“Douce France
Cher pays de mon enfance
Bercée de tendre insouciance
Je t’ai gardée dans mon cœur!”
— Charles Trénet
Few places in the world make such a distinct impact in someone’s life as does Paris. It has been the capital of fashion for centuries, and today, it works hard to continue advancing innovation in the industry while providing old-school elegant shopping experiences.
Its dazzling architecture, which is highly unique to the city, the charming cobblestoned avenues, and its imposing heroic monuments of past glories always remind you that you are in the presence of the best that humans can offer. With 200 museums and glorious monuments from the ancient regime to the post-revolutionary fervor, Paris is home to an artistic, historical, and cultural heritage like no other.
It is hard to ignore the historical legacies found on most corners, cafés, and on every impeccably constructed boulevard. One must remember that France, particularly Paris, has been a crossroads for art and politics since the Capetian and Angevin empires fought for supremacy. Of course, Louis XIV and Napoléon cannot be ignored for introducing and coopting the most innovative cultural ideas on behalf of Paris. Subsequently, there are more unique sights vying for you than your brain can capture.
Paris is truly a feast of lights and colors. The beautiful capital of France has become, through its trials and triumphs, a synonym for charm, taste, cuisine, perfumes, and everything else that a fashionable life desires.
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The city is filled with long avenues, built primarily by Baron Hausmann, surrounded by trees, bridges, and statement architecture such as the iconic illuminated Eiffel Tower. Added to the overabundance of the atmosphere are the inhabitants, who give an indescribable aura of elegance; it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with this magical city at first sight.
The Must-Sees
Must Go!
Devote a day of your trip to see the Palace of Versailles, a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV found in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 miles) west of Paris. Originally a relatively small hunting lodge, Louis XIV entered into a decades-long construction project to build a palace so magnificent the rest of the known world would tremble in awe. He succeeded.
Louis XIV also succeeded in neutering aristocratic political power and laying the foundation for the French Revolution. The palace is now owned by the French Republic and, since 1995, has been managed under the direction of the French Ministry of Culture by the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Property of Versailles. Around 15 million people visit the palace, park, or gardens of Versailles every year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.
Where to Stay
25hours Hotel Terminus Nord
12 Bd de Denain, 75010 Paris, France
+33 1 42 80 20 00
terminusnord@25hours-hotels.com
ELSA, Hôtel Paris
27 Av. Carnot, 75017 Paris, France
+33 1 44 09 26 00
contact@elsa-hotel-paris.com
