TIP : Catch a showing of Impressions de France to see beyond the city and into the beautiful , diverse regions of the country .
The Eiffel Tower is a landmark you can see from almost anywhere in EPCOT ’ s France , and at night it shines like a romantic beacon to lovebirds around World Showcase ( although I wish it had the twinkling effect of its real-life counterpart ).
Details like iconic Art Nouveau lettering on signage , colorful handpainted ornamentation on the sides of buildings , and sizable stylized address plaques add to the feeling
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that you ’ ve stumbled onto the streets of Paris . World Showcase Lagoon meets up here with Crescent Lake to create an illusion of the Seine , and the bridge connecting France to the UK Pavilion calls to memory the dozens of bridges that connect the right and left banks of the river it represents .
CHIC BOUTIQUES For the fashionable , there ’ s arguably no better spot to shop than Paris , and in EPCOT , you ’ ll find a variety of souvenirs that would be at home in your suitcase on the way back from a trip abroad . I ’ ve found in Paris there ’ s a never-ending list of stores to visit . You can find luxury brand flagships on the Champs-Élysées and Le Bon Marché — one of the first modern department stores , established in 1838 . ( Want to know the oldest in the world ? Check out page 3 .) But also quaint street markets and the hip boutiques of Le Marais .
When entering the pavilion , shopping goes from high to low end , so look to your right to spot fancy perfumes and beauty products before moving toward a traditional kitchen