Its cobblestone streets take you from one historic place to another. The sheer number of sites available is incredible. The bistros, pastries and wine are also well worth your time.
What to Expect:
Although there are a lot of tourists here all the time, the streets are packed with commuters going about their everyday life.
What to Do:
Champs Élysées, the Louvre, and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Don't Miss:
Seeing the Eiffel Tower during the day is lovely but at night it provides a fantastic light show.
Don't Forget:
The River Seine cuts through the city creating the left and right bank. Most sites are housed under these two sections.
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Named after a former French president, the Charles de Gaulle International Airport is one of Europe’s busiest. Keep your eyes open for its permanent resident, Mr. Merhan Karimi Nasseri. The movie The Terminal is loosely based on his life story.
You will notice that this airport is a well-run establishment, whether it is greeting you as you arrive or saying au revoir as you head back home.