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        Orientate yourself with a Paris Tour, then head out on your own!
Paris France is a wonderful city to visit.  If you have just a few hours to do some sightseeing in Paris, then take a
Paris city tour, by these official tours:
Paris Bus Tour, or Paris Yellow Double Decker Bus Tours [the hop off  hop on bus] are the way to go if you're on a limited time schedule in Paris reasonably priced.   There are hundreds of tourist attractions in Paris France alone. Bus tours show you the not-to-miss highlights of Paris, and especially don't miss Paris at night and her wondrous 'Illuminations' tours.  Visit the most visited attractions below and please read the following: Vouchers - Passes Redemption Information. Thank you for visiting French at a Touch!

Paris Tours - Monuments - Top 10 Attractions
             
     
      1. Eiffel Tower

 
  Eiffel Tower or Tour Eiffel
is the most visited  monu-ment in France. Built for the World Exposition in 1889 it was not received well by the French at all, but was such a success it became the most visited attraction today.
 
   
      6. Opera Garnier
  A Baroque Masterpiece
  The Palais Garnier is not only a must see but a must attend if you're into the arts at all. Named the Academie Nationale de Musique and Theatre de l'Opera, was built in 1875. The name was changed twice and in 1989 to the Palais Garnier.
 

    2. Louvre Museum


 
  The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world, and the most visited in Paris.  Her two most noted works of art are the world's famous Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo reside there. The Louvre is a must see when in Paris!
 
 
 7. Ave Champs-Elysees
    The Avenue of Trees

 
  The Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the most visited and prestigious avenue in Paris.  The magnificent mile [or two] of elite hotels and restaurants, luxury shopping cinemas, National events, and is known as the most beautiful avenue in the world. 
 

    3. Arc de Triomphe


 
  One of the most noted landmarks is the Arch of Triumph/Arc de Triomphe, to recognize the military honors, primarily battles fought under Napoleon I. The Arc is centered in Place Charles de Gaulle
head of Champs-Elysees.
 
 
      8. Latin Quarter

 
  The Latin Quarter is a favorite arrondissement in
Paris and the bohemian lifestyle that it is associated with. It sits on the left bank and home to the
Sorbonne University and borders St. Germaine des Prix, a must visit.
 

      4.  Notre Dame


 
  Notre Dame Cathedrale is the next most popular visited church and monument in Paris.
Located in Ile-de la Cite [this is the original area of Paris called Lutetia and dating back some
1500 years]. Notre Dame is about 850 years old
 
 
    9. Tuileries Gardens


 
  The Palais des Tuileries was a royal palace and gardens. Catherine de Medici planned this new palace after Henry II died.  The palace itself was destroyed during the turmoil in 1871. The gardens and lake is a lovely spot to stop and relax and people watch. It's located on the Right Bank.

5. Paris d'Orsay Museum

 

 
  The d'Orsay Museum is a must see in Paris, housed in what use to be the old train station along the River Seine, across from Tuileries gardens. The museum was built for the Universal Exposition of 1900 and itself being a work of art.  
10. Place de la  Concorde


 
  Place de la Concorde is another magnificent square calle Place de la Concorde for all to enjoy.  It's located at the eastern end of the Champs-Elysees and sits in between the that avenue and the Tuileires Gardens. The name has changed through the times of revolution and . .

Paris Historic District Tours
Some by Bus and/or Walking Tours Include:  French Revolution  |  Latin Quarter  |  Marais  | Montmartre  |  Notre Dame  Paris Historic Tour  |  Saint Germain-des-Pres  |  WWII Walk Tour

Please view
Paris Walking Tours above is the true way to see Paris! Find dozens of 'Paris Tours' listed below with easy self booking or contact us if you have a question.  View France Top Tours that are offered to Giverny [Monet's home and gardens], the Loire Valley castles [chateaux], Normandy D-Day beaches and memorial tours, Provence tours and many more. Book your reservations now, before you leave home!   Please Note: Bus Tour Information

Paris France River Cruises on the River Seine, are another comfortable and popular way to see Paris. A Paris river cruise takes you under the Ponts [bridges] that are true architectural delights in themselves.  Whether you take a cruise during the day or a spectacular evening cruise, there are numerous river combo tour selections. Please Note: Please Read about Vouchers - Passes Redemption Information


                                                  Top Tour Selection Categories
        Yellow Bus Tours | Mini-Bus Tours | Seine Cruises | Eiffel Tower | Shuttle/Transfers
 

  Best selling tours:
 Paris City Tours  | Versailles | Mont St. Michel | Castle Tours | Paris
  Cruises | Giverny-Normandy | ProvenceFrance RegionsParis Cabarets | Luxury Barges

 
Mini-Tour Packages: France | Italy |  | FreeCalling Card | Normandy Tours | Champagne
       
 
Paris Top 10 Attractions
 The must see sights of Paris
1. Eiffel Tower 
2. Louvre
3. Arc de Triomphe
4. Notre Dame Cathedral
5. Avenue Champs-Elysees
6. Latin Quarter
7. Concorde Place
8. Rodin Museum
9. D'Orsay Museum
10. St.Chapelle & Conciergerie
 
      [ ALL Paris Tours ]
 Top Paris Attractions are ranked
 by visitor attendance, as noted at
 the left.  It is impossible to see all
 that Paris has to offer, unless you
 live in Paris!   View the list
of 60
 plus monuments and attractions in
 the Paris Museum Pass


 Paris tourist sights number in the
 hundreds.  If you haven't been to
 Paris, be sure to visit as many of
 these top attractions as possible.

 If you are limited on time, then
 definitely take a bus tour, it will
 familiarize you with Paris and help
 you get around Paris on your own.
Museum Pass Information
  The Louvre the Old and New
 
   
  Notre Dame Cathedral Paris
 
   
France
 
 
      Chateaux of the Loire
   
   
  Abbey of Mont Saint Michel
   
   
   Monet's Giverny Gardens
   
   
  Strasbourg and Petit France
   
   
    Normandy War Memorials
   
   
  Chateau Thoiry Wildlife Park - drive through the wildlife park vist the zoo, petting zoo and chateau!

 
France Top 10 Attractions
A few noted France Tours include:
Loire Valley Chateaux - home to the Kings and Queens, other royalty and the very rich nobles. The Loire chateaux is a must visit when in France.  Chenonceaux, Chambord, Amboise are musts to visit.  The castles are amazing!
 
Monet's Giverny Home & Garden
This undoubtedly is one of the most visited and loved tourist spots outside of Paris  The gardens are magnificent all year long, the Japanese Bridge and Lily Pond are virtually the same since Monet painted them!
 
The Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel
holds it's own as one of the most visited monuments in France.  It is most spectacular, and if you feel fit to climb the hundreds of steps to its summit, its worth it, the village lovely and quaint.
 
Strasbourg the European Capital
This is a fabulous city, with a rich French and German heritage.  It feels as though you've gone back in time, but this city boasts home to several European headquarters
 
Normandy War Memorials
This is a must for all veterans and families of those veterans to visit the most revered place.  There are several War Memorial Tours to select from, and a must visit.
 
Avignon-Palace of Popes - the walled city of Avignon and the Capital of Christianity. The Papal Seat during the reign of nine Popes.  A must to visit, great for architectural and historical buffs.
  Palace of Fontainebleau

A stunning Palace surrounded by its beautiful forest, is one of the most beautiful and visited in France, a must visit.  This tour includes artists haven Barbizon
   
  Palace of Versailles Tours

The castle and grounds rank
within the top three most visited monuments in France. Spend the day, there's that much to see and do.
   
  Disneyland Paris [family fun]
It is different than Disneyland
or Disneyworld, and for the avid Disney buff, then it's a must visit!
Be sure to visit Walt Disney Studios too!
   
  France Miniature [family fun] is another great place for the family. It is as it's name states, France in miniature versions of the great monuments of France.
 
 
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  PLEASE NOTE BUS TOUR AND VOUCHER INFORMATION BELOW: 

 
There is a difference between 'Tour Bus' and 'Mini-Tour Bus' tour information.  Paris City Bus Tours
  [are full size buses] that leave from the
Bus terminal located at: 2 Place des Pyramides [across the street
  from the Louvre Museum].  The nearest metro is the Palais Royal and is easily accessed from all Metro
  stations. 
Paris l'Open Tour Buses [the 'Yellow Double Decker Bus'] the hop off and on bus - your
  Vouchers are ACCEPTED directly by all bus drivers at all of the OPEN TOUR's 58 Stops and at all
  BATOBUS' 8 stops within Paris.
 
  For a list of all OPEN TOURS & BATOBUS locations, please print the following 'Open Tour & Batobus
  hop on and off locations.


  Mini-Bus Tours [a van type] is a tour service that will pick you up and return you to your hotel upon the
  completion of your tour.  Your tour guide speaks several languages, French of course, English and other
  languages are noted when you select a specific tour.

  All
Bus Tours are in the form of a voucher, that you will print-out upon completion of purchase, or at
  your convenience. VOUCHERS CAN BE REDEEMED AT THIS LOCATION

 
Please Note:  VIEW VOUCHER & TERMS & CONDITIONS INFORMATION HERE
 
   

 

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