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There are two opera houses in Paris, which are the Opéra
Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts the Opéra National de Paris. There are also
many different rock venues in Paris that play host to a large number of international
performers. Of course, Paris entertainment
is also popular for its many dance clubs, nightclubs, and cabaret shows such as the Moulin Rouge, which has become famous throughout the
world for its can-can and glamorous yet risqué dancing and choreographed routines.
There are a multitude of different festivals that are also held in Paris every year, which
peak during the summer months.
Of course, there are the usual monuments and attractions which we all go an see when
visiting Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees with all its glitz
and glamour and visiting the Bastille Square,
which was the original site of the Bastille Prison.
There are also some more recent landmarks that
attract millions of visitors each year, such as La Grande Arche in the business district of
La Defense to the West of Paris or The Center Nationale d'Art et de Culture Georges
Pompidou, also known as the Beaubourg or the Pompidou
Centre, which is a giant, futuristic arts centre located in the Beaubourg district of
Paris.
Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris
(its official title is "les Carrieres de Paris") and are a famous burial place
with its network of subterranean tunnels and rooms located underneath Paris and you can go
on an official tour through the old quarries.
And the banks of the River Seine in Paris will offer
visitors an unforgettable experience, and by being able to get to see the sights from a
completely different perspective, while cruising
the Seine in a boat and sampling the cuisine at the same time, will provide some
unforgettable memories.
However, for those of us who would like to get away from the hustle and bustle of this
vibrant capital, the Ile de France region of which Paris is at the centre, becomes an
ideal place, offering a multitude of nature, history, art and culture, but all within easy
reach of the bright lights of Paris and only a short distance from the periphery.
So instead of just on the river Seine going through Paris, within the Ile de France region
you be able to discover more than 500km of navigable waterways, as well as many more
kilometres of footpaths and historic sites along its beautiful rivers and canals, and
whether you are on foot or aboard a boat it is a fantastic, yet a tranquil way to
experience more of the region and be inspired.
But not far from Paris in the Ile de France region you
will discover rich picturesque countryside and forests all within a short distance of the
periphery and it boasts three National Parks and four National Forests that allow you to
get away from it all and enjoy the natural beauty of France along with the slow pace of
French country life.
With stunning scenery, idyllic towns, peace and tranquillity, along with the abundant
wildlife that await its visitors, it is the perfect setting for a drive in the country, an
invigorating walk or a typical French picnic in the open air.
And although Paris still tends to have that allure as a destination for lovers, there is
also an enormous amount to do for children of
all ages and the adults that still have those tendencies! Disneyland Paris with all of its magic is
obviously one of those destinations, along with Parc
Asterix that has the largest wooden roller coaster in Europe, but there are also some
great modern museums that provide interaction, making
learning fun.
So from interesting and historic towns, to the centre of Paris, back out to the forests
and national parks, to the amusements or the
glitz and glamour, Paris has something for everyone of all ages to enjoy, but just make
sure that you have allocated enough time to experience this incredible region of France
and its capital city.
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