Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Paris-The Fashion City

Paris is the capital of France and the country’s most populous city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Paris Region. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign visitors.There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.The Eiffel Tower is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.It was the tallest structure in the world from its completion until 1930, when it was eclipsed by the Chrysler Building in New York City.Notre Dame de Paris (’Our Lady of Paris’ in French), also known as the Notre Dame Cathedral, is a Gothic, Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Catholic archdiocese of Paris.The name Notre Dame means “Our Lady” in French, and is frequently used in the names of Catholic church buildings in Francophone countries.

The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France.Les Invalides in Paris, France, is a complex of buildings in the city’s 7th arrondissement containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building’s original purpose.The best time of year to visit Paris is late spring or early summer. The weather is generally sunny and warm, and events like Bastille Day, Fete de la Musique and the Tour de France make it a great time to visit.Avoid Paris in August, as the city generally shuts down for the month while Parisians take vacation and many stores and restaurants close.The fall, winter, and early spring in Paris are typically gray and rainy. However, tourist crowds aren’t as bad during that time of year, so if you don’t mind the weather, it’s not a bad time to visit Paris.

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