A holiday apartment in Paris that is full of amenities serves as an excellent place to spend an exciting vacation in Paris. A day trip from your Paris apartments can offer you a great lifetime experience whether you are day tripping within or outside of the city. Gothic constructions to modern structures, historical landmarks to scenic landscapes, lively streets to busy shopping hotspots, romance, fashion, cuisine and river banks, you have a lot to explore in Paris. Find out more about some of the interesting sightseeing spots to include on a day trip in Paris.
Sightseeing in the City
The Eiffel Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World is a highly visited monument in Paris. You can either climb the stairs or take the elevators to go up the tower. You can shop, dine and enjoy exhibits and displays on the first floor of the tower. Also, experience a spectacular view of Paris from top of this stunning tower. There are separate elevator entrance fees to second floor and top floor of the tower. Children under 4 have free entry and group rates and concessions for handicapped persons are available. From January 1 to June 17 and August 29 to December 31, the tower is open to public from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and from June 18 to August 28 it opens from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.
The Louvre Museum, one of the largest museums in the world, is a remarkable site to visit. It houses a diverse collection of paintings, near Eastern antiquities, Islamic art, prints and drawings, Egyptian antiquities, Roman antiquities and decorative arts that are worth watching. The high popularity for the museum comes from its world-famous Mona Lisa exhibit. Admission fees are applicable to all. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and on French holidays
The Arch of Triumph named to honor the victory of the battles fought under Napoleon I is located in the heart of Place Charles de Gaulle. Notre Dame Cathedral, a popular old church in Paris is yet another site worth visiting in Paris. You can have a beautiful view of Paris from the north dome of this vintage building. You can visit the cathedral free of cost and it is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open till 7:15 p.m.
Paris d'Orsay Museum, Stade de France, Sainte Chapelle, Centre Pompidou, Opera Garnier and Le Pantheon are some other monuments that should not be missed while at Paris.
Do not miss the Ave Champs-Elysees, a well known street in Paris. The street hosts top-notch hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. Enjoy your time in Tuileris Gardens, which was actually part of royal palace, the Palais des Tuileries. A boat tour through Seine River offers glimpses of many Parisian attractions in just one hour.
Attractions outside the City
If you want to explore places outside the city, set out from your holiday apartments to experience the imperial splendor of France by watching the Giverny gardens and the palace of Versailles. If Louis XIV's Versailles palace has the power to wow, the beautiful gardens of Giverny can inspire you.
Traveling 40 miles north of Paris, you reach Normandy where you will find the famous landing beaches and battlefields of World War II. At Normandy, you can visit interesting wartime sites and learn about wartime experiences. Also visit the American cemetery and historic beaches.
Mont Saint Michel is the captivating World Heritage listed island and a pleasure to explore. Learn the history of the striking Benedictine abbey of Mont Saint Michel and enjoy the time spent on the island roaming through the narrow streets, shopping and visiting the museum on the island.
Every moment spent in Paris can be made memorable with its rich sightseeing and entertainment options. Be part of every lively event in the city residing in one of the many wonderfulParis apartments. To choose your rentals based on the price, availability and amenities, visit vamoose.com.