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Traveling in Paris, France: Safety and Sights

Have you ever wanted to travel to Paris? The culture in Paris differs from American culture. There are so many amazing sights to see as well as food to eat, there are also a lot of places to stay.
Before going to Paris from America, you need your passport. If you don’t have one, it is best to apply for one through the mail or at a passport agency.

Paris, France is 3,000-5,000 miles away depending on where you are in America. When or before you get there, you are going to want to figure out where you’re going to be staying for your trip, whether it’s a hotel or an Airbnb.
The city of Paris is broken up into twenty different sections. Which is known as the twenty arrondissements. It starts from the middle of the city, with the first on the right bank which is the north bank of the Seine. The twenty arrondissements are arranged in a clockwise spiral. It’s easy to get lost in, so if it’s your first time, you may want a tour guide.

In Paris, there are plenty of museums to visit. The Palace of Versailles is a famous example. It is a former royal residence built by King Louis XIV, about 12 miles west of Paris, France. The Louvre Museum is a national art museum, it has some of the most canonical works of Western art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Palais Galliera is another museum you shouldn’t miss on your trip, especially if you’re interested in beauty or fashion.
When you’re going to a place you’re not familiar with, you should always expect the unexpected. You can be better informed about your safety by searching up common tourist scams, where the nearest police station and hospital is to where you’re staying, and you should especially know the emergency line number.

The Eiffel tower is a must see when visiting Paris. You should know that the Eiffel Tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Another place in Paris that’s great to visit is Disneyland. Disneyland in Paris is made up of two theme parks.

One must see neighborhood in Paris is Montmartre. There are walking tours, sightseeing, wine tastings, private tours, and culinary tours. The Latin Quarter has cruises and sailing, dining experiences, water tours, food tours, and historical tours. Le Marais is another great neighborhood to visit, they have mountain bike tours, cultural tours and much more.

Paris also has very different food then what you might find in America. Such as Escargot, Crêpes, and much more.

If you plan to visit Paris anytime soon, I hope you enjoy your trip and that this article lent a helpful hand in your planning and safety