Paris, France

If France is one thing above anything else it is cultured. I have never felt so much a part of something that was so foreign at the same time. I don't know if it's because I have seen so much French culture through the media or because I was familiar with the language but for some reason it all seemed so familiar. I would recommend Paris as a top destination location because of the amazingly beautiful sights and the rich, historic culture.


Walking down the L'Avenue des Champs Elysées is one of my most vivid memories of France. It could be because of the notoriously famous shopping locations or because of the eclectic gypsies prancing down the street but I will always remember my afternoon on the sunlit avenue. Picture a wide open (cleanly kept) street with sky high buildings filled with famous artwork and talented individuals. To be in Paris, France is like being a part of something huge. You feel a part of what makes the city so exciting. There are three must see places to see within this must see city. 


The first of these incredible locations would be the Louvre. If not for the beautiful and historic Mona Lisa than for all the artwork you studied in tenth grade and really never understood. Its mesmerizing to actually see first hand all of these spectacular pieces of work that have been known and studied for ages. 

Next stop would have to be the Palace of Versailles. More tenth grade course work, the ever known King Louis the VIII. You can get a tour of the luxurious gardens, immaculate hall of mirrors and the actual bedrooms where Mary Antoinette resided. Its unbelievable knowing that you can actually walk in the same footsteps as these amazing people who shaped the history we now study as humanity. 


Lastly, and most significantly known, the Eiffel Tower. I suggest seeing this 360 degree view of Paris at night time. The lights of the vivacious city will be forever engraved into my most pleasant memories. Seeing the illuminated city puts many things into perspective. You feel an overcoming sense of place, at least that was my experience. Imagine looking out over one of the most visited destinations with one of the most historic stories from one of the most widely recognized landmarks. Imagine being a part of such a culture for even a day. 

There are so many beautiful places to see in Paris. It would be impossible to paint a picture of the cornucopia of beautiful sights, but it would be my hope that everyone gets to take part in this incredible place at some point in their life.