Paris, the city of Love and Romance is hard to resist for many travellers. Many travel bugs will have their heart set on seeing Paris, and experiencing all it has to offer. The cheeses and wines would be on top of the list of things to experience. Dining in Paris is one tourist activity that just about every person would enjoy, from fragrant cheeses and wines to melt in the mouth pastries; there is so much the city tempts you with. Lets not also forget the Eiffel Tower, an iconic tourist attraction that is easily recognizable in many parts of the world. Paris has perhaps more popular landmarks than any other city in the world. One of the best times to visit the city is during the season of spring.
Apart from the many landmarks in Paris to set your sights on, there are quite a few museums for those who enjoy exploring the history and culture of the world. There are more than 70 museums and statues in Paris to see and many of them are free, giving you the chance to visit them time and time again, just to look at your favourite painting. Among the most popular to see would be the Musee dOrsay, Musee du Louvre, Musee de lArmee, Musee des Arts Decoratis, Musee Cernuschi, Musee Herbert, Musee du Marechal Leclerc and Musee Picasso.
Situated on the left bank of the Seine, the Musee dOrsay in what was once a railway station was built between 1898 and 1900. This museum in Paris is said to hold some of the worlds most impressive collections of Impressionist art. Visit here, and see works from world renowned painters as Van Gogh, Seurat, Monet, Sisley, Eugene Boudin, Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Signac, Paul Serusier and Cezanne. At the Musee dOrsay one can also see famous works from sculptors such as Jules Cavelier, Auguste Rodin and Paul Gauguin.
An entrance ticket is required to be purchased to enter this museum. On certain days of the week, the museum is not open, so it is best to check online prior to the visit.
Roam the many beautiful places to see and frequent the museums as it would be impossible to cover them within a day. Finding one of the centrally located
palace hotels Paris is best to give yourself the freedom to see the many exciting attractions and iconic landmarks in the city. Make the choice to stay at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, one of the best
luxury hotels Paris and find not only a centrally located hotel, but one that caters to the fine details of both the business traveller and those on pleasure pursuits.
