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10 Reasons to Visit Paris. In Photos.

Last updated: August 8, 2018. Written by Laurence Norah - 5 Comments

Paris, is, quite frankly, a wonderful city. Stuffed with sights, cafes, and baguette wielding locals, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most visited cities in the world.

Today’s post is a photo essay from a weekend I spent in Paris recently. We had what could best be described as “variable” weather, but we managed to get out and see some of the sights and get some photos all the same!

Here are ten of my favourites from the trip, starting with the shot above of the River Seine and Notre Dame, and moving on to:

Wall of Peace Paris

The Wall of Peace, or Mur pour La Paix This is a modern art installation at the far end of the Parc Du Champ Mars, by the Eiffel Tower, with the Military School visible behind it. The wall has the word peace inscribed on it in 32 languages, and when we visited, had just the right light on it!

Paris Eiffel Tower HDR 2a

Speaking of the Eiffel Tower, you can’t visit Paris without spotting her at some point. A handy view is from the Trocadero, which put her into perspective nicely. She’s tough to shoot differently, given how many photographers have captured her over her lifetime, but I did my best!

Montmartre sunset Paris

Speaking of hills, this one in Paris has one of the best views in the city. Plus the basilica on the top isn’t too bad, either. It’s Montmartre of course, with this shot being of the Sacre Coeur. It’s a fun neighbourhood, with lots to see and do, and is a particularly fine place to watch the sunset.

boat on seine hdr

A popular option for sight seeing in Paris is to take a ride down the River Seine. It’s also a good way to get around the city, as there are a number of stopping points along the river.

Love locks Notre Dame Paris

The love lock craze has had Europe gripped since the early noughties, and Paris is certainly no exception, with the Pont Des Arts bridge near the Louvre actually starting to crumble under the weight. This bridge, behind Notre Dame, has also succumbed, with locks attached to locks. Still, it’s nice to know there’s a lot of love in the world!

Moulin Rouge

We didn’t actually go in to the Moulin Rouge. But we stood outside and took a picture. It’s more impressive in the movie.

Pere la chaise statue on grave

Pere LaChaise is one of the most famous graveyards in Paris, home to such celebrities as Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. Getting in to the place is pretty tough these days if you’re dead, as space is limited (over a million people are buried in the main cemetery). It’s a calming place to wander, and worth a visit if you’re in town.

Dan Louvre Paris

Ah, the Louvre. A gorgeous glass pyramid encircled by miles of art stuffed corridors. Ok, so I’ve never been in. But I do like to peer from the outside.

rain umbrella Paris

Finally, all those dramatic skies of course meant that we had our fair share of rain during our stay. But Paris is still rather nice, even in the rain. Here’s the view across the city from the top of Montmartre.

Well, those were my photographic reasons to visit Paris. If that’s not enough for you, take a look at this great post from some fellow bloggers, who outline their top things to do in Paris. And, if you’re visiting Paris for a little while, do check out the Paris Pass. It’s a great way to save money on attractions and transport during your stay. Find out more about the different types of passes and which work for you in this post.

10 Gorgeous Photos of Paris to give you reasons to visit, including Notre Dame, Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower

 

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  1. Mohamed says

    21st January 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Interesting…
    This made me want to visit Paris albeit I already went there once.
    You should have also talked about Disney Land, Paris.
    However, these photos are awesome and really persuading, we appreciate your work :D.
    I was asking for permission to copy some of this text into my school activity, which is a brochure. Please reply as soon as you see this comment.

    You could reply via comments or my email which is given while submitting this

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    • Laurence Norah says

      21st January 2019 at 10:53 pm

      Hi Mohamed,

      You are welcome to use the text for your brochure for school work. Please be sure to credit me as the author though 🙂

      Thanks!

      Laurence

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      • Mohamed says

        27th January 2019 at 3:01 pm

        Thanks too much.

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        • Laurence Norah says

          27th January 2019 at 3:59 pm

          Our pleasure 🙂

          Reply
  2. kimmydawn says

    27th August 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I wasn’t impressed either, although my favorite part was exploring the Louvre (second favorite was Sainte Chappelle). How on earth do you visit Paris and not go in The Louvre?! However, these pictures are beautiful.

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