Paris is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. It is a city of haute couture, love and romance. He is great in any season of the year. All the charm of France is concentrated in it. Graceful architecture, royal-style parks, cozy cafes, majestic castles - in Paris, literally everything is imbued with the subtle atmosphere of the French spirit and speaks of the boundless love of local residents for everything beautiful. This is one of those cities that you should definitely visit at least once.
It is better to start your promenade in Paris from the embankments of the Seine. Be sure to visit the Isle of Cité, which is called the cradle of the French capital. This is its most ancient territory, "the beginning of all beginnings." There is the legendary Notre Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie prison-palace, the Saint-Chapelle chapel, the Palais de Justice. Next to the Cité is another island - Saint-Louis. They are connected by a pedestrian bridge. Unlike its neighbor, Saint-Louis remained deserted for seven centuries. And this despite the fact that it was only a few meters away from the overpopulated Site. Among the local attractions are the Church of St. Louis, old mansions of the 17th century. The Bethillon ice cream parlor, founded in the late 60s of the last century, is also located here. This is perhaps one of the best ice cream parlors in Paris. There you can taste more than seven dozen varieties of ice cream, as well as sherbets, which are prepared in the old-fashioned way, exclusively from natural products. On the banks of the Seine, there is the so-called Latin Quarter, one of the historic districts of the city. There are enough interesting places here, among them the Pantheon, the mosque, the Arena Lutetia, the Viviani square, the legendary Sorbonne. This is one of the busiest Parisian neighborhoods. Here you can meet street musicians, crowds of tourists, groups of students and barkers near tiny cafes. Its streets give a special charm to this quarter. They are so narrow that it is sometimes difficult for even two pedestrians to separate. Not far from the Latin Quarter is the Saint-Michel fountain. It stands on the boulevard of the same name and serves as a kind of landmark for the townspeople, near which meetings are usually made. It is a rich sculptural composition consisting of winged griffins, from whose jaws water flows. For over 150 years, the fountain has amazed Parisians with its grandeur. Be sure to go to the Place de la Bastille, where the prison of the same name once stood. This place in Paris is neither elegant nor beautiful. However, it is this square that is a symbol of freedom for local residents and a kind of monument to all revolutions. In its center there is a majestic column, which was erected in memory of the revolution of 1830. In the north of the city is its highest place - the hill of Montmartre. Visiting it, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of Paris. You can climb the hill on foot using multi-tiered stairs or by cable car. It is crowned by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the stairs of which are always crowded. It would be a crime to climb Montmart Hill and not sit on the steps of this basilica. This will give you the opportunity to feel involved in the unhurried life of Parisians. Of course, you cannot leave Paris without strolling along the Champs Elysees, without climbing the Eiffel Tower and walking under the Arc de Triomphe. Little guests of this city will be delighted with a trip to Disneyland. But in Paris, you can just wander the streets and contemplate the windows of local shops. From the mere thought that Coco Chanel and Edith Piaf walked along the same streets at one time, there is already a feeling of satisfaction. Seeing the sights of this city according to the dry advice of a guide is an ignoble business. Tuck it in your pocket and let yourself get lost on the Parisian avenues. So you can discover your own Paris. After walking around the city, it makes sense to "drop anchor" in some small restaurant, completely detach from everything and feel happy just from the fact that you are in Paris. In local restaurants you can taste foie gras with apples, scallops with cognac sauce, consommé soup.
