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aris is the capital city of France, also an important administrative center of this country. Located in the north of France, Paris is built on both sides of the Seinne river, which is also the intersection of the two rivers Seinne and Marne. Paris has a temperate oceanic climate. With the strong influence of the ocean, it has a cool summer of 18 degrees Celsius on average, and a cold winter of about 6 degrees Celsius.

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With the favor of the natural climate, plus the ancient architectures built for a long time, every year Paris attracts up to 30 million foreign tourists. Since then, the tourism sector is a strong concern of both the French government and the citizens of Paris. Besides protecting and developing famous architectural works, they also actively build the country to become more and more green and beautiful, art works continue to be built such as hotels, shops, centers, etc. cultural tourism center.

The capital Paris (France) always carries with it the beauty of luxury and magnificence, attracting visitors from the very first steps. Walking along the streets of this beautiful city, you will not be difficult to come across ancient architectural works such as Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame de Paris, etc. Not only that, but this place also plays a part. Not a small part of the world’s art and cultural treasures with museums that preserve the artistic and historical values not only of France but also of humanity. In particular, when traveling to Paris, do not forget to sit by a sidewalk shop, enjoy the excellent taste of a cup of coffee with delicious dishes.

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Paris Tourist Visa TRAVELING TO PARIS, YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA - A VISA THAT ALLOWS ENTRY TO SCHENGEN COUNTRIES, INCLUDING FRANCE. CITIZENS CAN APPLY FOR A VISA AS EARLY AS 6 MONTHS AND AS LATE AS 15 DAYS BEFORE THEIR TRIP. THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND FORMS WILL BE DONE VIA THE INTERNET, INCLUDING FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION AND SIGNING THE CONFIRMATION. YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY IN HANOI OR THE FRENCH CONSULATE GENERAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY. HCM.

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Traveling to Paris four seasons

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aris is divided into four distinct seasons. The most beautiful tourist season is from late spring (April) to early summer (June) and around autumn because this is the time when Paris “shows off” the best of this city.

In addition, before making your Paris travel itinerary, you can refer to watch the cherry blossom season in April, Military parades and fireworks on Bastille Day on July 14 every year, activities at the fake beaches at Paris Plages in August or the Nuit Blanche white art night festival in October...

IN THE SPRING If you come to Paris in the spring, you will definitely love the romantic beauty of this place, this season is also the favorite season of the French. Like spring in every other country, spring in France is filled with flowers all over the streets, on balconies and in every little house. A Paris with ancient features meditating in sweet romantic

colors, and in April days, the city is filled with a new beauty of cherry blossoms.

Cherry blossoms are probably not a separate land. Along with cities too famous for this flower such as Kyoto (Japan), Seoul (Korea) or Washington (USA), Paris city these days is also flooded with cherry blossoms. The inherent antiquity, blending in the sadness of flowers gives Paris a different color.

IN THE SUMMER The weather is pleasant, the hottest is only up to 32 °C because this is a temperate country. At this time, people often gather at public swimming pools and artificial seas to soak in the water, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks to dispel the heat.

June is also the time to organize the Fête de la musique a desirable festival not only for the people of France but also for the tourists in this beautiful country. With the message “Let’s have fun with the Music Festival”, Fête de la musique starts from the afternoon of the 21st and lasts until the early morning of the 22nd. The stages are staged on the street for local residents.

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Known as a paradise of ancient Europe, Paris in everyone’s eyes is the hustle, bustle, luxury and most regal in the world. But for the hearts that are sensitive to the beauty of this beautiful city, Paris is deeply settled, evoking the most tender vibes in the moment when it is filled with the color of Autumn, the color that waves between brown and yellow. honey, red orangeblend together on the carpet of maple leaves stretching as far as the eye can see.

IN THE FALL Next to autumn, the weather is cooler than summer, sometimes there will be rain, so in general, the weather is humid and a bit cold. Therefore, if you travel in the fall, you should also prepare a thick coat and umbrella in case it suddenly rains.

On Autumn day, Paris is full of warm sunshine. The water of the Seine river drifted quietly in a dreamy nostalgic look. The carpet of bright yellow leaves rushed to the corner of the street when a light wind accidentally rushed.

A dreamy, tender and nostalgic beauty covers the wide streets in the afternoon. The capital of light and splendor is now immersed in the private and romantic autumn colors like a love song. Is it possible that, in the beauty of honeycolored waves, in the quiet, romantic space of the coming Autumn, Paris will forever be the emotions that are buried deep in the hearts of each of us.

IN WINTER The temperature will be quite harsh for people from tropical countries like us because during the day, it is quite cloudy, the day is cold. When it snows, the temperature can drop to -5 °C, but this is rare, mostly still above minus temperatures. Although it is cold but the snow is not thick, you can still enjoy a day walking in Paris while watching the snow fall. t can be said that the winter of France has all the elements that are both cold and warm and snow is divided all over the country.

In winter, women who love to shop will have a sale for a month. All fashion stores in France offer discounts at the same time, giving buyers a choice. In winter in the mountains, skiing games attract teenagers and preschoolers to attend extracurricular classes, joining the stream of people on ski equipment. The small body was wrapped in a round warm suit. The younger children were put on the slide by their parents and pulled up to the top of the hill, their smile dispelling the cold when the slide was free to go downhill.

“ Which season is the best season to travel to Paris? ”

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How to move efficiently when traveling in Paris ?

From Vietnam, you can choose direct flights to save time and avoid fatigue. However, direct flights often have a higher cost, so if you want, you can choose routes, transit from 1 to 2 points before landing in Paris. There are many airlines that have flights to Paris for your reference such as Vietnam Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, China southern...

In Paris, using public transport is the cheapest and most efficient way to explore this beautiful city. Paris is a vibrant city, so obviously, the ways to move in the inner city will be equally rich.

The most easily accessible modes of transport are subways, buses, taxis and trains.

Let’s take a look at these ways of moving !

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THE SUBWAY

Metro can be considered the most ideal means of transportation during your stay here thanks to the interlaced rail network in every “nook and corner”, continuous running time from morning to evening and cost very thrifty. However, because there is no such type of traffic in Vietnam, contacting it for the first time during a trip to Paris will be a difficult challenge, so please read the following notes carefully: * There are 2 types of metro in Paris: Metro and RER. These two types differ only in the scope of operation. * The inner city of Paris is divided into 5 different regions: • Zone 1-2 is the center of Paris, where many famous tourist attractions are concentrated: Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe,

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• CDG airport and Disneyland amusement park in zone 5.

• Orly Airport and Palace of Versailles in zone 4.

Metro only runs zone 1 and zone 2 (and La Défense station in zone 3).

RER trains run all regions.

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BUS

In addition to the subway, the bus is also the most convenient way to travel when traveling. Bus tickets also have the same types as the subway, mainly divided by day: * Single ticket (Ticket t+ ticket): Similar to the subway, this ticket is also used once, is also provided by the same ticket system and you can change it accordingly depending on your intended destination.

Although it is the same ticket, you need to note that you can only exchange between bus and bus (or tram), not between bus and subway.

Ticket prices for odd tickets and 10 tickets are the same as above. * The multi-day pass (Paris Visite ticket) is similar to the Paris Visite ticket of the metro.

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BICYCLE

Cycling is also a fun way to explore Paris. With plenty of dedicated bike lanes and the city’s Vélib’ rental bike system, the cycling experience is easier than ever. You can rent a bicycle from 1,800 Vélib’ stations throughout the city, then leisurely ride along the Seine, past famous roads, parks or gardens and feel the fresh and peaceful atmosphere here.Or you can also sign up for bicycle tours to explore Paris.

Vélib’ bus stations are located all over Paris, operating 24/24, 7 days/7, so it is currently a very popular means of transport because of its convenience, no pollution, at an urban level, it is cheaper than the Navigo card. Sign up quickly and have downloadable mobile apps, or use integration with an existing Navigo card.

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Traveling to Paris, where to stay?

As one of the major cities of France and Europe, the hotel system here is quite numerous and expensive. If possible, you should join Couchsurfing to both save costs and communicate with local people. If you rent a room, you can find it through Booking or Agoda, choose rooms located in the area between the center and suburbs of Paris to save money.

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Normally, you should choose a hotel based on the following factors: * Safe zones : the majority of districts in Paris are safe for visitors. However, if you want to choose a really safe place, only in the central area, crowded areas, and big streets. * Do not need to be too close to the center: in fact, to reduce costs, only at the edge of the center can there be cheap rooms. * Should be close to the train, bus station: for convenient travel, reducing travel costs.

If you want a more upscale option, don’t miss your chance to stay at hotels with great views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum...

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Why is Paris known as the most romantic city in the world ?

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Paris is a land of art and artists. The city is full of monuments of importance in the history of the city and the world. The city’s rich history attracts many archeology enthusiasts and architecture buffs. Some famous architectural monuments are Boulevard Montmartre built in 1897, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the famous Louvre museum, Panthéon...

EIFFEL TOWER The symbol of the “city of light” 12

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monumental symbol across five continents, making anyone who comes to Europe must visit once. And with Andy Traveling to Paris also can not ignore the Eiffel Tower. Skim through some information on google and wiki first: The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is a steel structure located on the Champ-de-Mars park, next to the Seine river, the city of Paris. Originally named the Tower of 300 meters (Tour de 300 Metres), this work was built by Gustave Eiffel and his colleagues on the occasion of the World Exposition of 1889, and also the 100th anniversary of the Revolution. France.

Avenue, District 7, Paris. Located on the Seine, the Eiffel Tower belongs to a straight line that begins at the Palais de Chaillot, passes through the Trocadéro gardens and river, to the Eiffel and then runs along the Champ-de Mars, to the École Militaire and almost straight on to the Montparnasse tower. These are all famous works of Paris, completed in different stages. The courtyard of the Palais de Chaillot, next to the Trocadéro square, is the best place to see the tower.

The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of the “capital of light” and is one of the most famous architectural works in the world. From its inauguration to 2007, the tower has received more than 236 million visitors. In 2007 alone, the Eiffel Tower welcomed nearly 7 million visitors, maintaining the position of the most attractive toll building in the world.

The official address of the Eiffel Tower is at 5 Anatole France

Some experiences when going to the Eiffel Tower: It is recommended to take pictures with the tower from the Palais du Trocadéro (Palace of Trocadéro), photos taken from here will be very beautiful in the sun. If you take the metro, get off at Trocadéro station (located on lines M6 and M9). Then walk in.

After taking pictures of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro Palace, you can walk across the Seine to the foot of the Eiffel Tower. If you like, you can take the elevator to the tower to play, but note that you should buy the entrance ticket in advance, because it is difficult to buy directly at the tower when there are too many visitors who want to go up to the tower.

Continue walking in the garden of Champ-de-Mars, you can sit and rest on the large lawn and watch the Eiffel in a sunny afternoon full of emotions.

Train stations to visit Eiffel Tower Paris: * Metro Lines 6, 9 stop at Trocadéro . station. * Metro Line 8 stops at École Militaire station. * RER C stops at Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel station. * Metro line 6 stops at Bir-Hakeim . Statio.

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ARC DE TRIOMPHE &

Champs Elysees boulevard Address: Charles de Gaulle District.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 23:00.

Ticket price: Ticket price to the top of the Arc de Triomphe is €12.

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he Arc de Triomphe or rather the Arc de Triomphe (French: L’arc de triomphe de l’Étoile) is a building in Paris, one of the famous historical symbols of France. Located in the middle of the Étoile (Charles-de-Gaulle) square, the location of the Arc de Triomphe is the end of the Champs-Elysées, the main tourist area of ​​the city.

Originally built by Napoleon in 1806 to honor the army of the First French Empire, the Arc de Triomphe was completed in 1836, under the July Monarchy.

Today, the Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ most famous structures and, along with the Champs-Elysées, is the venue for festivals, events or celebrations of sporting victories. With 1,330,738 visitors buying tickets to visit, the Arc de Triomphe ranks 10th in the most attractive works of Paris. However, the riots that took place in early December 2018 caused serious damage to this famous structure.

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he Champs Elysees is the most characteristic street in Paris, where you can walk on long and wide marble floors. And the last point of this beautiful avenue is the majestic Arc de Triomphe.

The Arc de Triomphe along with the Champs-Elysées is one of the venues for festivals, events or celebrations of Paris’ sporting victories. Here, you will admire 6 reliefs depicting the stages and events of the French revolution.

In addition, on the surface of the Arc de Triomphe, there are other small reliefs.

From the top of the monument, visitors will have a panoramic view of Paris, during the day and at night, at the two viewing points at the top. A special feature about this project is that all roads lead here.

This is a place where you can walk to see an everyday Paris. This is also the place with the largest concentration of typical Parisian streets with marble floors, the length and width of the boulevard can accommodate up to thousands of people.

People celebrate on the Champs Elysees.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL PARIS Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Street, Jean-Paul II area.

Opening hours: 9:30 - 18:00.

Ticket price: Free. If you want to visit the top of the church to see the bell tower, you will have to buy a ticket for €10 for people aged 26 and over and €8 if you are under 26 years old.

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Notre Dame Cathedral – the heart of the French capital, the heart of the Roman Catholic church in Paris. “

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otre-Dame de Paris (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris) is a cathedral, home to the episcopal throne of the Archdiocese of Paris, located on the island of Île de la Cité (in the middle of the Seine river) of Paris. city ​​of Paris, France. This is a Catholic church that epitomizes the gothic style, but the creative use of the arched roof with flanks and flying buttresses, the wind-blown windows, and the giant colorful stained glass combine theism. The naturalness and abundance of sculptural decoration set it apart from earlier Roman architectural styles.

Construction of the church began in 1160 under Archbishop Maurice de Sully, with most of the

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work completed in 1260, although it underwent frequent renovations in later centuries. In the 1790s, Notre Dame was desecrated by the French Revolution; much of its religious image has been damaged or destroyed. In 1804, the church was the site of the coronation of Napoleon I as Emperor of France, and witnessed the baptism of Henri, Count of Chambord in 1821, and the funerals of several presidents of the French Republic. Tuesday.

iconic spire. The Liberation of Paris was celebrated in Notre-Dame in 1944 with the singing of the Magnificat. Starting in 1963, the facade of the church was cleared of centuries of soot and dirt. Another cleaning and restoration project was carried out between 1991 and 2000.

The cathedral is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city of Paris and the country of France. The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame Popular interest in the church contains the cathedral of the blossomed soon after the publication, Archbishop of Paris (Michel Aupetit). in 1831, of Victor Hugo’s novel Notre 12 million people visit Notre-Dame Dame de Paris. This led to a major annually, making the site the most restoration project between 1844 visited monument in Paris. and 1864, overseen by Eugène Viollet le Duc, who added the cathedral’s

LOUVRE MUSEUM

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he French in general and the Parisians in particular love to go to museums, learn and take notes. Many people are addicted to going to museums to the point of going every week, visiting a museum many times until they know every corner and understand each artifact. And one of the most famous museums in this capital city is the Louvre Museum.

This is the place to store and display the precious collections of the Royal Family with more than 35,000 artifacts reflecting French civilization through the periods.

Famous works in the Louvre Museum’s collection are the Statue of Venus, the Statue of Victory in Samothrace, the Mona Lisa, the Statue of Liberty leading the people...

Address: Avenue Rue de Rivoli, right bank of the Seine.

Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00 every weekday, open until 21:45 for Wednesday and Friday. Closed every Tuesday.

Ticket price: Buy at the museum for €15 or buy tickets online, no need to queue to enter the museum 30 minutes earlier for €17.

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PALACE OF VERSAILLES

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he Palace of Versailles has been named a World Heritage Site for the past 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in 17th-century French art. The palace is particularly notable for its Hall of Mirrors used for important ceremonies, its sparkling crystal like Opera house and royal residences.

Not to mention the private royal residences such as the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon located in the park; a Address: Intersection of Avenue Anatole-France, Champ de Mars. rustic “village” place created for the last queen of France Queen Marie Antoinette; and the large garden of Versailles Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:30. Closed the window on the 2nd with fountains, canals, flower beds and fancy groves. After consecutive week. Particularly for Versailles, the garden will close the French Revolution, the Palace of Versailles was stripped at 20:30, will close earlier if the weather is bad. of all its furniture, but later, many objects were returned and many rooms in the palace were restored to their former Ticket price: From €18 - €30, with service. state for visitors to admire.

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THE SEINE RIVER &

“Love bridge” Address: Bateaux Parisiens, At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Pier 3, Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris.

Opening hours: From April to September, which is the main tourist season of Paris, the Scenic Gem operates from 10:00 to 22:30 every 30 minutes (except 13:00 and 19:30). Weekends and all months of June, July and August from 10am to 11pm, there is 1 trip every 30 minutes. On National Day 14/7, the train only runs until 3pm.

From October to March, the weather is colder, so cruise ships also operate less. From 10am to 10pm, there is 1 train every 1 hour, weekends and holidays from 10am to 10pm.

Ticket price: From €15 - €17.

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he Pont des Arts is also known as the Bridge of Love.

The bridge is famous for the image of loving couples coming here, together locking the lock of their love and throwing the key into the Seine as a promise of eternal love. Thanks to this “tradition”, thousands of locks are hooked up here, creating a unique tourist attraction for the city of Paris. Although the government as well as the bridge repair team have repeatedly wanted to remove and stop this activity because they want to preserve the bridge, sometimes, there are things that have become habits that are difficult to change.

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hile Notre Dame is the place everyone flocks to when traveling to Paris, it is the Seine river that shows the most quintessential beauty of the city. The Seine river, famous for its romantic love stories, is a place where you must stop, stop to watch if you ever pass by here. Feel the cool monsoon breezes as you stroll along the river or sit on a cruise on the Seine, while looking at the bridges that have entered into eternal poetry, most notably the Pont Bridge. des Arts.

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FOOD & SHOPPING FOOD Hypermarkets like Auchan, Carrefour, and Leclerc have a wide range of food products and prices.

They often have a ‘food of the world’ aisle, with exotic food. These stores, mainly in the suburbs and suburbs of Paris, also sell a variety of basic clothes, kitchen items, electronics, and more.

Supermarkets such as Monoprix, Franprix, and Casino have a wide range of food, though less than in hypermarkets. The mentioned stores are also more expensive, but the general quality of food is good.

You may also find other items, in addition to food, but these will be very basic.

Corner grocery stores have basic food items and snacks. They are usually open on Sundays and late in the evenings, but as a result charge much prices than can be found at higher regular supermarkets. Corner grocery stores are located all around Paris.

Regular fresh food markets are held all around Paris at different times. Check out our guide to find out times and locations.

SHOPPING Shops in Paris are generally open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and shopping centers from 09:00 to 21:00. Most shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays as well as through the month of August.

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or shopaholics, it is impossible not to miss the luxury shopping center at Galleries Lafayette located north of Paris. However, the prices here are very expensive, if you want to buy souvenirs or supplies, you should go to Avenue du Professeur André Lemierre, Marché des Enfants Rouges market...

In particular, there are two sales off in Paris in early January to mid-February and from the end of June to the end of July. So if you travel to Paris at these two times, you will have the opportunity to buy items.

Quality items at very affordable prices.

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s a gourmet and love to explore, you will certainly not be able to miss the wonderful culinary experiences in Paris. You can explore on your own or sign up for a food tour to get a feel for the local culture and history. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the secrets of the typical French bread in the Boulangerie, or watch the city and enjoy a glass of delicious wine.

Saint-Germain and Le Marais are the places you should visit if you want to experience Parisian cuisine. Some dishes that you should not miss when traveling to Paris are macarons, croissants, crepes and grilled snails...

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