Top 5 Travel Destinations in France

2010 March 8

1. Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower located on the Champ de Mars is the tallest building in Paris. You may purchase tickets to ride the lift or take the stairs to any of the three levels. The first and second levels feature restaurants that you may stop at and enjoy a meal.

2. The Louvre
The Louvre is owned by the government and contains over 380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art. 15,000 people visit the 60,600sq. ft. Louvre every day.

3. Notre Dame
The Roman Catholic Cathedral is renowned for its French Gothic architecture and its Lent sermons.

4. Arc de Triumphe
Located at the end of the Champs-Elysees the Arc de Triumphe was designed by Jean Chalquin and was completed in 1836. There is a viewing platform located at the top of the arc with beautiful views of the Sacre-Coeur and La Defense but with no elevator and 234 stairs to the top you are in for quite a workout.

5. Mont Blanc
Mountaineering, hiking, skiing and snowboarding lies between Aosta Valley, Italy and Haute-Savoia, France on the brimming Mont Blanc. This mountain has an elevation of 4810m and features several climbing routes.

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