| When you're in the magnificent country of France, | | | | This was built in honor of the French military who |
| the question is not what you should do, the question | | | | fought alongside Napoleon, and this is one of France's |
| is what is there that's not to do? It seems that the | | | | famous historic landmarks. Some say that if you don't |
| liberated air of Parisians is contagious, and all you | | | | know your way around Paris, you could end up going |
| want to do when you're in Paris is to be as free and | | | | around in circles in the Arc de Triomphe and never |
| artistic and relaxed as any regular Parisian you meet | | | | get out. They also say that you could get so |
| on the street. Coffee in one hand and crepe in the | | | | confused which way to go because traffic is going |
| other, what else is better than eating it al fresco in | | | | around the arc. |
| the cool Parisian morning breeze? | | | | 6.) Disneyland |
| 1.) The Louvre | | | | Paris, too, has a Disneyland of its own. It has the |
| First stop is almost always the most famous art | | | | trademark rides, parades, fireworks display, and |
| museum in the history of France and probably the | | | | attractions all Disneyland theme parks are famous for. |
| world, The Louvre. It houses some great artistic | | | | But, of course, there is still something that is uniquely |
| talents including the famously infamous Leonardo da | | | | France's alone. |
| Vinci. His Mona Lisa is still the top attraction, and that | | | | 7.) Historic Normandy |
| secretive, knowing smile of hers is always a | | | | Perhaps the most famous place in France when it |
| must-see. | | | | comes to history is Normandy. Normandy has seen |
| 2.) The Eiffel Tower | | | | too many wars and fought too many battles for |
| Next on the list is, of course, the Eiffel Tower. It | | | | France. The most famous event here is the burning |
| was once ridiculed by ancient artists as a monstrosity | | | | of Joan of Arc in 1431. |
| but is now regarded as one of Paris, France's best | | | | 8.) Lourdes |
| works of art. Inside, you can get souvenirs, have | | | | The apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the |
| your postcards stamped with the Eiffel Tower | | | | 19th century to Bernadette Soubirous have made |
| insignia and dine in their restaurants. | | | | this place a popular destination for pilgrims and |
| 3.) French Riviera | | | | devotees of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As such, this |
| Within its borders, you will find the famous tourist | | | | place has also become a tourist destination. If you |
| destinations Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez. Its beaches | | | | are a devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then this |
| are so breathtaking and magnificent, and they are | | | | place is for you. |
| perfect for a romantic rendezvous. The scene also | | | | 9.) Musee d'Orsay |
| becomes a little wilder once the parties get rolling in | | | | This magnificent museum of art found inside a |
| the evenings. | | | | railway station is a testimony of how much the |
| 4.) The Cathedral of Notre Dame | | | | French love and revere art. Because of this, they will |
| Victor Hugo's famous book has this as the backdrop | | | | impart this love to anyone and everyone who is |
| of his entire story where we all learned to love the | | | | interested. So, if you are an art lover, then head on |
| brave and endearing hunchback. Famous for its stone | | | | to Musee d'Orsay. |
| architecture complete with towering religious icons, | | | | 10.) Vineyards |
| gothic design capturing different faces of gargoyles, | | | | France is famous for its wine tours. You can take |
| the Notre Dame Cathedral shouldn't be missed. As | | | | your pick from Alsace to Rhone Valley on which |
| such, this place should always be in the itinerary of | | | | vineyards to visit where you can do a little wine |
| anyone visiting France. | | | | tasting or perhaps even jump in and join grape |
| 5.) Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe | | | | harvesting. Truly a uniquely French experience! |