1. PARIS THE CITY OF LIGHTS By: Annika Nyman

2. Attractions

3. Cathedrals  La Saint-Chapelle, famous for its enormous amount of exquisite stained glass  Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris, a great Gothic architectural achievement  La Sacre-Coeur (The Sacred Heart) Source: http://sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372127 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-sacre-coeur

4. La Tour Eiffel  Designed by Gustave Eiffel  Built in 1889 for the International Exhibition of Paris  Controversial at first, now an iconic symbol of France itself  Most visited paid monument in the world  Gorgeous views from the 3 decks  Altitude 95 and Jules Verne Sources: http://www.paris.org/Monuments/Eiffel/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower#Tourism

5. Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysees  One of most famous and beautiful streets in the world  Home to many luxury shops, cafes and cinemas  Beautiful architecture and greenery  Culminates in the Arc de Triomphe  Commissioned by Napoleon  Largest traffic roundabout in the world  284 steps to viewing platform at the top Sources: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/paris/sights/372159 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es P. Lemaître / © CMN Paris

6. Districts

7. Le Marais  Charming and lively district  Very diverse – something for everyone!  Highlights:  18 th Century Mansions  Maison de Victor Hugo  Place des Vosges  L’As Du Fallafel Sources: http://www.parismarais.com/place-des-vosges.htm http://www.chiff.com/articles/paris-marais.htm

8. Montmatre  Charming, romantic village  Home of many 19 th Century artists  Moulin de Radet  Vineyards  Moulin Rouge Sources: http://www.montmatre-paris-france.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montmartre http://www.montmartre-site.com/articles/home.htm

9. Museums

10. Centre Pompidou  Center for Modern and 20 th Century art  Innovative architecture  Musee National d’Art Moderne  Most visited cultural site in Paris

11. Musee de Louvre  Most visited museum in the world  Louvre Palace – opened 1793  380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art in 8 departments  Louvre Pyramid Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_Pyramid