by Rebecca Mayglothling

Created on: August 28, 2010

Paris, France, is a beautiful, historic, interesting city filled with enough fun to fill a week's worth of spring break. Visiting the historic sites alone can take up a week!

First, be sure to visit the Eiffel Tower. From the top, at 1050 feet, you can see Paris for miles and this would be a great starting point for the rest of the week. Make sure the tower is open because it will close due to high winds. Look for the famous promenade "Champs-Elysees" while you are in the sky.

The "Champs-Elysees" is famous for hosting the most expensive restaurants and boutiques in Paris. The avenue is a mile long, and is interesting for celebrity watchers or simply curious tourists. Next, visit the Arc de Triomphe.

The Arc de Triomphe was built by Napolean, and was intended to be a celebratory structure for Napolean's future victory. Since Napolean then proceeded to lose against General Wellington, the arch was used for a monument to future wars. It is now labeled the most dangerous place to drive in Paris, as five roads intersect underneath the arch. A tunnel runs beneath the roadways to protect pedestrians from busy vehicles.

The Louvre is another must see. Check the line before going, as such a popular site is often fairly busy. Beginning as a fortress, the building was then used as a palace, then a museum. The structure alone is worth the trip. The museum is home to the Mona Lisa. There is also a shopping mall and small eatery located underneath. If the art seems boring, there's always a unique shopping trip to be had downstairs!

Notre Dame is also a Paris hot spot. The famous cathedral is centuries old, and took two hundred years to finish. Considered one of Paris's greatest accomplishments, it can host 6,000 worshipers. Visitors may join the gargoyles perched atop the roof via the lookout windows, open to tourists.

Fans of Jim Morrison make sure they don't miss Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise. This cemetary is where he is buried. There are a million others buried near him, and tourists often make stops to see the grave sites. Other famous people can be found here, despite the young age of the burial grounds. The cemetary was created in 1805.

A rather strange spot to visit in Paris is beneath the Paris streets. The Catacombes are a popular tourist destination. In the 17th century Paris had a population explosion, and they ran out of places to bury their dead. They decided to dig up the bones of those already dead and place them under the city in tunnels, or catacombs. To this day, tourists may visit the catacombs, complete with tour guide in tow.

People also like the experience Disneyland Paris, and thrill seekers will find Paris's not so delightful, seedy district. Rumor says this district in Paris harbors more bars, drinking, and sex than most Americans can handle.

Paris for spring break offers many options for different tastes. The city is historic and beautiful, and if you plan your trip correctly, you can make the city your own.

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