Briefly about Paris

Today, Paris is the most visited city in the world. It is located on both banks of the River Seine. The area of the city is about 80 km. sq.

At the very center is the island of Cité. This is the birthplace of this ancient city. This is also where the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral is located.

Three rows of boulevards diverge from the island in circles, some of which were arranged in the 17th century.

Paris is divided into 20 districts with four quarters in each. Some districts have ancient names, such as the Latin Quarter, known to many. The most prestigious and largest district is the Trocadero. Here are the best hotels, expensive restaurants and cleanest streets.

Among the sights worth seeing: Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower, the cemetery of Passy.

Very beautiful Parisian boulevards with double alleys and luxurious houses, the total length of which is 73 km.

There are 138 squares in Paris. The most famous are Place Vendôme, Place de la Concorde, Place de la Bastille, Place du Star and Place de Mars.

The city has magnificent gardens, a place for walks and entertainment (Bois de Boulogne, Champs-Élysées, Luxembourg Garden, Parc Montsorot and many others).

The banks of the Seine are connected by 38 bridges. Since 2001, Paris has had a city beach on one of the banks of the river, where you can sunbathe and listen to music in the evenings.

The city has many historic buildings, some now house museums and exhibitions (the Louvre, famous for its rich collection of works of art, the Luxembourg Palace, with a gallery of modern French artists, etc.). Some palaces house the city's administrative services, such as the Chamber of Deputies in the Bourbon Palace and the Elysée Palace, which is the residence of the President.

There are many churches and cathedrals in Paris. Some of them are works of art in the Gothic style (Notre Dame, Saint Chanel).

There are 48 theaters in the city, the most famous being the Grand Opera.

Париж – город не только туристический, но и промышленный. Здесь находятся многие известные производства, огромное количество магазинов, бутиков и магазинчиков.

In the capital of France a huge number of educational institutions, the most famous is the Sorbonne, where students from many countries.

And, of course, on the many streets and boulevards you can sit in street cafes, restaurants and visit luxury haute cuisine restaurants.

Paris for many years attracts tourists, and this interest is justified, because here you can not only see the famous historical monuments, but also have a great vacation.