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Best Place to Visit in Paris – The Basilique De Saint-Denis

Best Place to Visit in Paris - The Basilique De Saint-DenisJust on the outskirts of northern Paris, in Saint-Denis, stands the Basilique de Saint-Denis, final resting place to most of the French royalty of long ago. Relative to other, better-known sites in Paris, not that many tourists visit this church &, I suspect, mostly for two reasons: they feel it too far away to visit (though it’s conveniently served by the Paris Metro) or they have just never heard of it. You shouldn’t be too surprised if you find you are the only one there.

Named for the second century-AD Bishop of Paris, Saint Denis, who is said to have been decapitated in Montmartre, & then wandered for a while with his head in his hands, & eventually died on the spot where now is located the Basilique de Saint-Denis. Read the rest of this entry »

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Top 10 Things First Timers Must See Or Do in Paris

Top 10 Things First Timers Must See Or Do in ParisIf you’re planning a trip to Paris, there are tons of things you must do, however, let’s go over the top 10 things first timers must see or do in Paris. Paris has more to offer than just about any other city in Europe. If you’ve never been there, you’re in for the time of your life. Before we go any further, number 1 on the list is; get to the Eiffel Tower as soon as you land! This is a must do beyond all must dos!

When your breathing calms down from the tower, head over to Notre Dame and check out the gargoyles. Notice the striking resemblance to your mother in law. Next on the list of top 10 things first timers must see or do in Paris, is eat a fresh croissant on the Champs Elysees while checking out the Arc de Triomphe. The Champs Elysees is the scene you see most often in photographs of Paris. The Arc is at the end of Champs Elysees and is where you can get a good glimpse at the crazy Parisian traffic in and around the Arc. Read the rest of this entry »

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