Travel Snapshots
Pont De L’Archeveche
This is one of the locations where
tourists can view the padlocks placed
on the bridge by other visitors. This
bridge at Pont De L’Archeveche
has an overwhelming number of
padlocks, which does not allow for
anymore to be added.
The Arc de Triomphe de
l’Étoile
This is one of the most famous
monuments in Paris. It stands in
the centre of the Place Charles de
Gaulle, at the western end of the
Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées
is famous for its theatres, cafés and
luxury shops, and for the military
parade that takes place each year on
the avenue on 14 July to celebrate
Bastille Day.
Montmartre
For a truly spectacular view of Paris,
a visit to Montmartre is required.
Montmartre is primarily known for
the white-domed Basilica of the
Sacré Cœur on its summit and as
a nightclub district. Many artists
including Salvador Dalí, Vincent van
Gogh, Claude Monet and Pablo
Picasso had studios or worked
around the Montmartre community.
Today, many artists still gather in
Place Du Tertre to do drawings,
caricatures, portraits and landscape
paintings which are sold to visitors.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
This is a triumphal arch in Paris,
located in the Place du Carrousel. It
was built between 1806 and 1808 to
commemorate Napoleon’s military
victories of the previous year. Charles
Percier and Pierre François Léonard
Fontaine designed it.
Boat Tours
Guided boat tours are done along
the Seine River and give tourists an
insightful look at major historical
monuments
and
landmarks
throughout Paris. The tours are
usually done in French and English.
The Luxor Obelisk
This is a 23 metre (75 ft) high Egyptian
obelisk, which stands at the center of
the Place de la Concorde in Paris. It
was originally located at the entrance
to Luxor Temple, in Egypt. It is over
3,000 years old and was originally
situated outside of Luxor Temple,
where its twin remains. Muhammed
Ali, Khedive of Egypt, gifted it to
France.
Pyramid inside Du Louvre
The pyramid inside the Museum
du Louvre glass pyramid is a recent
addition at the Louvre done by a
Chinese architect in the 1985/86. It
became popular after being featured
in The Davinci Code movie. The
glass reflects light into the museum
so those who are in its belly can view
the space easier. The museum used
to be the palace and home to several
kings up to King Louis 13th.
PARIS