Travel to France: 15 reasons to travel to Paris

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1. Croissants

For the perfect start to the day.

2. Bitter Chocolate

For breakfast or as a snack. Pain au chocolat is always possible. And no matter what bakery tries to imitate it: nowhere does it taste as good as in France.

3. Churches and cathedrals

Sacré Coeur, Sainte-Chapelle, Panthéon, Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont de Paris, La Madeleine and Notre-Dame are just a few of the many beautiful churches and cathedrals located throughout the city. They impress with their architecture and silently whisper the stories of past centuries. Notre-Dame has been closed since 2019 and is being restored because a large part of the structure was damaged in the fire. Its reopening is planned for the end of 2024.

4. The coolest bookstore in the world

The most beautiful bookstore in the world is hidden in the 5th arrondissement, right next to the River Seine. Shakespeare and Company was opened by Sylvia Beach in 1919 and was the meeting place for Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), James Joyce (1882-1941) and many other writers. Although the store has since moved (37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris) the energy of great writers still hangs between the bookshelves, making browsing the store a unique experience for any literature lover.

5. Galleries and museums

From classicism to modernity: Paris is a paradise for art lovers. In addition to major museums such as the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay or Center Pompidou, many smaller galleries (mostly free) await their visitors.

6. Food

Food lovers will get their money’s worth in Paris. French cuisine has been considered one of the most influential cuisines in Europe since the 16th century. For the French, eating means much more than eating. On the contrary, it should be a pleasure and a feast that appeals to the eyes and the palate.

There is no specific Parisian cuisine; instead, it consists of a colorful mix of dishes from different French regions; So the best of everything.

7. Gardens and parks

Paris is home to many magnificent gardens and parks where you can relax and get away from the noise and chaos of the city for a moment.

8th St. Martin Channel

The area around the canal in the east of the city is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris and an insider tip. Here you can mingle with the locals and have fun in the restaurants, shops and galleries, or just sit comfortably by the canal, away from all the tourist attractions.

9. Marais district

It is a district worth seeing, full of cute little streets, boutiques, bars, galleries and restaurants.

10. Cinemas

We owe the success story of cinema to France, where moving images were invented in the late 19th century. To this day, Paris remains the film city with the highest density of cinemas. Free open-air cinema shows are held regularly every summer.

11. Shopping

Parisians have a flair for elegance and elegance. From second-hand shops to luxury boutiques: there are countless shopping opportunities in Paris.

12. Story

Museums, churches, houses, bridges, traces of kings and artists: Paris is full of history. Everywhere you look.

13. Cimetière du Père-Lachaise

Great personalities such as musician Jim Morrison (1943-1971), writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) and singer Edith Piaf (1915-1963) rest in the famous cemetery. But even for those who don’t want to visit any of the known tombs, a walk among the artistically designed tombstones is worth it.

14. Energy

The energy of this city is the reason so many artists go to Paris and never leave. Nowhere in the world can you find such a creative atmosphere as the City of Lights. And no one can escape this.

“If you are lucky enough to be in Paris when you are young, you will carry the city with you for the rest of your life, wherever you go, because Paris is a celebration of life.” -Ernest Hemingway.

15. Train to Paris

Thanks to the TGV and three main train stations, the French capital can be reached in a very short time. There are trains several times a day directly from Zurich HB (about 4 hours) and from Basel SBB and Geneva (about 3 hours). Eco-friendly, comfortable and fun: you can benefit from free Wi-Fi at the TGV Lyria. A train journey is significantly more climate-friendly than a flight, which emits around ten times more CO₂.

Source : Blick