La city of love, parisIt is a place that everyone dreams of visiting at least once in their life. A place full of history, and that has museums, monuments, parks and places that should not be missed under any circumstances. As in any other trip, we must organize ourselves and make a detailed list of everything essential to see.
In this post we will talk about those things no one should miss if you go to Paris, and it is a city that has much to offer, so one weekend will probably only come to see the most significant places. If this is your next destination, take note of the most important.
Preparing the trip
One of the things that we must take into account before going anywhere is how we are going to get around. From the airports you can take buses or taxis. To move around the city the fastest is undoubtedly the subway, and what we must get is the Paris Visite card, which is the best for short stays where public transport is used a lot. The Passe Navigo is the one used by Parisians, so it is recommended only for long stays.
Torre Eiffel
Although after its construction for the world exhibition it was thought to tear it down, the Eiffel Tower is today the symbol of Paris. It was used as an antenna during the war and today receives more than seven million visitors. One of the obligatory visits is to this monument, which you will have to climb to enjoy the views of the city. The most normal is to go up in the elevator, although it can be done by stairs. However, there are more than XNUMX steps, so we should be in good shape. To access the last part of the tower, the use of the elevator is mandatory. A good tip is to get your tickets in advance to avoid long lines.
Our Lady
One of the oldest gothic cathedrals in the world, built between the 14th and 30th centuries and a visit that is definitely a must when arriving in Paris. What we should know is that there are guided tours in Spanish every Saturday at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., so we can try to coincide to enjoy the experience and thus know a little more about this Gothic cathedral. You can also climb the towers to have another incredible perspective of the city.
Arch of Triumph
This is another of the most representative monuments of Paris along with the previous ones. When we arrive we will see that it is like a large roundabout in which hundreds of cars cross. With fifty meters tall, its construction was ordered by Napoleon after finishing the battle of Austerlitz. At the base is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with a flame that burns for all those French soldiers who died in the war and were never recognized. You can access its interior to enjoy the views from above, and to get there it is best to use the underpasses, since the roundabout is very dangerous for passersby.
Louvre
This is another of the most essential visits in Paris, especially if you are fans of art. It was inaugurated in the XNUMXth century and since then it has not stopped receiving visits, being one of the most famous in the world. It was in 1989 that the huge glass pyramid was built, which today is its most characteristic image, and which gives it a more modern appearance, and is currently the entrance to the museum. Some of his most important works are the painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci or that of Liberty guiding the people by Delacroix, and in sculptures they have the Venus de Milo of Ancient Greece or the Seated Scribe of Ancient Egypt.
Other interesting visits
Previous visits are definitely a must, but there are many other places that can be very interesting if we have time. As for example the A Paris pantheon, from the XNUMXth century, which is inspired by Greek architecture and whose interior is impressive, with its large dome or the crypt with the tomb of famous people such as Voltaire or Victor Hugo.
La The Sacred Heart Basilica It is located at the top of Montmartre, and both for the views and for the beauty of the building it is worth going to it. You can also climb to its highest part to see Paris, and to get to the basilica it is best to take the funicular there, otherwise we will have to climb many steps to get there.
Nor can we leave behind the Palace of Versailles, the royal residence, with incredible architecture, luxurious interiors and beautiful gardens. It is not in the center of Paris but your visit is worth it, so it must be done in advance.