Have you ever been to France before?
Whether you have or not, you might want to know the coolest places to visit in
France 2018. We will breakdown this into 3 areas: Bordeaux, Paris, and
Versailles.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux has the
distinct charm compared to other cities in Paris. It is one of the most
appealing tourist destinations that you should not miss in Paris. This city is
also called as the Port of the Moon thanks to its scenic panorama which is the
perfect place for romantic activities and family. Because of the abundant
architectural values, UNESCO has cited it in the World Heritage Site in 1998.
There are more than three hundreds buildings which are qualified as the
heritage. You will have plenty of time to explore them all.
But here are the
things to do in Bordeaux
Place
de la Bourse
The building is the
palace which was finished building in the 18th century. Its elegance is
unbeatable. Definitely one of the best Bordeaux attractions.
Basilique
Saint-Seurin
You may have heard
about this many times. This place was a stop of the Saint James pilgrimage. It
is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The structures are influenced
well by the Roman. The style of the churches really describe the Romanesque
aesthetics. The historical church was established in the 11th century.
Musée
d'Aquitaine
Visiting The Aquitaine
Museum is definitely one of the best things to do in Bordeaux. The museum is
one of the ways to get closer to the Bordeaux historical aspects. The museum
will welcome you with the illustration of the Bordeaux and region of Aquitaine
from the prehistoric era to nowadays.The museum showcases abundant antique
items, artifacts, and the 3rd-century statue of Hercules. You could also look
at few unique tombs.
Cathédrale
Saint-André
The Cathedral of Saint
Andrew was declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It was one of the
parts of Saint James pilgrimage trails. The pilgrims traveled through Bordeaux
back then. The Cathedral of Saint Andrew has such ultimate structure with
plenty of beautiful sculptures of the Last Supper, Christ in Majesty, and
Ascension. The opposite cathedral stands the Town Hall. The Town Hall is a big
palace which brings the Neoclassical influence out. It is an impressive
structure that is too great to be missed.
Le
Grand Théâtre
When you come to
Bordeaux, you can’t overlook this place. It is the hub of the culture, customs,
and art life. The Grand Theatre is a monumental aspect of the city. Victor
Louis is the genius behind this. You
will be amazed at the building the moment you enter the lobby. The grand
staircases will also welcome you. Since it is a theatre, of course, you will
have the chance to enjoy the great performance by National Orchestra. But
sometimes, the National Ballet of Bordeaux also comes to perform.
Paris
You may have known about the Eiffel
Tower so we’d just uncheck it from our list. Chances are you don’t know few of
the Activities to Do Paris below.
Musée
d’Orsay
This is the place where the
galleries of Paris exist. The place offers the most attractive collection of
Impressionist masterpieces. Not to mention that it is considered as the best
place to hold the largest collection. You will see the best masterpieces from
Van Gogh, Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, amongst others. The surrounding is
equipped with the restaurant and cafes for your fine tasting experience.e
Palais-Royal
Gardens
It is a perfect place to escape and
enjoy the soothing beauty of the gardens. Palais-Royal will be the place where
you can find peace. The shops behind the wall of the palace are also the best
pitstop for shoppers and keen eyes. The treated gardens are the home to world
class perfumes, as well as the exquisite boutiques.
Luxembourg
Gardens
The Luxembourg Gardens are all you
need to enjoy the holiday and recreation. The lovely garden is crowded by the
locals as well as tourists. It is also a perfect place for family with kids
since children of all ages can race their sailboats in the basin behind the
senat. Not to mention that the children playground will give you and your
family the best memory. If you are lucky, you could watch the puppet show.
Consider checking the schedule of performance so that you will come at the
right time. These gardens are also a favorite spot for locals to do refreshing
activities. It is not surprising that many joggers visit the pace. It is also
the reason why many visit paris.
Musée
Picasso
It is the name of the museum that is
worth to visit while you are in Paris. As the name suggests, it is the place to
the largest showcase collection of the most popular artist, Pablo Picasso. The
place is dedicated to hosting most of the collections from the genius.
The
Louvre
Louvre is considered as the world’s
greatest art museum. Existing over 675,000 square feet of the works from the
pieces around the world. The great museum noy only holds the France arts, but
also different pieces from other countries as well. In Louvre, there are three
most popular pieces including Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and one and the
only Mona Lisa. Definitely one of the Top Things To Do In Paris.
Versailles
Chateau of Versailles or simply
versailles palace is marvelous chateau located in the Ile-de-france region of
France. The place is now open to the public and is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in the Ile-de-france region. If you are wondering about the
things to do in Chateau de Versailles, there are many.
One of the most recommended
attractions that you should check is waterfall chateau de Versailles. It
becomes trending in the social media with the tag as impossible waterfall from
the sky. You could take a selfie and capture special moments there with your
family or friends. The other attractions that you could consider are The
Chateau Apartments, Hall of Mirrors,
Academy of Equestrian Arts, Musée des Carrosses, Royal Chapel, Grand
Canal, and Royal Opera.
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