Sightseeing in Paris is a must for any traveller. For those of you out there who love to get out and see the sights on a trip you can’t go past a visit to Paris.

When you go sightseeing in Paris you get the whole deal – there’s culture, authenticity and that little snap of individuality.

I traveled from a place called Flers the French countryside to Paris by train. The first thing I saw when I walked out of the Montparnasse train station when I arrived was the breathtaking sight of the the Eiffel Tower looming straight ahead of me. Needless to say this just fuelled my already burning desire to go sightseeing in Paris.

Sightseeing in Paris is sightseeing on a whole new level; there is the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc Di Triomph, The Louvre, Napoleon’s Tomb and so, so much more.

My sightseeing in Paris began at the Eiffel Tower. This 116 year old structure which graces the Parisian skyline stands at 324m high and is a favourite stop for tourists from all over the world. For just under 4 euros you can walk up the 1665 stairs or catch the glass lift all the way to the top to get one of the best city views you will ever see.

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My travels then took me to The Louvre – an absolute must for sightseeing in Paris! Based in the former Royal Palace, the Louvre Museum showcases the very apartments that Napoleon Bonaparte lived in, still in their original state. Given the long history of the Louvre, the glass pyramids which mark the entrance of the museum at the end of the Tullieries gardens seem in stark contrast to their surrounds. The Louvre showcases around 35,000 works of art including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many other famous works from around the world. The place is so huge that it is estimated it would take five and a half weeks of non-stop looking for someone to see everything within the Louvre’s walls.

When sightseeing in Paris you also can’t go past a visit to the Moulin Rouge. It is expensive to go in, but well worth the experience if you can afford it!

… kate wiley

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I really want to learn French. I mean really. I went to France recently and was starting to do quite well at it – my daily progress on speaking French really ignited an interest in the language and the culture for me. I can’t wait to go back!

I am reasonably well traveled for a 22 year old. I have been to many countries on various continents, often having no clue how to speak the native language. My most recent trip has encompassed Thailand, England, Spain and France. I used to learn French when I was in primary school. Like most kids I knew, I hated it. Over the years however, my extensive travel has engrained a love of travel and languages in me and I can speak bits and pieces of lots of different ones.

My experiences have taught me that if I want to learn French, the quickest way to do it is to go to France and immerse myself in the language and culture.

For the five weeks I was in France it was my mission to learn French to the highest level I could. Okay, so I’m not fluent, but I sure learned a lot! When you find yourself completely surrounded by people that don’t speak English it’s amazing how much of their language you can pick up.

I started out knowing that bonjour means hello and that was about it! After a week of trying to learn French by listening and talking to people I knew a lot more and could ask if someone spoke english and make a purchase in a shop with a degree of confidence. By the end of my five weeks I could (and still can!) explain that I am a vegetarian and order a salad without egg, ham or cheese with fries and a drink. I can hold a basic conversation and get the general idea of what is being said to me.

If you really want to learn french, or any language for that matter, they key is to immerse yourself in the langauge and culture as much as possible.

I had a great time trying to learn french in an immersion situation and when I drove over the border into Spain… yep, you guessed it! I accidentally started speaking French to the Spanish! Oops!

… Kate Wiley

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