Paris, where Lestat got spotted by Magnus and made into a vampire in Anne Rice’s Vampire Lestat. An old city, the epitome of romanticism, of fashion and glamour, of elegance and the classical. The city were Christine Daae got entrapped in Eriks’s music and passion.
A relatively small city but is very much attracting visitors from all over the world. Situated on the River Seine, it has long been considered the paragon of style and the most glamorous city in all of Europe. Classical and modern in the strickest sense of the word, with the tiny alleyways and lanes to the pompous vista from Louvre to La Defense.
There’s also the reknowned landmark, Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel, where Tom Cruise proposed marriage to Katie Holmes. Whew!
Then there’s the Notre Dame de Paris, known simply as Notre Dame and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris, considered to be the finest example of French Gothic architecture saved from destruction by Viollet-le-Duc.
The Louvre, considered to be most visited art museum in the world as of 2006 is one of the many attractions and a must visit in Paris. It houses some of the world’s most famous works of arts, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, The Virgin and the Child by St. Anne to name a few.
The Sacre Coeur Basilica in the summit of Montmartre is another popular landmark in Paris France. A catholic basilica dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, also the home of a large and very fine organ built by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll for a private home in Biarritz.
Another attraction is the Arch de Triomphe, in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle. This serves to honor those soldiers who fought for France especially during the Napoleonic Wars, it also has the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Then a dinner while cruising the Seine River would be most romantic especially at night. Definitely another attraction in Paris both for couples and singles alike.
Given all the attraction aforementioned next thing to consider is the hotel to stay. Here’s where Cheaper Than Hotels comes in, offering the best of both worlds, cheap yet classy hotels in France, operated for Flairview Travel Pty Ltd, Gullivers Travel Associates and various brands. They’ve been providing online reservation services since 1996 for more than 30,000 hotels in 130 countries worldwide. One can check out the various cheap yet elegant hotels all over Europe, and is defnitely a must visit site if you’re planning a trip anywhere these area. Find nice hotels in France, or hotels in Paris and all over Europe for that matter. Compare room rates and amenities then book a reservation online. With excellent customer support, making sure you’re trip is a blast.
For tour packages and reservation, another must visit site is Viator.com online since 1996 and hand has been providing excellent and guaranteed low price services since then. Interested in in booking a dinner on the Eiffel Tower followed by a cruise along the Seine River? Then check out Eiffel Tower Dinner and Seine River Cruise by Minivan on Viator.com. Complete with the tour details and pricing information. Whats more you can book in the comfort of your home with just a few mouse clicks.
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