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Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. Cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris, streets lead to Basilica of Sacre-Coeur on the top of the hill. Place du Tertre - the Painters Square a few street a way is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art. At the beginning of the 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo were living there.
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Painters Square at Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. The place de Tertre, a few streets away from the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, is in the heart of Montmartre. The Painters Square is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art.
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The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. Enjoy a drink on the café terrace in front of the college before exploring the winding little streets of the Latin Quarter behind it.
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World War II Utah Beach American Memorial
The is located at the termination of Highway N-13D, approximately a mile and a half northeast of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Manche), France. This monument commemorates the achievements of the American Forces of the VII Corps who landed and fought in the liber
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Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day. € 45
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No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this marvel of gothic architecture. One of the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's dramatic towers, spire, stained glass and statuary are guaranteed to take your breath away.
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Enjoy Paris orientation tour to discover Paris´ most important highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Le Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Opéra, place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and more. A fine way to begin your visit of Paris.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Seeing some of Paris' most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. At night enjoy the shimmering play of light on the Seine and stunning architecture illuminated with great care.
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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The perfume museum, which opened in 1983, occupies a very lovely Napoleon III town house built in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The decoration is entirely of that period. Here you can discover a wonderful collection of perfumery objects that take you travelling through the ages.
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The unfortunate soldiers of the 1st division, one of the Army's toughest and most experienced, were in effect expected to carry out a frontal assault on a fortified position with no cover and only light weapons. Only two of their twenty-nine tanks made i
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Normandy and the Landing Beaches
Normandy offers a patchwork landscape of lush rolling countryside, pretty fishing villages, ancient stone chateaux, thatched cottages, half timbered farmhouses and orchards. It is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France. On June 6th, 194 € 45
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American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer
Situated above Omaha Beach, a place where the American military suffered staggering casualties on D-Day, the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer contains the remains of nearly 10,000 service members who died during the Normandy campaign. With marble crosses and Stars of David stretching as far as the eye can see, the cemetery is a solemn, breathtaking experience that all Americans should share.
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D-Day. It’s hard to conceive the epic scope of this decisive battle that foreshadowed the end of Hitler’s dream of Nazi domination. It was the largest air, land, and sea invasion ever undertaken, including over 5,000 ships, 10,000 airplanes, and 250,000 s
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Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the 19th century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
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First town liberated by the Allied forces during the D-day invasion.
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At the spectacular Moulin Rouge, the home of the French Cancan for more than a century, you'll sit back with your complimentary glass of champagne and wait in anticipation for the spectacular "Feerie" show to burst onto the stage. The show features a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers dressed in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's sumptuous sets include moving staircases, a gigantic aquarium, swings and a garden setting, providing a vibrant, exciting backdrop for the brilliantly choreographed cabaret.
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The most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puces (The Fleas). It covers seven hectares and is the largest antique market in the world, receiving between 120,000 to 180,000 visitors each weekend.
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The Dôme des Invalides, contains Napoleon I's tomb and a number of the country's war heroes’ is the emblem of the Hôtel National des Invalides. The complex of buildings consists of museums and monuments related to the military history of France.
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The Palace of Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge. Well, as modest a lodge as one could expect from a French King. Then Louis XIV enlarged and enrobed the old lodge, turning it into the great Chateau we know today. Visit the place where of world war I was ended by signing of the Treaty of Versailles
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To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' best attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless other masters. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.
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