See and die. (24 ph + letter)

Perfect Paris does not architecture (in Madrid, not worse), not a museum (in New York, at least richer), no Parisian (Dutch prettier), or even imagine, not Disneyland and Paris aura special atmosphere of this town - the atmosphere lightness, love, festive atmosphere that is always with you, I would add, if it is not up to me to say Hemminguey. City takes you from the very first minute as his. 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!

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1) Luxury Avenue Boutique Louis Vuitton is located on the beautiful Champs Elysees - one of the most beautiful and famous streets in the world.



2) The Grand Design: The Grand Palace was built specifically for the World Exhibition of 1900. The building is known for its glass-domed roof, which has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Paris. Above the palace there are three different architects, it is now the world's largest work of art made of iron and glass.



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



4) A paradise for lovers of shopping: 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 (commercial gallery) is located between Grand Boulevard and the Louvre.



5) The greatest address in Paris: Pere Lachaise Cemetery (Lachaise father) 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.



6) Le Pantheon: Originally Le Pantheon was supposed to be a holy Genevieve Church, which prayed Louis XV, when ill. The building was used for religious and civil purposes until 1885, and now this famous burial place.



7) The French connection: The network of high speed trains in France is located at the train / 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.



8) Honey Properties: 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. In the area of ​​the windows of hotels, apartments and shops, including the main boutiques of Cartier, Chanel and Bulgari.



9) Paris Blues: A piece of the famous French Roquefort blue cheese shop in Paris.



10) Break for coffee: People pass by a bakery in the Montmartre district in Paris.



11) In honor of the soldiers: the Arc de Triomphe stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle in the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The arch honors soldiers who fought for Paris. On the inside of the arch and at its summit, 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.



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



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 of the Tuileries; Palace extends from the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde, and bordered by the River Seine.



14) Transparent gardens: Jardin des Tuileries - Paris central garden. Its fountains, sculptures, cafes, gardens and advantageous position made it one of the most popular destinations among tourists and locals.



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.



16) Defenders: The famous stone statues of the Cathedral of Notre Damme.



17) Sacred Architecture: One of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture - the cathedral of Notre-Damme - attracts 13 million visitors each year. The name Notre Damme is translated from the French "Our Virgin, Mother of God."



18) Modern Art: View of the Centre Pompidou 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.



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. Overall, it worked 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), and Ruby Côte de Bretagne (105 carats).



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



21) Looking Glass: Ornate dome of colored glass inside the department store «Magasins du Printemps» restaurant is located on the main shopping center. Established in 1932, it consists of 3185 individual pieces of colored glass.



22) The 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.



23) Go to Heaven: The Catholic church of Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart), 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.



24) Lightning mood: The Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides (Hotel des Invalides) are illuminated at dusk in Paris.
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