Paris is one of the most charming and romantic cities of the world. Paris or “The City of Light” is the largest city of France. The hustle and bustle of the city which mixes with the serene and romantic atmosphere forms a unique combination that will enthrall you as soon as you land on Paris.

The city has over 300 museums and some really breathtaking monuments. This article will focus on those sites which a traveler should not miss while on a holiday in Paris.

Louvre Museum

This is a historical monument and one of the world’s largest museums. The place has many treasured exhibits namely the painting of Mona Lisa, the sculptures of Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace and decorative arts of Rome, Greece and Egypt. While you are here, don’t forget to see the glass pyramid. The Louvre attracts millions of visitors every year. The museum is really huge and if you want to see everything in the museum then you need to dedicate at least 2 days for this landmark. So whenever you want to visit The Louvre make your plan accordingly.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Remember the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Don’t forget to visit the beautiful and the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral. The outside of the cathedral along with the interiors will surely impress even the staunchest critics. There are many things to see here such as the Rose Window, the Gallery of the Kings and the Last Judgment Portal. If are one of those adventurous type then you can climb up the 400 odd steps to the top of Notre Dame. From here the view of the city is really amazing and if you are a keen observer then you can watch some gargoyles too.

Latin Quarter

The Latin Quarter may not appeal to everybody but this is the place of the writers and the intellectuals. This place is also home to the famous university of Sorbonne. The Pantheon is a must see landmark which is actually a church dedicated to St. Genevieve. There is a unique feature to this building. You can view the entire city from this building. The other notable sights here would be the Delacroix Museum, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Palais du Luxembourg. The Latin Quarter area is perfect for photograph enthusiasts and the surrounding area has some really good cafes.

The Eiffel Tower

This is the most recognized monument in the world. Each time you think of Paris, the image of the Eiffel Tower will come to your mind. You can visit the monument anytime of the day but in the night it looks magnificent with all the illumination. You can take the elevator and go to the top tiers of the monument or stay on the ground and take some stunning pictures from all possible angles. The site is a top draw among amateur photographers. The tower is open throughout the day but try to avoid the summers as it becomes super crowded.

Paris has lots to offer than just the above-mentioned sites. There are many restaurants, cafes, shopping expeditions, towers and historical monuments. There are many places which the families and kids will like such as Disneyland Paris, Aqua boulevard, Luxembourg Gardens and Montemartre.