by Erik Van Tongerloo

Created on: April 06, 2007   Last Updated: July 07, 2008

Paris is the city of love and spring is a nice time to visit this beautiful city. The winter is gone and we see all the beautiful flowers and the beauty of the nature. It is a nice time for walking along the Champs Elysee from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, even if you see the clouds and some raindrops are falling.

The Eiffel Tower is a monument you surely need to visit in this period of the year. This tower has a height of 300m and is build by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. If you go to the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Paris. These sights are so wonderful during springtime. There is more chance of clear weather and excellent for some great shots with your camera.

A boat trip on the River Seine can't be missed. During this trip a guide will explain some interesting facts about all the beautiful building you will see. It is preferable to do this trip in the afternoon because it can be chilly in the afternoon, especially in early spring. If you have luck and the opportunity to make this trip during a hot day; it is more likely to choose for an evening boat trip. All the buildings are lightening and Paris looks really amazing when it is dark. Really romantic and deserves its name: the city of Love!

Walking to Montmartre is really great this time of year. It is a climb to the top which requires a good condition. When you are unable to make this walk, you can take the Montmartre "petit train" or the Montmartre Bus which drives you to the Montmartre district. Probably you will first visit "Place du Tertrre" which can be called the heart of Montmartre. Many painters are settled there and will probably propose to paint your portrait. It is a beautiful place where you can view beautiful paintings and maybe you will find one you want to buy. From there you wan walk to the white Sacre Coeur Basiclica This holy place is well known worldwide and build at the top of Montmartre. Personally; it is my favourite place in Paris.

Paris offers attractions which are worthwhile to visit in every season. Spring is no exception and if you are in Paris, some buildings, museums and monuments can't be missed. Some suggestions are :

THE NOTRE DAME
Almost everyone has heard about this cathedral. It is probably the most famous one in Paris and build in French Gothic style.

THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE
This monument is a symbol of French national history and honours people who fought for France during the Napoleonic wars. This monument has a height of 50 meters and symbol

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