TUKTUK PARIS: TOP 5 MOST VISITED MONUMENTS

The tuktuk in Paris has become one of the favorite means of transport, not only for our dear tourists, but also for Parisians who increasingly call on our services.

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world with more than 38 million visitors reached during the summer of 2019 ! If you have the chance to visit Paris, you absolutely must take a tour of the monuments that we are going to mention in this article.

TUKTUK PARIS: FIND HERE THE FIVE MOST VISITED MONUMENTS IN THE CAPITAL!

N°1 THE EIFFEL TOUR

STUNNING,The Eiffel Tower is the flagship monument of the city ! It is clearly the symbol of France and our beautiful capital. Built by Mr. Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1889, it measures 324 meters high with the antennas.

We strongly advise you to see it during the day, but especially at night ! Indeed, the tower sparkles for 5 minutes at the start of each hour every evening. The lighthouse of the Eiffel Tower is also on the move.

Regarding the prices to visit it, this varies depending on the Ticket :
For example, a staircase ticket costs € 10.40 for adults while the summit lift ticket costs € 25.90.
Reductions exist for young people, children, the disabled and people with RSA.

More informations here : https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/rates-opening-times

N°2 THE NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

MAGNIFICENT ! A true masterpiece of Gothic architecture. It is located in the heart of the city island, in the historic heart of the city. It dates from the Middle Ages, its construction lasted 2 centuries between the 13th and 15th century. The cathedral to celebrate these 850 years in 2013! Unfortunately, a major fire occurred in April 2019 causing much damage to the cathedral which remains closed to this day. Five years of work are planned for the restoration of the monument.

However, it is possible to go to the cathedral square to take a photo with the face of the building which has withstood this terrible fire.

More information here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr

N°3 THE LOUVRE MUSEUM

MYTHICAL ! It is one of the largest museums in the world. It is located in the heart of the city, next to the Seine and the famous Rivoli Street. The Louvre is a former royal palace which was transformed during the French Revolution into a museum.
The museum is divided into eight departments: graphic arts, paintings, works of art, sculpture, Islamic art, oriental antiquities, Egyptian antiquities and Greek antiquities.
The Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci is the main attraction of the museum, it is sometimes difficult to see it on busy days.
Access to the museum is through the glass pyramid, which is located in the courtyard of the palace.
The price to enter the Louvre Museum is 17 € for a standard ticket.

More information here: https://www.louvre.fr/en/hours-admission-directions

N°4 THE ARC OF TRIUMPH

MAJESTIC ! Located at the top of the most beautiful avenue in the world, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most imposing monuments in Paris.
It was built in Napoleon’s time the day after the Battle of Austerlitz, where he told the soldiers that they would only return to their homes under triumphal arches. 30 years were necessary to build this monument, from 1806 to 1836. In the center of the triumphal arch, is the tomb of an unknown soldier, as well as the eternal flame which is revived every evening at 6.30 pm to pay homage to soldiers killed in action. The price of an adult ticket is € 12. The view from the terrace of the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most beautiful in Paris. You are at the perfect height to appreciate the surrounding monuments and the plunging view of the Champs-Élysées.

More informations here : http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/

N°5 THE SACRE COEUR BASILICA

HISTORY! Located at the top of the Butte Montmartre, it is the highest point of view in Paris. This location offers a panoramic view of the city, it is clearly one of the most beautiful views of the capital. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a religious building whose construction was completed in 1923. It is the second most visited religious monument in Paris after Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Visiting the Sacré-Coeur is free, you will find all the information on the official website.

More informations here : http:www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/english/

All the monuments that we recommend that you visit in this article are presented to you during our tuktuk tours in Paris.
Do not hesitate to call on our services if you do not have time to do everything on foot and if you wish to be accompanied by a Parisian driver, friendly and knowledgeable who will present the city to you as you have never seen it before. seen.

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