A gargoyle perches atop the roof of the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris.
There is no better way to relax than taking a leisurely Siene River Cruise. It is a great way to see the heart of Paris. You will pass by the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and more. They also offer lunch and dinner cruises. While in Paris you must go to shopping! There is everything from Louis Vuitton to H&M, so there is shopping for every taste and budget. This is the fashion capital of the world after all. The heart of the international designer shops can be found on the Right Bank. Head to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré or Avenue Montaigne. Looking for something more on the international fashion chain like H&M or Sephora? Head to the subterranean mall of
Les Halles or Rue de Rivioli. Finally, for boutique lovers, just north of the Louvre is Palais Royal, one of the best kept secrets for shopping. If you would like a little entertainment, try the Moulin Rouge for dinner and a show. It was co-founded by Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller in 1889. This is a cabaret experience you will tell your friends about for years. No one should visit Paris without a day trip to Versailles Palace where Kings Louis XIV, IV, and XVI lived. It covers over 2,000 acres with 230 acres of meticulously manicured grounds and 721,000 square feet of living space. This is the world’s largest palace. It
features amazing tapestries, original furniture, and many original paintings. After visiting Versailles, make a stop in Giverny, home to Claude Monet and the Museum of Impressionism. Claude Monet painted many of his most famous works while living in Giverny. Whether you make a weekend visit or plan a longer vacation, Paris is one destination you will forever remember. Would you like to share a special place you’ve traveled with Women of Upstate NY Magazine? Tell us about it on Facebook and we may feature your destination in an upcoming issue! Go to Facebook.com/WomenofUpstateNY.
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