The capital of France,
Paris is a city associated with romance, culture, fine
food and elegant architecture. It is a center of the
world fashion industry The layout of the city with its
wide boulevards was planned more than 150 years ago
and strict building regulations have ensured that it
remains much the same today. From the top of the Eiffel
Tower visitors can enjoy great views of the surrounding
city, however Paris is best experienced by walking along
its streets and avenues.
Tourist attractions in Paris include
the Pompidou Centre, the Champs Elysees, Notre-Dame,
the Louvre and the Picasso Museum. Visitors can also
enjoy the street side cafes, gardens and forests and
strolling along the banks of the River Seine. Travelling
out from the capital, Disneyland Paris is located 20
miles to the east and Versailles 15 miles to the southwest.
Driving in Paris can be confusing for
visitors and parking is difficult, so it is usually
better to use public transport. The underground metro
provides the fastest and cheapest means of transport
within the city. There are also express trains and buses,
including a night bus between 1am and 5.30am. Pricing
of tickets is based around a zone system and a range
of daily, weekly and monthly travel cards are available,
some of which offer discounts at a number of tourist
attractions, restaurants and shops. Between May and
September there are sightseeing trips on boats along
the river Seine. |
