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Day 1
09:00 Disneyland Paris
Paradise for kids offering all that the USA theme parks offer
15:20 Pantheon
A neo-classical 1700s church now a mausoleum for
distinguished figures
16:35 Notre Dame

A historic cathedral on Ile de la Cite known for its Gothic
architecture
09:00 Disneyland Paris
Visit Duration: 5 hours, 15 mins
Disneyland Paris takes the crown for being the biggest and best theme park in the vicinity of Paris. Kids and
adults alike will never forget the first time they shook hands with Mickey Mouse or got a hug from Goofy –
there are some experiences that words simply cannot do justice to.
Disneyland Paris is divided into the Disneyland and Disney Studios parks, which are both must-sees to say
the least. The Disneyland Park is where everyone’s favorite characters come to life in their most iconic
backdrops. Explore Main Street USA for a taste of the States, Frontierland to live out your Wild West dreams,
Adventureland to rub shoulders with pirates and magical genies, Discoveryland to explore the stars in the sky
and finally Fantasyland for a tour of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and a walk through Alice in Wonderland’s
Labyrinth.
The Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris has a constantly changing timetable of events and spectacles,
though you can guarantee that any time of year there will be singing, dancing and magical fireworks to round
off a day of adrenalin-pumping rides and heart-warming attractions.
Over in Disney Studios, guests are invited to take a behind the scenes tour and find out just what goes on in Address: 77777 Marne La Vallée, France
the magical worlds of cinema and TV. A first step into Disney Studio 1 beyond the Front Lot is enough for it to Phone Number: 33 825 30 02 22
Admission: €45-€115
really hit home where you are – you’re in Disneyland!
Opening Hours: 10am-8pm
Over in the Toon Studio at Disneyland Paris, the world’s favorite characters come to life and kids of all ages
Website:
are even invited to try their hands at becoming an animator themselves. The production courtyard is where
http://us.disneylandparis.com/index.xhtml
special effects and magical moment come to life, with attractions like the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
waiting for those brave enough. Finally, try out the Backlot for the unforgettable Rock’n’Rollercoaster featuring
an Aerosmith soundtrack.
15:20 Pantheon
Visit Duration: 1 hour
40.1 KM, 65 minutes by transit from Disneyland Paris
The Pantheon (Paris), a great example of an 18th-century’s neoclassicism architecture, was ordered in 1750
as an abbey church to honor St. Geneviève (the patron saint of Paris). Its design was inspired by a Greek
cross with a dome somewhat similar to St. Paul's in London.
The construction works of the Pantheon Paris have started 15 years later but due to financial problems it was
presented to the public on in 1789, probably not the best time for such an fancy monument to be open in
Paris. The result however is an enormous dome that looks over and seen from all over the Left Bank of the
Seine.
The building of the Pantheon (Paris) has changes its purpose at some point to become a mausoleum that
holds the remains of some of France's most famous people such as Victor Hugo, Emil Zola and Marie Curie.
While entering the Pantheon, Paris looks very artistic when you look at the beautiful wall paintings of St.
Geneviève life.
Address: Pl. du Panthéon, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4432-1800
Admission: €9
Opening Hours: Apr-Sept 10am-6:30pm.
Oct-March 10am-6pm
Website:
http://www.pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Metro Station: Cardinal Lemoine; RER:
Luxembourg
Area: The Latin Quarter
16:35 Notre Dame / Notre Dame de Paris
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
0.9 KM, 13 minutes walking from Pantheon
On Monday, April 15, 2019, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was ravaged by a fire.
Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris: "Our Lady, our dear cathedral, witness of so many major events in our country, was
destroyed by a frightful fire after so long resisted the vicissitudes of its history. France cries and with her all her friends from all
over the world. She is touched to the heart because her stones are the testimony of an invincible hope which, by the talent, the
courage, the genius and the faith of the builders, raised this luminous lace of stones, wood and glass. This faith remains ours. It
is she who moves the mountains and we will rebuild this masterpiece. "
Many Parisians and tourists alike consider this place to be one of Paris top 10 attractions alongside the Holy Chapel , the Eiffel
Tower , The Louvre Museum and others.
The Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris), the most visited site in Paris (10 million tourists each year), lies in the true heart of Paris and
by some even of entire France. With so many people visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris unforgettable setting on the
Seine, it has always been one of Paris top attractions. The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is not only a Gothic architecture Address: Pl. du Parvis, Paris
masterpiece but a site which was also the focus of Catholic Paris for 700 years. Although the cathedral is not France's oldest or Phone Number: (01) 4234-5610
largest cathedral, it has very little completion in beauty and architectural harmony. Admission: Free
The work on the cathedral started on 1163 by Maurice de Sully, who was the bishop of Paris at the time. It took 182 years to Opening Hours: 7:45am-6:45pm
complete this building in the summer of 1345. As Paris has changed , Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris) also changed and grown Website: http://www.notredamedeparis.fr
over the years trying to fit into the rapid changes Paris went through. At some point, the cathedral was already scheduled for Metro Station: Cité
deconstruction. It was mostly due to the incredible popularity of the book Hunchback of Notre-Dame(by Victor Hugo's) which
restored the interest in the Gothic period, the cathedral was stayed untouched while eventually restoring its original glory. In the
middle of the nineteenth century, after it was severely damaged during the French Revolution, the world famous Architect
Viollet-le-Duc was placed in charge of the renovations.
The Notra Dame cathedral is practically huge, The interior alone is 425 foot long, 150 foot wide and 115 foot high. It can
practically host 5000 worshippers at a given pray. Some if its exceptional structures include the spectacular rose windows. Pay
special notice to the 30 foot wide one rising above the huge pipe organ. Also notice the beautiful window to the north, which has
remained untouched for the last 700 years!
Although its stunning interior, you may feel that for the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris makes it more interesting from the outside.
To fully appreciate the architecture you should spend some time walking all around it. Probably the best view of the Notre Dame
de Paris is from square Jean XXIII. If you have time, visit again the Notre-Dame at sunset.
The entrance to the twin towers immortalized by Victor Hugo, rising to a height of 220 foot is from the North Tower. There are
420 spiraling stairs that will eventually bring you all the way up where you will find the cathedral most frightening statues in a
very close range. The South Tower will reveal a spectacular view of Paris.
There are free 90 minutes guided tours of the cathedral in English at noon on Wednesday, at 2pm on Thursday and at 2.30pm
on Saturday.
Day 2
09:00 Louvre Museum
One of the finest and largest art museums in the world
11:55 Sacre Coeur Basilica

An iconic landmark this white domed cathedral is on Butte
Montmartre
13:45 Arc de Triomphe

An iconic Paris site which is the world's biggest and tallest
triumphal arch
14:45 Champs Elysees

This 1.9km long avenue is lined with the most prestigious
and expensive stores
16:35 River Cruise

Take a cruise through historic Paris and see sites from the
water
09:00 Louvre Museum / Musee du Louvre
At the top of Paris top 10 attractions, The Louvre Museum (Paris) is in fact the largest art museum in the world and the home for
one of the finest art collections anywhere to be seen including two of the most famous painted woman - the Mona Lisa and
Venus de Milo just to name two out of the 30,000 exhibits displayed in the Louvre Museum.
The Louvre Paris was originally built as a fortress around year 1200 and was reconstructed again around 1650 for the personal
use of the king. It was in 1793 that the French revolutionists have decided that this should become French’s first national
museum.
Carefully planning of the tour in the Louvre Museum is important and will help you make the most out of it rather than making
your way through the crowds, coming out tired and most probably disappointed. Remember that this gigantic museum stretches
for almost half a mile (750 meters). Our best advice for the first time visitor would be – decide upfront what are the works that
you must see, go for those and then settle in one of the sections for a pleasant stroll through the works of art and historical
artifacts.
It was François the first and Louis the 14th who purchased most of these paintings and sculptures while the rest were
contributed or purchased (and in many cases simply taken) by Napoleon later to be returned to the original owner’s family.
The most famous smile in the world, better known as the Mona Lisa, was ordered by François I from Leonardo the Vinci. It
Address: Palais du Louvre, Louvre/Tuileries,
gained most of glory after it was stolen in 1911 by a Louvre employee, who simply left the building with the painting under his
Paris
coat.
Phone Number: (01) 4020-5317
The entrance to the Louvre Museum Paris is a glass pyramid, one of the city's most distinct symbols and what has become a
Admission: €15
tourist attraction by itself as no photo album of Paris seems to be complete without it. Notice the contrast between the modern
Opening Hours: Mon,Thurs,Sat,Sun 9am-6pm /
glass structure and the classic interiors and how well the natural light flows in through the huge geometrically designed glass.
Wed, Fri 9am-9:45pm
There are seven sub-galleries in the Louvre Museum distinctly defined by their content. The first hold some of the most
Website: http://www.louvre.fr Metro Stattion:
important antiques from the ancient Egyptian world. The second is dedicated to Antiquities from the far-east. The third part of
Palais-Royal, Musée du Louvre
the Louvre Museum (Paris) is devoted to the Greek and Roman period while the forth is focused on all kind of Sculpture. Fifth
and the most visited hold many famous paintings while the sixth is dedicated to the Decorative Arts. The seventh and last is all
about Graphic Arts.
Some of the famous antiques are the Seated Scribe which can be found in the Sully wing, room 22, 1st floor, Venus de Milo
which is located in room 7, in the ground floor, of the Denon Wing, the Code of Hammurabi in room 3, ground floor, Richelieu
Wing and the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace which is located just opposite of room 1 in 1st floor at the Denon Wing.
The Denon wing of the Louvre Museum hosts many of the famous art treasures such as The Dying Slave by Michelangelo
located in the ground floor at Michelangelo Gallery and some of the works of Raphael such as Botticelli and Titian. Other works
in this wing includes the French masterpieces such as The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault’s in room 77, 1st floor.
The Louvre Museum Paris is famous not only for its art but unfortunately also for the long line you have to stand in before you
get a chance to see anything. Skipping this line can be done with the planning as you can order tickets by mail though
http://louvre.fnacspectacles.com or. 08-92-68-46-94. You can also pick up the tickets at any FNAC branch.
11:55 Sacre Coeur Basilica / Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
3.3 KM, 41 minutes by transit from Louvre Museum
While some of Paris residents like it more than others, the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris, devoted to the
sacred heart of Jesus (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris) is one of Paris's most beloved tourist
attractions.
Read on other Paris Religious Sites:
The Holy Chapel

Madeleine Church
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Sacre Coeur is a church and a basilica, located in the top of the Montmartre which is also the highest
point in the entire city. The Sacre Coeur Basilica (Paris) is not as old as it looks. Paul Adabie designed the Address: Pl. du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur,
basilica on the late 19th century and the constructions ended several years into the 20th century. It was built Montmartre, Paris Phone: (01) 53418900
to recognize the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Admission: Free
Step inside the Sacre Coeur Basilica to enjoy the lovely decorations and mosaics on the walls, the metal Opening Hours: Basilica 6am-10:30pm, Dome
doors, the windows (all broken in 1944 and restored since) as well on the ceiling. The mosaic above the choir and Crypt October-April 9am-5pm, May-Sept.
is considered one of the largest golden mosaics in Europe. Look for the "La Savoyarde" - the 19 tons bell 8:30am-8pm.
which makes it one of the heaviest in the world. Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
The climb up to the gallery in the inner dome (271 foot high) is well worth the effort as the view is simply Metro Station: Anvers, plus funicular, Jules
Joffrin plus Montmartrobus.
stunning. However, if you choose not to climb, you can still admire the view while standing on the front stairs
of the Sacre Coeur Basilica.
At the bottom of the hill you will find some amusements for kids which may also enjoy the ride in the small
cables train up the hill.
Try to pay the visit either in the morning (early) or evening (also early) and try to avoid visiting on a Sunday as
it may become quite busy then.
13:45 Arc de Triomphe
Visit Duration: 45 mins
4.3 KM, 19 minutes by transit from Sacre Coeur Basilica
One of the most popular attractions in Paris, Inspired by Rome's Arch of Titus, the Arc de Triomphe is located
in Paris in the world’s largest traffic roundabout and is the biggest and tallest triumphal arch in the world -
about 49 meters (161 ft.) high and 44 meters (144 ft.) wide. Arc de Triomphe (Paris) is located 2 kilometers
northwest from the place de la Concorde in the middle of the well know and extremely busy "Place Charles
de Gaulle" (or better known to Parisians as “Place de l’Étoile”). This 161 foot triumphal arch was
commissioned by Napoléon in 1806 to honor his imperial victories but it is only 20 years after he died that the
Arc de Triomphe was finished, in 1836.
Some important events took place under the great Arc de Triomphe. The greatest state funeral, for one, was
of Victor Hugo. His coffin was placed in 1885 here while many Parisians came to place their last respect. On
the other hand, some of France most humiliating moments are also related to this place, notably in 1871 and
1940. The sights of German troops walking under the arch are not to be forgotten by the French people. Address: Pl. Charles-de-Gaulle,
Important tip – do not cross the square in order to reach it as this is Paris's busiest traffic circuit and this is Champs-Élysées, Paris
either dangerous or practically impossible. Instead, use the easily accessible underground passage. Phone Number: (01) 55377377
Admission: €12
It is well worth climbing the stairs to the top of the arch from which you can see the 12 radiating avenues that
Opening Hours: April-Sept. 10am-11pm,
goes in and out of the circuit. You can view across the Champs-Élysées from the Arc all the way to the Place
Oct-March 10am-10:30pm
de la Concorde and the further away Musée du Louvre (the Louvre Museum).
Website:
Before you leave, take a closer look at the Arc as it is also well known for its magnificent sculptures by http://www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
François Rude. Pay a special notice to The Departure of the Volunteer, to the right of the arch when viewed Metro Station: Étoile
from the Champs-Élysées.
14:45 Champs Elysees / Avenue des Champs Elysees
1.1 KM, 13 minutes walking from Arc de Triomphe
Champs Elysees Avenue (Paris), named after the ‘Elysian Fields’ where happy souls live in the hereafter
according to Greek myth, runs through Paris for 2-km (1¼ mile) from the Place de la Concorde until the Arc
de Triumph.
While walking in Paris, In Champs Elysees Avenue, the city stands for the style and happiness of living in
France, and on top of the massive traffic and fast food restaurants, the Avenue des Champs Elysees still
sparkles. Along the way, you will see fancy brands such as Louis Vitton and Cartier but also cinemas and
cafés. In some magical way, the avenue always feels like there is something happening in this avenue - the
stores are open up until late in the evening and many are open even on Sunday, something which is not a
common practice in Paris and certainly not in France.
The Champs Elysees Avenue (Paris) is unarguably one of the famous streets in the world and is also
considered by real estate experts to be one of the most expensive real estate streets in Europe.
Address: Champs-Élysées, Paris Metro Stations:
The avenue is also where the last part of the Tour de France bicycle race starts (this happens in late July,
Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau,
check out their web site for exact date each year). Also the parades on Bastille Day (July 14) and Armistice
Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, George V, Étoile
Day (November 11) take place in this fancy street.
Walking in the Champs Elysees Avenue, Paris looks shiny, luxirious, This is once spot you want to be if
you're looking for some great shopping.
16:35 River Cruise / Bateaux Parisiens
1.6 KM, 20 minutes walking from Champs Elysees
Cruise up the majestic Seine and see how Paris famous sites are revealed from a new perspective. This
cruise comes for free with the Paris Pass. From the water it is possible to see the bridges and monuments of
Paris as you could never hope to from land.
This hour long river cruise delivers spectacular and hidden views of this magnificent city. An informative
historical and cultural commentary is available in English and on-board guides occasionally take the
microphone to inform Paris visitors about current events, exhibits, and festivals.
The main Bateaux Parisiens pier is located close to the Eiffel Tower. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity
for any Paris visitor to better understand the geography of the city, to learn more of the history, and to see this
city from a new perspective.
Day 3
09:00 Eiffel Tower
This free-standing iron tower is the ultimate symbol of Paris
11:35 Palace of Versailles

Equisite palace where Louis XIV lived and treaties were
signed in the Hall of Mirrors
09:00 Eiffel Tower / Tour Eiffel
Visit Duration: 2 hours
The Eiffel Tower, one of the must sees in Paris, can't be missed from any spot while walking around in the
city. It was built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel which was already famous at the time for building
bridges. He spent several years building the Eiffel Tower as a monument for the World Exhibition in 1889.
Although today, it is without doubt one of the most recognizable monuments in Europe, one that can be
compared to the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Big Ben is London and the Taj Mahal in India, it was not
supposed to be permanent when it was first introduced. After the Eiffel Tower was built, it faced a lot of
criticism from Paris artistic and literary elite. The fact is, that the tower was almost torn down sometime in
1909 while the only reason it was eventually kept was due to its ability to provide a perfect platform for
transmitting antennas.
Slowly, the Eiffel Tower became a permanent part of Paris view, settling in the hearts of Parisians as the
symbol of Paris providing it with the most beautiful and famous skyline during the evening.
It is possible to climb up the stairs as far as the third floor. Going up to the top though is possible only using
the elevator. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris at 1,050 ft (320 meters) is very romantic, especially in the Address: Quai Branly, Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel,
evening. Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4411-2323
You can reserve your ticket or book a guided tour online which will skip the lines as well.
Admission: €7-€17
Opening Hours: June-August 9am-00:45am,
Sept.-June 9:30am-11pm
Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr
11:35 Palace of Versailles / Château de Versailles
15.5 KM, 37 minutes by transit from Eiffel Tower
Less than 30 minutes from Paris is the Palace of Versailles, one of the few monarch homes your can tour fully - an amazingly
conserved estate with impressive French gardens and a Palace.
The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles Paris is not a single building. Instead, the estate includes the main Palace, the Grand Trianon,
Marie-Antoinett's Estate and the 1700-acre Versailles Garden. The Chateau contains 700 individual rooms each more
spectacular and lavish than the next. The 23-kt gold leaf on woven silk wall coverings and framing exquisitely painted ceiling
panels, smothering statues and sculptures, encasing lamps, trimming chandeliers and forming platters, bowls, and assortments
of serving dishes speaks of how few ways the extremely rich could invest their money.
The Rooms most often discussed are the Hall of Mirrors leading to the King's Apartments. It is spectacular. The 239.5-foot long
by 34.4-foot wide corridor is dripping with chandeliers overburdened with hand-cut crystals hanging from the 40 foot high arched
ceiling. The 357 hand made Venetian Mirrors inlayed into the 17 arched windows and the balance of the 578 mirrors creating
the mirrored wall opposite the garden doors allow for even the smallest movement to be seen from anywhere in the hall. Since Address: 78000 Versailles, France Phone:
this hall was especially for gathering the royal court together for official occasions, any intrigue among the dissidents could be 01-3083-7800
seen and reported to the King. Admission: €7.50-€27
Website: http://en.chateauversailles.fr
Grand Trianon Opening Hours: The Palace is open every day
This is a simpler palace on the estate, which Louis XIV built for himself and his mistress to live in and avoid the artificial except Mondays from 9am, but the Etate of
etiquette necessary at the Chateau. It soon became the private Royal Family quarters when Louis XIV moved his family into the Trianon and the Coach Gallery open in the
Palace of Versailles Paris. The current decorations reflects the taste of Emperor Napoleon's wife with bubble gum pink walls afternoon.
and gold-leaf head and foot boards enunciating the emblazoned motif with cherubs watching over the sleeping royal.
Marie-Antoinette's Estate within the Versailles Estate

Marie-Antoinette's Estate consists of her palace aka the Petit Trianon, her farm, her own theater, her own hamlet, her mill and
the Temple of Love where she and Louis would meet in private in a sheltered garden. There is a separate gated entry to her
private estate and this is where she gave birth to her son. The gardens are much more intimate but the elegance of the rooms is
in keeping with the glamour found in the other palaces.
The Palace of Versailles (Paris) Gardens

There is no way to get from the main palace to the Grand Trianon or the Petit Trianon without accessing the gardens. The
fountains and statutes dotting the landscape accentuate the abundance of trees and potted flowers that are changed daily to
present the freshest blooms and lavish perfumes as you pass by.
Passes to Versailles
There are three types of entry passes available. The least expensive is the half-day pass, the next is a full day pass; but the one
for those who plan to spend more than a day at Versailles, is the Passport which can be purchased for 2, 4 or 6 days with the
highest price being 59 euro. You can purchase the passes online, thus avoiding lines. The first Sunday of the Month from
November until mid-March is free to the Public.
Beyond touring the palaces and gardens, there is an excellent boutique on the site for some of the most exclusive souvenirs in
Paris. Throughout the year, there are operas, ballets, and musical events in the several theaters on the grounds. The Passport
ticket does include some of these events.

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My Paris Travel Guide

16:35 Notre Dame

11:55 Sacre Coeur Basilica

13:45 Arc de Triomphe

14:45 Champs Elysees

16:35 River Cruise

Read on other Paris Religious Sites:

The Holy Chapel

11:35 Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles

Marie-Antoinette's Estate within the Versailles Estate

The Palace of Versailles (Paris) Gardens

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