PARIS
Louis Vuitton
At Louis Vuitton it all
started with the worldfamous LV-initialled
travel goods, but the
range of leather accessories has grown considerably since then as well as
the fashion collection by
designer Marc Jacobs.
Jules Verne
The designer decor on
the second floor of the
Eiffel Tower lives up to
expectations, with a
magical view as a bonus!
French culinary heritage is the focus here,
where classic dishes are
accompanied by some
excellent wines.
M
any go to Paris with the
false idea that it only
consists of histor ical
monuments, only to find
a modern city with a bustling commercial activity, an infinite number of places to visit
and unparalleled nightlife.
Its icon or emblem is the Eiffel Tower.
Located in Champs de Mars, the 1067
fts. and three high monument presents
tourist an option to go up through
stairs or elevator. On the first floor,
people can get a panoramic view of
the city and can also take a look inside
the tower. On the second floor, one of
the most popular restaurants in all of
Paris, Le Jules Vernes-, is located. It is
rated with one Michelin star (only the
best restaurants are graded with stars,
the maximum is 3 stars). To eat at the
restaurant is essential to make reservation at least three weeks prior the trip.
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The higher people get the better the
view is, this is why it is advisable to go
up to the third and last floor, in order
to appreciate the full view of the city
along with a glass of champagne.
Paris and museums are almost synonymous. A visit to the Louvre is required.
Its art collection consists of works from
all periods of art history, but its most
prominent and famous is the overrated
Gioconda or Mona Lisa by Leonardo
Da Vinci. The real delight of art lovers rooms comes with Renaissance
and Baroque sculpture. Another of the
famous museums is the Musée d’Orsay,
a former train station. It has a vast collection of works in the Impressionist
and Post-Impressionist era.
Its most recognized avenue is ChampsÉlysées. There are hundreds of shops,
restaurants and hotels through out
the 6167 fts. long avenue. The famous
French brand Louis Vuitton, has its
flagship store on the avenue with more
than four floors each spec tacularly
decorated with a theme of previous
designs. Another curious fact is that
in this avenue it is located the only
McDonald’s that has changed its iconic
yellow and red to gold and silver to go
of hundreds of generals of the French
Empire. At the top of the arc people can
appreciate the full view of the avenue.
To eat, Paris has endless options for
ever y taste. Among the most typical
plate is the entrecote, which is steak
and fries ser ved with a sauce based
on butter and rose m a r y.
Another
French speciality is
the “baguettes” or
street sandwiches
that can be found
on ever y cor ner
and are per fect for
a quick lunch. The
favorite of everyone
without no doubt,
are the crepes that
can be filled with any flavor sweet or
salty, but the most requested one is
the nutella one . Upon request, remember to say “avec nutella beaoucoup, s’il
vous plait.”
“Paris and museums are
almost synonymous. A visit
to the Louvre is required”
along with the luxurious avenue.
On the opposite side of the famous
avenue is the Arc de Triomphe, monument built to commemorate the fallen
soldiers. Inside one can see the names
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