See Paris! (26 photos)

Paris does not beautiful architecture (in Madrid, not worse), not a museum (in New York, at least richer), no Parisian (Dutch prettier), or even imagine, not Disneyland, Paris and aura, the atmosphere of this city - the atmosphere lightness, love, festive atmosphere that is always with you, I would add, though about it before I said Hemminguey. City takes you from the very first minute, as his own. You do not feel like a tourist or visitor. There are all familiar. That's Eiffel Tower - exactly what you've seen it and many times.

See Paris and die! Today you will have a great opportunity to enjoy the thoughtful walk through the sights of the French capital.






1) Luxury Avenue: Louis Vuitton boutique is located on the beautiful Champs Elysees - one of the most beautiful and famous streets in the world. (Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)



2) The Grand Design: The Grand Palace was built for the World Exhibition of 1900. The building is known for its glass dome roof, which has become one of the most recognizable landmarks of Paris. Over the palace there are three different architect, it is now the world's largest work of art made of iron and glass. (Marc Bertrand / Paris Tourist Office)



3) an impressive collection: the Musée d'Orsay - one of the most popular museums in Paris, located in a former railway / railway station - Gare d'Orsay. The museum has an impressive collection of sculptures and works of the Impressionists - Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cezanne. (David Lefranc / Paris Tourist Office)



4) shopping paradise: Works by local artists, food and other goods are sold in a passage on the Boulevard Montmartre Zhufrua. Originally built to protect pedestrians from mud and coaches, this passage (shopping mall) is located between Grand Boulevard and the Louvre. Amélie (Dupont / Paris Tourist Office)



5) The greatest Address Paris: Pere Lachaise Cemetery (father Lachaise) at the eastern end of the city is named after the Jesuit father Lachaise, confessor of King Louis XIV. Here are buried many famous people, including Musset, Chopin, Moliere, Oscar Wilde, Delacroix, Balzac, Jim Morrison. (Amélie Dupont / Paris Tourist Office)



6) Le Pantheon: Originally le Pantheon was supposed to be the church Sainte-Genevieve, which prayed Louis XV, when ill. The building was used for religious and civil purposes until 1885, and now this famous burial place. (David Lefranc / Paris Tourist Office)



7) The French connection: The network of high speed trains in France is on the w / railway station Gare du Nord in Paris. The name comes from the idea that people will be able to travel to Belgium, the Netherlands, northern Germany and the Scandinavian countries. (Cate Gillon / Getty Images)



8) Honey property: Place Vendome is a rectangular square in the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the church de la Madeleine. Bronze twisted column in the center of the square was built in 1810 by Napoleon to commemorate the victory of the French army at Austerlitz. The square the windows of luxury hotels, apartments and shops, including the main boutiques Cartier, Chanel and Bulgari. (Benoit Tessier / Reuters)



9) Paris Blues: A piece of the famous French Roquefort blue cheese in a Paris shop. (Philippe Wojazer / Reuters)



10) Break for coffee: People walk past a bakery in the Montmartre district in Paris. (Michel Euler / AP)



11) In honor of soldiers Arc de Triomphe stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle in the western end of the Champs-Elysees. Arch commemorates soldiers who fought for Paris. On the inner side of the arch and at its peak, you can find the names of generals and soldiers who fought for the country. Under the arch is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the First World War. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)



12) Exuding history Fountain Fontaine des Mers in one of the main public squares in the Place de la Concorde. It is the largest square in Paris (20 acres). (Henri Garat / Paris Tourist Office)



13) Palace of the Tuileries Palace of the Tuileries completing the western part of the Louvre and the gardens, which are adjacent to the park Tuileries; Palace stretches from the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde and is bordered by the River Seine. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)



14) Transparent gardens: Jardin des Tuileries - Paris central garden. Its fountains, sculptures, cafes, gardens, as well as advantageous position made him one of the most popular destinations among tourists and locals. (Amélie Dupont / Paris Tourist Offi)



15) Moulin Rouge cabaret "Moulin Rouge" was built in 1889 in the Paris red-light district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy. Moulin Rouge is known as the place where born cancan. (David Lefranc / Paris Tourist Office)



16) Defenders: The famous stone statues of the Cathedral of Notre Damme. (Amélie Dupont / Paris Tourist Office)



17) Sacred Architecture: One of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture - the Cathedral of Notre Damme - attracts 13 million visitors each year. Title Notre Damme is translated from the French "Our Virgin, Mother of God." (Stéphane Querbes / Paris Tourist Office)



18) Modern Art: View of the Pompidou Center in Paris. His "factory" style in 1977 contrasts with the surrounding buildings of the old district of Paris near Notre Damme. The museum consists of a public library and the French National Museum of Modern Art. (Loic Venance / AFP - Getty Images)



19) The heart of the Louvre: Sophisticated ceiling gallery Appolo in the Paris Louvre is reflected in the window in the foreground. Built in 1661, the gallery was completed only in 1851 mu. In general, the work on the sets of about 20 artists. Apollo Gallery contains exhibits of French art of the age of more than two centuries and is home to such wonders as the French crown ornaments, including the famous diamonds Régent (140 carats) and Sancy (53 carats), as well as ruby ​​Côte de Bretagne (105 carats). (Joel Robine / AFP - Getty Images)



20) Museum of Masterpieces: The Louvre was originally a royal castle, from 1793, he is open to all; now is the greatest museum of fine art in the world, containing 35 000 works of ancient and Western art, located on 60,000 square meters of exhibition space. More than 6 million visitors come to the Louvre every year. (Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)



21) cooling: Tourists feet wet in the pool Trocadero - in the realm of museums and gardens. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP - Getty Images)



22) Looking Glass: Ornate stained-glass dome inside the department store «Magasins du Printemps» is located above the main restaurant, shopping center. Established in 1932, it consists of 3185 individual pieces of colored glass. (David Lefranc / Paris Tourist Office)



23) Views from the River Seine: Tourist river tram passes by the courthouse in Paris. Such tourist river trips - a great way to see Paris from the Seine. (Benoit Tessier / Reuters)



24) Go to Heaven: The Catholic Church Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart) on the highest point in Paris - Montmartre. From the top of the dome offers a great view - 82, 60 m above the hill of Montmartre; This is the second highest point after the Eiffel Tower. (Benoit Tessier / Reuters)



25) Lightning mood: Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides (Hotel des Invalides) are illuminated at dusk in Paris. (Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)

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