France to Durham

Here comes the magic land of love and romance; beauty and grandness initiate from here. Located on the north-bending arc of the river Seine, Paris is the capital and largest city of France. The city lies in northern France, at the heart of lle-de-France region. The land is characterized by Western European Oceanic climate. Overall the climate of Paris is mild and wet. The architecture of Paris is mostly of contemporary age, mid-19th century urban re-development. Tagged as a masterpiece, Grande Pyramide is the 21m-high glass pyramid that serves as the main entrance to the Louvre. The model was designed by Chinese-born American architect IM Pei. Another model is Église du Dôme; is one of the fantastic religious edifices built during the rule of Louis XIV. The art piece has a glimmering golden dome. In its center, there are located 6 coffins which are fitted into one another. Other beauteous contemporary art pieces are Immeuble des Bons Enfants, Les Orgues de Flandre and Pavillon de l’Arsenal. Paris houses some of the world's best museums. Encased in wonderful mid-17th century Hotel Sale, Musee Picasso is a great museum which showcases art collections. Musee de la Defense displays a storehouse of skillful drawings, architectural plans and other scale models that are dating from 17th century. Other magnificent museums which provide the visitors broad glimpses into city's ancient and historic eras are Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Memorial de la Shoah, Musee Jean Moulin and Grande Galerie de I'Evolution. City has no less number of historic monuments that bespeak the city's demolitions and re-births. Conciergerie is 14th century main prison during the Reign of Teror. Flame of Liberty Memorial is a bronze sculpture of 19th century. Rest bewitching constructions are Sorbonne, Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, Tours de Notre Dame and Bourse de Commerce. Paris is famous all over the world for its sights and attractions. Eiffel Tower, Musee du Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Basilique du Sacre-Coeur and Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris. Already displayed by Hollywood movies, Paris is a city of love and romance with an amazing nightlife, that can make anyone fall in love. City abounds in Bar, Live Music centres, Cafes, Pubs, Cocktail Bars and Clubs. Book online the cheap travel packages to Paris from MakeMyTrip.com. This is India's leading travel portal and you can find here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels, and chosen destination. With MakeMyTrip you get to spend within your budget and travel as per your style.

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