Paris the Capital City of France full of Romance

Paris the Capital City of France is in the Ile DeAnd the banks of the River Seine in Paris will
France region and is an international capital for art,offer visitors an unforgettable experience by
fashion, style and romance.being able to get to see the sights from a
With the romance that Paris perceives, it is thecompletely different perspective, while cruising in a
number one destination for UK tourists and withboat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine at
over 30 million travellers per year from aroundthe same time.
the world, it is no wonder that this city has soHowever, for those of us who would like to get
much to offer.away from it all, the Ile de France region of which
Paris entertainment has always been at theParis is at the centre becomes an ideal place,
forefront of the world in terms of quality andoffering a multitude of nature, history, art and
variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz,culture, but all within only a short distance from
concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, therethe periphery.
is always some form of entertainment on offerSo, within the Ile de France region, you be able to
to suit all tastes, no matter what the time ofdiscover more than 500km of navigable
year you decide to visit this vibrant and culturalwaterways, as well as many more kilometres of
city in France.footpaths and historic sites along its beautiful
There are two opera houses in Paris - the Operarivers and canals.
Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts theBut not far from Paris in the Ile de France region
Opera National de Paris. There are also manyyou will discover rich picturesque countryside and
different rock venues in Paris that play host to aforests all within a short distance of the periphery
large number of international performers and Parisand it boasts three National Parks and four
is also popular for its many dance clubs, nightclubs,National Forests that allow you to get away from
and cabaret shows such as the Moulin Rouge,it all and enjoy the natural beauty of France along
which has become famous throughout the worldwith the slow pace of French country life.
for its can-can, plus a multitude of differentWith stunning scenery, idyllic towns, peace and
festivals that are held in Paris every year.tranquillity, along with the abundant wildlife that
Of course, there are the usual monuments andawait its visitors, it is the perfect setting for a
attractions which we all go an see when visitingdrive in the country, an invigorating walk or a
Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc detypical French picnic lunch in the open air.
Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, walkingAnd although Paris still tends to have that allure as
along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees with all itsa destination for lovers, there is also an enormous
glitz and glamour and visiting the Bastille Square.amount to do for children of all ages and the
There are also some more recent landmarks thatadults alike! Disneyland Paris with all of its magic is
attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, suchobviously one of those destinations, along with
as La Grande Arche in the business district of LaParc Asterix, but there are also some great
Defense or The Center Nationale d'Art et demodern museums that provide interaction, making
Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply aslearning fun.
the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre.And from interesting, historic towns, to the
Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris,centre of Paris, back to the forests and national
which are a famous burial place with its networkparks, to amusements or glitz and glamour, Paris
of subterranean tunnels and rooms locatedhas something for everyone to enjoy, but make
underneath Paris and you can go on an officialsure that you allocate enough time to experience
tour through the old quarries.this incredible region of France.