Life never sleeps in the capital of France, Paris. The City of Lovers or the City of Lights, the city of Paris is exceptional because it has not just one, but a multitude of attractions that leave each and every visitor strange. The aura of the city is such that visitors are spellbound. The city is so rich in its exotic and prized possessions that it becomes difficult to explore the entire city in a few days.
The multiple assets
From art to glamor, from the bewildering Eiffel Tower to the stunning Seine River, the wonderful city of Paris has it all. When it comes to the art and architecture of the city, Paris has some of the most coveted monuments in the world. For example, Napoleon’s eminent ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (a piece of architecture that rises through the streets); the Peace Square (known for its huge statues and fountains) and the wonderful Egyptian pillar called the Obelisk of Luxor. The Eiffel Tower has its own history. Considered one of the wonders of the world, the tower is 300 meters high and weighs 700 tons.
Unity in diversity
Paris is endowed with a plethora of small regions that contribute to the pleasant diversity of this place. To name a few in this regard:
The Le Marais region in Paris speaks of the rich history and tradition of the city. Marais, the land where King Henry II took his last breath, is home to some of the most archaic French buildings. The Musée Carnavalet museum has many archaeological discoveries along with impressive historical paintings, sculptures, etc. Other eminent museums include: the Cognaq Jay Museum, the Museum de la Serrure Briccard, the Museum de la Chasse et de la Nature (famous for stone age weapons) and last but not least the Picasso Museum. , which has the largest number of Picasso paintings in the world. . The Jewish quarter that is located in the Marais region and that familiarizes you with Jewish customs and traditions has always been the apple of the eye of all visitors.
The La Quarter de Paris region is a paradigm of unity and diversity. This is because people of all castes and creeds inhabit the place. There is activity throughout the day with many markets, restaurants, gardens, lounges, etc. in this ancient region that has streets from Roman times.
The popular Montmartre region of Paris should not be overlooked. The area is adorned by the Sacre Coeur Church, which has almost climbed to the height of the Eiffel Tower. The place is also more visited for being the land of illustrious artists such as Zola, Van Gogh, Turgeney and Degas. Apart from this, the Montmartre region has an exclusive cemetery where the great souls of Degas, Stendhal, La Golie etc. are found. rest in peace. There is also the famous Montmartre Museum, where people like Renior, Dufy and Suzanne Valada had resided.
But this is not all. Notre Dame Cathedral is worth a visit in the Notre Dame region. The ancient cathedral that is an epitome of love also has an underground crypt and a small museum for visitors.
A fascinating and prominent place in the city of Paris is the Louvre Museum. This museum has some of the world’s most treasured sculptures, paintings, utensils, and other antiques. If there is Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, treasured worldwide, there are also the two giant winged bulls that long ago used to guard the palace of Sragon II and the Hammurabi Code. Other antiquities from Babylon, Mesopotamia, Sumeria, etc. can also be seen. Among the various dazzling galleries such as the Drawings and Prints Gallery, the Art Gallery, etc. the sculpture gallery is also adorned with the bewitching Michaelangelo Courtyard. Overall, the Louvre Museum is a spectacular place to stop.
The authentic masterpiece of art masters such as Renoir, Sisely, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Degas and Pissaro can also be seen in the Musee d’Orsay museum, which also has
some exclusive primitive sculptures.
You can also see the charming gardens of Paris. For example, The Rond-Point, The Grand Palais, Petit Palais, etc. being some of them.
Yet one falls short of words and ink to appreciate and express the brilliance and magnificence of the unusual and wonderful city of Paris, whose charm and charisma carry the potential to raise someone from the dead.
