Ella Paris – Paris Travel Guide
Plain-English Paris trip planning: when to go, where to stay, transport, tickets and itineraries, checked and dated.
A guide to Paris, for English speaking expatriates and travellers.
The Pantheon in Paris is a structure in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France. In Greek, Pantheon means “Every God”. Originally, the structure was built as a church in commemoration to St. Genevieve but undergone many variations which merges liturgical functions with its role as a well-known burial place. Pantheon in Paris was an early model of Neoclassicism and is located in the 5th arrondissement on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève.
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Notre Dame de Paris (also known as Notre Dame Cathedral), is a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral on the eastern side of the Île de la Cité. It is located in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. Notre Dame de Paris is extensively one of the premium examples of French Gothic architecture in France and even in Europe. “Notre Dame” means “Our Lady” in French, and is commonly used in the names of Catholic Church establishments in Francophone countries.
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the global icon of France and one of the most identifiable structures in the whole world. The Eiffel tower stands as the tallest construction in the city of Paris and the most visited paid monument ever known. Millions of people visit Paris annually just to have a glimpse of the tower.
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Driving through Paris is not a good idea because of the very impenetrable traffic during mornings and afternoons. Traffic is really heavy mostly during rush hours. You will also find a hard time parking your car especially in the areas surrounding points of touristic attention. Majority of Parisians do not own cars and the roads were designed long before cars were invented. The design of the city’s street system makes people confused and even worsens the situation. If you persevere to drive around the city, be sure you brought a guide along.
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There is convenience in taking the train to Paris since it is well associated to the rest of Europe. There’s no common station serving Paris, there are six dissimilar stations that are not connected to each other. It is important to be acquainted to what station you will be arriving for you to have a better choice in picking hotels, restaurants and transportation within the city.
Paris is served by three international airports, namely Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport and Beauvais.
Paris is served by three international airports, namely Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport and Beauvais.
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