We will be stopping for a photo session of Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. Its construction in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days was a veritable technical and architectural achievement. "Utopia achieved", a symbol of technological prowess, at the end of the 19th Century it was a demonstration of French engineering, and a defining moment of the industrial era. As France’s symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year, making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world. We will spend about 40 minutes.

Our guide will accompany you to the famous Notre Dame cathedral from 12th Century, which is currently under renovation. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France. It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité. Work started in the 13th century and finished in the 15th century. Badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. Its many visitors come to admire its stained-glass and rose windows, the towers, the steeple and the gargoyles. In 2013, Notre-Dame is celebrated its 850th anniversary. For this occasion, many events were organized, and the cathedral renewed its bells with the arrival of eight new bells as well as a new great bell. Road distances from Paris in France are calculated from point 0 on the cathedral forecourt. We will spend about 40 minutes.

Our guide will accompany you till the famous glass pyramid of Louvre Museum and will explain you from outside. Every trip to the capital deserves a visit to the Louvre to discover the wealth of treasures it contains. The museum houses western works of art dating from the Middle Ages to 1848, in addition to collections of ancient oriental, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman civilizations, as well as graphic and Islamic arts. From room to room, the former royal palace reveals its masterpieces to the public: the Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo, and The Winged Victory of Samothrace. In total, there are 35,000 works to be discovered or re-discovered! With its eight hundred-year-old history, the Louvre has been influenced by numerous architectural trends, from the medieval fortress of the 12th century to the glass pyramid by Pei (1989). We will spend about 40 minutes.

Nous nous arrêterons ici pour profiter de la vue imprenable sur la tour Eiffel. Situé de l'autre côté de la Seine, le Trocadéro abrite de splendides jardins, bassins et fontaines, ainsi que la richesse culturelle du Palais de Chaillot, de la Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine et du Musée de la Marine. Juste derrière le Trocadéro se trouve le village de Passy avec son charme d'antan, son église et son cimetière où reposent Manet et Debussy.

Nous ferons une brève halte au célèbre Hôtel de Ville de Paris. L'Hôtel de Ville de Paris est le siège du Conseil municipal depuis 1357. Le bâtiment actuel, de style néo-Renaissance, a été construit par les architectes Théodore Ballu et Édouard Deperthes sur le site de l'ancien Hôtel de Ville, détruit par un incendie lors de la Commune de Paris en 1871. Des visites de l'hôtel de ville, lieu puissant et prestigieux, sont possibles. Des visites guidées sont proposées sur réservation uniquement et sont organisées par le Service du Protocole de la ville. Les visiteurs peuvent découvrir la salle des fêtes, créée sur le modèle de la Galerie des Glaces de Versailles. De grandes expositions gratuites y sont également organisées et rencontrent un vif succès.

We will go for a walk in this amazing district of Paris called Le Marais. A romantic, festive and trendy district, the charm of the Marais lies in its cobblestone streets, historic spots and quirky boutiques. Straddling the Paris Centre arrondissement, this district with a village feel was built on marshland (marais in French), hence its name. Parisians and visitors alike love to come here for a leisurely stroll, as it is a great place to spend time and/or go shopping. A closer look at this many-faceted must-see district.

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Latin Quarter in the 5th arrondissement, on the Left Bank. The area’s many cafés and restaurants are laid-back and welcoming; they are filled with Parisians, students and tourists. There are several attractions to visit, among them the Pantheon, the Luxembourg gardens and many museums. As you stroll through the district, you will also come across the Sorbonne, the best known university in Paris. The district also has popular show venues like the Paradis Latin and the Théâtre de l’Odéon.

We will drive through the most beautiful avenue in the world. Frequently described as ‘the world’s the most beautiful avenue’, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a Paris must-see. Tourists and Parisians can be spotted strolling at any time of day or night and at any time of year along this iconic two-kilometer stretch between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Like the Eiffel Tower, the avenue is a symbol of Paris. It is lined with restaurants (l’Atelier Renault, Ledoyen etc.), luxury boutiques (Louis Vuitton, Mont-Blanc, Guerlain, Ferrari etc.), flagship stores (Abercrombie, Sephora etc.) and nightclubs. It is also the setting each year for major events such as the Bastille Day military parade, the arrival of the Tour de France and the Christmas lights. Finally, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées has some of the top museums in Paris: the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the Palais de la Découverte and the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton.