Paris
Paris is the best tourist city of the world. Paris, the capital and the most popular city of France, is located on the Seine river. Population is about 2.17 million and there are 20 arrondissements. More than 36 million visiters visit each year. Of these, 60 percent is foreigner tourists. Paris is known for museums, galleries and historic buildings. There is the cathedral Norte Dame de Paris, the Sacred Heart basilica and the Pantheon church. The Norte Dame cathedral is one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world. Paris was famous for setting of movies and novels such as “Amelie”, “Before Sunset” and “The Da Vinch Code” and others. Also foie gras, macaroon and baguettes are very popular and well-known in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most well known attraction in Paris. It is located on the Champde Mars in Paris. It is always crowded. More than 6million tourists visit each year. It was named by the engineer Gustave Eiffel. It was built in a World’s Fair in 1889 to celebrate the 100year anniversary of the French Revolution. It stands 320meters tall and weights 9,700 tons. There are three observation deck in Effel Tower. There are a history museum of the Eiffel Tower and post office in the first observation deck, and there are restaurants in the second observation deck. In the third observation deck, you can see a fine view of Paris.
The Palace of Versailles is the biggest palace in France. It is located in Versailles. It was the home of the French Kings from 1682 until 1790, and It was symbol of the absolute power in King Louis XIV. It is representative of Baroque architecture.
It was built by more than 3 million people for 50 years. There are many luxurious halls, beautiful garden and fountain. Especially, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors.
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