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TheStig · « **on:** May 03, 2010, 09:04:45 AM »

Introducing Paris

Well informed, eloquent and oh-so-romantic, the ‘City of Light’ is a philosopher, a poet, a crooner. As it always has been, Paris is a million different things to a million different people.

Paris has all but exhausted the superlatives that can reasonably be applied to any city. Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower – at sunrise, at sunset, at night – have been described countless times, as have the Seine and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between the Left and Right Banks. But what writers have been unable to capture is the grandness and even the magic.

Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other city in the world. As a result, first-time visitors often arrive in the French capital with all sorts of expectations: of grand vistas, of intellectuals discussing weighty matters in cafés, of romance along the Seine, of naughty nightclub revues, of rude people who won’t speak English. If you look hard enough, you can probably find all of those. But another approach is to set aside the preconceptions of Paris and to explore the city’s avenues and backstreets as if the tip of the Eiffel Tower or the spire of Notre Dame wasn’t about to pop into view at any moment.

Main attractions

Eiffel tower

One of the most famous landmarks in the entire world, no trip to Paris would be complete without a tour of the Eiffel Tower. Built back in 1889, the tower stands tall at over 1000 feet and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape from its observation decks. It also features two restaurants located on the first and second floors.

Arc de Triomphe

Originally commissioned by Napolean, the Arc de Triomphe has stood since 1836. Underneath the Arc is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier along with an eternal flame to mark those who have died in the two world wars.

Notre Dame de Paris

One of the most spectacular examples of Gothic architecture in Paris, the Notre Dame began construction back in 1163 and has been continually altered and restored ever since.

Le Louvre

The Louvre today was originally constructed as a fortress, before becoming a palace. It now serves as one of the finest museums in Europe, and contains some of the most famous pieces of art including da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

Versailles

Built by Louis XIV back in the 15th century, the Palace of Versailles served as home to French royalty until the French Revolution. While it has suffered with the passing years, it stands as a monument to the past glory of France and remains a world famous attraction.

Punjabi Janta Forums - Janta Di Pasand · « **on:** May 03, 2010, 09:04:45 AM »

ƁΔƘΓΔ · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:12:08 AM »

Paris is full of history!

KayP · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:49:43 AM »

Paris est tres beau/belle.

TheStig · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:33:08 PM »

manu french ni aundi par iko word aunda which is appropriate here

Merci-becoup

Deleted User · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:36:57 PM »

hahaha french is :angr: :angr: :angr: hahaha vase ena sohna nai paris photo ch vadia lagda :pagel:

TheStig · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:45:04 PM »

Quote from: ♥♪♥ ਤਿਤਲੀ ♥♪♥ on May 03, 2010, 07:36:57 PM

hahaha french is :angr: :angr: :angr: hahaha vase ena sohna nai paris photo ch vadia lagda :pagel:

ki ho gaya French subject rakheya lagda jehri inni nafrat dis rahi hai :hello:

Kudrat Kaur · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:45:58 PM »

Nice post codename 47ji...I knew abt Eiffel Tower only... :he:

Quote from: ♥♪♥ ਤਿਤਲੀ ♥♪♥ on May 03, 2010, 07:36:57 PM

hahaha french is :angr: :angr: :angr: hahaha vase ena sohna nai paris photo ch vadia lagda :pagel:

but Titlii Raje..mein ta nai vekhia but one of mine frds she did her studies in Paris..She was sayg its really beautiful... :lost:

Deleted User · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:48:00 PM »

Quote from: ©o∂€л@M€47 on May 03, 2010, 07:45:04 PM

ki ho gaya French subject rakheya lagda jehri inni nafrat dis rahi hai :hello:

hor ki teacher french ch ser kah landi aa :cry: :cry: :cry: bt its funni par okhi aa
hahhaha par menu thude toh jayda audi aa :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah:

Quote from: KUDRAT GREWAL on May 03, 2010, 07:45:58 PM

Nice post codename 47ji...I knew abt Eiffel Tower only... :he:
but Titlii Raje..mein ta nai vekhia but one of mine frds she did her studies in Paris..She was sayg its really beautiful... :lost:

main gayi c 2007 ch kuj khas pasnd nai aya

TheStig · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:59:55 PM »

Quote from: KUDRAT GREWAL on May 03, 2010, 07:45:58 PM

Nice post codename 47ji...I knew abt Eiffel Tower only... :he:
but Titlii Raje..mein ta nai vekhia but one of mine frds she did her studies in Paris..She was sayg its really beautiful... :lost:

thanks Kudrat ji :)

Lado ji tuhade ki kehne tusi ta great ho

Deleted User · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2010, 08:09:53 PM »

edi aa fer :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

KayP · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2010, 08:11:07 PM »

manu french ni aundi par iko word aunda which is appropriate here

Merci-becoup

I just said Paris is very beautiful. It's best to go in fall. The atmosphere is very how you say...romantique.

♥♠PÚŃJÁß! MÚŃÐÁ♠♥ · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:27:45 AM »

nice post e :okk:

Steppenwolf · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2010, 11:09:42 AM »

Quote from: KohiNoor on May 03, 2010, 08:11:07 PM

I just said Paris is very beautiful. It's best to go in fall. The atmosphere is very how you say...romantique.

So if the boys were smart.... go in the spring... when the girls are still single. Romantic time might not be to romantic otherwise... am i right?