Famous Places in France

"Paris is the city in which one loves to live. Sometimes I think this is because it is the only city in the world where you can step out of a railway station—the Gare D’Orsay—and see, simultaneously, the chief enchantments: the Seine with its bridges and bookstalls, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Concorde, the beginning of the Champs Elysees—nearly everything except the Luxembourg Gardens and the Palais Royal. But what other city offers as much as you leave a train?"-Margaret Anderson

France is one of the most beautiful countries of the world and the French people are known for their manners, intelligence and aesthetic sense. No wonder that most of the good things of the world originate in France or at least have some association with the country, be it food (cuisine), clothes (fashion), architecture, or even language- France has taught the world the grand way to live. Every year numerous budding writers and artists flock to France to improve their work and get recognition because that is the place where talents meet and are identified. People yearn to step into France and once have a look at the land of splendor, rich culture and heritage. But when you go for a trip it is not possible to see the entire country in seven or ten days since France is not all about Paris only, yet you can definitely have a look at the landmarks with the help of the list of places given in this article.

Notable Places in France

Whenever people mention Paris they feel it is synonymous to France, though not the whole of France but Paris still is a strong representation of France- it is the heart of France. So when you visit France, explore Paris. Paris is the capital of France and it considered the cultural hub of the world. It has some iconic and amazing places, which attracts millions of tourists every year from all over the world. But Paris as a city offers to show you the essence of France within a short span of time. If you are interested more in the entertainment that Paris has to offer, there are innumerable such sources. There are opera houses and clubs where you can catch a glimpse of the famous cabaret shows that you have had heard of all these days. But if you are interested in knowing the French culture and heritage, here is a list of places that you can visit in Paris.

• Eiffel Tower-Eiffel Towers is one of the wonders of the world, which was built in around 1889 on the Champ de Mars beside River Seine In France. Eiffel Tower is considered as the most visited monument of the world and when it was built it replaced the Washington monument, which was till then the tallest tower in the world though Eiffel Tower has also lost its position now as the world’s tallest monument. This tower is mad of iron and weighs approximately 7,300 tons. It was named after its designer whose name was Gustave Eiffel.
• Champs Elysees- This is an avenue, which is known as the most beautiful avenue in the world and is often compared to Elysian Fields that are mentioned on the Greek mythology as a place similar to heaven.
• The Louvre Museum- This is one of the most common museums of the world and has a collection of some of the best works of art. It has "Mona Lisa" and "Madonna on the Rocks" painted by Leonardo da Vinci along with other masterpieces.

Apart form these places there are other places in France which are not in Paris, like the beaches of France and the Mont-Saint-Michel which is located in the north coast of France.