Tourism in France

May 07 2023

France is a unique European country that has many characteristics that make it a global tourist destination, including its many famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Also, because it is a country of arts and romance, you will find many amazing museums and art galleries in it, such as the Musée d'Orsay. In addition to all this, its nature is also wonderful, so do not forget to go to the small villages that are interspersed with rivers, forests and picturesque lakes when you come to France. France is located in Western Europe, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, specifically the Bay of Biscay, as well as the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel. It is one of the countries with a long history, as it was in the nineteenth century the second largest empire in the world, and many ancient civilizations passed through it, When you roam around this country, you will see many monuments and evidence left by those civilizations. Including Palais Garnier, Victory Square, and many others.

Information about the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower with a height of 324 meters, located in Paris, in the far northwest of the Champs-de-Mars park, near the Seine River. It was established by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators on the occasion of the Paris International Exhibition, and its construction began on January 28, 1887, and was completed in Two years, two months and 5 days (1887-1889), and it was opened to the public on May 15, 1889. It was called the 300-meter tower at the opening. This establishment has become the symbol of the French capital and the first tourist symbol in it, and it represents the ninth most visited French site in 2006, and it is also the first landmark in terms of The number of visitors, as it has 7 million visitors annually. With its height of 313.2 metres, the Eiffel Tower has been the tallest landmark in the world for 41 years. Its height has been increased several times by installing many antennas, to reach a height of 327 meters since March 8, 2011. It was used in the past in many scientific experiments, and is used today in broadcasting radio and television programmes.

Information about the Louvre Museum
Who among us does not know the Louvre Museum, which is one of the most famous museums in the world; It is the museum that is home to Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. It is certain that this museum will be on your priority list when you visit Paris, as it is the greatest art museum in the world with an unparalleled collection of art objects and pieces that cover the entire range of arts through the ages. Whether you are a fan of the arts or not, you should not hesitate for a moment to visit the place because by doing so you will visit a distinguished global edifice.

Information about the Champs-Elysées
The most famous street not only in France but also in the world, as it is considered one of the most important points visited by tourists from all over the world. The street extends for a length of 1910 meters in the eighth district, starting from the eastern side of the Place de la Concorde, which is considered one of the largest squares in Paris. All the way to the Charles de Gaulle area, known as the Place de l'Etoile in the past, and located at the Arc de Triomphe, and between them the street is filled with many unique monuments, including the Torch of Liberty monument, the Garnier Palace, an obelisk given to Louis Philippe by the Egyptian Khedive Ismail, the Nouveau Musée de Parfum And also the Marigny Theater, and the street includes many cafes and restaurants that serve various dishes, a shopping area full of luxury stores, and high-quality hotels.

Information about Notre Dame Cathedral
Built in 1160 and mostly completed by 1260, the cathedral is believed to have undergone many modifications over the centuries; In 1790, Notre Dame witnessed desecration during the French Revolution, and most of its religious paintings were damaged or destroyed, and soon after the publication of Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1831, renewed popular interest in the building; This led to the commencement of major restoration work of the building under the supervision of Eugène Voilet-le-Duc which lasted twenty-five years.