Romantic Destinations - Visit Paris

This capital city of France, situated on the banksand gardens. The oldest and likely most famous
of the Seine River in the north, has been anof these is the Tuileries Garden, built by the de
important center of cultural and commercialMedici family to adorn their family castle in the
development for over two thousand years. Paris16th century. The Luxembourg Garden, yet
has been a crossroads of enlightenment andanother de Medici creation, rests on the famous
human progress since its inception, which isRive Gauche, or left bank, of Paris. The Bois de
reflected in the mixture of centuries-oldBoulogne and the Bois de Vincennes bookend the
architecture and modern skyscrapers.city with forest parkland, both created under the
Paris is well-known for its many recognizableguidance of Baron Haussmann.
cultural icons, such as the Eiffel Tower, the ArcThe nightlife of Paris has been the focus of the
de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, and the Placeworld's affection for hundreds of years. In
de la Concorde. It is also a favorite destination ofmodern times, the Lido on the Champs Elysees
international tourists who come to see the manyhas been a favorite haunt of locals and tourists
icons of art, such as the Louvre Museum and thealike since its debut in 1946. And of course, the
two opera houses within the city, Opera Garnierfamous Moulin Rouge cabaret on the Boulevard de
and Opera Bastille. And perhaps the most famousClichy still showcases fine talent and offers the
icon of all, Notre Dame Cathedral, stands tallgaiety and high life that so many associate with
among these famous structures.the "City of Lights".
Paris is also famous for its many beautiful parks