Your river cruise through Paris has lots to offer.  You could easily become overwhelmed at missing one of it’s beautiful monuments. They do offer tours that allow you to skip the lines access (sort of like special treatment) to help with the time crunch!

The amazing city of lights has so much to offer. It’s wide avenues, scenic parks, unique architecture, and numerous museums, it’s hard to know where to start. Strolling along the Left Bank of the Seine you will stumble across many shops, cafes and cute boutiques. As you cross the Seine you will get amazing views of Notre Dame and Pont d’ Austerlitz.

As you make your way to other locations around the city you can stroll through Luxembourg Gardens which dates back to 1612. There are lots of chairs and fountains to admire throughout the park. To this day it’s still one of the most popular parks in Paris.

This historic area also known as the Latin Quarter is home to the Sorbonne University, one of the oldest colleges in Europe. Nearby is the Pantheon, which was a church up until the French Revolution. It now holds the tombs of many famous French figures. Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie both are laid to rest here.

Don’t Miss While in Paris

The Eiffel Tower which is rich in history and has not only amazing opportunities for memorable photos but is also full of artifacts to discover. The Eiffel Tower is also a great place for a picnic and if you’re feeling adventurous a trip on the lifts to the observation deck. From here you will get an amazing one of a kind views of the city. The Eiffel Tower tends to be busy but it is a must-see while in Paris.

A boat ride down the Seine river, which is France’s commercial waterway, will showcase a view of The City of Light including the Eiffel Tower as well as canals Saint-Martin, l’Ourcq and Saint-Denis, in the city’s north-east.

Notre Dame de Paris, which is said to be the number one thing to see in all of Paris and the most stunning Gothic cathedral in existence.

The Louvre Museum is one of the top places to visit in the world. Here, you can see the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samathrace and the Venus de Milo. There are approximately 35,000 pieces of artwork here.

The Latin Quarter is where you can find several sites to see including the Pantheon and the Sorbonne and a lot of lively ambiance.

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