Paris! How much is in that sound…
Much resonates for the Slavic heart in this humorous parody of the great poet ‘s lines. The reason also lies in the historical events of past centuries, and in the cultural traditions of the time, linking the nobility of Eastern Europe and the emerging intelligentsia to the French capital.
Many lovers and romantics dream of visiting this city, artists and sightseers, students and foodies, businessmen and shopaholics.
For everyone in Paris has their own priorities, and to name all the reasons why the whole world ” goes mad” from the Parisian atmosphere inexpressible in words, is not possible .
But once among the narrow streets and grand squares of this symbol of art and love, of beauty and freedom, you’ ll never forget the impression you made.
Each legendary city has its own magic. Once you ‘re in Paris, you may at first feel a kind of deja vu, an illusion of what is happening. The sights and iconic places of the French capital have long been familiar to you in absentia from books, movies, works of art that have been seen and read repeatedly.
Maybe that ‘ s why our man is so drawn to Paris. No amount of financial turmoil can stop us, if there is an opportunity to realize the dream that has been lurking in my soul since childhood.
And let the world still be depressed by the effects of the financial crisis. It ‘s really not that bad, as sensationalist media sensationalists try to portray. The only crisis that can derail the trip is a spiritual crisis.
However, a tour to Paris in the most paradoxical way just as an effective cure for lingering depression, generously fill you with positivity. Therefore, it’ s time to name the top five reasons in favor of deciding to visit the city‘s most memorable places, which is the pride of the French nation and the capital of world tourism.
Reason first – The architectural sights and romance of the Parisian streets.
No one dares to dispute the assertion that there is no better place to declare your love than Paris! Is it possible to refuse to reciprocate or reject the offer, made underneath the famous tower Eiffel Tower.illuminated by multicolored spotlights?
Wouldn’t it be refreshing to stroll through the alleys of the Luxembourg Gardens or the upward-climbing streets of bohemian Montmartre ? Montmartre?
It is impossible to forget the thrill of the organ inside the majestic cathedral, immortalized in Victor Hugo ‘ s novel and became the best example of “flaming” Gothic!
Very different, but no less strong emotional impression you will get from the sight of the Arc de Triomphe, towering upwards of 50 meters and reminiscent of the great era of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The connoisseur of architecture will find in Paris a myriad of remarkable examples of architecture of all kinds. from the grand and gloomy Romanesque style or the classical lines of the palaces and fountains of of Versailles., from the ornate baroque moldings of the Louvre ‘s eastern façade to the innovative glass pyramid, which has become the main entrance to this museum.
And can you deny yourself the pleasure, tired of the grandeur of the architecture, to sit at a table at one of the famous Parisian cafeslike the Brasserie Lippe or the Brasserie Lippe. Café de Flore, Two Mills or the legendaryRotunda.
Picasso and Modigliani, Kandinsky and Chagall liked to visit here at different times, Apollinaire and Haim Sutin, Akhmatova, Voloshin and Mayakovsky.
Reason the second – meeting с high visual art.
Paris has some of the most famous and prestigious museums on the planet, so you won’ t have to complain about lack of experience. The French capital is rightly called the world ‘ s treasury of painting, graphics and sculpture of all epochs and stylistic concepts.
A must-see is the complex of Paris House of invalids The Paris House of Invalids, itself an architectural monument, and has given roof to several museums, notably the Necropolis and the Army Museum.
Fans of impressionism и post-impressionism should not should miss the opportunity visit
в located opposite of theLouvre, the Musée d‘Orsay, вобравшего в свои экспозиции коллекции полотен Эдуарда Мане и Клода Моне, Эдгара Дега, Pissarro and Renoir, exotic subjects of Gauguin ‘s paintings and melancholy canvases of Lautrec.
Here you can also see famous Rodin sculptures and unique collections of arts and crafts.
In the Tuileries ” the golden quarter” of Impressionism , you should visit the ” Jeux-de-Pomme” gallery. with its rich displays of contemporary art, as well as the Orangerie Museum, as if it were continuing to exhibit the collections of the Musée d‘ Orsay on two floors of its plazas dedicated to Picasso,
But the most visited and largest museum in the world, which is one of the symbols of Paris, is the Louvre. Here, in addition to the famous Venus of Milos and Gioconda, paintings by Delacroix, Corragio, Titian, Goya, Raphael, El Greco and Leonardo da Vinci, 35 thousand priceless prints, engravings and frescoes are offered for viewing, statues and paintings spanning the entire history of human civilization.
The Louvre will amaze you with museum expositions devoted to the Ancient East and Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, the art of Islam, countless other trends.
The third reason – shopping
Tours to Paris, known as the perfume and cosmetics capital of the world, vying with Milan for supremacy in the world of haute couture, is unthinkable withoutraiding his boutiques и stores.
Just look at the Champs-Élysées behind the Arc de Triomphe, with its countless mirrored shop windows and constellations of brand logos, to understand the hopelessness of the idea to bypass all department stores, malls and shopping centers, branded boutiques of the French capital.
Attending the biannual sales that take place twice a year can be a wise decision, а as well as stockists stores Vale Vileage, где товары известных марок можно приобрести со скидкой.
Reason the fourth – gastronomic.
Parisian restaurants will satisfy the most sophisticated gourmets and lovers of French cuisine.
Perhaps not at the first attempt will be able to book a table in the legendary ” Maxim“, with his signature mussel cream soup or vermouth-cooked sole.
Try your luck in the open-air restaurants of the famous “La Place Royale” in Montmartre or “ La Place Royale” on Place des Vosges, in countless other Michelin-starred places.
The fifth reason – to dive headfirst into the thick of exhibitions, events and activities
There’s always something big going on in the French capital. In 2016 alone , you could visit the European Football Championships and the finish line of the Tour de France cycling race, at concerts of international pop stars, at the Bastille Day festivities, and the exotic Tropical Carnival.
However, there is still the Nuit Blanche festival with its grandiose light shows to come, A fun wine festival in Montmartre, ending with a parade, as well as numerous exhibitions, including the fall International Contemporary Art Exhibition.
Our ladies will be interested in haute coutureweek dictating the next season‘ s clothing trends, and their companions will be interested in the Paris Motor Show taking place in October.
It would be extremely unwise to use only one of the reasons, as an excuse to visit the French capital. It is much better to use all the ways to get to know Paris at once, turning the allotted time into a kaleidoscope of celebration .
Because there is a sixth reason to visit this city – if you, even for good reason, cancel your trip, you’ll never forgive yourself and you’ll regret the missed opportunity for a long time !
See you in Paris…
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