Even those who have already been to Paris, coming here again, are in a state of anticipation. Involuntarily the questions arise: “How else will the capital of France surprise?”, “What can I see in Paris?”. Many attractions of the named city have long turned into a place of "pilgrimage" for tourists. But in the French capital there are many interesting and unusual places, which will be discussed below.
What to watch in Paris for history buffs?
Inveterate historians should definitely visit the Carnival Museum. Many unique expositions are presented here, which will not only help expand knowledge in history, but also understand what a real Paris is. What to see first? For starters, you can get acquainted with an extensive collection of archaeological finds, as well as with the monuments of the French Revolution. No less interesting are the paintings of the 18-19th centuries, telling about the artistic life of the French capital.
But what to see in Paris for those who are interested in unusual places? The most mysterious attraction of the described city are the Paris catacombs. They pass almost under the entire historical part of Paris. This place is often called the City of Darkness, and it is not surprising, because the bones of Paris are lined with ceilings and walls of underground galleries. In fact, the Paris catacombs are an underground cemetery. In this place are the remains of Robespierre, Danton, Marat, Charles Perrault, Blaise Pascal and Rabelais.
What to see in Paris lovers of fine art?
The capital of France has a unique Museum of Rodin, which hosts more than 600 of his works. In particular, here is the world famous sculpture “The Thinker”. In addition, the museum exhibits the work of
Camille Claudel, the beloved of Rodin. You can also see a collection of paintings owned by the great master, which includes the creations of many famous artists, including Van Gogh.
You can not ignore the Picasso Museum, which presents painting, sculpture, documents, drawings and personal belongings of the French genius. The famous Orsay Museum will surprise you. It became popular thanks to a rich collection of representatives of impressionism and post-impressionism. Visiting this museum, you will see the best paintings of Monet, Degas, Sisley, Pissarro, Renoir, as well as Cezanne, Seurat, Van Gogh and Gauguin.
What to see in Paris for foodies?
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French cuisine is presented in the Le Meurice restaurant. Crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors and windows overlooking the
Tuileries Gardens turn it into a real Versailles palace. Fans of exotic cuisine should visit the famous LEscargot Montorguei restaurant. Here you can try grape snails - escargo. Such a delicacy will be offered only in France. Restaurant “Maceo” will delight fans of vegetarianism, and “Yam'Tcha” will appeal to connoisseurs of Asian cuisine. The named restaurant is distinguished by a large selection of tea, which, as a rule, corresponds to a particular dish. Here you can try very unusual dishes. For example, escalopes in green garlic sauce and ice cream with marraqua and avocado.