Paris is the most popular tourist destination in the world, and is also reputated as being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. The "City of Light" is located in the North of France on the river Seine and it is so big that it is divided into twenty districts, each district having its own character and selection of attractions. Paris is highly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Whether it is your first visit or your nth visit, there is always a new layer of Paris waiting to be discovered.
Paris is probably the city with the most familiar landmarks in the world: the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral - the inspiration behind The Hunchback of Notre Dame; the Louvre - one of the finest art and culture museum in the world, as well as home of the Mona Lisa; the Picasso Museum - contains the artist's collections; and the monument that best symbolizes Paris - The Eiffel Tower.
There are countless other museums about various topics including La Villette - a science museum for adults and children; Le Musée de l'AP-HP - a museum about the medical history of Paris; Cluny - a medieval museum; Les Invalides - a museum about weaponry from the Middle Ages to today, as well as containing Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb; and Musée en Herbe - an art museum just for children.
While staying in Paris, there are various things to try besides sightseeing. You can try one of the many available tours including walking, cycling and skating tours, or a photography tour for the less active tourist. Movie buffs are also in for a treat. You can obviously watch big budget films like everywhere else, however this is just the start. During every week there is a list of film festivals going on, were you can watch the entire work of a given actor or director. Of course, when staying, in Paris no family holiday is complete without a visit to Disneyland.
Throughout the whole year there is also a list of events going on in Paris like Chinese New Year in February, Spring Fashion Week in March, French Tennis Open in May, Gay Pride Parade in June, Bastille Day together with Bastille Parade and Fireworks show in July, le Tour de France in July, Fashion Week in October and March to show off women's summer and winter collections respectively, and Le Beaujolais Nouveau in November, which marks the start of Christmas Season.
Paris is also a shopper's delight. During summer, one can stroll the boutiques along Canal St-Martin, or browse along the arcades of the historic Palais-Royal. Most of the shops in Le Marais are open on Sundays, because this is mostly a Jewish neighborhood. Other areas ideal for shopping include the area Sèvres Babylone, Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Boulevard Saint-Germain. There are also 3 main flea markets in Paris, the most famous one being Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (Porte de Clignancourt). These are located on the outskirts of the central city.
Places of interest: Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Cité des Sciences, Musee D'Orsay, Arce de Triomphe, Sainte Chapelle, Musee Grevin, Tour Montparnasse, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur Montmartre, Musee D'Histoire Naturelle, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Palais De La Decouverte, Musee Picasso, Chateau Versailles, Musee D'Art Moderne De La Ville De Paris, Disney Land Paris.
Paris Airport Car Hire
Epic Car Hire France allows you to visit all the points of interest in the comfort of your car. Be sure, that when you're not sightseeing, you can travel in comfort in one of our cars that either come with excellent air conditioning systems or as a convertible vehicle if you want to maximise the fun.
Epic Car Hire always gives you value for money. Our cheap Car Hire France includes everything from liability insurance, collision damage, complete breakdown assistance and unlimited mileage; all this with no extra charges or hidden costs, so you don't have to worry and can sit down, drive on and enjoy your holiday.
