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Oui Paree Travel To Paris
ot only is it the capital attractions offer unique views of
of France, Paris has Paris from above and, yes, below.
accumulated a laundry list The Notre Dame, constructed in
throughout history of the 12th century, offers a
self-proclaimed and well-worn spectacular panoramic view of
titles that place Parisians in a Paris' skyline from an
class of their own. Paris is a intriguing, if not distracting,
haven for love and romance, the setting situated 387 steps up the
disputed epicenter of north tower. The gargoyles
cutting-edge fashion, a global perched around the roof of the
culinary capital, the motherland cathedral range from haunting and
of fine arts and let us not ferocious to contemplative and
forget the self-given accolade of watchful. In the Montmartre
an elite culture. The streets of quarter, climb the hill
Paris, particularly on spring or culminating at the Basilique du
summer evenings, are an Sacré Coeur and push through
enchanting mosaic of clanking another 234 steps to the top of
wine glasses, aromatic espresso the cathedral's dome. This
and impassioned chatter against a southerly view of Paris is
background of softly lit coveted by visitors, locals and
cobblestone. The sprawling artists alike.
metropolis requires careful
exploration to properly digest While atop Montmartre Hill,
its enticing blend of traditional stroll through the artists'
classy charm and progressive sidewalk displays until you come
hyper-modernism. across the entrance to the
underground Salvador Dali Museum.
Top to Bottom: Paris at an Angle Descend the staircase and enter
the twisted and fascinating
An array of sights and surreal world of Dali's rarer
sketches, sculptures and beautiful gardens that stretch
paintings including a humorous out from the Louvre and the Arc
caricature of Picasso, the de Triomphe are surrounded by one
artist's contemporary rival. If of the most popular shopping
musty, dark underground passages districts in Paris. Lalique
and 6 million skeletons don't Crystal and Louis Vuitton adorn
faze you, then cross the Seine the store windows between
and descend an unassuming spiral decadent chocolate and pastry
staircase into the Empire of the shops. At night, venture into the
Dead, the Catacombs of Paris. Bastille quarter where swanky
Most visitors assume the lounges and chic bars line the
Catacombs are a haunted spiritual winding avenues. Enjoy a fresh
shrine of sorts, but this made crepe from a street vendor
underground burial place was or sit down in a romantic
simply Paris' way of solving a restaurant for garlicky escargot
problem of overflowing cemeteries and tender Steak au Poivre paired
in 1785. Strange patters out of with the best house wine you've
skulls can be found in the ever had.
arrangements of bones that line
the passageways 7 feet high on Although detractors may sniffle
either side. over the Parisian attitude, any
display of gratitude and an
A Little Level Ground attempt at French will earn
overwhelming hospitality. Embrace
Once you've come up for air, a Paris with a willing heart and
refreshing stroll through Champs the city of wine and cheese will
Elysées may be needed. The swallow you whole.
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