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The Highlights of Paris

October 11th, 2009 No comments
by Morten Elm

Paris is known as the City of Romance, and the city is a great place to go with your partner for a romantic weekend. In Paris you find everything from great food and shopping to some very interesting sights.

The landmark of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was build for the World Exhibition in 1889. The plan was to tear it down afterwards, but luckily enough the decision was changed. The tower is 319 meter (1047 feet) high, and until the Empire State Building was built in 1931, it was the highest building in the world.

A visit in the high season demands patience. Because of the limited capacity of the elevators, the line can be very long. Another option, if you do not want to wait a couple of hours, is to take the 1.665 stairs instead. Whatever you take the elevator or the stair, your reward will be a fantastic view. On a sunny day, you can see as long as 70 kilometers (about 43 miles

The Louvre Museum was made famous by Dan Brown in his book The Da Vinci Code. But the museum is more than a crime scene in a famous book. It is also the scene of one of the world’s most amazing art exhibitions. Look for the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient Greek statue Venus from Milo.

But the exhibition in the old building from 1190 is much more than a statue and a painting. You can also experience ancient are from Greece and Egypt; or modern fashion and design. So if you are both to old and modern art, one day is not enough to see it all.

Other great sight in Paris are Champs-Elyses and Notre Dame Cathedral. You might also want to visit Versailles about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the city centre. Disneyland will certainly also make yourself and your kids happy.

You can also do some heavy shopping in Paris. You can find all the famous luxury trademarks in the department stores. When it comes to haute couture fashion houses, Rue du Faubourg-St-Honor on the right side of the Seine is the place to go. Look for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, Chanel, and Christian Dior.

If you are more into markets, Paris is a great city. You can find old postcards, porcelain, musical instruments and books at the March de la Porte de Vanves market. Superb food can be bought at the Rue Mouffetard market, while cheap souvenir is found around Rue de Rivoli.

In the end of the day, you should spoil yourself with some great French food and red wine; or you could go on a sunset cruise on the Seine. After that, visit one of the many nightclubs to party all night.

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Mona Lisa and The Roofing Layout

September 16th, 2009 No comments

My visit and my tour to Europe were extremely memorable. I have visited almost five major countries of Europe; I was undoubtedly amazed with many places. The city of Gondolas and Rome which are part Italy, Austria and France has won my heart .If I got an opportunity, I would definitely go there again.

The citys that will remain in mind ever included Rome and Paris. The Pariss Disney Land was an utmost amazing experience. I got a chance to visit famous Basilica in the heart of Paris. I attended evening prayers also. I was in the happiest mode at that time.

The beautiful and romantic city of Venice and Gondolas were happening. They have made my heart bounce. It was a bountiful experience. I collected lot of pictures. The city palaces have undoubtedly amazing structures. You might see lot of love birds clicking pictures of these history rich layouts.

The grandeur of all places is something I can not describe in words. Eiffel tower and lighting of it, gives a great message as to always be fighting and energetic. And Du Louvre museum and the hotel and Fashion Street were in close by vicinity. I got a chance to make lot of friends.

If you see the architectural layouts of these places you might write a big book. The whole layout and designs can be credited to the citys Roofers. They have done remarkable work. I could comprehend the layouts even further as I have an immense knowledge on roofing.

I took lot of pictures of all the layouts. The Great painting of Mona Lisa was enhanced even further; because of the way the platform and panels were surrounding the painting. I have gathered lot of information on roofing from all these places. Also the friends who along with me enriched their experience as roofers was commendable

I might not work on a huge layout; however my trip to these cities will definitely help me as a better design consultant. The write ups that I have written about roofing so far will be enhanced further because of my incurred knowledge.

I might get an opportunity to visit many more place because of my good roofing work. However I am quite sure that I will visit Europe once more and would like to study the splendid structures even further.

Scott Rodgers’ Astounding Knowledge and expertise on roofing (Need a roofer? click here) works has been converted to some helpful write ups and tutorials on this profession. With ample experience backing him, He has heavily consulted on resources for roofers in the past.

Visit Paris and Learn About Its Modern Art and Architecture.

September 9th, 2009 No comments

In Paris France, the earliest sign of civilization dates back to 4,200 BC. This was when the Parisii of Gaul, which was a Celtic tribe of boaters and traders, dwelled there. The Romans brought their culture to the Left Bank, bringing palaces, baths, temples and theaters. Once the empire collapsed, rule of the city passed from Germans to the Franks to Burgundians and to the English. Finally, French kings assumed the throne again in 1436. Paris survived a number of upheavals, power struggles, revolutions, wars and disease outbreaks over the centuries. Today visitors staying in Paris hotels can see bits of history all around them, if they know where to look.

Architecture buffs have a number of places to see when they visit Paris France. You’ll see palaces like the Palace of Versailles, which was built in the French Renaissance tradition circa 1678; Chateau de Villette, another 17th-century palace, crafted in French Baroque style for Louis XIV’s ambassador, Jean Dyel; or the Palais de Chaillot, a stripped classical structure designed for the 1937 World Exposition. Other French Baroque palaces include the Chteau de Maisons, Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, the Jardins des Tuileries, Palais du Luxembourg and Palais Royal-Muse du Louvre. In addition to palaces, there are churches in Paris that date back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, such as the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral (1163), La Sainte-Chapelle (1238), Basilique Saint-Denis (1136) and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres (1140). Mont Martre, St. Louis des Invalides, the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Paris Pantheon are other beautiful, historic churches.

Anyone who professes to be a lover of art simply must visit Paris France to see the Louvre, the second-largest art collection in the world (next to Moscow’s Hermitage). The Louvre was originally a fortress for Philip II in the 12th-century and it later housed kings like Charles V and Francis I. In 1791, during the French Revolution, the structure became a museum, which today holds more than 380,000 pieces of art. Visitors will see over 50,000 pieces of Egyptian art dating back to 4,000 BC, Near Eastern antiquities, Greek and Roman sculptures, Islamic art, ancient architecture, decorative arts from the Middle Ages and famous paintings by Michelangelo, Raphael, Da Vinci, Monet, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Cezanne. People staying in Louvre Paris hotels may also wish to visit tremendous libraries like the National Library of France and the St. Genevieve Library, as well as smaller art museums like Muse d’Orsay (which showcases French furniture, photography, paintings and sculptures) and the underground Musee de l’Orangerie, which houses original Monets.

Paris France is known for its wine, brie cheese, beets, asparagus, mushrooms and chocolates. Cakes and pastries like Niflette, Paris-Brest, Puits d’amour and tart bourdaloue are popular at the cafes. Breakfasts usually consist of croissants, coffee and fruit. Lunch is the big meal of the day around noon and dinners are eaten late at night, usually around 8 p.m.

If you are passionate about food, then you can come to Paris and request a food tour from www.edible-paris.com, www.viator.com/paris-food-tours, www.poshnosh.com/tbkaf/foodlover-paris.html, www.meetingthefrench.com or circatours.com/tours-wine-cuisine/paris-food-fairs.htm.

Whether you stay for a romantic weekend at hotels in Paris or you spend several weeks soaking it all in, you’ll find Paris outweighing most European cities in what it can offer you.

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