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Notre Dame: Immortalized by the great Victor Hugo, this is the most famous cathedral in the city. Located on the Île de la Cité, in the middle of the Seine, it is one of the icons of the city because of its impressive Gothic architecture and its inspirational bell tower.
Orsay: A museum and a dock, both the most beautiful in the city. Located on the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, this is certainly one of the most beautiful places from which to admire the river and bridges that cross it.
Père Lachaise: This is the most famous cemetery in the city. Why? Because there you’ll find the tombs of some of the most important figures in the history of France and the world, such as: Balzac, María Callas, Molière, Chopin, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde.
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Quai: In French, ‘Dock’. The quais go along the Seine River on both sides and are the perfect location for a romantic walk with our loved ones, especially at night, when the lights of the city illuminate the river.
Roland Garros: This is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, which is held each spring at Roland Garros tennis stadium complex. This is where the top, male and female, players in the world compete to win one of the most prestigious competitions in the sport’s world.
Seine: This is the famous river that crosses Paris. The river gives a special, romantic and melancholy atmosphere to the city; its bridges and docks are simply beautiful and without them, Paris would not be Paris.
Tuileries: Paris has many parks and gardens, among which Tuileries is highlighted, because of its incredible beauty. During a sunny day, this park is perfect for lazing and relaxing, while spending time surrounded by peaceful green areas at the foot of the Place de la Concorde and the Champs- Elysées.
University: Paris Sorbonne University, is one of the most prestigious worldwide, and partly because of it, Paris has a very special student atmosphere that you can experience throughout the city, especially in the Latin Quarter, where the University is located.
Versailles: On the outskirts of Paris you’ll find the famous Versailles Palace, symbol of the French monarchy. This is a beautiful and luxurious château that no visitor to Paris wants to miss.
Wi-Fi: Paris has a great combination between classical history and modernity, to the point that it is considered one the most modern cities in Europe. A proof of that is the fact that it is possible to enjoy free wireless Internet connection in almost 300 points in the city.
Alexandre Dumas: One of the most prestigious French writers and world history. There is no better way to prepare your trip to Paris than by reading The Three Musketeers or Queen Margot.
Yves Saint Laurent: This Parisian fashion designer created one of the most prestigious brands of haute couture. His boutiques in Paris near the Champs Elysees are a must-go for fashion lovers.
Zidane: Although he was born in Marseille, Zidane became famous in Paris during the 1998 World Cup in France, by scoring two goals in the final against Brazil that led the team to win the World Cup for the first time in the history of France. If you are a football fan, you’ll want to pay a visit to Saint-Denis where Zinedine Zidane marked the French football history.
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