Paris is a city that just happens to be on everyone’s travel list.
You can’t talk about traveling the world without at least thinking about the magical
city of love!
Even though it’s not a very massive city, there’s a lot that you can do at every corner.
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However, if you’re just there for a little bit, you’re going to want to spend your
time doing the things that you totally cannot miss!
In this video, we’re going to be going over the top 10 things you have to do in Paris!
10.
Paris Catacombs
While roaming the streets of Paris is a pretty fascinating experience, there’s something
even more fascinating 60 feet beneath the surface, the Paris Catacombs.
Yup, while the city above the ground is alive and there’s always something going on, there’s
an entire replica of the city underground, that’s dedicated to the dead.
In the Catacombs, lie the remains of over 6 million people!
The Catacombs were made in the 18th Century when the death toll of the city had risen
so much that the cemeteries of the area could no longer cope!
The remains of people began being moved to the limestone mines under Paris, now named
the Paris Catacombs.
The entire thing is a labyrinth, stretching over 200 miles, but a small section of the
Catacombs is open to the public and can be visited.
Now, you might be thinking that it’s just an area with graves, but it’s far darker.
There are rooms and rooms filled with skulls and human bones.
A visit to the Paris Catacombs might be morbid, but it’s an experience that you can’t
get, anywhere else.
9.
Visit the Bastille Neighborhood
Anyone who has read about the French Revolution would know how important Bastille was.
But today, it’s not the city that was stormed all those years ago, there’s actually a
lot to do, and a lot to see there!
You can visit The History Museum on Avenue Daumesnil where you can really immerse yourself
in the history of immigration throughout France, The Opera in Bastille if you want to appreciate
the art, do some souvenir shopping at Merci, and most importantly, go see Place de la Bastille.
Place de la Bastille is actually the very Prison that was stormed at the start of the
French Revolution!
Before leaving Bastille, don’t forget to stop over at the Rue Crémieux and grab that
Instagram photo too!
Bastille is a place you can easily spend multiple days exploring and still not get bored!
8.
Take Motorcycle Sidecar Tour of the City
When you’re in a city with a history as rich as that of Paris, it’s a great idea
to go on a guided tour so you can appreciate the hidden gems that are right there in plain
sight, but that doesn’t mean you have to walk around in a group of 30 to do it.
One of the coolest ways to explore Paris is by taking a motorcycle sidecar tour of the
city!
These are private tours, so they’re a lot more personal, and well, you get to ride around
in a vintage motorcycle sidecar that just makes the whole experience a lot more fun!
If you’re in Paris, it’s a great idea to dedicate a part of your day, just to this!
7.
Montmartre
Paris is a city with an old soul.
There are so many amazing sights to see that are drenched in History!
If you’re really trying to get to know Paris, you can’t miss a visit to Montmartre.
Montmartre was once a little hilltop village, still remains a place that’s somewhat preserved
in time.
When you go there, it’s like you’ve just stepped into the past!
The cobblestone streets, the merry-go-rounds, and the overall vibe is so unlike the modern
world that makes it a refreshing area to visit!
But that’s not the main attraction, it’s actually The Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the church
that was created as a symbol for hope after the Franco-Prussian War.
Whether you’re religious or not, the sheer beauty of this Church makes it worth the visit.
The mosaic ceiling, the candlelight, and if you happen to be there on a Friday or Sunday,
the grand Organ just adds that oomph to the whole place that you didn’t even know you
needed to witness.
You’re also allowed to go visit the top of the Dome of Montmartre, and the view from
there is one that everyone that visits Paris, needs to see, at least once.
6.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Cemeteries aren’t really places that most people want to visit, but this cemetery happens
to be Paris’ most visited cemetery ever!
Not only that, but people pay top dollar to be buried there themselves.
Over $18000 to be exact!
Several infamous artists and extremely rich people have been buried at this cemetery like
Oscar Wilde, and Isadora Duncan.
Speaking of Oscar Wilde, his grave is one of the most visited ones there, and the people
that visit leave kiss marks on the grave, to the point that the grave has had to be
deep cleaned several times to keep things sanitary!
Apart from that, there are a couple of other famous graves with their own little traditions
like Victor Noir’s grave of Fertility!
The great thing is that you don’t actually have to know anything about the graveyard
before going, you can even take part in one of the guided tours and experience the whole
thing with a lot more detail about each of the famous graves!
A bit of a weird stop, but one that you should definitely put on your list!
5.
Notre Dame Cathedral
When it comes to heritage sites, Notre Dame Cathedral is one that can’t be missed.
This grand, gothic building was first built in the 12th Century, so it’s pretty much
one of the oldest buildings in the entire world!
One of the best things about this attraction is the fact that it’s free to visit.
So anyone can visit it even if they have no money on them at all (perfect for a last day
in Paris visit!).
Before you even step foot inside the Cathedral, you’ll be blown away by the architectural
marvel that the place really is.
The towers, the gargoyles, and the amount of detail that went into the whole building
is literally breathtaking, and well, that’s something that they matched on the inside
too!
When you enter, the first thing you see are the massive 32-foot tall stained glass windows
that add a guiding light to the whole place.
As you walk down the aisle, you see several chandeliers dimly lighting the entire church,
and those that have the willpower to climb the towers can even get right up close to
the gargoyles and see the incredible view of Paris from the top!
4.
Tomb of Napoleon
One of the most unique things about Paris is the fact that the city celebrates life
as much as it respects death.
One of the best places to experience that is at Les Invalides.
Les Invalides is basically a giant building that also has a Military Museum inside.
Inside the Museum, you have the Tomb of Napoleon.
When Napoleon died in 1821, he wanted his remains to be buried in Paris, but that didn’t
end up happening.
It took another 20 years before his remains could finally make it to Paris, and he was
buried in a tomb in Les Invalides in 5 coffins.
His circular crypt is a celebration of everything he achieved in his life, in a way that you
could spend hours there and still not be done admiring the details!
Apart from the Tomb itself, there are also several other areas of the Museum that hold
the remains of other War heroes and thousands of artifacts that just can’t be found anywhere
else!
3.
The Louver
While the Louver might seem like it’s just an Instagram background because of how many
photos are taken there every day, it’s actually a lot more than that.
The Louver itself isn’t just a shiny pyramid, it’s an entire museum that houses incredible
art pieces, including the infamous Mona Lisa!
This is a museum that’s an art piece itself, so even before you make your way inside, you’ll
probably be awestruck by the beauty of the building, and inside is the largest museum
in the entire world!
That’s usually why it’s recommended to go on a guided tour of the place because if
you don’t, you might just find yourself getting lost in there looking at art pieces
from all throughout history!
If you are an art fan, you might want to go there later in the day, so you can experience
the museum in the daylight, and the nighttime too!
2.
Palace of Versailles
There was a time when only the royal families could roam around the halls of a Palace, but
thankfully, cities like Paris make it so anyone can visit one!
Kings of France lived in the Palace of Versailles for an entire century, before having to leave
during the French Revolution, but they left behind a structure that really shouldn’t
be missed.
This is a place you should also be taking out an entire day to visit because it’s
not just a bunch of giant hallways, there’s a lot to see!
Inside the main palace, you have 2300 rooms, which you can’t really see in one day but
the ones that are a must-visit would be the Royal Bedchamber, Marie-Antoinette’s bedrooms,
and the King’s Apartments along with the infamous Hall of Mirrors!
But that’s not all, outside the Main Palace itself, you also have the insanely beautiful
Garden, The Queen’s Hamlet, and the Trianon Estate, places that are so unique, that you
won’t regret the visit!
1.
Eiffel Tower
We can’t have a video about Paris and not mention the Eiffel Tower, can we?
The Eiffel Tower is literally the symbol of Paris.
When the structure was built back in 1889, it was supposed to be taken down after 20
years, but today, over 130 years later, it still stands in all its glory!
Seeing the tower in person trumps any photo you might’ve seen of it, and then being
on the tower, just takes the cake.
Some say that the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower might be the best view you’ll
ever see!
The best thing about the Eiffel Tower is the fact that it’s a totally different vibe
at night time when the lights begin to sparkle, and the tower can really show off!
This is a site that you can admire from afar, and while you’re on top of it yourself!
And with that, we wrap up today’s video!
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