visit Disneyland Paris.
As you can see, there are several important and historical attractions to visit on your Paris vacation. Of course, there are plenty affordable accommodations and fine dining for you to choose from.